About Empire Music
For music educators, by music educators.
At Empire Music, we believe music is an essential part of a rounded education and a foundation for lifelong skills and enjoyment. Our team is made up of music educators, and we're committed to bringing you the best products, customer service and value in the industry.
What sets us apart
Real people, real expertise
A small team of working musicians and educators — talk directly to humans who love music, with no AI and no automated call centres.
Shipping that reaches you
Subsidized rates, free shipping on orders over $2,000, and delivery to rural Canada via Canada Post, Purolator and Canpar.
Frequent deals
Holiday specials, clearance and bundle discounts throughout the year.
Fresh arrivals
New instruments and accessories arrive regularly, so there is always something to discover.
Who we work with
Over the years we have supplied and supported a wide range of clients, including:
- School teachers and school districts
- Music teachers and music therapists
- Event organizers and drumming facilitators
- Yoga teachers
- Charities and community organizations
- Small, medium and large businesses
- Hobbyists, from beginner to advanced
- Professional performing musicians
Flexible ordering and payment
We have built our website for the smoothest, most straightforward ordering experience possible — but you can also reach us however suits you best:
- Online — order anytime at empiremusic.ca
- By phone — 10am to 5pm, Monday to Friday
- By email — purchase order number required
- By Invoice — for schools and institutions only
Pay by credit card, debit card, PayPal, Apple Pay and more.
Why Choose Empire Music
Everything in one place
With over a thousand instruments, accessories, bags, replacement parts, books and guides, you can do all your essential shopping in one place. Orders over $2,000 (pre-tax) ship free.
If something is out of stock, you can pre-order to get first dibs when it returns — or choose Email me when available to be notified when it is back, with no pre-payment needed.
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Store Hours
Monday-Friday: 10:00am-5:00pm
We offer online shopping and shipping across North America. Customers in the Greater Vancouver region can arrange to pick up orders.
We are closed on all major holidays.
Our Mission
At Empire Music, we strongly believe that music is an essential part of a rounded education and a foundation for many life skills and ongoing enjoyment. Our team is made up of music educators. We are committed to offering you the best products, customer service and value in the industry.
History
Founded in 1948, we have spent more than 75 years in the music industry and understand the importance of the best quality educational instruments and accessories at the best price.
In 1979 we changed our focus and decided to concentrate our efforts exclusively on elementary music education. We have since become Canada's leading choice in elementary educational music instruments and accessories and have increased our customer base to include preschools, churches, daycares, libraries and care homes.
What We Offer
We are the exclusive Canadian distributor of many quality instruments from highly regarded manufacturers including: Aulos Recorders, Suzuki Educational Instruments, and the EMUS Educational line. We also offer a selection from other suppliers: REMO, Meinl, Nino, Ohana, and Groove Masters Percussion are a few of the well-known brands we carry. In addition to the large selection of elementary educational music instruments we carry, we also publish a number of books for recorder, ukulele and early childhood music.
Questions?
Look through our FAQ or contact us directly. We are happy to help!
Otherwise, please call us at (604) 324-7732 or 1-800-663-5979.
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Questions?
Look through our FAQ or contact us directly. We are happy to help!
