Kayla Enns (Voice) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Friday
Kayla is a freelance musician with over twenty years of experience performing, training and competing in piano and voice. Kayla has been teaching since 2008 and enjoys working with both youth and adults. Kayla believes everyone can and should find their voice. Beginners (who are terrified) are her specialty! Kayla has worked with The Rock and Roll Society of Edmonton (Edmonton Rockfest) as an instructor for their Centre of Arts and Music program since 2015. Specializing in Pop and Rock, Kayla is passionate about all genres of music and singing styles. As a singer in Edmonton’s The Bobby Tenderloin Universe, she had the privilege of opening for Orville Peck on his American tour in 2019. Kayla offers traditional voice lessons as well as alternative music classes (wellness/healing, songwriting, artist development) for the not so average student. She guarantees you will leave each lesson with more joy and music knowledge!
Her rate is $30 per half hour.
Kayla Fancy (Voice) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday
Kayla graduated from Acadia University in 2021 with a Bachelors of Music Therapy degree and is now a practicing Music Therapist in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia.
While studying at Acadia, Kayla majored in voice focusing on classical performance and vocal technique. She enjoys all types of music and has experience singing a variety of genres.
Kayla has previous experience teaching privately and is currently offering voice lessons at Long and McQuade St John on Fridays, Saturdays, and Mondays. Her rate is $27 for a half hour.
Kyle Cobb (Guitar, Voice) Registration Request
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Versatile guitarist and vocalist Kyle Cobb is a teacher and performer in Winnipeg, Manitoba. With his personal style rooted in Jazz and American Music, Kyle has pursued his performance degree in Jazz Studies at the University of Manitoba. During his time at the University of Manitoba Kyle studied with many world class musicians (Karly Epp, Jon Gordon, Fabio Ragnelli) and in his first year performed and recorded with the director of his faculty. Kyle has held the guitar chair with many of Winnipeg's best musicians (Julian Bradford, Zachary Rushing, Jared Beckstead) and has worked extensively leading his own band as a vocalist. Kyle is a dedicated educator with nearly a decade of teaching experience and is always seeking to enhance his lessons. Constantly pursuing new musical heights, Kyle is an engaging presence to his peers, his audience, and his students alike. Kyle teaches guitar and voice lessons at our Winnipeg (Pembina) location.
His rate is $33 per half hour.
Kyle Luciani (Voice, Saxophone) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Kyle Luciani has a B.A. Hon. in Music from Brock University. He has been singing and performing for over 15 years. He has played rock, pop, and many styles in between in a number of bands and groups. Kyle has also performed classical vocal music in recitals, choirs, and competitions. He has traveled professionally throughout Canada as a lead singer and keyboard player. Kyle also plays the saxophone as a community member of the Brock University Wind Ensemble. With experience performing various styles of music, Kyle is here to help students of all levels find their voice.
Kyle's rate for a half-hour private lesson is $27.00.
Laena Anderson (Piano, Voice) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Thursday, Saturday
Laena is a performer, improviser, and musician who has been teaching private voice and piano lessons since 2014. Laena sings and plays piano for Payphones, an alt-folk band that released their debut album in the fall of 2022. A graduate of the Theatre Arts program at MacEwan University, Laena is a theatre kid at heart, and they love finding ways for students to tell stories and express themselves through music. They are especially skilled at working with beginners and kids, making the discovery of music accessible, exciting, and fun. They can't wait to see you in lessons!
Their rate is $29 per half hour.
Laura Iliana Sotomayor (Piano, Voice) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday
Laura est née au Mexique d’une famille où la musique, la poésie, la peinture, le chant et la danse étaient des activités quotidiennes.
Elle commence le piano à l’âge de 3 ans. Mme, Piedras Dartigues, sa première professeure la guide à travers les exigences techniques et interprétatives de la musique, ce qui lui permet de s’approprier le langage musical, en la faisant sa première langue. Toutes ces connaissances lui permet de développer différentes méthodologies qu’elle applique, avec de magnifiques résultats, à son enseignement de la musique. Elle enseigne pendant 30 ans au Conservatoire National de musique et à l’Institut National des Beaux-Arts du Mexique. Elle dirige l’Orchestre Typique d’Enfants de l’institut des Beaux-Arts pendant 10 ans. Pendant ces années, elle donne des cours à tous les niveaux, y compris des Master Class et différents concerts en Europe et en Asie.
Depuis son arrivée au Québec, Laura chante dans les résidences pour personnes âgées et pour les malades d’Alzheimer. Elle est la directrice musicale du groupe ‘’Flor de Canela’’ qui fait connaître les racines artistiques folkloriques, de différents pays du monde.
Peu importe l’âge, vous apprendrez en vous amusant avec Laura!
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Laura was born in Mexico in a family where music, poetry, painting, singing and dancing were daily activities.
She started playing the piano at the age of 3. Mrs, Piedras Dartigues, her first teacher guided her through the technical and interpretative requirements of music, which allowed her to appropriate the musical language, making it her first language. All this knowledge allowed her to develop the different methodologies that she applies, with magnificent results, to her music teaching. She taught for 30 years at the National Conservatory of Music and the National Institute of Fine Arts of Mexico. She conducted the Typical Children's Orchestra of the Institute of Fine Arts for 10 years.
During these years, she gave lessons at all levels, including Master Classes and performed various concerts in Europe and Asia. Since her arrival in Quebec, Laura has been singing in residences for the elderly and for Alzheimer's patients. She is the musical director of the group “Flor de Canela” which displays the artistic folk roots of different countries of the world.
No matter the age, you will learn while having fun with Laura!
Leah Korkowski (Voice, Piano) Registration Request
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Leah has been a performing singer songwriter in the GTA for many years. She holds an Honours Bachelor's degree in music from Humber College and has her grade 6 RCM in piano. Throughout her studies she has developed an appreciation for all forms of music and is well equipped to teach a variety of styles. Her rate is $28.00 per half-hour lesson.
Lesley Walsh (Voice) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Lesley graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre Performance from the University of Windsor in 1992. She has been very active in Sault Ste. Marie’s music theatre scene for over 30 years. Her teaching technique is performance oriented, based on relaxation and enjoyment of the art of singing. Lesley's rate is $29 per ½ hour private lesson.
Liam Whatley (Voice, Piano, Guitar) Registration Request
Teaching Style: Musical Theatre, jazz, blues,
Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Liam has been making music from a very young age. He started playing guitar at age 6, piano at age 7, and was singing in choirs even before that. This love for music led Liam to complete a Bachelor’s degree in Jazz and Contemporary Music (major in Composition) from MacEwan University in 2020. Liam has composed and performed a wide variety of music; including musical theatre, choir, classical, singer-songwriter, and jazz ensemble. In Spring 2024, Liam performed the roll of Captain Von Trapp in The Sound of Music with Abbotsford’s Gallery 7 Theatre. In Winter 2024, Liam composed music for and performed in a play adaptation of Prince Caspian, also with Gallery 7. Liam has taught private music lessons for over 5 years. His favourite part about teaching music is hearing people use what they’ve learned to bring a story to life through song. His rate is $31 per half hour.
Maria Cara (Voice, Piano, Theory, Songwriting, Ukulele, Guitar) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Thursday, Sunday
With over 30 years of performance experience and a deep-rooted passion for music, Maria is a seasoned music teacher dedicated to nurturing and developing musical talent. Self-taught and mentored by industry experts, Maria has composed over 100 original songs and secured first place in a prestigious singing contest. Her teaching philosophy focuses on playing from the heart, building on individual strengths, and creating a collaborative learning experience tailored to each student's unique style. Maria’s extensive volunteer work in elementary schools, churches, and fundraisers underscores her compassionate approach to music education. All ages welcome.
She teaches a variety of genres, including Pop, Musicals, Rock, Alternative, Motown, Country, Opera, and more.
Maria's rate is $32 per half hour.
Maria Goobar (Voice, Piano) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Maria graduated from the Buenos Aires Conservatory of Music where she also got a degree as a Choir and Orchestra Conductor. She has won awards both as a singer and as a choir director. Since 1998 she’s enjoyed teaching students of all levels the proper technique to sing pop, rock and classical music and her rate is $30 per half hour.
Maria Masucci (Voice, Piano) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Thursday, Saturday
Maria Masucci a complété un baccalauréat en musique à l’Université de Concordia et détient également un certificat en interprétation. Elle a fait partie de la Société opératique de l’ouest de Montréal et elle a chanté plusieurs fois au festival de la Semaine italienne de Montréal. Ayant accumulé beaucoup d’expérience dans les événements corporatifs, Maria excelle dans plusieurs styles tels que le pop et le rock. Depuis 1996, elle enseigne dans différents conservatoires et studios.
Maria Masucci holds a bachelor’s degree in music from Concordia University and a performance certificate. She was a part of the Montreal West-End Operatif Society and performed many times at the Montreal’s Italian Week festival. Since Maria has a lot of experience as a performer in corporative events, she masters many styles of music such as pop and rock. She has been teaching in many conservatories and studios since 1996.
Marianne Patou (Voice) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Thursday, Saturday
From an early age, Marianne has been immersed in music through piano, harmony, and choir classes. But it was when she decided to pursue her career in singing that she went to study at Saint-Laurent College where she obtained her DEC in Professional Technique of Music and Songs in jazz. She also graduated from UQAM with a Bachelor diploma in Artistic Practice in pop music. Marianne can help you achieve your goals regardless of your age, your level, and the style you are interested in.
Marie Avery (Voice, Songwriting) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Wednesday
Marie has her Grade 10 RCM in voice, and has been songwriting, performing and recording for over 15 years, and has been teaching for the past 8 years. Marie works with students interested in performing (and writing) in popular styles, as well as those preparing classical repertoire for RCM exams or auditions. She studied piano and voice at Nipissing University and Prairie College.
Her rate is $30 per half hour lesson.
Marjolaine Tremblay (Voice) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Saturday
Marjoo draws her vocal style from classical music, R&B, and soul. With classical training from Nathalie Magnan and Céline Binet, then further refined with Priscilla-Ann Tremblay, she made her mark on stage in West Side Story, Les Choristes, and Sister Act before shining at the Quebec City Opera Festival. In 2025, she participated in the Quebec Music Festival and reached the finals of the Dégelis competition.
Today, she writes her own songs: her EP Bless my soul and her single Conversations reveal an intimate universe nourished by rhythm and blues. Passionate about passing on her knowledge, she already teaches singing and hopes to continue this mission at Long & McQuade in Lévis.
Medda Burnett (Bassoon, Brass, , Voice) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
Medda studied trumpet at Western University, where she also learned to play trombone, bassoon and other brass instruments. She has been singing in choirs most of her life, most recently in the Peterborough Singers for fifteen years. She studied with Marie Anderson and Paul-Andre Durocher and more recently has learned from Pam Birrell and Leslie Fagan. She presently plays in several local groups of various sizes and is involved with the Peterborough New Horizons Bands. Medda teaches students of all ages and skill levels and her rate is $28 per half hour lesson.
Meg LaRose (Piano, Voice) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday
Meg LaRose is a trained vocalist with twenty years of performing experience. Their training crosses a variety of genres ranging from classical and opera to contemporary music, such as jazz, rock and pop. They hold a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance from MacEwan University. Most recently, Meg has completed their Master of Arts in Music and Culture at Carleton University in Ottawa. Their research at Carleton analyzed the relationship between voice and perceptions of gender by exploring the concept of transition. Meg loves all different kinds of music and is passionate about creating a learning environment where people feel safe to play, explore and achieve their individual goals for sounding.
Their rate is $28 per half hour.
Mélanie Caissie (Piano, Voice) Registration Request
Teaching Style: Pop, classical,
Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday
Mélanie Caissie is a voice and piano teacher and performer with over 20 years in the industry. She received her Bachelor of Music in vocal performance at the University of Toronto and has her grade 9 RCM in piano. Mélanie has worked as a classical soloist for churches in Toronto and enjoyed being a freelance performing and recording vocalist in a variety of engagements. She has prepared many students in voice and piano for recitals, festival competitions, university auditions and professional gigs. She has a passion in sharing her love of music with her students. She teaches well-rounded lessons by incorporating performance technique, ear training, theory, and improvisation. She teaches young artists how to maintain a healthy voice. Mélanie is comfortable teaching in French and English. Her rate is $28 per half hour.
Michelle Vallance (Piano, Voice, Theory) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Michelle Vallance is a resident of St. Marys, Ontario. At the age of 8, her parents enrolled her in piano studies, exams and competitions which she continued to the age of 23. In university, she studied at the Royal School of Church Music in Croydon England, and, with the University of Windsor Chamber Choir, performed at Carnegie Hall in New York under the direction of British composer John Rutter. She holds both an Honors Bachelor of Music Degree with concentrations in piano, pipe organ and choral direction , as well as a Bachelor of Education degree in Music. She taught recorder, handbells and directed a wonderful children's choir in the Huron Perth Catholic District School Board for 17 years. In earlier years Michelle taught at Academie Ste. Cecile in Windsor and Algoma Conservatory in Sault Ste. Marie. Currently, Michelle and her husband are music directors at Holy Name of Mary Church in St. Marys. Michelle teaches piano, singing, can offer theory classes and handbell group playing as well. Her lesson rate is $27 per half hour.
Nancy Davidson (Voice, Recorder, Piano, Pre-School) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Nancy Davidson holds a Bachelor of Music from UofT and is a Certified Level 3 Carl Orff Instructor. Carl Orff created a method of teaching music using poetry, rhythm, singing and movement. Nancy has conducted small & large Choirs, large recorder ensembles, adjudicated Guelph Kiwanis Music Festival and as a presenter at OMEA conferences.
Nancy’s rate is $30 per half hour lesson.
