North York (Steeles)

andrew kay (Clarinet, Flute, , Woodwinds)

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Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Saturday

B.A.
Andrew is a versatile musician and artist from Toronto, Canada performing music ranging from Indo-Jazz, World Music and Indian Classical Raga Music to Contemporary Jazz and Improvised Music. He is among one of the first musicians to perform Indian Classical music on the Alto Saxophone. He is a seasoned performer through numerous feature concerts around the globe with maestros and is the co-leader of many successful creative musical projects. Andrew also teaches lessons on flute and clarinet.
Andrew's rate is $29/half hour.

denise wright (Piano, Violin, Viola, Theory)

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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday

BFA Music, RCM 8 Piano & Violin, RCM Advanced Rudiments
Denise started learning the violin at 5 years old and achieved a Bachelor of Fine Arts honours music studying classical, jazz, and folk violin at York University, as well as improvisation and composition. A multi-instrumentalist she has also studied piano, vocal, flute, viola, cello and guitar. She has played in various orchestras since the age of 9. Denise is a highly adaptive teacher who works with students to set goals and find a practice routine that works with their lifestyle as well as modifying songs they enjoy to suit their current skill level.
Denise's rate is $28/half hour

emerald sun (Clarinet, Piano, , Woodwinds)

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Teaching Day(s): Saturday

B.Mus. M.Mus
Emerald has built a professional career in classical music and music pedagogy specializing in piano and woodwinds. She holds a Bachelor of Music from McGill University and a Master of Music from Trossingen Musikhochschule in Germany. Emerald has taught for years students of all ages both in Canada and abroad. Aside from English, she speaks Mandarin, German and French. Her unique approach combines North American and European pedagogy and focuses on correct body use, musical understanding and having fun!
Emerald's rate is $28/half hour.

francois koh (Guitar, Ukulele, Bass Guitar)

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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday

B.Mus., M.Mus., DMA
Dr. Francois Koh is an experienced guitar instructor, music ensemble coach, conductor, and mentor. His rich musical experience in Korea, France and Canada enables him to teach guitar with a solid musical background. While in France, he was a Guitar Instructor at St. Cyr Ecole de Musique in Paris. In 2009, he adjudicated the plucked string parts at the Coast Music Festival in BC. Many of his students have successfully completed RCM exams with Silver Medals and university auditions. His teaching philosophy is to help students reach their full potential by applying various musical approaches.
Francois's rate is $28/half hour.

lada lagover (Piano, Theory)

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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

B.F.A. Music, Piano Performance
Lada has been teaching piano and theory for over 10 yrs and is active in preparing students for competitions and RCM exams. Her teaching approach is goal oriented and nurturing. Her students continue to excel receiving 1st place and over 90%. She coaches singers and performs as an accompanist for auditions and competitions.
Lada's rate is $29/half hour.

leo sprikut (Clarinet, Flute, Piano, Recorder, Trombone, Trumpet)

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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Thursday

M.A. Mus., PhD
Leonid has an extensive international experience in music performing, conducting, and teaching piano, woodwinds, brass, and music theory at different levels, from individual to university. Leonid regularly presents his research at leading music education conferences around the world and publishes in periodicals and essay collections in Canada and internationally. He is a multi-instrumentalist and speaks several languages. He teaches students all ages, using student-centred teaching methods, which helps them develop essential music skills, but most importantly have fun and enjoy!
Leo's rate is $28/half hour.

sophie lee kawai (Piano, Theory, Violin)

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Teaching Day(s): Wednesday, Saturday

B.A. M.A.
Sophie is a happy teacher and performer, studied violin as major, piano, voice, solfege, composition in an “intense” music academy in Japan since 3, acquired absolute pitch by 8. Mom was the master Japanese harpist, and her first violin teacher was the best student of renowned violinist (Hisako Tsuji). While fully aware of the joy of having music in human life, she knows the responsibility and importance of self-discipline, how to balance/enhance life with musical learning experience. She loves connecting people together and connecting herself with people, through teaching, creating music together. Always music projects on hand. Never stop learning.
Sophie's rate is $28/half hour.

tase stojanoski (Piano, Strings, Viola, Violin)

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Teaching Day(s): Thursday

B.A. Mus.
Tase earned his degree from the University of Sarajevo, Bosnia and is registered with the RCM. For more than 15 years Tase was a Concert Master for the Macedonian National Opera Orchestra and collaborated with a number of Ontario orchestras and bands. His repertoire includes: classical, pop, jazz and folk. He inspires his students and personalizes lessons to the student's needs.
Tase's rate is $29/half hour.