Prelude Studios is run by Jenn Mong and Julian Abbott. After graduating from McGill University’s Schulich School of Music, they set out to create a friendly, welcoming music school where the joy of music is nurtured alongside strong foundations in musical theory and instrumental technique.

Jenn and Julian come from diverse musical backgrounds, including classical piano, free improvisation, jazz, blues, pop, indie rock, and dance music. They believe that drawing from a variety of styles leads to a richer, more holistic approach to music-making, and they encourage students to experience music beyond the classroom as a meaningful way to connect and communicate with others.

Lessons involve development of technical skills (eg. scales, chords, arpeggios), explanations of how those technical skills are used in music, note reading practice, strategies for home practice and learning, and learning music by reading and/or by ear.

The studio is conveniently located in the heart of Little Italy, accessible by both public transport and available parking nearby. It is fully equipped with a Yamaha P-22 acoustic piano, amp and microphone.