Andrea is a Montreal and Toronto based singer songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. Her debut song Bird in your Window (artist name Drea Lake) was named “Ten Best Recent Indie tracks” by Last Day Deaf. Andrea spent her childhood and teenage years being coached by Deborah Skoggard, runner up for the International Opera Award.

She combines her early education with contemporary approaches that come from her years of study with Ian Lebofsky and Simone Pitot . Andrea studied classical guitar and piano and is a finger style guitar player. She has a song writing certificate at Berklee College of Music Online.

Andrea teaches on Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays in Pointe-Claire.

Bella is a singer/songwriter from Montreal who studied Jazz Vocals at Vanier College.  She was a student at WIMA for many years and has taken lessons for several different instruments including the Rock Band program. Although voice is her main instrument, she also plays rhythm guitar, piano, ukulele and banjo. She is known for writing her own songs, mostly in the pop/country/folk genre. At only 13 years old, she was selected to be in the Top 10 of the Montreal Songwriting Competition. 

She is currently in a band called “The Record Breakers” and has experience performing on stage and in the studio. Bella has performed at venues such as The Corona Theatre, Club Soda and Oscar Peterson Hall.

Bella is determined to help students develop proper vocal technique, songwriting and stage presence.

Bella teaches on Thursdays & Sundays in Pointe-Claire.

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 on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays & Sundays 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.

Edward teaches on Mondays in Pointe-Claire.

Grace is a classical mezzo-soprano with a Bachelor’s of Music from McGill University. Originally from Alaska, Grace grew up 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 teaches singing 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 on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays in Pointe-Claire and Mondays in Cote Saint-Luc.

Indiana is a singer/songwriter, bassist, and guitarist. She started playing flamenco at the age of 11, converted to a more bass concentrated education in high school where she played in the school’s concert band. As for vocals, it was an unexpected interest at the age of 14 and immediately fell in love with singing. Later on, Indiana was accepted into the National Conservatory of Nice, in France to study classical upright bass. 

Indiana recently moved to Montreal to pursue her studies in Music at Concordia University, mainly as a vocalist. It was a former teacher in primary school who made her discover how vulnerable she felt when he played his guitar.  This complex matter, that is music, is one of the only sciences that need this admirable knowledge, but you can still adapt it to you and your preferences. It is very personal, and to be able to make students connect with the inner musician is more than an honour. Indiana includes some theory, and the required exercises but she encourages students to come to class with some ideas of songs, to be able to play something they will enjoy!

Indiana teaches on Mondays in Pointe-Claire.

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 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays in Pointe-Claire.

Indiana teaches on Mondays 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.

Madison has been Singing and playing Piano for as long as she can remember! Her favorite pastime is playing, singing, and making music with others! Music is an amazing way to improve your creative ability, express emotions, and strengthen interpersonal skills. Madison is excited to have the opportunity to pass on her joy of music to her students at WIMA!

Madison teaches on Tuesdays & Thursdays in Cote Saint-Luc and Sundays in Beaconsfield.

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 on Mondays, Tuesdays & Sundays in Beaconsfield and Wednesdays & Thursdays in Pointe-Claire.

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 on Mondays in Cote Saint-Luc.

Paulina was born in Chile and now is based in Montreal. Her musical studies began at a young age, after a teacher encouraged her to join a choir, where she started learning classical voice technique. After going through classical training, she joined her school’s big band, where she was introduced to Jazz.

Paulina completed a year of jazz studies at “Escuela Superior de Jazz” in Santiago de Chile, and then moved to Montreal to follow her dream of becoming a professional singer. She is currently coursing the Professional Music Program at Vanier College, specializing in Jazz voice. She is also a songwriter and composer, and will be releasing her debut album in 2023.

Paulina teaches on Saturdays in Pointe-Claire.

Singer/songwriter/recording artist, Rosie, is a powerhouse of a teacher. During her singing lessons,  she carefully asses each student’s goal, vocal and learning ability, and constructs a unique to student protocol to ensure they successfully push through barriers, and surpass their own expectations. 

Rosie has trained with the Royal Conservatory of Music in piano and voice (which has awarded her 2 silver medals for voice performance), graduated from Vanier College’s music program, as well as earned her degree from Concordia University in Classical voice.

Rosie’s bubbly personality quickly establishes a comfort zone in class that allows students to express themselves while using proper technique made fun. 

She’s done it all, from multi-lingual Classical, Pop, Jazz, and Rock; gracing the stages of Place des Arts, Club Soda, etc, if you’re looking to develop technique, vocal tone, power, performance abilities, song-writing, and confidence, Rosie is the teacher for you. Signed to a record label in California, Invitation Records, Rosie has worked with songwriters and producers around the world.

Rosie teaches online on Mondays & Tuesdays.

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 on Thursdays and Sundays in Pointe-Claire and Tuesdays in Beaconsfield.

Simone is an Australian singer-songwriter and vocal coach, passionate about helping her students find their unique voices and learn techniques to create emotive vocal performances using the whole body as an instrument. Simone has toured internationally, studied songwriting under some of the world’s best songwriters, along with contemporary and classical vocal, gaining a Licentiate of Music Performance in 2011.

With a teaching style that is a fun and engaging way to build confidence, versatility and strength as a singer, Simone teaches rock, pop, folk, country and musical theater. Learn about becoming a professional singer-songwriter in the music industry, including recording techniques, mastering music technology, and knocking the socks off your live audiences with your dynamic vocal performances. Simone is set to release her forthcoming EP with US record label Fluff and Gravy records in the coming months.

Simone teaches on Mondays & Tuesdays in Cote Saint-Luc.