All ages and stages!
Spadina and Dupont, Toronto

One of Michele’s great joys as a musician is to help others discover and shape their musical talent. Whether you’re just beginning or building on what you already know, private studio sessions are key. Michele teaches what to practice and HOW to practice. You will develop great technique and a beautiful tone in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere, and you’ll even have fun doing it!

After graduating from the University of Toronto and Northwestern University in Chicago with a Bachelor and Master of Music in Performance, Michele has been enjoying a busy freelancing and teaching career in the GTA. She is also the artistic director of the Wychwood Clarinet Choir, with members ranging in age from 16 to 91.

416-923-1268

michele@michelejacot.com

michelejacot.com

Ellen Berry, BA, MA, ARCT, RMT
Cambridge

Discover the joy of piano with your child through the world famous Suzuki Method for ages four through teens. Fostering a love of fine music, this approach features parental involvement and motivating individualized instruction. Your child will have many opportunities to perform in churches, retirement homes, libraries and other venues, and participate in music festivals, workshops and regional concerts. Intermediate and advanced students may also prepare for Royal Conservatory of Music examinations. For experienced, professional instruction in a spacious, well-equipped studio, call Ellen Berry. Let your family’s musical journey begin!

519-658-4205

nightingalepianostudio@sympatico.ca

Information on the Suzuki Method:

suzukiassociation.org

suzukiontario.org

mysosi.ca

The aim of ORMTA is to encourage and provide the highest calibre of music and music education possible. Founded in 1885, it is a non-profit organization managed by a volunteer council and composed of more than 1,300 registered teachers across Ontario. Affiliated with the Canadian Federation of Music Teachers’ Association (CFMTA), membership is open to teachers of all instruments and voice who meet the professional requirements.

Students of members can participate in a range of competitions, qualify for scholarships and play for guest artists in ORMTA hosted masterclasses. ORMTA teachers are listed on both a printed directory and a website. The Central Toronto branch holds various events throughout the year for guests and members, who can also attend provincial and national conventions.

416-694-0296

ormta.org

Bloor/Church area, Toronto

Since her debut with the Toronto Symphony at the age of nine, Canadian pianist Patricia Parr has been soloist with numerous major orchestras and appeared as a recitalist in Canada and the U.S. She has collaborated with many chamber ensembles and toured Australia in 1975 and 1979 as a member of the Trio Concertante.

While teaching piano and chamber music at the University of Toronto (1974 to 1993), she frequently performed with her colleagues and in the Faculty Trio with Lorand Fenyves and Vladimir Orloff. A founding member of the highly acclaimed Amici Chamber Ensemble, she performed and recorded with them for 20 years.

Parr is a graduate of the Curtis Institute of Music where she sudied with Isabelle Vengerova and Rudolf Serkin.

patricia.parr@utoronto.ca

patriciaparr.com

Sing with Power, Range and Control!
Toronto

Paula Shear Vocal Coaching — the key to unlock the secrets of complete vocal freedom! Paula Shear is a Toronto-based singer/vocal coach who has guided singers at all levels, from beginners to recording artists. She teaches how to open your voice to unlimited power, gain octaves and discover the beauty of singing with ease in a diversity of styles: pop, rock, R&B and jazz. Paula Shear has conducted voice clinics for Long & McQuade Music and been a featured columnist on “Vocals” for Canadian Musician magazine. She has performed on stage, radio and TV, co-written the JUNO-nominated hit song “Under Your Spell” and her solo album So Talk To Me features her original songs and some of Canada’s finest musicians.

416-835-6760

paulashearmusic@gmail.com

paulashear.com