About us

What We Offer

If you have ambitions to build a successful career in the performing arts industries, CBY is the place to realize this.

From our beautifully historic academy building located in the very heart of Waterdown, we offer specialized lessons in music, musical theatre, dance, and acting.

CBY is a place to learn your craft, to do what you love, and to open yourself up to amazing possibilities.

About us

What We Offer

If you have ambitions to build a successful career in the performing arts industries, CBY is the place to realize this.

From our beautifully historic academy building located in the very heart of Waterdown, we offer specialized lessons in music, musical theatre, dance, and acting.

CBY is a place to learn your craft, to do what you love, and to open yourself up to amazing possibilities.

About us

What We Offer

If you have ambitions to build a successful career in the performing arts industries, CBY is the place to realize this.

From our beautifully historic academy building located in the very heart of Waterdown, we offer specialized lessons in music, musical theatre, dance, and acting.

CBY is a place to learn your craft, to do what you love, and to open yourself up to amazing possibilities.

Founders of CBY

The CBY Academy was founded by husband and wife team Christian Bell-Young and Karen Bell-Young. They opened their doors originally as CBY Music in 2017 from a small basement in Oakville, where they started with just 4 students.

After relocating to the vibrant up and coming community of Waterdown and continuing to build their brand, they quickly established themselves as the leading performing arts practitioners and grew their burgeoning academy at an exponential rate.

Today, CBY enjoys a premium location in the heart of Waterdown, just off Highway 5, and is responsible for the artistic development and education for hundreds of young people from all across the GTHA.

Founders of CBY

The CBY Academy was founded by husband and wife team Christian Bell-Young and Karen Bell-Young. They opened their doors originally as CBY Music in 2017 from a small basement in Oakville, where they started with just 4 students.

After relocating to the vibrant up and coming community of Waterdown and continuing to build their brand, they quickly established themselves as the leading performing arts practitioners and grew their burgeoning academy at an exponential rate.

Today, CBY enjoys a premium location in the heart of Waterdown, just off Highway 5, and is responsible for the artistic development and education for hundreds of young people from all across the GTHA.

Founders of CBY

The CBY Academy was founded by husband and wife team Christian Bell-Young and Karen Bell-Young. They opened their doors originally as CBY Music in 2017 from a small basement in Oakville, where they started with just 4 students.

After relocating to the vibrant up and coming community of Waterdown and continuing to build their brand, they quickly established themselves as the leading performing arts practitioners and grew their burgeoning academy at an exponential rate.

Today, CBY enjoys a premium location in the heart of Waterdown, just off Highway 5, and is responsible for the artistic development and education for hundreds of young people from all across the GTHA.

Qualified & Expert Staff

Our teachers have graduated from the likes of Sheridan College, Queen’s University and Ryerson University. Some of our team members have also gone on to earn teaching degrees in music and performing arts.

CBY teachers are also made up of active and celebrated industry professionals, with multiple acting, musical theatre and music awards to their names.

Unique Opportunities

We believe that the real education takes place experientially, which is why we leverage our established presence in the performing arts community to give students access to unique and exciting growth opportunities.

Opportunities include regional competitions, musical theatre productions, agent showcases, two academy concerts per year and much more!

Measurable Achievements

It’s very important to us that our students demonstrate measurable growth as they learn. CBY students take part in exams, festivals, concerts and full-scale musical productions throughout the year to put their hard work into practice.

This easily makes celebrating their demonstrable achievements in performing arts a frequent experience.

Industry Access

We enjoy a close relationship with one of Canada’s largest talent agencies and host an agent showcase once a year for our students to perform their talents, get invaluable feedback and potentially even kick start their career.

We are aligned with local arts organizations, all of whom add unique value to the CBY student experience.

Qualified & Expert Staff

Our teachers have graduated from the likes of Sheridan College, Queen’s University and Ryerson University. Some of our team members have also gone on to earn teaching degrees in music and performing arts.

CBY teachers are also made up of active and celebrated industry professionals, with multiple acting, musical theatre and music awards to their names.

Unique Opportunities

We believe that the real education takes place experientially, which is why we leverage our established presence in the performing arts community to give students access to unique and exciting growth opportunities.

Opportunities include regional competitions, musical theatre productions, agent showcases, two academy concerts per year and much more!

Measurable Achievements

It’s very important to us that our students demonstrate measurable growth as they learn. CBY students take part in exams, festivals, concerts and full-scale musical productions throughout the year to put their hard work into practice.

This easily makes celebrating their demonstrable achievements in performing arts a frequent experience.

Industry Access

We enjoy a close relationship with one of Canada’s largest talent agencies and host an agent showcase once a year for our students to perform their talents, get invaluable feedback and potentially even kick start their career.

We are aligned with local arts organizations, all of whom add unique value to the CBY student experience.

Qualified & Expert Staff

Our teachers have graduated from the likes of Sheridan College, Queen’s University and Ryerson University. Some of our team members have also gone on to earn teaching degrees in music and performing arts.

CBY teachers are also made up of active and celebrated industry professionals, with multiple acting, musical theatre and music awards to their names.

Unique Opportunities

We believe that the real education takes place experientially, which is why we leverage our established presence in the performing arts community to give students access to unique and exciting growth opportunities.

Opportunities include regional competitions, musical theatre productions, agent showcases, two academy concerts per year and much more!

Measurable Achievements

It’s very important to us that our students demonstrate measurable growth as they learn. CBY students take part in exams, festivals, concerts and full-scale musical productions throughout the year to put their hard work into practice.

This easily makes celebrating their demonstrable achievements in performing arts a frequent experience.

Industry Access

We enjoy a close relationship with one of Canada's largest talent agencies and host an agent showcase once a year for our students to perform, get invaluable feedback and potentially even kick start their career.

We are aligned with local arts organizations, all of whom add unique vale to the CBY student experience.

Vision
Our vision is to build a supportive community of students, parents, mentors, and professional Canadian talent who can rely on each other beyond industry-specific matters. We work hard to create an inclusive academy culture that makes all members feel valued and proud so that our CBY family can grow for generations.
Mission
Our mission is to equip young aspiring singers, musicians, songwriters, dancers, and actors with the best resources for pursuing the performing arts. We offer diverse opportunities and are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive studio culture for students and parents alike.
Vision
Our vision is to build a supportive community of students, parents, mentors, and professional Canadian talent who can rely on each other beyond industry-specific matters. We work hard to create an inclusive academy culture that makes all members feel valued and proud so that our CBY family can grow for generations.
Mission
Our mission is to equip young aspiring singers, musicians, songwriters, dancers, and actors with the best resources for pursuing the performing arts. We offer diverse opportunities and are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive studio culture for students and parents alike.

Our Core Values

Our Core Values

Our Core Values

The Leadership

Christian Bell-Young
Academy Director & Co-Founder
Karen Bell-Young
Program Director & Co-Founder
Bree McLean-Roberts
Head of Musical Theatre

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