PIANO

Annette has been actively pursuing her studies in piano performance throughout Europe, Asia, and North America. She began her piano studies at the age of four and was later accepted into a pre-college program in Austria, where she studied with Dr. Margit Haider-Dechant. Currently, she is residing in Montreal, Canada where she has completed her undergraduate and masters degree in piano performance at McGill University under the tutelage of Prof Kyoko Hashimoto and Prof Marina Mdivani. During her studies, she was chosen as the recipient of several scholarships and awards, including the research grant from SSHRC where she explored the relation between the elderly and musical inspiration of possible selves, leading her to take part in roles that support active musical engagement for seniors. Annette continues to create intergenerational music-making opportunities and connect people through quality music.

VOCALS, PIANO, GUITAR, FLUTE, SONGWRITING

Mary-Kate Edwards specializes in teaching Jazz Vocals and Classical Flute and Piano. She has over 20 years of musical education.

Her debut album, 'Blueberry Pie,' garnered critical acclaim and received support from the Ontario Arts Council in 2017. Currently, Mary-Kate is working on a new record for release in 2025.

Mary-Kate's teaching style creates a nurturing environment, where both fun and discipline can flourish together.

CLARINET, SAXOPHONE, PIANO

As a clarinetist, Jack Lau has appeared in Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestre symphonique de Montréal, Orchestre 21, Orchestre de l’Université de Montréal, Ensemble de musique contemporaine de l'Université de Montréal, Hong Kong Youth Symphony Orchestra.

He has performed in different countries, in cities such as Daqing, Harbin, Hong Kong, Montréal, Phoenix, Quebec City and Yekaterinburg.

VOCALS / PIANO / GUITAR / SONGWRITING

Andrea has over 20 years of musical education, including finger style guitar and lifelong studies in voice and piano and a certificate in songwriting with Berklee Online. She has been teaching musical students of all ages for the past three years and has 20 years of experience in education.

Andrea’s first three singles have all aired with CBC Radio under her artist name Drea Lake, her full length album will be released in 2025.

Andrea is a loving and dedicated teacher that seeks to ignite the enthusiasm and dreams of her students. She motivates them to persist towards their goals.

GUITAR / PIANO / UKELELE

Adrian Buccella is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, arranger, singer songwriter, and educator. He earned an Honours Bachelor's in Guitar at Humber College in Toronto where he studied under the country's most celebrated jazz musicians. While guitar is his primary instrument, Adrian also plays piano, ukulele, and mandolin.

"My goal first and foremost as an educator is to share my love of music--but if there is a specific lesson I aim to impart it is that with a little practice and discipline anything is possible."

PIANO

Tao is currently a Doctorate student at the Université de Montréal in Music Interpretation (Piano Performance).

She has also studied at the Conservatoire de musique et d'art dramatique du Québec in Piano Performance and has a Masters in Piano Performance from The Peabody Institute of the John Hopkins University, one of the premier music schools in North America.

Tao is fluent in English and Mandarin.

PIANO / GUITAR / UKELELE

Bernardo is a musician, choreographer, and dancer.

He has collaborated with Paco Ziel and others. Bernardo is also involved with the Québec Jeune Volontaire de Montreal in music production for folk singer Teaghan O’Driscoll. He teaches guitar, piano, and music theory lessons to all ages, both online and in person.

Bernardo is fluent in English, French and Spanish.

PIANO / GUITAR / UKELELE

Samuel facilitates young children’s musical learning through playful games. Children’s development of musical skills, appreciation, and creativity is best in a natural and joyful environment.

Samuel also teaches adults of any skill level. he encourages music students’ self-confidence and creativity.

Samuel is fluent in English, French and Spanish.

PIANO

Krystal Do, graduated from the Vietnam Academy of Music studying and completing her Baccalaureate in Piano Interpretation in Hanoi, Vietnam.

Recently, she received a scholarship in Piano Performance at the Université de Montréal under the instruction of Dang Thai Son, and has won first prize in Vietnam National Piano Competition among her many musical achievements.

Krystal is fluent in Vietnamese, English, and French.

VIOLIN / PIANO

Sofia-Marie Bergeron studied the violin at the Conservatoire de Musique de Montréal.

From 2013 to 2016 Sofia-Marie joined the International Menuhin Music Academy to work with Maxim Vengerov and had the opportunity to play many concerts in Switzerland, Poland, Italy, Israel, and Macedonia as a member and soloist of the Menuhin Camerata.

Sofia is fluent in English and French.

PIANO

Man-Kiu Anna Tse was born in Hong Kong, into a modest family: neither of her parents is musician. She began playing piano at the age of 5 and obtained the ATCL diploma from Trinity College London with distinction by the age of 13.

She obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Music degree with first honors from Hong Kong Baptist University, where she majored in piano performance under the tutelage of Dr. Cherry Tsang and Dr. Yoonie Han. She currently studies with Professors Jean Saulnier and Charles Richard-Hamelin at the Université de Montréal.

OWNER / PIANO

For over 30 years, Kathy Liarakos has taught piano privately to students of all ages.

Kathy is currently a Royal Conservatory of Music Affiliate and teaches the complete RCM program. She specializes in classical music lessons including theory, performance, recitals, and technic from beginner to advanced. She also teaches music in daycare, preschool, and kindergarten.

Kathy is fluent in English, French, and Greek.

GUITAR / UKELELE / BASS GUITAR / UPRIGHT BASS / MUSIC THEORY

Srikanth works with his students to help them develop strong fundamentals of playing and musicianship, so they can go on learning and growing long after the lessons have stopped.

Srikanth completed a B.Mus from McGill University and has taken independent Jazz Studies at Concordia University.

As an electric bassists and upright bassist, he has performed professionally on cruise ships for many years as well as in many of the well known Montreal jazzy-lounge venues, and private events.

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