Maple and Spruce Music Academy

About Maple and Spruce Music Academy

Maple and Spruce Music Academy is a small string academy located in the Cranbrook neighbourhood of London, Ontario, serving students of all ages, cultures, and backgrounds. The academy offers private lessons in violin, viola, cello, double bass, classical guitar, piano, voice, and music theory. In addition to individual instruction, they provide group classes for music theory, chamber ensembles, masterclasses, and technique classes, as well as a comprehensive Academy Program that combines these elements. Specialized offerings include Mini Violini, an eight-week introductory program for children ages 6 to 10, and Strings in the Woods, a weekend retreat at Camp Kee-Mo-Kee. The academy describes itself as a non-competitive studio that focuses on helping students reach their potential through an encouraging and compassionate environment. Rather than pushing for examinations or competitions, the faculty emphasizes building confidence, listening skills, and artistic investment. The school's name pays homage to the maple and spruce woods traditionally used to create string instruments, while also referencing its roots in the Forest City. The academy features instruction from Dr. Jeffrey Komar, a violin and viola instructor with a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from Western University and extensive experience as a chamber and orchestral musician. The academy also collaborates with the Forest City String School to provide a summer camp for students of all ability levels. Students are encouraged to participate in performance opportunities available at the end of each of the four annual terms.