Kanata - Voice Lessons

Brandon Curtis (Voice, Guitar)

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Brandon Curtis studied at Vanier College in the Professional Music Technique program as a jazz vocalist, holds a degree in Audio Techniques from Recording Arts Canada and has been teaching since 2015. Brandon is a singer/songwriter/guitarist who enjoys performing solo and in bands whether it be jazz, rock, punk, metal, acoustic, folk or pop among others. Brandon’s lessons are tailored to the individual needs and expectations of the student with the belief that music should always be fun, thus charisma and humour are fundamental parts of how he encourages his students.
$27 per 1/2hr. lesson, increasing to $29 in September, 2025

Natashia St John (Voice, Piano)

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Natashia has been passionate about vocal performance since the age of six years old. Professionally, she has acquired fifteen years of voice and piano teaching experience within various schools and academies including ten years at Centrepointe Music Academy & 4 years at Carleton University. She trains in a variety of styles including pop, gospel, RnB and Jazz and incorporates a variety of vocal warm ups to ensure that proper breathing, tone and pronunciation are always improving.
Her experience also includes audition preparation for vocal students who wish to pursue training at the university level, those who wish to compete in the Kiwanis Music Festival, and any students looking to pursue examinations in voice with The Royal Conservatory of Music. Her educational accomplishments in Music include two years with Kent Christian College in Dover, Delaware in USA, Associates of Arts in Biblical Studies & Music. Natashia has been following the RCM vocal program since the age of 9, and is currently seeking completion of the Level 10 RCM accreditation.
$25 per 1/2hr. Lesson. Increasing to $27 in September 2025

Neha Natarajan (Piano, Voice)

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Neha Natarajan holds a Bachelor of Music degree in Vocal Performance with a minor in Piano, along with a Bachelor of Science with a specialization in Neuroscience and Psychology from the University of Ottawa. Neha has been teaching music since 2015. As a classically trained soprano with experience performing opera, musical theatre, jazz, and pop, Neha is able to build well-rounded singers that are comfortable as both musicians and stage performers. Having completed her RCM Level 10 in Piano, she specializes in teaching late beginner and intermediate piano students (RCM Levels 1-8), with a focus on unlocking a student’s musicality while ensuring a solid technical foundation. Through her research experience, she remains up-to-date on pedagogical practices, and tailors each lesson to facilitate her students’ advancement towards their individual goals; whether that be to participate in exams and competitions, audition for high school or university music programs, or to share their music in a more personal manner. Neha’s teaching philosophy aims to create lifelong music lovers that are creative and intuitive while building self-confidence and independence. A lifelong learner herself, Neha is currently pursuing graduate-level studies in voice, and is working towards completing her ARCT in Piano Pedagogy.
$28 per 1/2 hr lesson

Shirley Liu (Flute, Piano, Voice)

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Shirley Liu is a graduate of the Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN), where she obtained a M.Mus (Performance/Pedagogy) in Flute studies. She is the winner of the MUN School of Music Concerto/Aria Competition (2020). Shirley also holds a B.Mus and B.Ed from Queen’s University. A versatile musician, Shirley enjoys not only her main focus of classical music but also more contemporary styles such jazz and musical theatre. Her ensemble experience includes playing in orchestra, jazz ensemble, pit band, and collaborative piano work. As a music teacher, Shirley endeavours to create engaging and rewarding lessons for all her students.
$26 per 1/2hr. lesson. Increasing to $29 in September 2025