Keys & Strings

Name: Keys & Strings
Address: 136 Taylor Drive, Barrie, ON, L4N8L2, CA
Telephone: 705-721-2425
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We are a professional duo who provide music lessons and music for weddings, corporate events, family celebrations and dinner parties in the GTA

A wedding, corporate event, family celebration, dinner party…. is there any important occasion we don’t celebrate with music? But not just any music. It must be the right music, chosen and performed with skill and sensitivity to the moment. After all… “music is the voice of an occasion.”

For events in Simcoe, Muskoka, Barrie, Newmarket, Toronto and GTA, Keys and Strings is at your service. We loo

k forward to hearing from you! In a musical career spanning more than 30 years, Jeremy and Lalitha Viinalass of Keys and Strings have brought their love of music and their performance talent around the world to nearly 30 countries. There is no substitute for experience, and Keys and Strings brings that experience to every occasion and location.

12/13/2024

All the snow outside has us reminiscing about some of our favourite florals from this passed wedding season 🌸 White arrangements were definitely popular and we can’t wait to see what floral trends emerge next season!

What did your wedding bouquet look like?

12/11/2024

On Sunday, we headed to Toronto with a group of our students and their parents to go see the at 🎶

They were showing Elf on the big screen while the orchestra played the score along with the movie 🎄 It was truly an amazing experience!!

Music education should be fun and this is a perfect example of that. Taking part in enriching experiences like this are what makes music education come to life and feel so exciting!

11/27/2024

🎶 Start your musical journey with the Suzuki Method!
Whether you’re wanting to learn piano or violin, this approach is all about making music fun, natural, and rewarding:

🎻 Develop Your Musical Ear
Learn music the same way you learned to speak—by listening! Suzuki helps you organically develop a sharp musical ear that makes playing feel natural.

🎹 Strong Foundations
Progress step-by-step and build skills that will last a lifetime. With Suzuki, you’ll feel confident at every stage of your journey.

🙌 Parent Involvement
Your biggest fan is part of the process! Parents join in to encourage and support, creating an amazing bond through music.

🎵 Joy in Repetition
Practice doesn’t have to be boring! With Suzuki, repeating pieces helps you hear your growth and celebrate each milestone.

Let’s turn those dreams of playing into a reality!
Click the link in our bio to learn more 🎶

11/13/2024

“Where words fail, music speaks.”
- Hans Christian Andersen

Last week we were honoured to provide music for a memorial service at Mill Creek Care Centre in Barrie. This amazing facility holds a special place in our hearts, and it was an honour to help create an environment for loving reflection and remembering fond memories.

Music is powerful, and sometimes it’s the little dose of therapy the heart needs 🤍 🎶

11/03/2024

Music theory isn’t just for classical musicians - it’s the language of music! It connects notes, rhythms, and emotions into something we all can feel.
Understanding it can help you:

Express Yourself Better – Know how to bring your musical ideas to life with confidence.

Boost Creativity – think outside the box by understanding the rules (and knowing when to bend them).

Connect with Other Musicians – Speak the same musical language and jam like a pro.

Sharpen Your Skills – See music in a new way, no matter what instrument you play.

Learning theory makes you a stronger, more versatile musician, and it opens doors to endless creative possibilities. Are you ready to start? Click the link in our bio! 🎹 🎻

10/31/2024

Garfield came for her violin lesson today 🎻 Happy Halloween everyone! 🎃

10/25/2024

🎻 Unlock the magic of music! 🎶

Whether you’re picking up the violin for the first time or mastering a new song, every lesson is a step toward creativity, confidence, and joy.

Learning an instrument teaches patience, dedication, and brings a little rhythm into every day. Let the music lead the way!

10/18/2024

A couple months ago, we were asked to play at an appreciation event at and of course we said yes! 🎶

We’ve had the pleasure of playing at several of their events of the the last few years, and each time it’s an honour to be a part of something that means so much to our local community

Providing live music at weddings will always be a favourite of ours, but these events at RVH have a special place in our hearts 🤍

10/10/2024

Tasia and Matt’s wedding pulled on all our heart strings 🤍

Tasia was one of Jeremy’s violin students for years, so it was extra special for us to play at her wedding!
What a full circle moment 🎻🎹

They were married at this stunning ranch property surrounded by loved ones, including the horses!

10/02/2024

“Last week on Biiig Brotherrr” 💍 Here’s the story…

Ika and Demetres met while they were both contestants on the TV show Big Brother. If you’ve ever watched the show, you know that they tell you to expect the unexpected. Ika and Demetres never expected to find their soulmates, but they did!

Last year, we got a call from Ika asking if we happen to be available the very next day, and as luck would have it, we were! We jumped on a call so they could pick the music they wanted, and then we packed up to meet them the next day.

They exchanged their vows in an intimate ceremony with just their sons present. It was such a meaningful and special experience to be a part of.

Who would have guessed that a reality TV show would bring two people together in such a beautiful way 🤍

09/27/2024

How do you make little musicians fit a really big piano❓

The secret is adjustable benches and foot stools!

Since pianos are a “one size fits all” instrument, we have to make the student fit the piano. These adjustable benches make sure our students have good posture so they can play comfortably and with great technique 👍

09/19/2024

Alexa and Isaiah’s wedding was just the sweetest 🌸

Alexa walked down the aisle to All Of Me, and they both walked back up the aisle to the Bridgerton theme song.

That’s been such a popular choice this season, and we’re loving it! 🎶

09/12/2024

Consider this 💍 Planning a wedding that people will be talking about for years to come requires so much thought. There’s the flowers, food, dress and decor… 🎶 But have you thought about what your wedding will sound like? Sound is one of the most powerful senses!Live music creates an ambiance that’s impossible to recreate with just a playlist. If you’re wanting to elevate your wedding experience, we’d love to chat with you! Send us a dm and let’s customize your music so your wedding ceremony is a perfect reflection of you as a couple 🤍

Address

136 Taylor Drive
Barrie, ON
L4N8L2

Telephone

705-721-2425

Website

https://www.keysandstrings.ca/

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Throwback to this sweet couple’s wedding at @casalomatoronto 🤍 The ceremony was stunning and we were honoured to make it sound just as beautiful 🎶

We got several messages after we posted our last reel asking for the video of us actually playing golden hour. So here it is! ✨🎶 #liveweddingmusic #gtaweddings #muskokawedding #weddinginspiration #liveviolinandpiano

The colours 🍁 The air ☀️ Fall weddings are perfection 🎶 If you’re a 2025 bride, let’s talk about your wedding music! Click the link in our bio and let’s cross one more thing off your to do list together 🤍🎶 Should we post the whole video of us playing Golden Hour? The best part is still coming! 🎻🎹

Very Lady Whistledown 💍 And yes, that’s us playing the Bridgerton theme 😉 #Bridgerton #weddinginspo #weddingmusic

This is what backyard wedding dreams are made of 🤍Congratulations to Jenn and Brandon on your beautiful wedding 💍 🥂 We were so honoured to be a part of it! Jenn walked down the aisle to us playing Marry Me by Train 🎹 🎻 #liveweddingmusic #gtaweddings #muskokawedding #weddingplanning #liveviolin #livepiano #livemusicians