Stouffville (formerly Markham) - Voice Lessons

Abigail Elisha (Voice, Piano)

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Teaching Style: pop

Teaching Day(s): Friday, Saturday

Abigail Elisha, an accomplished and passionate music educator, brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the world of vocal and piano instruction. With a lifelong dedication to the art of music, she has cultivated a unique and dynamic approach to teaching that inspires students of all ages. She began her musical journey at a young age, demonstrating an early aptitude for both voice and piano. This innate talent was nurtured through years of formal training and a deep commitment to mastering the intricacies of these two distinct yet interconnected musical realms.

Abigail obtained her Associate Diploma in Music Performance & pedagogy from the Trinity College of Music, London in 2015 and has successfully completed ABRSM levels in Voice, Piano, and Music Theory. Additionally, she’s presently furthering her music education by studying Music Industry Arts and Performance at Centennial College. As a seasoned versatile performer, Abigail has graced numerous stages, with renowned choirs, ensembles and performed as a vocalist, pianist and accompanist.

With a rich performance background, she brings genuine understanding and passion for live musical expression to her teaching. Committed to creating a supportive learning environment, she tailors lessons to meet each student's unique needs, employing a versatile style that combines technical precision with a deep appreciation for the emotional dimensions of music. Beyond proficiency, Abigail instills in students a love for music, encouraging creativity and expressiveness. Through cultivating a lifelong passion for voice and piano, she empowers students for a musical journey beyond the classroom.

Abigail's rate is $28.00 per 30 min lesson.

Charis Wong (Piano, Voice)

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

Charis Wong is a graduate from the University of Toronto’s Voice program, with an Honours Bachelor's Degree in Music Performance. In 2016, she obtained her ARCT in Piano Performance studying under Dr. Michael Esch. She began teaching voice and piano lessons in Markham in 2013 and has since discovered a passion for helping young children and youth discover their own love for music.

Charis places a high priority on creating a safe environment for students to express themselves freely, as well as on developing a strong sense of discipline and confidence through music. Aside from teaching, Charis loves to perform! With COSI Connection she has performed roles such as Rose Maybud in the musical Ruddigore, and most recently performed the role of Galatea in Dean Burry’s one-act opera Il Giudizio di Pigmalione.

Charis' rate is $29.00 per 30 min lesson.

Joelle Wong (Piano, Voice)

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Teaching Style: classical

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

Joelle Wong earned a bachelor of Music Education at the University of Toronto. She is an accomplished vocalist and pianist. She has had many years of experience teaching students of all ages, inspiring them to grow in their love for music. She majored in classical voice during her studies at U of T, and studied with Jean MacPhail, the founding President of the Ontario Chapter of NATS.

Under the brilliant tutelage of Dr. Michael Esch, she received her ARCT in piano performance diploma in 2019. Joelle is a recipient of numerous awards for her outstanding music career both in voice and piano, including the Reagan Greavette Memorial Award, which is the award for the most outstanding graduating vocalist in Arts Unionville, the Harald and Jean Bohne Scholarship and the Northup/ Lawson Scholarship for her academic and musical achievements in her undergraduate years in the University of Toronto.

Joelle studied cello for 4 years, playing both in a solo setting and orchestral setting. Besides cello, Joelle has experience playing the guitar, violin, clarinet and trumpet as part of her training as a music educator in U of T.

Joelle has also been a member of many choirs, including the prestigious Ontario Youth Choir. She also enjoys volunteering in music camps and working with young children. She is the children’s choir director in her local church, and leads and trains the choir.

Joelle's rate is $28.00 per 30 min lesson.

Margaret Heney (Piano, Voice)

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Teaching Style: classical

Teaching Day(s): Monday, Wednesday

Margaret is a graduate of Mount Allison University’s Bachelor of Music program with concentrations in vocal performance and composition. She has taught piano, voice, theory, and Music for Young Children for 10 years, and is active as a freelance Soprano soloist and accompanist.

Margaret has been a Church Music director for the past 19 years, and is currently the Music Coordinator at Aurora United Church.  She loves working with students of all ages and abilities, and makes music instruction engaging and enjoyable!

Margaret's rate is $28.00 per 30 min lesson

Saba Yazdanpanah (Piano, Voice)

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Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

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 $28.00 per 30 min lesson.

Tiffanie Samuels (Piano, Voice)

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Teaching Day(s): Saturday

Tiffanie is a versatile singer and pianist who has completed a Master of Music in Voice Performance at the University of Toronto. A graduate of Western University’s Bachelor of Music in Voice Performance with her Grade 10 Piano accreditation from RCM, she has been studying and exploring music her whole life.

Tiffanie also considers herself to be a “crossover artist.” Along with playing Gospel keys and singing at her church, she enjoys exploring Jazz, Blues, Pop/R&B, and Musical Theatre. The past few years of teaching have inspired Tiffanie to strive to help musicians develop a greater appreciation for music.

Using a wide range of genres and repertoire, she loves helping students achieve goals and improve fundamental skills by inspiring curiosity, creativity, perseverance, and confidence. Outside of teaching, Tiffanie is a swimmer, a dancer, and a former camp counsellor, and loves to employ movement and fun into all her lessons!

Tiffanie's rate is $28.00 per 30 min lesson