CBY Music & Performing Arts
Developing the next generation of Canadian artists since 2017
With our purpose-built academy in the heart of Waterdown, industry-leading instructors and extensive connections within the creative arts industries, CBY offers award-winning instruction in the performing arts where you can explore your passion and find your place.
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CBY Music & Performing Arts
Developing the next generation of Canadian artists since 2017
With our purpose-built academy in the heart of Waterdown, industry-leading instructors and extensive connections within the creative arts industries, CBY offers award-winning instruction in the performing arts where you can explore your passion and find your place.
We're musicians, producers, directors, actors & educators with years of experience.
Music & Performing Arts in Waterdown
At CBY Music, we have an exciting range of performing arts opportunities designed to help you realize your potential. Our private and group lessons, which take place in an engaging and supportive environment, teach a host of skills in the fields of music, drama, dance, and musical theatre.
- Music
Cultivate the skills you need to create, produce, and perform different styles of music as either a singer, instrumentalist or artist. If your goal is to play your favourite songs, become a performer, write your own songs, grow your confidence or take your music exams, we have the programs to get your started and keep you going!
- Private, Semi-Private and Group Lessons
- Voice and Instrumental
- Creative Artist Development
- Accredited Exams
Music
If your goal is to play your favourite songs, become a performer, write your own songs, grow your confidence or take your performing arts exams, we have the programs to get your started and keep you going!
- Private, Semi-Private and Group Lessons
- Voice and Instrumental
- Creative Artist Development
- Accredited Exams
We’re Proud Of Who We Are And What We Do.
Active and celebrated industry professionals
We have a diverse team of professional musicians, actors, dancers and live performers whose talent is highly in-demand. We’re confident in our expertise, as we have years of experience and a fervent passion for the arts. We strive to make students and parents feel proud of their studio and pass on that CBY pride to future generations.
Unique Opportunities
We develop the next generation of Canadian artists by constantly offering opportunities outside of lessons to help our students reach their full potential.
Measurable Achievements
We build personalized learning plans for each student based on their goals and work closely in tandem with parents to keep each student on a path for success.
Industry Access
We have deep connections with the performing arts industry and are proud to make these connections available to our students.
Learn more about our values and what we offer
We work diligently to create an academy environment that makes all members feel valued and integral, with less of an emphasis on “star culture”.
Real students and families. Genuine Testimonials.
What Does the CBY Community Say?
Vanessa Sears
“CBY Music fosters a safe, fun and invigorating environment for young people eager to hone their skills and excel in the industry.”
Vanessa Sears is an actress and CBY masterclass instructor, most recently known for:
- New York, New York (Broadway)
- Billy Elliot (Stratford Festival)
- Suits (as Young Jessica)
She is a Dora Award winner, Toronto Theatre Critic’s Association Award, Critic’s Pick and BroadwayWorld award-winning Canadian Stage and Screen actor.
Vanessa Sears
“CBY Music fosters a safe, fun and invigorating environment for young people eager to hone their skills and excel in the industry.”
Vanessa Sears is an actress and CBY masterclass associate, most recently known for:
- New York, New York (Broadway)
- Billy Elliot (Stratford Festival)
- Suits (as Young Jessica)
She is a Dora Award winner, Toronto Theatre Critic’s Association Award, Critic’s Pick and BroadwayWorld award-winning Canadian Stage and Screen actor.
Tech week has arrived! Yesterday, we:
✅ moved into the theatre
✅ built the set, set up the mics
✅ moved the chairs and
✅ unveiled our street sign.
🥵
All we need now is our talented showstoppers to bring it all to life tonight!
The saying goes “it takes a village”, and it really does. Thanks to all our volunteers for helping us move in yesterday and for all the support they are about to give us as we step into another crazy show season! We couldn’t do it without you! 💚
#cbyshowstoppers #lifeatcby #youththeatre #shrekjrthemusical #techweek
Tech week has arrived! Yesterday, we:
✅ moved into the theatre
✅ built the set, set up the mics
✅ moved the chairs and
✅ unveiled our street sign.
🥵
All we need now is our talented showstoppers to bring it all to life tonight!
The saying goes “it takes a village”, and it really does. Thanks to all our volunteers for helping us move in yesterday and for all the support they are about to give us as we step into another crazy show season! We couldn’t do it without you! 💚
#cbyshowstoppers #lifeatcby #youththeatre #shrekjrthemusical #techweek
WE OPEN SHREK JR IN LESS THAN A WEEK!!!! This is what the last 10 months have all been about! Only a few tickets remain…have you got yours yet?! cbymusic.com/boxoffice #lifeatcby #cbyshowstoppers #shrekjrthemusical #waterdownmoms #youththeatre
WE OPEN SHREK JR IN LESS THAN A WEEK!!!! This is what the last 10 months have all been about! Only a few tickets remain…have you got yours yet?! cbymusic.com/boxoffice #lifeatcby #cbyshowstoppers #shrekjrthemusical #waterdownmoms #youththeatre
If you want to buy the last few tickets for Shrek, register your interest for our September programs or learn about Camp CBY, then head down to the Waterdown Farmers’ Market today and check out our CBY vendors tent! We are there all morning, until 1pm. Look for anyone in a CBY or Shrek Tee Shirt!! @waterdownvillage
#lifeatcby #waterdownfarmersmarket
If you want to buy the last few tickets for Shrek, register your interest for our September programs or learn about Camp CBY, then head down to the Waterdown Farmers’ Market today and check out our CBY vendors tent! We are there all morning, until 1pm. Look for anyone in a CBY or Shrek Tee Shirt!! @waterdownvillage
#lifeatcby #waterdownfarmersmarket
Have you listened to Lauryn’s new song, “Yellow Dress” yet? Her third single is out now in all stores. Go check it out!! 💛 #lifeatcby #cbystudents
Have you listened to Lauryn’s new song, “Yellow Dress” yet? Her third single is out now in all stores. Go check it out!! 💛 #lifeatcby #cbystudents
Congrats to the CBY Showstoppers for a fantastic performance at the Waterdown Farmers` Market opening ceremony! This talented bunch performed a few select numbers from our upcoming production of Shrek Jr, all suited and booted in their brand new cast tee shirts. Thanks to all the staff and parents who helped with this event. Don`t forget to buy your Shrek tickets and see these superstars in action! We open JUNE 10TH!
cbymusic.com/boxoffice
#lifeatcby #cbyshowstoppers #shrekjrmusical #thisiswhywedoit
Congrats to the CBY Showstoppers for a fantastic performance at the Waterdown Farmers` Market opening ceremony! This talented bunch performed a few select numbers from our upcoming production of Shrek Jr, all suited and booted in their brand new cast tee shirts. Thanks to all the staff and parents who helped with this event. Don`t forget to buy your Shrek tickets and see these superstars in action! We open JUNE 10TH!
cbymusic.com/boxoffice
#lifeatcby #cbyshowstoppers #shrekjrmusical #thisiswhywedoit
🚨 NEW MUSIC ALERT 🚨 “Yellow Dress”, the new single by @laurynhuntermusic, drops on June 1st on all major platforms! #newmusic #lifeatcby #cbystudents #singersongwriter
🚨 NEW MUSIC ALERT 🚨 “Yellow Dress”, the new single by @laurynhuntermusic, drops on June 1st on all major platforms! #newmusic #lifeatcby #cbystudents #singersongwriter
Our behind the scenes team is hard at work painting our enchanted scenes for Shrek Jr! less than a month to go until we open!! Do you have your Shrek Jr tickets yet?
cbymusic.com/boxoffice
#lifeatcby #cbyshowstoppers #shrekthemusicaljr
Our behind the scenes team is hard at work painting our enchanted scenes for Shrek Jr! less than a month to go until we open!! Do you have your Shrek Jr tickets yet?
cbymusic.com/boxoffice
#lifeatcby #cbyshowstoppers #shrekthemusicaljr
Announcing our JUNIOR and INTERMEDIATE (formally Youth) Showstoppers Show for our 2023-2024 season…Finding Nemo Jr! 🐠
This brand new musical, with music by the writers of Frozen and Coco, will take us into the Big Blue World of fantastical and funny sea creatures of all kinds! Registration opens August 1st for September start. For more information, email info@cbymusic.com.
And don’t forget to come check out Shrek Jr in June to see our Showstoppers in action and get a feel for what this awesome theatre program is all about!
#justkeepswimming #lifeatcby #cbyshowstoppers #findingnemothemusical
Announcing our JUNIOR and INTERMEDIATE (formally Youth) Showstoppers Show for our 2023-2024 season…Finding Nemo Jr! 🐠
This brand new musical, with music by the writers of Frozen and Coco, will take us into the Big Blue World of fantastical and funny sea creatures of all kinds! Registration opens August 1st for September start. For more information, email info@cbymusic.com.
And don’t forget to come check out Shrek Jr in June to see our Showstoppers in action and get a feel for what this awesome theatre program is all about!
#justkeepswimming #lifeatcby #cbyshowstoppers #findingnemothemusical
Voice over students Monica and Devon came down to the studio to record their demo reels, and they totally CRUSHED it. Expect to hear their voices on a screen near you someday 🌟#lifeatcby #cbystudents #exploreyourpassion #findyourplace
Voice over students Monica and Devon came down to the studio to record their demo reels, and they totally CRUSHED it. Expect to hear their voices on a screen near you someday 🌟#lifeatcby #cbystudents #exploreyourpassion #findyourplace
#meangirlsmusical 📣 BIG SHOWSTOPPERS ANNOUNCEMENT!
Next season, we are making “Fetch” happen at CBY! Our BRAND NEW Senior Showstoppers, a new Saturday morning musical theatre program exclusively for dedicated high school students*, will be among the very first to stage the newly-released MEAN GIRLS JR! 💕📓👚
Stay tuned for summer audition workshop details and more info regarding this exciting new program (including behind-the-scenes roles, too!). GROOL!
*some current Showstoppers entering grade 8 next year may be able to join the Senior Showstoppers based on audition and the needs of the show.
(Not in high school yet? We will be announcing our Intermediate and Junior show title in the coming weeks!)
#lifeatcby #cbyshowstoppers #meangirlsmusical
#meangirlsmusical 📣 BIG SHOWSTOPPERS ANNOUNCEMENT!
Next season, we are making “Fetch” happen at CBY! Our BRAND NEW Senior Showstoppers, a new Saturday morning musical theatre program exclusively for dedicated high school students*, will be among the very first to stage the newly-released MEAN GIRLS JR! 💕📓👚
Stay tuned for summer audition workshop details and more info regarding this exciting new program (including behind-the-scenes roles, too!). GROOL!
*some current Showstoppers entering grade 8 next year may be able to join the Senior Showstoppers based on audition and the needs of the show.
(Not in high school yet? We will be announcing our Intermediate and Junior show title in the coming weeks!)
#lifeatcby #cbyshowstoppers #meangirlsmusical
Congratulations to senior student Graeden, who enjoyed a successful opening night this week in his high school’s production of the Addams Family, playing the role of Uncle Fester. That bald cap tho!! 🤌🏻 #lifeatcby #cbystudents #addamsfamilymusical
Congratulations to senior student Graeden, who enjoyed a successful opening night this week in his high school’s production of the Addams Family, playing the role of Uncle Fester. That bald cap tho!! 🤌🏻 #lifeatcby #cbystudents #addamsfamilymusical
Introducing our new series - Sundays at CBY! Watch as our very own Bree McLean-Roberts interviews our students, often with a hilarious challenge thrown in for good measure. You can also look forward to student performances! In episode one, Bree gets to know Showstopper student and Shrek cast member, Autumn! #sundaysatcby #cbystudents #lifeatcby #musicaltheatre
Introducing our new series - Sundays at CBY! Watch as our very own Bree McLean-Roberts interviews our students, often with a hilarious challenge thrown in for good measure. You can also look forward to student performances! In episode one, Bree gets to know Showstopper student and Shrek cast member, Autumn! #sundaysatcby #cbystudents #lifeatcby #musicaltheatre
