Windsor

Aaron Eichler (Drums, Percussion)

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Teaching Day(s): Saturday

Aaron Eichler holds Honours Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Education degrees from the University of Windsor. He has a background in working with youth in a variety of musical and educational settings. Aaron has experience with modern musical practices including orchestral percussion, Foley sound, and digital music production. His rate is $25.00/half-hour private lesson.

Amanda Hanson (Trumpet, Piano)

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Teaching Day(s): Thursday

Amanda Hanson holds a grade 8 RCM certification in piano, a Bachelor of Music and a Bachelor of Education from the Univeristy of Windsor. She has been teaching private lessons since 2014. Amanda plays the trumpet with the Greater Windsor Concert Band and performs regularly on piano as well. Her lesson rate is $25.00/half-hour private lesson.

Ben Broll (Saxophone, Clarinet, Recorder)

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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Ben Broll holds an Honours Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Education from the U of Windsor. He has studied saxophones with noted teachers Gil Grossutti and Jeff Price and is a certified RCM teacher. Ben has been a pit orchestra musician in many local productions and was section leader with the U of W Wind Ensemble. Her lesson rate is $25.00/half-hour private lesson.

Daniel Turner (Guitar, , Ukulele)

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Teaching Day(s): Friday, Saturday

Daniel Turner is currently completing his Doctorate in Musical Arts in Guitar Performance at the University of Toronto. Although the classical guitar has been his focus for almost a decade, Daniel began playing electric and steel-string acoustic guitar and still enjoys and teaches other styles such as jazz and rock. Teaching for nearly 10 years, Daniel has a flexible approach learned from various pedagogy courses. His lesson rate is $27.00/half-hour private lesson.

Deborah Kelly (Flute)

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Teaching Day(s): Thursday

Deborah Kelly has been teaching private flute lessons for more than 20 years. She holds a Bachelor of Musical Arts and of Education. Also she has taught music and instructed on various military courses. Deborah was a Community Services Officer for St. John Ambulance and has worked as a care worker and with special needs children. Her lesson rate is $26.00/half-hour private lesson.

Gillian Shaw (Violin, Viola)

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Teaching Day(s): Saturday

Gillian Shaw holds a B.Mus degree at McGill University and has been playing the violin since the age of 4. She has been teaching violin and viola for nearly 15 years. In 2011, she was a violist with the National Youth Orchestra and has taught violin and piano to young children and adults alike. Her rate is $26.00/half-hour private lesson.

Kiswana Parris (Piano, Voice)

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

Kiswana Parris holds a bachelor’s degree in vocal performance from Wayne State University. There she studied opera, classical piano and church organ. She has studied music in several languages and has been teaching private lessons since 2016. As a performer, Kiswana enjoys adult contemporary, sacred and classical music. Her rate is $26.00/half-hour private lesson.

Michael Gordon (Piano, Voice)

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Teaching Day(s): Thursday

Michael Gordon has achieved an RCM level 8 in piano and is currently studying both piano and voice at the University of Windsor. He has been teaching swimming to all ages for nearly 10 years. Michael is focused on performing with the University Chamber Choir and University Singers. He also enjoys songwriting in various styles. His rate is $25.00/half-hour private lesson.

Ruth Weng (Violin)

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Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Saturday

Ruth Weng holds a grade 8 RCM certification in violin. Playing piano for 9 years and then violin for 7, she has performed as Principal 2nd violin with the Windsor Symphony Youth Orchestra. She has performed at local venues in a string ensemble and is fluent in Mandarin. Her rate is $25.00/half-hour private lesson.

Sam Yelda (Guitar)

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

Sam Yelda studied music at Music Academy Athens, in Greece and has been teaching guitar students for over 25 years. More than proficient in rock, metal and classical among other styles of music, Sam recorded an album which ranked him within the top ten guitarists internet-wide in 2005 and 2006. His rate is $26.00/half-hour private lesson.

Sawyer Snauwaert (Piano)

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Teaching Day(s): Wednesday, Saturday

Sawyer Snauwaert is certified at the Royal Conservatory of Music 9 level. He has concentrated on classical music, including Beethoven and Chopin works. He has a broad interest and understanding of all music and composes his own new works. His rate is $25.00/half-hour private lesson.

Steven Janisse (Guitar, Ukulele)

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Teaching Style: rock

Teaching Day(s): Monday, Thursday

Steven Janisse (GUITAR, UKULELE) graduated with distinction from the University of Windsor’s B.Mus. program and holds an M.A. in Music Theory from the University of Western Ontario, where he is currently pursuing a Ph.D. Over the past decade, Steven has taught guitar, ukulele, music theory, and musical skills to students of all ages at private studios, community centres, and universities. His performance background as a guitarist and vocalist includes forays into the classical, rock, folk, sacred, blues, and jazz genres. His rate is $26.00/half-hour private lesson.