Our Professional Music Studio
Welcome to Keyan Music, a prestigious music studio nestled in the heart of Newmarket at Yonge and Davis. Conveniently located near Upper Canada Mall, our studio offers unparalleled musical education under the expert guidance of Dr. Keyan Emami. With a focus on excellence and personalized instruction, we provide structured, personalized lessons tailored to each student. Join us for a lifetime of musical joy and personal growth.
Our Mission: Unlock Your Inner Musician
At Keyan Music Studio, our mission is to unlock every student's inner musician. Through personalized lessons and expert guidance, we fuel creativity and musical excellence, empowering students to thrive. We understand the demands of our students' schedules and prioritize the timely delivery of comprehensive lessons. Our students regularly achieve strong results in RCM examinations.
About The Founder
Melodic Moments: Keyan with Glenn Gould's Piano at Roy Thomson Hall
Dr. Keyan Emami is a JUNO-nominated composer, pianist, RCM Examiner, and experienced music educator with over 25 years of teaching experience. He specializes in piano, music theory, harmony, solfège, and composition, working with students of all ages and levels.
As an RCM Examiner with the Royal Conservatory College of Examiners and an RCM-Certified Music Teacher, Dr. Emami is actively involved in professional organizations such as the Ontario Registered Music Teachers’ Association and the Canadian Federation of Music Teachers’ Association.
In addition to his private teaching practice, Dr. Emami has taught piano, music theory, composition, sight singing, ear training, history, harmony, and counterpoint at institutions including the University of Toronto, Tehran University of Art, Azad University, and the Tehran Conservatory of Music. He uses a structured, step-by-step approach tailored to each student’s development.
Renowned for his contemporary extended tonal language and innovative sonic textures, Dr. Emami’s award-winning compositions draw inspiration from Persian literature and diverse musical traditions. His works have been performed by leading orchestras, ensembles, and musicians internationally, and featured at venues such as the Canadian Opera Company – Four Seasons Centre, Toronto Centre for the Arts, the Aga Khan Museum, and Roy Thomson Hall.
Dr. Emami earned his Doctor of Music from the University of Toronto in 2020, following a B.Eng. in Polymer Engineering and an M.Mus. in Music Composition (with distinction). He was awarded the Best Master’s Thesis Prize for his work Symphony in Three Movements. His principal teachers include Christos Hatzis, Alexander Rapoport, and Norbert Palej, along with private study with Sharif Lotfi, Mehran Rouhani, and Ahmad Pejman.
As the founder and academic director of Keyan Music Studio, Dr. Emami offers private piano, composition, and theory lessons at his professional studio in Newmarket, Ontario, as well as online via video conferencing, with a focus on personalized instruction and long-term musical development.
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We offer a limited number of lesson times to ensure each student receives personalized attention. Availability varies throughout the year.
Submit an inquiry to check current openings and find a time that works for your schedule.