Elizabeth Dettweiler

Registration for Fall 2026 is now open.  Call for information (905) 607-3125.

Announcing:  Sunrise classes available.  Call for a free Try-It class.  This is a great way to introduce your young child (ages 2-4) to music classes and concepts before they begin piano.

Try-It class for all ages and levels available.  Call to sign up. Inquire by email or telephone. https://sites.google.com/view/elizabeth-dettweiler-music/home

Composition Festival winners! Royal Conservatory of Music Gold Medal winner! First Class Honors with Distinction exam results! Well done, students!

Hi! I'm Elizabeth Dettweiler.  Welcome to my website!  I am excited to be offering Music for Young Children classes.  I have been teaching MYC for 17 years. 

MYC is a wonderful, comprehensive approach to teaching children the "happy habit of music-making", teaching them to read music and to play piano by ear.   The children will experience at an early age the joy that comes from being part of a band and we will use their first and most natural instrument, the voice, to develop sight-reading skills.

My love of music-making began as a child and grew as I did.  I played piano and clarinet in bands, small ensembles and the Ottawa Youth Orchestra while studying with professional musicians from the National Arts Centre Orchestra.  My love of music inspired me to want to help others to experience the unique benefits music can provide and led me into post-secondary music studies.  I completed my Honours Bachelor of Music Therapy degree at Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo and enjoyed playing in a semi-professional orchestra as well as other ensembles.  I believe a good music teacher has high performance skills as well as the ability to adapt a curriculum to specific students. I am excited to bring to Music for Young Children my 25 years experience teaching music .  As well as MYC, I also offer guitar, recorder, flute and clarinet lessons at reasonable rates.  Family rates are available for multiple students in a family.

I arrange for and lead a children's Orff ensemble  which performs in the Peel Music Festival and other showcases.  I have helped the Mississauga Children's Choir for 5 years.  I led children's choirs and taught music classes to children of different ages.

Testimonials:

"Elizabeth is a great teacher!  Just the right balance of encouragement and strictness."  Stepanka Elias, MB3 mother

"Elizabeth's program is just what my children and I needed!  I had a lot of troubles with music throughout my life; but since I started bringing my family to her classes, I have learned so much!  I actually understand music!"  S.T., SB2 and MB3 mother

"Elizabeth's back-to-back classes for my children allowed me to bring both children to music in one trip.  Thank you to Elizabeth!"   SS1 and SB1 mother

"I love all the extra activities Mrs. D. does to make learning music fun and interesting!"  A.G. , MB3 student

My music studio features:

Individual keyboards for each student

colourful music, seasonal and thematic decorations

space for 5 students and parents

5 piano keyboards

a variety of other rhythm instruments and musical games

Other Information: ample driveway and street parking available near studio