History

The Ontario Conservatory of Music was established in 1939 and has been successfully operating in Ontario for over 65 years. In 1945 the Ontario Conservatory of Music began to expand throughout Southern Ontario. Through the years such professionals as Professor Zanko Zankov, Dixie Dean (world renowned accordionist), Gavin Morton (popular band leader), and many others were employed by the Conservatory to assist in program development. These additions enhanced our reputation as a leading musical education facility.

In the early 1960's, due to our commitment to music education and the widespread interest in our business, Ontario Conservatory of Music franchised several locations which enabled us to rapidly expand.

The present management team is made up of Franklin T. Zolnai – Chief Executive Officer, Frank Zolnai President & General Manager, Kris Lal Vice President & Head Office Manager, Cody Nyman Corporate Studio Business Manager, Lorraine Kemp Marketing Manager, Linda Pfeifer Marketing Manager, Gil Augusto Warehouse Manager (Celebrating over 35 years with the company), Andrea Zolnai Human Resources Manager, Bill Palma Area Registration Manager, Kent Asher Area Registration Manager and many other dedicated management, administration and teaching personnel.

The Ontario Conservatory of Music has become the largest, most successful music education organization in Canada, with Corporate, Franchise & Associate studios throughout mainly Southern Ontario. Many competitors have made similar claims but none have pioneered, developed and perfected many of the programs being used today nor surpassed the size of Ontario Conservatory of Music.

The Ontario Conservatory of Music continues to provide leadership in the development of group music programs and expansion in the music industry. What began as a an organization comprised of 8000 - 10 000 steel guitar & 5000 accordion students developed into a Conservatory devoted to the studies of: Piano, Voice, Pre-school Music, Drums, Theory, Guitar.

To date the Ontario Conservatory of Music has enrolled and taught MILLIONS of children and adults and will continue our current focus well into the future.

To find out more about the programs Ontario Conservatory of Music has to offer programs or to speak directly with one of our music counsellors contact form contact us today!