London South - Group Lessons

Kim Nikkel (Voice, Piano, Group)

Online Lessons: No

Teaching Day(s): Tuesday

Kim has sung in a wide range of musical styles, from folk to classical. Having studied voice at the undergraduate and graduate level, she earned her Master of Music degree in Choral Conducting from the University of Alberta. As a Director, her choirs have been invited to perform as part of the Kitchener Waterloo Symphony Orchestra’s Pop Series, at Queen’s Park in Toronto and Parliament Hill in Ottawa. As a singer, Kim has performed with the Manitoba Opera Chorus and Waterloo’s prestigious Da Capo Choir as well as numerous church and university choirs. Kim has extensive experience working with beginner as well as seasoned musicians of all ages and abilities. She focuses on meeting students at their level and fostering a joy in making music. Kim's rate is $29/half-hour private lesson.

Mike Mercey (Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums, Group)

Online Lessons: Yes

Teaching Day(s): Monday

Growing up in a family of musicians, including the Juno Award winning Canadian country trio The Mercey Brothers, Mike has dedicated his life to the art of music. He attended Humber College for percussion and is currently studying at the Berklee College of Music in Boston. Previously, he was the songwriter, lead guitarist and singer in The Sourkeys, who were featured on CBC Radio and toured North America. Mike teaches guitar, bass, and ukulele and is well versed in production, mixing and engineering. Mike is a very creative and patient instructor with 15 years of experience in music instruction. He teaches all abilities and styles of music! His rate is $30/half-hour private lesson.

MJ Idzerda (Composition, Group)

Online Lessons: No

Teaching Day(s): Wednesday

With over 45 years inventing and improvising new age, prog, fusion, and electronic music, MJ’s lifelong exploration of sound shapes his intuitive approach to teaching. Rooted in Grade 8 Royal Conservatory piano and college level art and design, MJ played keys with 1990s Toronto alternative bands, later spending several years in the London avant-garde scene with groups like Eric Stach’s ‘Free Music Unit’ and Dennis Siren's 'Art of Streaming'. Focusing on interactive, free-play techniques, MJ fosters creative, spontaneous music-making to instill confidence for musicians of all skill levels on any instrument. MJ's rate is $29/half-hour private lesson and $25/hour-long group lesson per student in his "Go With The Flow" Improv class.

Siddharth Srinivasan (Drums, Group)

Online Lessons: No

Teaching Day(s): Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Siddharth is an experienced drum educator with over 12 years of experience in teaching; he is dedicated to helping students of all levels achieve their musical goals. His passion for drumming and education creates a supportive and inspiring learning environment. His rate is $30/half-hour private lesson.