"Our two sons have been students at the academy for 7 years, where they have learned violin, guitar, and theory. Thanks to the teachers at Arbutus, the boys not only have become technically skilled musicians, but they have also grown in their love for music; they have become comfortable, confident, and happy performing for other people, and also working and performing in groups. These are skills which I am sure they will be able to apply in other areas outside of music, such as at school, at work, and in their social lives--so Arbutus has offered an excellent mix of disciplined learning, fun, and personal growth."