Amyna is a clarinetist, pianist and improviser who enjoys teaching students of all ages and levels. Their aim is to cultivate well rounded musicians regardless of their experience level. Amyna uses the Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) method as a backbone, supplemented by the Alfred method (for piano), the Daniel Bonade method (for clarinet). Rather than only focusing on one style, Amyna meets their students where they are, working to find music their students are interested in and excited to learn! Amyna has 15 years experience on clarinet, 9 years experience in piano and holds A.R.C.T level in clarinet, level 4 in piano and a bachelor of music in Improvisation (clarinet) from Wilfrid Laurier University.

Amyna teaches in Pointe-Claire.

Daniel is an esteemed Pianist and Harpsichordist, based in Montreal, Canada, with over 10 years of experience teaching and performing across Canada. With a Bachelor of Music (with Minor in Theory) from McGill University; Bachelor of Science, and Artist Diploma from Western University, he has had the privilege of studying under some of the most influential musicians, including Leslie Kinton, Stéphane Lemelin, Hank Knox, Luc Beauséjour, and Ilya Poletaev.

Daniel’s passion for music extends beyond his formal education. He has attended various programs and workshops, such as the Tafelmusik Baroque Institute and Orford Musique, and participated in masterclasses with some of the world’s most celebrated musicians, including Charles Richard-Hamelin, André Laplante, Enrico Elisi (University of Toronto), David Jalbert (University of Ottawa), Evelyne Brancart (Indiana University), and Yoheved Kaplinsky (Juilliard School).

What sets Daniel apart as a teacher is his understanding of each student’s unique musical strengths. As a late starter of music himself, he empathizes with students of all levels, ages, and time commitments, and aims to help them reach their full potential in their musical artistry. Daniel tailors his teaching approach to each student’s individual needs and interests.

Daniel’s passion for music and dedication to his craft make him an ideal teacher for anyone looking to improve their skills in music. His students not only benefit from his extensive knowledge and experience but also from his unwavering commitment to helping them achieve their musical goals.

Daniel teaches in Pointe-Claire and Cote- Saint-Luc.

Edward is a multi-instrumentalist, composer and arranger. He obtained his Bachelor’s Degree in Music at Concordia University in Montreal and has studied several musical genres including classical, jazz, folk, funk, blues, and rock and roll. His teaching philosophy is simple: productivity, creativity & literacy all work together for the better.

Whether a singer or an instrumentalist these are the keys to fundamental learning.Edward believes in creating a fun and safe space for students to learn and express themselves musically.

Edward teaches in Pointe-Claire.

Fidaa studied occidental and oriental music at the Conservatory Elfarabi des Arts (Djerba, Tunisia) from the age of 7. Fidaa is a singer, songwriter, composer and violinist. She plays the piano and guitar when composing her own music and she is currently working towards her Master’s Degree in Neuropsychology of Music which is the study of how music affects the brain, our well being and our social interactions.

Fidaa teaches in Pointe-Claire.

Grace is a classical mezzo-soprano and holds a Bachelor’s of Music from McGill University. Originally from Alaska, Grace grew up playing piano and singing opera arias and musical theatre songs. At university she sang in vocal quartets and choirs as well as performed opera roles such as Miles in Benjamin Britten’s The Turn of the Screw and Willie in Kurt Weill’s Street Scene.

From when she first began lessons, at age 12, to now, music has always given Grace a means for exploring her own creativity, a sense of community, and a love for performing and learning. She now wishes to bring this experience to her students. 

Grace gives piano lessons from beginner to intermediate, as well as singing lessons in Montreal  for all levels. She enjoys exploring all genres of music and specializes in Italian, German, and French songs as well as musical theatre.

Grace teaches in Pointe-Claire and Cote Saint-Luc.

Ilya’s passion in music began at a young age, when his father, a classical music enthusiast, would regularly introduce him to different composers. Ilya grew up singing in an Orthodox Church choir, but his true love for music began when he was eight years old and , practicing and writing in a variety of genres ranging from rock to classical. His passion for progressive jazz drew him to Vanier College and later Concordia University to study jazz guitar. 

Ilya also has a background in film production and has composed music for a number of independent films. He’s also been a member of several progressive rock, funk, and jazz bands, performing at a range of venues in Montreal.

Ilya’s excitement for teaching has always been a way for him to share it with his students. His teaching method is based on open communication and a positive learning environment. The students start by polishing their fundamental piano skills by performing songs they like as well as a variety of popular music. Ilya also enjoys introducing advanced techniques to his students, including improvisation and songwriting.

Ilya teaches in Cote Saint-Luc.

Isiah is a Montreal-based pianist/composer and singer originally from rural Ontario. He grew up taking classical piano lessons with the Royal Conservatory and was gigging professionally in rock, pop, and folk groups as a teenager. 

Isiah attended Bishop’s University where he studied jazz piano performance and ultimately graduated with his honours in contemporary composition. He also holds a course certificate in composition from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. Isiah is the recipient of the Arts Leadership Award from his high school as well as the Howard Brown Memorial Scholarship and Composition Master Award from his University.

 What is most encouraged by Isiah as a teacher and musician is taking artistic liberties in order to harness self-expression and individual purpose in studying music.

Isiah teaches in Beaconsfield & Pointe-Claire.

Janna is a pianist/keyboardist based in Pincourt, Quebec. At the age of 10, she began taking piano lessons with a private teacher, and later joined the jazz band in high school. Janna’s love for performance grew, and at the age of 16, she joined The Becket Players and Star Image Band, performing a variety of genres such as pop, rock, funk, R&B, and jazz.

Janna continued her studies in music at Vanier College, receiving a DEC in Professional Song and Music Techniques in 2015. In 2019, Janna received a Bachelor of Fine Arts, specializing in Jazz Studies at Concordia University. After graduating, Janna released her first CD titled ‘Where To?’ with her jazz trio Birnam.

Janna enjoys teaching all styles of music during her piano lessons for students of all ages and levels. She combines her experience and abilities to be a compassionate and dynamic role model, while having a positive impact on every student’s learning experience.

Janna teaches online on Sundays.

Kyleigh began writing and performing music in 2011. In 2021, she graduated with a Bachelor of Music with a minor in psychology from Memorial University of Newfoundland. Currently, Kyleigh is in the final year of the Master’s in Music Therapy program at Concordia University. Along with being a classical musician, Kyleigh writes and performs folk music. Kyleigh was born and raised in Newfoundland, which greatly influenced her writing and musical style. She has opened for musicians such as Fortunate Ones, Brian Byrne, and Stompbox. Her most recent solo shows have been with the Gros Morne Summer Music festival, and Writer’s at Woody Point. Kyleigh has been teaching since 2016, teaching genres from classical to pop music, and students of all ages.

Kyleigh teaches in Pointe-Claire.

Laura is a passionate mezzo-soprano with a Bachelor of Music, Concentration in Performance Voice. She began performing at age 5 in Sunday school productions, since then she has performed across Ontario, Quebec and Saskatchewan. She has also had the privilege of performing with the Canadian Tenors in 2019.

She has performed in many different languages including English, French, Italian, German, Tagalog, and Russian. She is classically trained but also loves to sing; folk, country, pop, gospel, and musical theater.

Laura has played roles from: Foot Loose (Ariel), Oklahoma (Ado Annie), The Drowsy Chaperon (Mrs. Totendale), The Magic Flute (The Three Spirits/Women), The Merry Wives of Windsor (Mrs. Page), and Die Fliedermause (Princess Orlofsky) among many others.

While in College, Laura discovered she enjoyed learning how the voice works, the biology of it and why/how our bodies do what they do to make sound. Laura uses this knowledge to her advantage in her teaching and finds new and creative ways to do so.

Above all else Laura loves music and wants her students to as well! She is always energetic and greets you with a smile. Singing skillfully and beautifully can be a challenge, but the reward is worth the effort.

Lila is a Montreal-based composer, pianist, and artist originally from the Atlantic coast of Maryland. Having spent much of her life investing in the visual arts, film, and architecture as well as composition, Lila is especially dedicated to exploring the relationships between music and other fields of design.

Lila is currently pursuing her Master’s degree in composition with Philippe Leroux at McGill’s Schulich School of music. She holds her bachelor’s degree in composition from New England Conservatory, where she studied under the Presidential Distinction Scholarship. She has also studied with Dr. Judah Adashi at Peabody Preparatory and attended New Music on the Point (2021), Zodiac Music Festival and Academy (2019), Curtis Summerfest Young Artist Summer Program (2016), and Interlochen Arts Camp (2015).

Lila teaches in Cote Saint-Luc.

Malcolm is a Montreal-based saxophonist and pianist who specializes in jazz performance, composition, and arranging.

Malcolm had a foot in music his entire life, learning piano and clarinet at an early age, but he really started his musical journey at Royal West Academy where he first learned saxophone and played in the most prestigious wind orchestra/marching band there – Honour Band – as well as the resident jazz band. This is where jazz captured his interest, pushing him to move forward into the professional jazz performance program at Vanier College. There, he developed a passion for arrangement and composition. Vanier is also where Malcolm began tutoring other students, thereby starting his teaching career.

Malcolm went on to further study jazz performance at McGill University, where he received nearly a full scholarship upon entry.

Today, Malcolm practices multiple instruments (specializing in saxophone), and plays in several ensembles including an anime OST cover band. He has begun to branch out into music production as well.

Malcolm teaches in Pointe-Claire.

Marvin graduated cum laude in his Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance at the St. Scholastica’s College School of Music in Manila where was a recipient of the Sr. Baptista Battig Music Scholarship. He has worked with many children over the past 10 years as a private piano teacher and as a piano instructor at his professor’s music school. Marvin embarked on a worldwide performing journey in 2015 while working as a pianist with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, a world-class cruise company based in the UK. During his time as a cruise ship pianist, he had the chance to perform with the biggest names in the cruise entertainment industry in the UK. His professionalism and performance was recognized by the company and was awarded the employee of the month award twice in his five-year cruising career.

Marvin recently came to Montreal and is now studying music education at McGill University.

Marvin teaches in Cote Saint-Luc and Pointe-Claire.

Matthew is a multi-instrumentalist who loves and appreciates working with the surrounding music community. Teaching has always been a passion of his, along with meeting/collaborating with new students/instrumentalists. Matthews has been playing music for 13 years with a focus on a wide range of genres including blues, rock, funk, pop, metal,jazz, fusion, etc.

Over the years, Matthew has also studied various other instruments such as piano, bass, ukulele, and drums. Matthew aims to have an inclusive learning environment with his

students, allowing for their interests to shine through within their lessons. Communication and an open ear are key to successful music lessons with Matthew!

Matthew is a Montreal-based jazz pianist, composer and producer. He is currently pursuing a Bachelors of Music in Jazz Studies with a Focus on piano performance at Concordia University.  While the piano is his primary instrument, Matt is also a formally trained guitarist. He attended Vanier College with a double DEC in Social Studies and Music, majoring in Jazz Guitar. He has also freelanced as a Music producer where he composed music for commercial use . Matt believes that his students should have fun and enjoy the challenges of learning Music.

Matthew teaches in Pointe-Claire.

NUNNE is a singer/songwriter and sound engineer originally from Mexico City who recently relocated to Montreal to broaden her artistic palette and knowledge in the international music industry. With multiple years of experience as a singer, NUNNE has had the opportunity to tour around Mexico, U.S and Canada to perform in important venues such as Lollapalooza Chicago, Foro Indie Rocks, World Cafe Live and Centro Cultural Ollin Yoliztli, amongst others. Her career as a sound engineer has also seen her take big stages and work for important clients like Universal Music Group Canada and the Lamoureux brothers, Grammy and Emmy winners.

NUNNE has a huge passion for Latin music and Jazz, but has had the opportunity to work and experiment with other music genres like R&B, Pop, Rock, and Indie, and she’s loved it. That’s why she is super open minded and encourages all of her students to explore new music and learning methods! Who knows? One might discover a new passion they didn’t even think of! Through experimenting and music education she found her passion, therefore she is really enthusiastic about seeing other people pursue what they love, and if she can help them improve and share with them a little bit of her knowledge, she’d be the happiest.

Nunne teaches in Beaconsfield.

Since childhood, Parand has been exposed to music considering her cousin was a professional classical pianist. She was bitten by the musical bug and started learning xylophone and flute at the age of 3, then violin at 7. Later, Parand moved on to learn the piano for several years. Gradually, Parand started classical singing lessons at the age of 18 and found her passion for singing. She believes that we all have rhythm from the heartbeat to the flow of breath, and formal musical training is only an expansion of what already exists in every person. All her singing lessons begin with physical warm-ups to support the specific musculature required in singing. Joy and playing are essential elements of successful learning at any age, and she makes certain that students learn without any undue stress and anxiety. Adult students can expect the same support and respect as the youngest child. She believes without joy, there is no music, and without music, there is no joy. 

Parand teaches in Cote Saint-Luc.

Rachel has been a private tutor and piano teacher for four years, the bulk of her experience being with children aged 6-9 and beginners. Her teaching style is based on mutual respect and passing on a love of music. She aims to build a rapport with the student, regardless of age or level of experience, and share the fun and fascinating details of music and piano. Even while developing the basic skills, she makes sure her students learn by playing music they enjoy.

Rachel teaches in Beaconsfield.

Sandrine  is currently completing her Professional Degree in Music at Vanier College with a focus on Jazz Voice. She has been singing and playing classical Piano since the age of six, where her love for music emerged. 

Sandrine has participated and won countless music competitions in Voice, notably in La Festival de la Voix in 2013, where she won 1st place for her original composition as well as the Quebec/Ontario Youth Music Festival. She writes her own songs, mostly in the pop/folk/rock genre. She was the leader of the Glee Club in her high school and was assistant Choir Director at her church when she was 15. She has completed her RCM level 9 exam in Piano, in which she received first class honors, and she’s looking to complete her level 10 exam in January.

Sandrine has several years of experience in teaching Piano and Voice students of all ages, and her lessons focus on helping each of her students develop their own voice and individual style while having fun. She is patient and understanding of each of her students needs and her goal for her students is to develop the proper techniques to develop self-confidence, stage presence and a love and appreciation of music.

Sandrine teaches in Beaconsfield and Pointe-Claire.

Simone is an Australian Estill Master Trainer and has been training singers, actors and performers from one side of the globe to the other for the past 15 years. Estill Voice Training equips singers and speakers with a deep understanding of how their voice works and to feel, see and hear their instruments to make the sounds they want to make. This brings a detailed control of the voice, opening up possibilities for singers to find success, consistency and healthful sound production. Simone is also a composer and producer, applying her skills and knowledge to film score composition and commercially releasing music under her artist moniker ‘Delorca’. Simone teaches voice, songwriting and piano.

Simone teaches on Mondays and Tuesdays.