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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

Scarborough, Toronto

Hailed by The WholeNote magazine for her “lyricism, resourcefulness and strong personal commitment to the flute,” Canadian flutist Samantha Chang maintains a private teaching practice in Scarborough for beginning to advanced flute enthusiasts. Her students have received awards at music festivals in the city and many have gone on to music studies at the post graduate level. Samantha received her Postgraduate Diploma and Licentiate at the Royal Academy of Music in London, England, and holds her Associate of the Royal Conservatory of Toronto diplomas.

416-293-1302

samantha.studio@gmail.com

samanthaflute.com

College/Ossington area, Toronto

The world of music has room for everybody! I am a professional oboist and pianist with a master’s degree from the California Institute of the Arts offering lessons in oboe, piano, musicianship and theory, taught from my home studio in downtown Toronto. Whether you are looking to prepare for RCM exams, brush up on your piano skills, supplement a high school band program or take your first steps into the music world, I will tailor your lessons to your unique musical goals and your individual style of learning. By incorporating all elements of music into lessons, I strive to create good foundations in musicianship for all the students I teach. Come and find your place in music!

416-948-1477

adam.weinmann@gmail.com

adamweinmann.com

Your Neighbourhood Music School in
Bloor West Village since 1990.
2352A Bloor St. W., Toronto

Bloor West Music Studios opened its doors in 1990, offering private music lessons at 2352A Bloor St. W., between Willard and Windermere. Since then it has become a music school of prestige, training serious musicians, hobbyists and people who just want to have fun. We are a family run community service directed by Doug and Karen Hibovski and staffed by 17 talented and dedicated teachers. Private lessons are available in all levels of guitar (rock, classical, blues, jazz and contemporary), piano (classical, jazz and contemporary), voice, violin, wind instruments, drums and bass guitar to students of all ages (from 4 to 84). Students also may join our popular Rock Band program. We welcome you to try a lesson for free. Look for us on our Facebook page!

416-604-3176

bloorwestmusicstudios@gmail.com

Independent studio of Derrick Lewis
and Meri Dolevski-Lewis.
Piano, clarinet, theory, trombone,
organ, ear training.
Eastern/central North York, or your home

Derrick Lewis and Meri Dolevski-Lewis, a husband and wife team of teachers with 45 years experience between them, have been offering a comprehensive music curriculum that includes both RCM and non-RCM material using technology to enhance student learning, including composition and arranging, for the past ten years. We offer lessons at our Bayview/York Mills location at a church with a Kawai grand piano or at your home in most areas of the 416 area code. We teach students from beginners to ARCT level, from four years old to adults. Our students have earned high marks on RCM exams, have played in ensembles such as the Toronto Youth Wind Orchestra and Toronto Symphony Youth Orchestra, and are accepted in university music programs with large scholarships. Scholarship/work-study programs are available to students who demonstrate financial need.

647-520-8802; 647-238-2921

donmillsmusicstudio.weebly.com

Main instrumental and toddler programs from September to June, with lessons and group classes in summer as well.
Instrumental program for children from 3 to 18. Pre-instrumental class for 2 to 4 year olds.
Central Etobicoke, serving Etobicoke and surrounding area

Every music school teaches kids how to play music — we teach them how to live it. We believe that learning music should be a joyful experience. Our approach to teaching is based on the philosophy of Dr. Shinichi Suzuki: that talent can be taught and every child can learn. Our children begin their musical odyssey as young as age three — first learning to play by ear and by heart. Primary registration is in spring and summer for the fall, but students are accepted throughout the year.

ESM is recognized as one of the oldest and finest Suzuki programs in Canada. Our teachers have extensive training in the Suzuki Method and an average of over 18 years teaching experience. We are a not-for-profit community-based comprehensive music program, nurturing children’s abilities for over 30 years.

Ann Balmer, administrator

416-239-4637

info@essm.ca

etobicokesuzukimusic.ca