Instruments: Piano, Voice, Theory
Education: Bachelor of Music, University of Arts in Romania
Style: Classical, Broadway
Languages: English, Romanian, Italian, French

Adriana has her Bachelor of Music from the University of Arts in Romania, as well as doing Master Classes in Romania and Toronto. She has been teaching voice and piano since 2001. She has performed in many concerts and recitals in Romania, including the Philharmonic and the Constanta National Art Museum. She has obtained many awards from international competitions.

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Hand Drums
Education: Honours Bachelor of Music Therapy, University of Windsor
Style: Classical
Languages: English

Thyra Andrews has her Honours Bachelor of Music Therapy from the University of Windsor and is a Trained HealthRHYTHMS Facilitator.  She has her Music Therapist Accredited (MTA) by the Canadian Association for Music Therapy (CAMT) based on required academic and clinical credentials.  Thyra has been teaching voice, piano and guitar for 4 years.  Trained as a classical singer and a skilled musician she has designed programs for a variety of populations.  She has experience working with a diverse clientele of individuals including children with special needs such as Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, Developmental Delay, and other physical and learning disabilities. 

Instruments: Piano, Voice
Education: B. Fine Arts, York University
Style: Classical, Rock, Pop, Funk, Jazz, Blues
Languages: English

Instruments: Guitar, Piano, Flute
Education: B.A. in Music Education, Wagner College, Staten Island, NY
Style: Classical, Rock, Pop, Folk
Languages: English

Instruments: Piano, Violin
Education: B.A., York University, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Summit University, Orff Pedagogy from RCM
Style: Classical
Languages: English, Italian

Debbie has a Bachelor of Arts from York University and a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Summit University. She also has an Orff Teaching Certificate from the Royal Conservatory of Music. She teaches using a variety of techniques enabling students to learn the elements of music in an accessible and enjoyable way.

Instruments: Violin, Viola, Piano
Education: Masters Degree in Viola and Violin, Musical School #2, Minsk, Music Teacher Certificate, Glinka Musical College, Minsk
Style: Classical, Folk, Popular
Languages: English, Russian

Galina has been teaching music since 1982 and preparing students for Royal Conservatory exams in piano, violin and viola since 1996. Galina has performed in many orchestras, quartets, trios and other ensembles in Belarus and in Canada.

Instruments: Piano
Education: Teaching Degree, University of Toronto; Kodaly Music Course
Style: Classical
Languages: English, Armenian, Farsi

Karine has experience in the musical field both as a private piano teacher as well as teaching keyboard in group situations. Furthermore, she has the experience of teaching very young students in the method of "Kodaly". In her 32 years of private piano teaching, she has successfully taught all manor of students.

Instruments: Piano
Education: M.A., Piano Performance and Pedagogy, St. Petersburg
Style: Classical, Pop, Folk
Languages: English, Russian

Instruments: Piano
Education: B. F. A. in Music, (York University)
Style: Jazz, Classical, Pop
Languages: English

A recent graduate of York University's music program specializing in jazz piano performance, Mark has been playing piano since the age of six. He is a versatile musician who performs regularly in the GTA and has been teaching piano for 6 years. He is looking to pursue a Masters in jazz studies and completing his ARCT at the Royal Conservatory of Music.

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Theory
Education: Artist Diploma in Voice, University of Toronto; Artist Diploma in Voice, Queen's University; Piano Degree, Tainan Music College, Taiwan
Style: Classical, Broadway, Popular, Folk
Languages: English, Mandarin, Cantonese

Jennifer holds an Artist Diploma in Voice from the University of Toronto. She has experience in solo and group performances; and has starred in various musicals including "The Iron Road", which played at Elgin Theatre in Toronto. She has performed as the soloist for various chamber ensembles and is presently working as the choir conductor of the "Fo Guang Shan Temple of Toronto."

Instruments: Piano, Violin
Education: B. Music, York University
Style: Classical, Popular, Blues
Languages: English, Cantonese

Instruments: Piano, Voice
Education: Bachelor of Music Education, University of Toronto; ATCL, Trinity College London
Style: Classical, Popular
Languages: English, Cantonese

Instruments: Piano
Education: Licenciate Teacher, Trinity College of Music, London, UK
Style: Classical, Jazz, Blues, Folk
Languages: English, Singhalese

Instruments: Piano
Education: Music Degree, Pedagogical University, Ukraine
Style: Classical, Pop, Jazz, Folk
Languages: English, Russian, Ukrainian, Hebrew, Polish

Instruments: Voice, Piano, Trumpet
Education: Bachelor of Music Performance, Queen's University
Style: Musical Theatre, Jazz, Pop, Rock, Classical
Languages: English

Cole is an enthusiastic, fun-loving, non-traditional teacher. His teaching style focuses on personal development and creative expression. He is an active performer on voice, trumpet and piano. He has been cast in the lead role of many musical theatre productions such as Floyd Collins, Cabaret, Crazy for You and Joseph. Cole was a featured trumpet soloist with the Kingston Symphony and principal chair for the Queen's Symphony and Wind Ensemble. He is currently a free-lance recording artist on piano and trumpet and he is working on an original album.

Instruments: Voice, Piano
Education: Diploma in Voice Performance, Benevento Conservatory of Music
Style: Classical, Broadway, Jazz, Pop
Languages: English, Italian

Francesco has performed leading roles in opera theatres throughout Canada, the United States, Italy and Germany. He also spent four years in the opera chorus of La Scala in Milan, Italy. In addition to his vast experience of classical performing, Francesco has spent over 20 years performing Neapolitan and popular music throughout Canada, Italy and Europe.

Instruments: Piano
Education: Diploma, Music Performance, Humber College
Style: Classical, Broadway, Jazz, Disco, Classic Rock
Languages: English, Italian

After completing high school, Lori earned her ARCT teaching diploma under the tutelage of renowned Canadian pedagogue and concert pianist Daryl Irvine, and has been joyfully teaching piano ever since.  Lori has been teaching privately for over 20 years now.  She has a record of successfully preparing students for RCM exams, recitals and competitions, while instilling a love of music in her students.

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Theory
Education: Piano at ARCT RCM Level; Currently studying Performance and Composition at University of Toronto
Style: Classical, Broadway
Languages: English, Farsi

Iranian-born pianist and composer, Sam Shahi, has studied piano and voice as well as traditional Persian instruments including the Tar and the Setar. His instructors have included Andrew Marcow and Sasha Rapoport. He enjoys working with students of all ages.

Instruments: Piano, Theory, History
Group Classes Taught: Harmony 1 & 2, History 1 & 2
Education: Honours Bachelor of Music, Wilfrid Laurier University
Style: Classical
Languages: English, Greek

Evelina has studied privately for approximately three decades and has been teaching piano and theory since 1986. Aside from performing with various bands in and around the GTA (pop, dance, disco, classic rock, top-40) on a regular basis, she also performs as a solo act for various private functions (classical and contemporary music). She has also been involved in the theatre, accompanying performances as a pianist.

Instruments: Piano
Education: Royal School of Music, U.K.
Style: Classical, Popular, Jazz
Languages: English, Cantonese

Rosana is a qualified teacher in Hong Kong and has over 30 years experience in teaching piano and music in schools.  She has accumulated extensive experience in music competitions, including piano, choir and orchestra.  On arrival in Toronto, Rosanna joined Cosmo Music as a piano teacher.  She has quickly become the choirmaster, organist and conductor of the All Saints Church in Markham.  Rosana also teaches music and choir at the All Saints Montessori School.

Instruments: Piano, Theory
Education: Music and Education Degree, Baku Pedagogical College, Russia
Style: Classical, World Music
Languages: English, Russian, Hebrew, Turkish

Laura has been working in different music schools for over 17 years in Russia, Israel and Canada. Laura teaches piano and music theory and has helped many students successfully prepare for RCM examinations. Laura also speaks 4 languages, skills that help her to communicate with students from many different cultures.

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Theory
Education: Honours Certificate in Music Education, Kazakhstan
Style: Classical, Popular
Languages: English, Russian

With over 12 years of experience in vocal, performance, musical theory and piano education, Viktoriya is dedicated to developing the full musical potential and talents of her students. Viktoriya is not only a professional singer with performance experience at various concert venues and banquet facilities, but she also composes her own songs and has recorded a number of albums. Coming from a family of educators, teaching is second nature to Viktoriya as she loves sharing her knowledge with others and truly believes that musical education enriches every person.

Instruments: Piano
Education: Professional Degree, Piano, Kishinev College of Music, USSR
Style: Classical, Popular
Languages: English, Russian, Ukranian