To challenge the status quo and offer a new way of music instruction. A method based on positive reinforcement and structured from instructors who love what they do on a fundamental and astounding level.
Our Invitation to You
ABOUT TEMPLE MUSIC ACADEMY
We invite you to see what the world is talking about: Music lessons have been reinvented!
Voted “Best Music School In Abbotsford” multiple years in a row, Temple Music Academy accepts no substitute. Home to the most innovative teachers, the most innovative programs and a galaxy Llama! Temple Music Academy is where students of any age and any skill level can achieve their dreams.
With no limitations in genre, we can help you improve or begin from scratch! Along with our no contract and no hidden fee system, our expert teachers are ready to show you what it means to truly love what you do.
Try us out absolutely free and with no commitment. This is where you want to be, this is where we shatter limitations. This is the Temple Music Academy.

Our Team
Get to know the Temple Music Academy

DJ Temple
Owner / Head Guitar Instructor
Founder of our school and head of the instructor program.
Come learn with DJ and just try to keep up with his energy!

Nadia Dodd
Violin and piano instructor
Nadia heads our Classical Music Department and started it all with a chance meeting at berry festival! Come learn violin and piano with one of the happiest and most encouraging teachers out there.

Matt Helie
Drum instructor
Matt heads up our drum program and brings a relaxed and positive vibe to every lesson. Come and see why Matt is quickly becoming the best known secret around.

Katherine Bastow
Voice Instructor
Katherine comes to us with a fantastic background in not only singing, but voice training and therapy as well!

Janelle Temple
Program Director
Janelle is our programs director and is responsible for all of our events. From internal to external, Janelle is the best organizer and messaging person there is!

Lleroy the galaxy shred Llama
Celebrity
Lleroy is our ambassador of galaxy shred concerns. He handles the majority of coolness factors and welcomes any and all pictures. In fact, he’s usually upset if you don’t take one.

Ash Pearson
Online Drum Instructor
Ash has been a friend of ours for years. One of the original clinicians when the academy opened, Ash has kept close ties with us while developing his career as a world class drummer, session player, and instructor.
The Story Behind the Llamas
Meet Lleroy the Llama
Ever wonder why there are llamas all over our academy? Check out this video to see why!
“Sometime around the year 2000 I got the chance to see my favorite band live and I instantly knew what I wanted to do with my life. Everything else has been a precursor to what I desperately needed in my life; music.”
DJ Temple, Owner & Head Guitar Instructor
A commitment to our students
Testimonials
Dayna Algra
David Barbour
I am amazed at how quickly my guitar skills improved after starting lessons with DJ and at how quickly I am now able to learn new songs. DJ has a talent for understanding his student’s skill level and pushing them to play at a level beyond what they think they are capable of.