"Backbeat is a very unique music school. Learning an instrument and developing a love of music through rocking out with other musicians and musical peers. What other schools provide bands (or solos) with rare opportunities performing in live music venues across the city? I don't know if there is any other school like it in Edmonton?"

"One of my favourite things about Backbeat is that they know and love my son, he's not just a student, which is why we keep coming back."

"[My son] has grown so much as a musician since he's been at Backbeat!! He's become talented on guitar, developing his technical skills and good understanding of music theory...

He has learned how to play and jam easily with other people. This is such a huge benefit that he'll always have, and it's all thanks to the experiences he's gained from Backbeat!"

"The Backbeat band program has allowed [my daughter] to collaborate and learn from her peers, with the guidance of a facilitator. She has learned to appreciate the band dynamic, which can require careful consideration of each band member and how to be inclusive. She has broadened her appreciation of music through the band collaboration and embraced different genres of music introduced by other band members."

[My daughter's] growth has expanded exponentially since joining Backbeat. This school gives youth a place to develop their passions in a non-judgemental environment. It is rare in the arts to find a collective space where you can foster skills in a non competitive and nurturing environment. Backbeat celebrates music and performance of all levels. It gives people a safe place to explore, fail, challenge, grow, succeed and feel confident to be a musician. It specifically has given [my daughter] a hub to meet other musicians and feel connected to a community of like minded people. It has given her a place to shine and grow.