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.
Marie France Eba Koua (Voice, Piano) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Saturday
Marie France Eba Koua est une chanteuse d'opéra d'origine ivoirienne, vivant actuellement à Montréal. Elle se distingue par un parcours atypique et une passion profonde pour l’opéra. Elle est étudiante en maîtrise en voix classique à l’Université de Montréal. Son art vocal fusionne les traditions musicales africaines et les grandes œuvres du répertoire classique ainsi que les styles de musique contemporaine. Ainsi qu'enseigner le chant, Marie France offre aussi des cours de piano pour débutant(e)s.
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Marie France Eba Koua is an opera singer who originates from the Ivory Coast and is currently living in Montreal. She is distinguished by her unique career path and a deep passion for opera. She is a master's student in classical voice at the University of Montreal. Her vocal art blends African musical traditions with the great works of the classical repertoire as well contemporary music styles. In addition to teaching voice, Marie France also offers beginner piano lessons.
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.
Natasha Sider (Voice) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Natasha has a Bachelor of Arts in Music [voice] from Dalhousie University. She has sung opera at Dal, is currently the soprano soloist at First Baptist Church, and has put out a contemporary CD called Johari Window. Natasha is comfortable with classical, musical theatre, pop and rock styles, and has been teaching music since 1995. Her rate for a half hour private lesson is $29.00.
Nicole Anaka - Teaching Exclusively Online (Voice) Registration Request
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Nicole has a Bachelor of Music degree from Mount Allison University and a Masters in Musicology from the University of Victoria. She has trained in Dalcroze Eurythmics at the Longy School of Music in Cambridge, Mass., and has her Grade 8 piano from the Royal Conservatory of Music. She enjoys teaching students of all ages and abilities, and teaches a wide variety of styles, including classical, musical theatre, rock, and pop. Her rate per 30-minute private lesson is $30.
Rebecca Merkley (Guitar, Voice, Ukulele) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Thursday, Saturday
Rebecca is a multifaceted theatre artist, instructor, composer, musician and writer whose original written work has earned her 7 Award Nominations. She is the first recipient of the Gerald Osborn Playwriting Award and has been working as a drama, voice, guitar and piano teacher for 10+ years. She’s taught at Dominelli School of Music, Resonate, Azimuth Theatre, Foote Theatre School (The Citadel), Mile Zero Dance, YONA SISTEMA (The Winspear Centre) and the Writes of Passage playwriting program (Workshop West). She completed her studies at Macewan University in 2012 and has been working in the local arts scene ever since. A favorite performing credit of hers was being the lead vocalist for Drag Queen Thorgy Thor and their show “Thorgy and the Thorchestra" (The Winspear Centre). She is also a gifted producer and composer having produced two original musicals: “Rivercity the Musical” and “Scoobie Doosical” at the Edmonton International Fringe. She’s also worked as a sound designer/composer having recently designed for local playwright, Connie Massing, in collaboration with Workshop West in their world premiere of “Dead Letter”.
Her rate is $30 per half hour.
Richelle Lazaro (Voice, Piano) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Wednesday, Friday, Saturday
Richelle is a dedicated piano and voice teacher with a strong background in music and education. She holds a Music Diploma from Red Deer Polytechnic, a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance from the University of Lethbridge, and a Bachelor of Education, combining artistic excellence with a versatile and inclusive teaching approach. She is currently working with English as an Additional Language (EAL) students and supporting learners with diverse needs in Knowledge and Employability (K&E) programs. She has completed Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) Grade 8 Piano, Grade 7 Voice, and Advanced Theory Rudiments. Richelle has over a decade of choral experience, theatre productions and lots of opera experience. She brings a rich ensemble and classical foundation to her lessons. Outside the classroom, she performs with Jess and Friends, a musical group that shares Filipino music at cultural and community events. Fluent in Filipino, she welcomes students from all backgrounds and fosters a supportive, engaging, and joyful learning environment. She will be offering Voice and Piano lessons on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. Her rate is $29 per half hour lesson.
Saba Yazdanpanah (Piano, Voice) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Saba has a deep passion for music and began her musical journey at the age of four. She loves performing, it has always been a very important and exciting part of her musical journey. Saba is a Singer-songwriter and classical pianist. Her singing proficiency lies in pop, jazz, blues, R&B, and Persian singing. Saba has experience in singing in various languages, such as French, Russian, Georgian, Indian, and Turkish.
Saba's training in piano started when she was nine, focusing on the classical repertoire under the guidance of great masters and musicians, and then university professors such as Gagik Babayan. She believes that the key to a lifetime of music learning and performing lies in connecting to students’ personal interests and discovering the true joy of playing and singing music that they love, while simultaneously fostering the quality and principles of playing and singing in them.
Through a supportive, energetic, and focused atmosphere, she helps musicians build confidence on stage and express themselves through music.
Saba’s rate is $31.00 per 30 min lesson
Sabrina Goupil (Voice) Registration Request
Teaching Style: pop,
Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Thursday
Sabrina is an Acadian artist with a powerful, authentic voice. Winner of the Performer category at the 2023 Gala de la chanson de Caraquet, she has already graced prestigious stages, sharing the spotlight with Lisa LeBlanc and Sandra Le Couteur. A true music enthusiast, she is dedicated both as a vocal coach and as a lifelong learner, currently studying piano. She is working on her debut original EP, a project set to showcase her creativity and further establish her presence in the dynamic landscape of Acadian music.
Sam Britton (Guitar, Bass Guitar, Voice, Composition, Ukulele) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Sam is a multi-instrumentalist, performer, composer and producer with an interest in all styles of music. He attended the Jazz Studies program at the Vancouver Island University, graduating in 2013. Sam has been on touring since 2014 all over Canada with bands such as The Body Politic, and Indie-Pop sibling duo Flawed Hearts. Sam loves to keep his students interested and engaged, let him know what you want to learn and he'll make it happen. He is excited to share his passion for music with all ages and skill levels! His rate is $33 for 30 minutes.
Sara Doyle (Voice, Ukulele, Piano) Registration Request
Teaching Style: classical, , classical
Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Sara received her BA from Queens University in music and has studied with the Royal Conservatory of Music. She is currently completing her Master’s of Education. Her undergraduate research interests are in musical pedagogy, specifically working with children with developmental disabilities and sacred music. She has worked with all ages, styles and levels of learning, from young children to the elderly. She has a passion for teaching and immense love for all those she teaches.
Sara charges $28 per half hour private lesson.
