TEACHERS
Teachers
Our skilled music teachers are dedicated to helping students of all levels grow their musical talents. With expertise in various instruments and genres, they provide personalized music lessons in a supportive and inspiring environment.
Piano, Voice
Courtney Waldie
Courtney, with over a decade of teaching experience, specializes in voice and piano accompaniment. Holding a B.Mus in Performance from the University of Toronto, she focuses on contemporary styles like pop, R&B, indie, and musical theatre. Courtney is passionate about fostering musical proficiency, confidence, and self-awareness, serving as both a teacher and mentor to her students.
Piano, Voice
Kathleen Hutten
Kathleen Hutten is a Toronto-based musician, songwriter, and composer from Halifax, Nova Scotia. A graduate of Acadia University’s Bachelor of Music in Music Education, she has over five years of experience teaching students and community ensembles. Kathleen is passionate about creating an accessible, engaging, and supportive space where students can explore their creativity and develop their musical identity.
Piano, Voice
Jonny Bojin
Jonathan is a passionate educator and performer specializing in jazz, pop, and R&B who brings a dynamic, student-centered approach that blends technique with creative exploration. As a songwriter and producer, Jonathan has a rich understanding of the inner workings of musical structure allowing him to break complex pieces into digestible sections for students of all levels of experience. His musical theatre background further expands the reach of his versatility as an
instructor. Jonathan’s goal is to inspire a lifelong love of music while equipping students with the skills to excel across genres—from foundational classics to contemporary improvisation.
Piano, Voice
Jordyn Browne
Jordyn is a Toronto-based educator, musician, producer, and singer-songwriter. She began her musical journey at 9, studying guitar, piano, and voice, and later earned an Honours degree in Popular Music Studies and Psychology with Distinction in Voice and Audio Engineering from the University of Western Ontario.
Her passion for songwriting has led to several self-produced singles, performances across Toronto and London, and collaborations with musicians across Ontario in genres ranging from indie and folk to pop and R&B.
Alongside her own music, Jordyn has produced over 100 original student-written songs and directs an annual Songwriting Summer Camp. With six years of teaching and recording experience, she’s dedicated to fostering creativity while helping students grow both technically and artistically as musicians.
Piano
Jamie Monte De Ramos
Piano, Voice
Kcenia Koutorjevski
Production
Beau Cassidy
Beau Cassidy is a Toronto based Producer, Songwriter, DJ Mix Engineer and Composer. Beau’s approach to music production is honed by a combination of highly technical training and extensive knowledge of advanced music harmony. Beau’s sound fuses analog and in-the-box skills with a whimsical, irreverent pop attitude, embodying the genre-fluid future of music production.
He holds an Honours BFA in Electroacoustics from Concordia University and returned to Toronto in 2017 to build his career as a producer, audio engineer, and music creative. In 2022, Beau was an assistant engineer on the Juno-winning album Zhawenim by Digging Roots. Passionate, energetic, and reliable, Beau Cassidy is committed to making music that breaks rules and transcends genre, fostering an environment where artists feel empowered to express themselves freely. Currently, Beau works as a contract engineer at 80A Studios, Union Sound, and Revolution Recording and mixes in the private east end studio Raventape Music Room (where he works as writing duo RoBeau with fellow producer Robbie Grunwald).
Since 2022, Beau has been the Recording Instructor in Sheridan College’s post-graduate Music For Screen and Stage program.
Piano, Voice
Katie Ulster
Piano, Voice
Lili Abramovich
Piano, Voice
Noelle Slaney
Noelle Slaney is a Newfoundland-born soprano and opera performer based in Toronto, praised for her “rich tone” and “enviable coloratura.” She holds advanced degrees in vocal and opera performance and has performed diverse roles in classical and contemporary works. With nine years of teaching experience, Noelle tailors voice and piano lessons to individual goals, focusing on technique, expression, and physical awareness.
Guitar, Bass, Ukulele, Drums
Stergios Kalochoridis
Stergios Kalochoridis is a Toronto native and independent musician with over a decade of professional performance experience. As the founding member of the alternative rock group The Lookout Service, he has established a strong presence within Canada’s rock music scene, writing, and recording and producing all of the group’s work independently.
Alongside his performance career, Stergios is a dedicated music educator who specializes in guitar and bass instruction, and also teaches drums. He is deeply passionate about education and committed to sharing his experience with students, fostering technical proficiency, creativity, and a lasting appreciation for music.
Guitar, Violin, Bass
Jeremie Boudreau
Jeremie Boudreau is a Korean-Nova Scotian improviser, composer-performer, and producer based in Toronto. A classically trained violinist turned classically trained guitarist, his work’s main interest is to bridge disciplines and relevant stories with sound exploration and audio.
His performance work has seen him as a soloist with orchestra, with hardcore bands, hip hop groups, jazz bands, and creative music projects. Equally a incisive young composer, his work has gone on to achieve such achievements as the Judith A. Grant Special Award, the Owen Matizen Prize in Composition, and twice the Ernest and Dorothy Heighton Prize in jazz and improvisation. Recent premieres include with Symphony Nova Scotia, the Upstream Orchestra, the Halifax Jazz Festival, and at the Korea International School of Arts.
He is currently completing his Masters in Music Technology and Digital Media at the University of Toronto.
Guitar, Bass, Ukulele, Drums, Piano
Nolan Jakupovski
Nolan, a performer and composer from Mississauga, Ontario, holds certificates in Jazz Bass from Humber College and Independent Music Production from Seneca College. He has performed across Canada, scored award-winning films, and recorded in various genres. Known for his encouraging teaching style, Nolan inspires students to explore their creativity while learning guitar, bass, ukulele, drums, piano, songwriting, and theory. He also tours with his band “cootie catcher,” sharing his passion for music across Canada and the U.S.
Violin, oice
Juliette Bhogal
Juliette Bhogal is a violinist, musician and performer from Australia. Currently studying a Bachelor of Music (Education) at the University of Toronto, she has a passion for making music learning an engaging and enjoyable pursuit. From playing in symphony orchestras to jazz bands and string quartets, Juliette loves to play a range of styles and explore musical genres beyond classical music. With a passion for volunteering, Juliette believes music learning should be accessible to all, with a teaching philosophy rooted in creating supportive and welcoming environments.
Piano, Voice, Guitar
Georgia Valentyne
Born and raised in Toronto’s Beaches, Georgia Valentyne has been immersed in music since the age of six. She studied Musical Theatre at the International College of Musical Theatre in New York City and graduated from Randolph College for the Performing Arts.
A singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Georgia plays piano, guitar, and ukulele. She recently appeared as Rhoda in White Christmas with Wavestage Theatre.
Georgia is passionate about helping kids enjoy the learning process. As someone who struggled to find the right learning fit growing up, she’s committed to creating a welcoming, encouraging space where every student feels supported and inspired.
Piano, Voice
Alessia Cohle
Alessia Cohle is an award-winning pop-country artist, songwriter, and music educator with over a decade of teaching experience. She holds a Master of Music in Contemporary Performance from Berklee College of Music (Valencia, Spain) and brings real-world industry insight into every lesson. As an active performer and songwriter, Alessia has shared the stage with artists such as Brett Kissel, Tim Hicks, and Jason Blaine, performed internationally, and earned recognition from major songwriting competitions and Canadian music awards.
Her teaching approach combines strong technical foundations with creativity, confidence, and practical tools to help students grow as musicians and performers.
Piano, Voice
Karyn Freehan
Lessons at Teacher’s Studio (Central Toronto)
Hi, I’m Karyn!
I’m originally from a small county called Armagh in Ireland and grew up surrounded by music, with both my Mum and Granda being musicians. This led me to earn a degree in Commercial Modern Music, alongside a degree in Marketing.
I’ve been teaching piano and singing for over 7 years and have been involved in a range of musical theatre productions and live gigs. Alongside teaching and performing, I’ve also developed and taught my own Music Therapy programs with children and young people, using creative activities to build confidence, encourage self-expression and create a positive learning environment.
Production, Songwriting
Sam Gamper
Sam “Sajoga” Gamper is a songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist from
Toronto with more than a decade of experience making music. Wearing many hats on
his own artist journey, he has developed both the technical expertise and artistic
freedom necessary to produce high quality work and have fun doing it. His approach
emphasizes the “play” that is inherent in making art – focusing on curiosity and self-
expression above all else.
Game & Film Scoring
Johnny Lucas
Johnny is a professional composer and AAA game audio designer who helps students create immersive video game soundtracks. With over 25 years as a musician and experience at Ubisoft Toronto, he brings real-world industry knowledge into every lesson.
Students learn how music is created and implemented in games using industry tools, exploring composition, production, and sound design in a hands-on, engaging way.
Johnny has worked on major titles including Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, Watch Dogs: Legion, and the Far Cry series. His goal is to help students confidently create music that sounds like the games they love—all in a fun, supportive environment.
Production & Sound Design
Alisa Erlikh
Guitar, Voice, Production
Robbie Mulder
Robert Mulder is an Edmonton born, Toronto-based artist with two decades of experience playing guitar and a Bachelor of Arts in Songwriting and Vocal Performance from the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts in the UK.
With a history in musical theatre, choir, and numerous touring bands across Europe and North America, he draws upon a wide range of performance styles and techniques in his lessons, including tips learned directly from Sir Paul McCartney during his time in university.
Drums, Piano, Production
Niki Thay
Niki is a Toronto-based touring and recording musician, music teacher, and audio professional with a career rooted in both performance and education. She holds an Honours BA in Audio Production from Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson) and brings a deep, practical understanding of music to every lesson.
As a teacher, Niki works with students in drums, piano, guitar, and music theory, with experience teaching Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) levels from beginner through Level 4. Her strongest areas are drums, piano, and music theory, and her approach emphasizes strong fundamentals, musical confidence, and helping students feel genuinely connected to what they’re playing.
Having studied with award-winning alumni of Berklee College of Music and UCLA, Niki brings that mentorship forward into a supportive, adaptable teaching style. She tailors lessons to each student’s goals—whether they’re learning for enjoyment, preparing for exams, or developing their own creative voice—while fostering curiosity, consistency, and long-term musical growth.
Piano
Cicy Chen
Piano, Voice
Sora Gibbons
Originally from St. John’s, Newfoundland, Sora is an inclusive arts educator who has been teaching voice, piano and acting for the past 16 years. Sora is a fun, energetic teaching artist who believes the magic of music can change lives. As a teacher, they foster a positive and safe learning environment for students to be curious and creative while tailoring every lesson to each individual’s learning style. Sora teaches kids, teens and adults of all ages and skill levels. They teach many musical styles and teaching is one of their greatest passions.
Sora holds their Masters in Musical Theatre and has been working professionally across Canada in theatre and musical theatre for the last decade. They have worked with The Musical Stage Company, The National Arts Centre, Theatre Calgary, Stage West and Young Peoples Theatre just to name a few. Sora was also previously a member of the Vocal Faculty at Randolph College for 7 years.
Piano, Guitar, Drums, Production
Niko Cee
Niko has been making music for as long as he can remember. He started learning instruments and performing at a young age, and earned his Grade 10 Royal Conservatory of Music certification by 13. Since then, he’s continued to learn, write, perform, and explore different areas of music, including alternative rock, shoegaze, folk, hip-hop, and punk.
As a singer and multi-instrumentalist, Niko plays piano, guitar, drums, and bass. He also writes & performs his own music while collaborating with other creatives across North America. His music has reached listeners around the world, accumulating over 3 million streams internationally and being featured on the front pages of Apple Music and Spotify, as well as in publications such as Complex and Pigeons & Planes.
When he’s not making music or performing, Niko enjoys sharing his musical experience with students and helping them develop their own skills, creativity, and confidence while carving out their own path as musicians.
Piano, Voice, Guitar
Colleen Freeman-Scott
Colleen Freeman-Scott is an educator, performer and composer from Toronto, ON. With over six years experience teaching music (voice, piano, musical theatre) and over eight years performing, music is a central part of her life. She is a graduate of Berklee Conservatory (2022) as well as Randolph College for the Performing Arts (2019). She is currently the musical theatre music director at National Music Camp, and an active member of Canadian Musicians Co-Operative.