Music has seeped through my entire life and I feel that same connection with everyone that has ever heard music. Anyone that has heard it can learn music, and there is no clear line for any education. To form our connections with music and real life and how the beat and rhythm goes on is an essential pillar to my ideologies in the art of music and music making.

I have a graduate college certificate in Music Performance from Holland College School of Performing Arts, which included performance, theory, and business courses in all styles of popular music. I studied guitar privately from ages seven to nineteen, drumkit from ages ten to seventeen, Celtic & pipe band snare drum from ages fourteen to eighteen, and orchestral percussion from ages sixteen until eighteen.  Outside of professional training, I have performed in a multitude of musical groups from independent to professional touring and/or residencies over the course of the past twelve years.

Alex teaches in Pointe-Claire.

Ian has been a dedicated drummer since 2005 and has been a prominent figure in the music scene since 2010. Throughout his musical journey, he has collaborated with artists spanning a wide spectrum of genres, including Metal, reggae, jazz, pop, and everything in between. His strong facility in multiple genres, allows for a clear view of how to instruct them. Continuing his musical pursuits, Ian pursued advanced studies at VCC for two years, immersing himself in the realms of composition, performance, and education. With a wealth of experience under his belt, Ian has been sharing his expertise as a professional drum instructor since 2018.

His mission is to nurture students’ connections with their instruments and ignite their desire for self-expression. Recently making the vibrant city of Montreal his new home, Ian brings with him a wealth of musical insights acquired during his time in Vancouver. He is enthusiastic about fostering a tight-knit musical community within this lively city. Join Ian on a journey of musical exploration, growth, and creativity. Whether you’re a beginner seeking guidance or a seasoned musician looking to refine your craft, Ian Cardona is dedicated to helping you achieve your musical aspirations.

Jonathan was born into a musical family in Laval and started playing the drums around the age of 11. He started with local private lessons for 4 years, and became active as an aspiring professional musician in high school, after playing his very first gig at 14 years old. At the age of 17, Jonathan was accepted into the jazz performance program at Vanier College. He recently graduated from Concordia University with a degree in Jazz Studies.

Over the years, Jonathan has performed in a variety of different groups across Quebec, Ontario, and the United States. His influences are rooted in rock, pop, jazz, metal, and funk. His diverse experience and studies with several teachers throughout the years have also helped hone his versatility in many other genres. He currently plays drums in 4 different bands, including one with his brother Chris on guitar. Jonathan brings an enthusiastic and flexible learning approach to his lessons, with the idea that learning music on the drums can be both fun and educational.

Jon teaches in Cote Saint-Luc.

Maria started playing drums at 12 years old. In the beginning, she was self-taught learning mostly from Drum videos on YouTube! In high school, she played with multiple rock bands and a jazz ensembles. Maria went on to study contemporary music with drums as her primary instrument at EMMAT which is a well known school in Bogota, Columbia. It is known for having a partnership with Berklee College of Music. In October 2021, Maria received her diploma in Drums!

Maria is currently studying audio and video post production, expanding her knowledge in regards to the production part in music and film.

Maria has experience teaching students of all ages. She is active in the local music scene having recorded several projects of various styles. Maria speicalizes in Rock, Reggae, Jazz, RnB, Latin, and more!

Maria teaches in Cote Saint-Luc.

Ryan has been playing drums since the age of 13 and enjoys playing every style of music. He studied with private teachers for many years and plays professionally in the Montreal area. He gigs regularly with his rock band and seeks to bring his live experiences to the classroom. He also offers his students a patient and passionate approach to learning the drums. Most importantly, Ryan seeks to make sure that his students have tons of fun while improving their technique, musicality and overall voice on the drum set.

Ryan teaches in Pointe-Claire.

I have been playing the drums since I was 6 and originally started with rock and pop. Since then, I have studied styles like jazz, classical, reggae, brazilian and afro-cuban which I went to Cuba for and am now studying with Rodrigo Simoes. In 2021, I was selected to play with MusicFest’s National Conn-Selmer Centerstage Jazz Band with which I won multiple awards such as “Ludwig Canadian Drummer of the Year” and “Dream Cymbals Big Band Drummer of the Year.” Since then, I have been playing at local Montreal venues in multiple bands and recording several tracks in professional studios at school.

As an educator, I have experience teaching private lessons and leading rhythm sections with the Richmond Jazz Summer Camp. My teaching goal is not only to make you better at drums but also to make you fall in love with playing the drums. I will vary exercises and lesson plans depending on students’ needs, interests and passions. From coordination, musicality, improvisation, reading and sight-reading, hand technique, play-alongs and everything in between!

Thomas teaches in Pointe-Claire.

Tyler is a 21-year-old independent artist from the West Island. He’s been obsessed with perfecting his craft in all domains of music creation since he started learning the guitar. After years of admiring his older brother who played guitar very skillfully, Tyler finally decided at the age of 12 to dust off an old Yamaha guitar from the basement of his home to start learning all of his favorite songs. A few years later, 15-year-old Tyler begged his parents for an electric drum kit and started restlessly practicing that instrument too. Then at 17, he started writing his own music and learning music production and now has a decent collection of songs on Spotify. In 2022, Tyler took his skills to Berklee College of Music in Boston, the top music school in the world by some criteria and auditioned for their Songwriting and Production course. After being offered a scholarship based on his performance at the audition, he decided he was not ready to move to the U.S. yet and is studying in Montreal for now.