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Our Story
We’re not just a music store—we’re a vibrant hub for all things musical. Whether you're looking to purchase an instrument, rent gear, enhance your skills, have your instrument or gear serviced, ensure your event is a success, set up A/V for your organization, or simply find a cool spot to relax with a coffee, we’ve got you covered.
A long history.
Established in 1968, over 50 years in the music business
You're with family.
Founded by Tom Hebert, family owned and operated
The single largest musical instrument store in North America.
60,150 sq ft store opened in May 2008
We know our stuff.
Over 200 employees including 23 repair technicians and 80+ highly qualified teachers
Unforgettable performances.
Home of the Cosmopolitan Music Hall venue
Host of CosmoFEST.
Canada's premier musical instrument & gear exhibition and celebration of live music - connecting artists, experts, master builders, leaders, and fans from across the world
The Cosmo Music Leadership Team
We are immensely proud of our team at Cosmo Music—a dedicated group of music enthusiasts with years of specialized experience and expertise. Our leadership team is passionate about music and brings a wealth of knowledge that you can rely on.
Our Mission: to enthusiastically nurture, inspire, and empower the music-making aspirations of everyone we engage with.
Mark Hebert
President & CEO
An instrument he wishes he could play: Guitar
Brenda Hebert
Founder
Rudi Brouwers
COO
His favourite song of all-time: "Fly By Night" - Rush
Hanson Fung
CFO
The best concert he's ever been to: The Wedding Band at Cosmo Music in July 2019
Rob Osborne
CTO
The best concert he's ever been to: Springsteen Born in the USA tour
Chris Bailey
Vice President — Ecommerce & Marketing
The best concert he's ever been to: Osheaga in 2012
Scott Trowbridge
Vice President — Sales & Customer Experience
An instrument he wishes he could play: Drums
Dan McAuley
Director of Procurement
The best concert he's ever been to: The Smiths Queen is Dead tour, Kingswood Music Theatre
Charles Nagel
Store Manager
The best concert he's ever been to: Squarepusher
Andrew Lai
Guitar Department Manager
His favourite song of all-time: "What a Wonderful World" - Louis Armstrong
Chris Fountain
Assistant Store Manager
An instrument he wishes he could play: Piano
Ryan McLeod
Senior Director of Cosmo Pro
The best concert he's ever been to: His first, Bryan Adams
Terry Fitzgerald
Repair Shop Operations Manager
The best concert he's ever been to: Chris Cornell at Massey Hall
Kevin Rohm
Repair Training and Development Manager
An instrument he wishes he could play: Piano
Paymon Khani
Director of Cosmo School of Music
His favourite album of all time: Distant Relatives - Damian Marley and Nas
Andrew Dudley
Customer Support Manager
The best concert he's ever been to: Coldplay A Head Full of Dreams Tour in Toronto, then two weeks later in Vancouver with my daughters!
Tim Bond
Educational Services Division Manager
The best concert he's ever been to: The Walkmen at the Danforth Music Hall
Shawna Baddeley
Accounting and Admin Manager
The best concert she's ever been to: AC/DC Back in Black Tour
Adrian Ruegsegger
Warehouse Manager
His favourite song of all-time: "Never Let Me Down Again" - Depeche Mode
Peter Fudge
Director of Technology and Systems Development
The best concert he's ever been to: Maynard Ferguson at Minkler Auditorium
Jeff Brown
Facilities Manager and Systems Administrator
The best concert he's ever been to: Genesis Duke Tour with Chester Thompson and Phil Collins
Come for a Visit
We believe our space is a music paradise for everyone to enjoy. From every corner of the building, something will catch your eye.
Know exactly what you’re looking for? With Canada’s largest stock, we’re likely to have it. Not sure what you need and seeking advice? Drop by, have a look, and let us help you find your perfect match. Not a musician? Relax with a coffee and enjoy the music that surrounds you.
Guitar Store: Tom's Guitar Hangar
The Cosmo Music Guitar Store is a premier destination for guitar enthusiasts, offering one of the largest selections of guitars and accessories in North America. Our extensive range includes acoustic guitars, electric guitars, bass guitars, classical guitars, ukuleles, banjos, mandolins, and other folk instruments, featuring both exclusive builds and custom options. We also provide a comprehensive selection of amplifiers, effects, and accessories to enhance your playing experience.
Unique Experiences
The Taylor Room: As Taylor Guitars' first and oldest dealer in Canada, we are recognized as a Premium Taylor Dealer. We offer the world’s first dedicated Taylor Guitars Acoustic Room, designed in collaboration with Taylor to ensure the best experience for acoustic guitar enthusiasts. We are also Canada’s only Taylor Premier Online Dealer, upholding high standards in Taylor guitar selection and customer satisfaction.
The Martin Room: Home to Canada’s most diverse selection of Martin Guitars, including exclusive builds and custom models. This dedicated room, designed with Martin, is the only one of its kind in the world.
Yamaha Guitars Mezzanine: Created in collaboration with Yamaha, this bespoke space offers an unparalleled selection of Yamaha guitars. It represents a groundbreaking approach to showcasing Yamaha's full range, setting a new standard for guitar displays worldwide.
Breedlove Mezzanine: A world’s first, created in collaboration with Breedlove. This exclusive space features an extensive range of Breedlove guitars, including their innovative designs and unique tonal qualities. We also carry a variety of Bedell guitars, known for their craftsmanship and rich, dynamic sound.
The Fender Shop In Shop: The only one of its kind in Canada, this Fender-designed space serves as a destination for players of all levels to explore a curated selection of Fender guitars. It’s designed to spark creativity and invite everyone to pick up and play.
Jackson and Gretsch Dedicated Display: Created in collaboration with Fender, this unique display features rare and limited models of Jackson and Gretsch guitars, highlighting the distinct styles and innovations of both brands.
PRS Dedicated Display: Created in collaboration with PRS, this specialized area features an extensive range of PRS guitars, PRS amplifiers, and accessories. As a PRS Signature Dealer, we highlight exclusive and limited editions with a focus on craftsmanship and innovation.
The Cosmo Collection: A boutique selection of exceptional guitars, including one-of-a-kinds, limited editions, custom shops, and Cosmo Music exclusives. Featured brands include Suhr Guitars, Anderson Guitarworks, Taylor Guitars, Fender Custom Shop, Martin Guitars, PRS Guitars, Gibson, Ibanez, and more. Each guitar is crafted with top-quality materials, offering outstanding playability and sound.
Pedal Planet: A one-of-a-kind space for guitar pedal enthusiasts, featuring over 600 pedals and 180° of sound for immersive testing and experimentation.
Dedicated Play Test Rooms: We offer dedicated play test rooms and areas where you can try out guitars, amps, and pedals in a comfortable and private setting. These rooms are equipped to let you experience the full range of sounds and capabilities of our instruments and gear.
Plek Station: Our Plek Station offers precise analysis and optimization of your guitar’s frets, neck relief, and action. You can schedule an appointment to observe the process up close and review the Plek readout with our technician, who will guide you through every detail.
Additional Features
- Knowledgeable Staff: Experienced team ready to assist.
- Events and Clinics: Regular workshops and performances; be sure to subscribe to stay informed.
Committed to quality and customer satisfaction, the Cosmo Music Guitar Store is designed to meet the needs of both beginners and professionals. Visit us to discover why we are a trusted destination for guitarists everywhere.
Drum Shop: Drummer's Den
Piano Store: Piano Loft
Virtuoso Band & Orchestra
Recording, Live Sound, DJ, & Lighting Store: Audio Garage
Keyboard Zone
Corner Books & Record Store
Atrium Gifts & Clothing
Starbucks @ Cosmo
Cosmopolitan Music Hall
Our History
1968
Cosmo Guitars, a small business started by Tom Hebert, began in 1966 importing guitars from Italy and Japan. Tom had just come out of the Air Force and was itching to pursue a business venture in the area he was most interested in… music. Tom had been involved in bands while in the Air Force and his heart and soul was the guitar.
Although importing guitars was promising, in 1968 Tom realized the added potential of his Sheppard Ave location in Downsview and opened the first Cosmo Music. At this time, he was selling mostly the guitars and accessories he was importing, and the store grew.
Watch Tom Hebert's interview with NAMM, where he tells the story of how Cosmo Music started: NAMM Oral History - Tom Hebert
1976
In 1970, it was obvious that the retail world was what Tom enjoyed most. He stopped importing guitars and grew by opening up a small music school and offering different instruments in the Downsview store.
In 1971 Cosmo Music moved to Richmond Hill and took over the local Mundinger Music location. Richmond Hill was a much smaller town but with the bigger store and Yonge Street locale, Tom was thinking into the future. The new store already had a large lesson studio (65% accordion students!) and big potential for future growth.
Cosmo Music began offering brass and woodwind instruments, rentals and repairs in 1975. The need became obvious with the population explosion and the lack of service-oriented school band program providers. The brass and woodwind department quickly became an area of expertise for Cosmo Music as the rental fleet grew exponentially.
Watch Brenda Hebert's interview with NAMM, where she tells the story of how Cosmo Music took root in Richmond Hill: NAMM Oral History - Brenda Hebert
1985
In 1985, Cosmo Music moved again to an even bigger location just a few blocks south on Yonge Street. Taking over a department store and building one of the largest music stores in Canada gave Cosmo customers an increased instrument selection and even more value than before. It also gave way to the construction of the Cosmo School of Music, the largest and most prestigious music school in the area.
Cosmo Music’s Brass and Woodwind department was growing so fast, the decision was made to relocate the department into its own location. The Cosmo Music Brass and Woodwind Centre opened in 1990 and became the largest provider of brass and woodwind instruments and accessories in Ontario. The new building also housed Cosmo Music’s Brass and Woodwind repair facilities and Cosmo's ever-growing rental fleet (now well over 11,000 instruments).
2008
The dream of the entire Cosmo Team has always been to create the world’s most exciting and interactive music-making environment. In the spring of 2008, this dream became a reality when Cosmo Music amalgamated both of its locations into one giant store. Cosmo Music – The Musical Instrument Superstore opened its doors on May 22, 2008 and is the largest musical instrument retail store in North America; providing sales, service, rentals, and lessons for all types of musical instruments in a one-of-a-kind, world-class facility.
Cosmo Music Associations
Cosmo Music is an active member, contributor, or associated with the following trade and philanthropic organizations.
The Coalition for Music Education
We envision Canada as a country where the lives of all children are enriched by quality school music programs, and where their active participation in music is valued and supported in our communities. Our mission is to raise the awareness and understanding of the role that music education plays in Canadian culture, and to promote the benefits that music education brings to young people. Cosmo Music is a proud Gold Partner with the Coalition for Music Education in Canada.
OMEA – The Ontario Music Educators’ Association
The Ontario Music Educators’ Association (OMEA), a non-profit organization that represents music educators in Ontario. One of our objectives is to "provide leadership in establishing and maintaining high standards of school music throughout Ontario & Canada". We participate in meetings with the Ministry of Education, the Ontario Teachers’ Federation Curriculum Forum, and the Ontario College of Teachers.
NAMM Foundation
Advancing active participation in music making across the lifespan by supporting scientific research, philanthropic giving and public service programs from the international music products industry. Cosmo Music’s NAMM membership helps contribute to NAMM Foundation research. This important research has provided significant proof towards the importance of music in developing minds.
NAMM - National Association of Music Merchants
NAMM, the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM), commonly called NAMM in reference to the organization's popular NAMM trade shows, is the not-for-profit association that promotes the pleasures and benefits of making music and strengthens the $17 billion global music products industry. NAMM serves as a hub for people wanting to seek out the newest innovations in musical products, recording technology, sound and lighting. NAMM's activities and programs are designed to promote music making to people of all ages. Cosmo Music is an active member of NAMM and sends a team of buyers and team leaders to trade shows on a yearly basis. Attending NAMM helps Cosmo Music stay on top of active trends and the newest and hottest items on the market in order to provide the latest and greatest to our customers.
Friends of Music Therapy in Support of the SickKids Foundation
The Friends of Music Therapy Endowment Fund was established at SickKids Foundation to provide permanent support to the Music Therapy Program at The Hospital for Sick Children. This stable funding source will ensure this delivery of care to the palliative and cancer programs at SickKids, and enable the expansion of music therapy services to other areas such as organ transplantation, neonatal intensive care, adolescent medicine and more. The Cosmo Music team have chosen Sick Kids Foundation as their charity of choice. Any and all funds raised through staff events and/or customer promotions are contributed to this amazing program.
Richmond Hill Board of Trade
A Board of Trade is a non-profit organization with a mandate to promote and support local businesses. Businesses join a board of trade for many different reasons. The organization offers small businesses an established network as well as the opportunity to learn from more established colleagues. Cosmo Music is a proud member of the Board of Trade and won a prestigious Business Achievement Award in 2006 and 2017.
National Association of School Music Dealers
The National Association of School Music Dealers (NASMD) represents retailers, manufacturers, and service providers who share a passion for helping school music students make music. Adapting to fit the needs of educators today, NASMD continues its dedication to serving the school music market, and advance the cause of music education. Cosmo Music is a proud member of NASMD to exercise our commitment to furthering music education.
Retail Print Music Dealers Association
Founded over 40 years ago to address the special needs and interests of the dynamic print music industry, the Retail Print Music Dealers Association (RPMDA) is a professional trade organization. RPMDA provides the opportunity for dealers and publishers to exchange ideas and build bridges within the print music industry, promote ethical standards and policies in dealing with music publishers, in addition to serving the public and encouraging music education. Cosmo Music is a proud member of RPMDA.
10 Via Renzo Drive
Richmond Hill, Ontario L4S 0B6
Canada
Come see us at our 60,150 sq ft musical instrument superstore!
10 minutes north of Toronto.
