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.

CBY Music & Performing Arts

Developing the next generation of Canadian artists since 2017

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.

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!

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 performing arts exams, we have the programs to get your started and keep you going!

Our acting programs focus on all aspects of theatrical, stage and screen performance. From voiceover mastery and stage skills to script work, film and tv auditions and film production, our private and group lessons in acting can help you get ready for the silver screen.

Acting

Our acting programs focus on all aspects of theatrical, stage and screen performance.

From voiceover mastery and stage skills to script work, film and tv auditions and film production, our private and group lessons in acting can help you get ready for the silver screen.

If dance is your passion, our recreational dance classes can help you follow it! We offer fun and engaging instruction in a variety of dance styles and techniques, from classical ballet and jazz to salsa and swing. Beginners welcome!

Dance

If dance is your passion, our recreational dance programs can help you follow it!

We offer fun and engaging instruction in a variety of dance styles and techniques, from ballet and contemporary to salsa and swing. All levels welcome!

Have you ever wanted to appear on the stage? Here’s your chance to master the singing, acting, and dancing skills needed to participate in fully-staged Broadway productions, individual musical numbers and your favourite musical movies fresh out of Hollywood. Lessons are available for both beginners and aspiring professionals.

Musical Theatre

Have you ever wanted to appear on the stage?

Here’s your chance to master the singing, acting, and dancing skills needed to participate in fully-staged Broadway productions, individual musical numbers and your favourite musical movies fresh out of Hollywood. Lessons are available for both beginners and aspiring professionals.

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?

 5/5

We joined CBY in the fall and I was shocked at how quickly the Director and instructors knew my daughter and family. Even during a pandemic you can feel the community vibe. The instructors are phenomenal, friendly, and you can feel the quality in what they teach. My daughter loves it and I look forward to taking other programs with CBY!

Danielle McKinley

 5/5

My daughter started in the Tot Dance program this fall and it has been a wonderful experience so far! She has learned a great deal over the past few months and looks forward to it every week. We are really grateful to be a part of this awesome community. Their passion for what they do comes through constantly. Thanks, CBY team!

Lisa Boles

 5/5

I can't say enough wonderful things about CBY Music and all of the programs they offer. My children have been a part of the CBY Music family (voice, theatre, camps, concerts & skill development programs) for a couple of years now and it has been amazing to watch the passion and growth in confidence both kids have been developing!

Meghan Lowry

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:

Mary Poppins (Young Peoples’ Theatre)
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:

Mary Poppins (Young Peoples’ Theatre)
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.

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CBY Music & Performing Arts

Developing the next generation of Canadian artists since 2017

CBY Music & Performing Arts

Developing the next generation of Canadian artists since 2017

We're musicians, producers, directors, actors & educators with years of experience.

Music & Performing Arts in Waterdown

Music

Acting

Dance

Musical Theatre

We’re Proud Of Who We Are And What We Do.

Active and celebrated industry professionals

Unique Opportunities

Measurable Achievements

Industry Access

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

“CBY Music fosters a safe, fun and invigorating environment for young people eager to hone their skills and excel in the industry.”

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