About Empire Music

For music educators, by music educators.

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 are committed to bringing you the best products, customer service and value in the industry.

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We believe in making music education accessible and affordable for all ages and abilities.

1979Serving Canada since

1,000+Instruments and accessories

$2,000Free shipping over (pre-tax)

100%Human support, no AI

Our story

Over 45 years in music classrooms

1979Since 1979, we have focused on elementary music education, and we understand how much quality instruments at the right price matter in a classroom.
TodayCanada's leading choice in elementary educational instruments, serving preschools, churches, daycares, libraries and care homes as well as schools.
What we offerWe are the exclusive Canadian distributor for Aulos Recorders, Suzuki Educational Instruments and the EMUS Educational line. We also carry REMO, Meinl, Nino, Ohana and Groove Masters Percussion, and we publish books for recorder, ukulele and early childhood music.

Who we serve

Schools and districts

Class sets, Orff instruments and recorders, with invoicing for schools and institutions.

Therapists and facilitators

Music therapists, drumming circle leaders, yoga teachers and event organizers.

Community and business

Charities, community groups, care homes and businesses of every size.

Players at every level

Hobbyists from beginner to advanced, and professional performing musicians.

Exclusive in Canada

The brands Canadian classrooms rely on

Aulos Recorders, Suzuki Educational Instruments and the EMUS Educational line are distributed in Canada exclusively by Empire Music, alongside the other brands we carry below.

EMUS

Why order from us

Real people, real expertise

A small team of working musicians and educators. Talk directly to people 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 by 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.

How to order

Order online anytime, or reach us the way that suits you. 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 told when it is back, with no pre-payment needed.