Arcadia Academy of Music is Canada's largest franchise music school and one of the fastest growing academies. Founded in 1984, Arcadia has become a symbol of excellence in the music community because of it's dedication to music education, it's successful music schools and their commitment to giving back to their communities. Arcadia delivers the highest standards of music education to over 9500 students and their families each year. At Arcadia Academy of Music, we encourage every child to love, enjoy and appreciate music in a safe, welcoming and exciting environment. We believe that studying music opens up a whole new world for students, helps them focus, increases their self-esteem and self-expression, and develops their creative thinking and problem-solving skills. more... See more text