Fiona

Fiona  is a dynamic piano teacher currently residing in Kitchener, Ontario where she runs a vibrant  piano teaching studio. She has been teaching piano lessons  to over 1000 students of all ages and levels for over 27 years. For the past 15 years, she has enjoyed teaching creatively to over 500 students kids in group settings, including group keyboard classes through the Music For Young Children (MYC) program. 
Fiona is a talented pianist and holds a Licentiate in Piano (Performers) through the Trinity College of Music, London. She is also a certified Music For Young Children (MYC) having completed her training for all the three levels of the program. She is a Registered Music Teacher (RMT) and a member of the KW-ORMTA  where she has served as secretary.  She is also an RCM Teacher Specialist - Elementary/Intermediate Piano and Rudiments and is a member of the MTNA, CFMTA and other online communities of exciting teachers! 
Fiona loves teaching and strives to bring out the best in every child! Her lessons are fun, engaging and creative using technology, hands on interactive aids, games, activities, etc. Kids love coming to their lessons and there is always a high positive energy in the studio. Through the Covid crisis, her teachers have worked hard and  maintained a high level of interaction and engagement with the students via online learning ! She is proud of her students who have even taken online RCM exams and fared very well. She is impressed with the resilience of her students and will continue to try and inspire and motivate them through these challenging times.

Shaelie

Shaelie has been teaching at the studio for 5 years and loves working with kids. . ​She is patient and kind and knows how to get the best out of her students. Shaelie transitioned to online lessons seamlessly. Her creativity knows no bounds. She initiated a practice incentive that the kids LOVED and got them practising regularly even through the lockdown. ​
Students love working with Shaelie and enjoy her soft nature and sense of humour and her unique style of teaching - classical interspersed with Pop/Rock/Jazz/Blues . Students and parents love her teaching alike.
​Here's what they are saying:  "She motivates him with music catered to his interests and strengths" Jen C 
​Shaelie  is a talented and accomplished pianist having completed her Grade 10 in Piano. She has won several awards in the Kiwanis music festival. She has also completed her Grade 6 in Vocal Studies  and is a beautiful singer, who has won several prizes for her solo performances in the Kiwanis festival as well. Her love for singing is evident when you hear her as a Soprano in the Grand Philharmonic Choir and cantoring  in her church! 

Lauren

Lauren began teaching at the studio 4 years ago and is a popular young teacher in the studio. She is GREAT with young kids and brings a high level of energy and enthusiasm to her lessons. Kids of all ages LOVE their lessons with Lauren be it online or in person. Her creativity and passion for her teaching is evident for all to see.  A parent commented "After watching Lauren's lesson, I myself want to take lessons with her. She is SO GOOD!":)
Lauren completed her Grade 8 piano at the age of 13 with a whopping 88% in piano and 98% in theory. She is a very talented pianist having won several awards in the KW and Stratford Kiwanis festivals as well.  She is a strong leader who has run for student co-president, been on several high school clubs and has recently taken on the role of co-director of the youth led non-profit Different Abilities. 
​ She has a 100% return rate this year 2020 even through the Covid crisis, confirming her student families trust in her. She works hard to bring about the best in each child  and will often go the extra mile in helping them along their journey. Her versatility as a teacher is great to see as her students repertoire also include ensemble playing and singing and playing too.

Nadica

​"Nadica has been playing piano for 13 years and loves teaching and working with kids. She is a previous student of Fiona’s and is very happy to be able to share her knowledge and love for piano with new pianists. She competed in the Kiwanis Music Festival for several years, winning multiple awards. 
She is currently working on her Bachelor’s degree while teaching piano part-time. She says it is extremely rewarding to see the smile on kids’ faces after they complete a piece that they have worked so hard on. As a former student herself, she can relate to the challenges her students face and can adapt her teaching style to work with them on overcoming any obstacles the students encounter."

Claire

“ There is nothing Claire loves more than seeing her students accomplish their goals and watching them grow. She is patient, kind, and lively, encouraging her students to persevere through any challenges." Claire started playing the guitar at the age of 7 and is currently completing her final year of a Bachelor of Music at Wilfrid Laurier University.
She has played and sung her original songs at many festivals and events across the GTA. Notably, she has opened for Canadian award-winning artists Ryland James and Alexander Stewart.  She loves to incorporate theoretical concepts into her teaching as well as pop techniques for a comprehensive understanding that is tailored to the student’s level and aspirations. Sharing her passion with aspiring musicians brings Claire an irreplaceable sense of fulfillment; she treasures learning along with her students and helping them to develop strong and practical musical skills. “​

Ashton

Ashton began learning the violin at the age of 5 and has been playing for almost 15 years.  has been playing violin for about 15 years. I got my first violin on my fifth birthday after begging my parents to let me play violin, and music has been the main focus of my life ever since. I can't wait to help foster a love of music in young musicians in our community, and I aim to inspire all my students to enjoy making music not only individually, but also with others as they gain experience. Whether I teach violin, guitar, or even the art of music composition, I aim to show my students the wonders of making music!"