Canadian Jazz singer Tia Brazda has been touring across Europe and North America for over a
decade, from Manhattan speakeasies to renowned festivals such as the Montreux Jazz festival
and Festival International de Jazz de Montreal. Whole Note Magazine says, “You won’t find
another singer who vocalizes music – including this classic music – quite like Tia Brazda…she
has a fully formed style that is wholly her own.” Her original compositions regularly receive
airplay on Jazz FM, CBC Radio and have been featured on the UK’s BBC Radio, Italy’s Rai
Radio 1, Radio France and Spotify editorial playlists. In addition to performing jazz, Brazda’s
voice has been featured on ads for Sleep Country Canada, TD Bank, Homesense and more.
With an academic background spanning music and literature (Douglas College, New
Westminster & York University, Toronto) Brazda has a passion for teaching singing as well as
songwriting. “In our lessons, we will focus on musicianship, performance and creative
expression. I encourage students to discover their own voice, their own style and experience joy through music.”

Sarah holds her M.A in Music Theatre from The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland as well as a performing arts diploma in acting, voice and dance from Randolph College of Performing Arts in Toronto. She is an accomplished Vocalist and is also a Singer/Songwriter and emerging Music Producer. Sarah is also a professional stage actor and has worked across the Country. She specializes in many styles which include Pop, Rock, Classical, Musical Theatre Folk and all styles of Contemporary Music. Originally from St. John’s Newfoundland, Sarah began competing competitively in piano and voice competitions at the age of five. As an actor and singer, she has performed at the National Arts Centre, Young People’s Theatre, StageWest Calgary, Harold Green Jewish Theatre, The St. Lawrence Shakespeare Festival, The Toronto Fringe, Summer works, The 2015 Pan Am Games, The Edinburgh Fringe and with The Musical Stage Company. She believes everyone learns differently and tailors each lesson to her students’ specific needs, while focusing on technique, musicality and having making learning fun for students. 

Meghan Harwood is a certified vocal coach specializing in student-led coaching which focuses on supporting and empowering students to achieve their goals. She believes that every student is unique and requires customized support that is tailored to their own specific needs and interests. Lessons with Meghan are fun and interactive, and will help you feel more comfortable and confident with your voice. Meghan attended the Musical Theatre program at Wexford Collegiate School for the Arts in Toronto and has completed the Royal Conservatory of Music voice exams. She placed in the top three at the Kiwanis Music Festival in Toronto, and has worked with acclaimed Broadway performers Laura Bell Bundy (Legally Blonde the Musical), Kara Lindsay (Disney on Broadway’s Newsies), and Samantha Pauly (Six the Musical). 

Maria Fedyushina is a pianist and teacher from Vancouver. She completed her Bachelor of Music Performance and certifications in Piano Pedagogy, Ethnomusicology, and Music Therapy at the University of Toronto, studying under Marietta Orlov and Megan Chang. Maria was a finalist in the Canadian Music Festival and Ontario Music Festival, and has performed at the Orpheum Theater in Vancouver and Carnegie Hall in New York city. Maria actively performs in festivals and masterclasses, she has collaborated in Hamilton Conservatory’s Vocal Masterclass taught by Adrianne Pieczonka and Robert Kortgaard, and participated in Masterclasses by Ingolf Wunder and Krzysztof Jablonski. Maria will begin her Masters Degree in Piano Performance this fall at McGill University in Montreal, studying with renown concert pianist Marina Mdivani.

Diana Alecu is an accomplished musician and performer with a deep love for teaching and helping students achieve their goals. She received her degree in piano performance from the University of Western Ontario and holds the ARCT in Piano Performance from the Royal Conservatory of Music, Toronto. Diana’s teaching approach is centered on the individual learning style of her students. She believes every student is unique and requires a tailored approach that caters to the specific needs and goals of each student. Her focus is on empowering her students to express themselves and make independent musical decisions. She incorporates a variety of strategies that aim to develop an understanding of the music, inviting her students to think creatively and explore new avenues in their learning. 

Toronto native Chris Soong completed both his Bachelor and Master of Music degrees in
Piano Performance at the University of Toronto, studying with Professors Boris
Lysenko and the late Marietta Orlov. He recently completed his Graduate Diploma in
Performance Degree, specializing in Collaborative Piano at McGill University, studying under the tutelage of Professor Kyoko Hashimoto. Chris actively participates in international summer festivals such as the Orford Arts Academy (Canada), Texas State International Piano Festival (USA), Adamant Music School (USA), Gijon International Summer Festival (Spain), Bowdoin International Music Festival (USA) and The International Holland Music Sessions (Netherlands) and the Banff Centre for Arts & Creativity (Canada). Chris will begin his doctoral studies (DMus) in Collaborative Piano at McGill University in the fall, studying with Professor Kyoko Hashimoto.

David Chang is a Vancouver based guitarist, educator and scholar who has performed in a variety of live settings, and has been a student of guitar for over 25 years and is proficient in a variety of genres.  He brings a student-centred approach to music education.  Students should feel a sense of competency at every stage of learning in order to maintain enthusiasm for the instrument.  Therefore, lessons include instruction on styles and songs that students want to learn, as well as formal exercises to build up a foundation of skill and technique.  David believes in introducing young players to seminal guitarists, developing distinctive techniques, unique phrasing, and soulful improvisation.  Lessons may include chord voicings, harmonic inversions, phrasing, scales and modes, picking patterns, hybrid picking, double-stops, and much more.  David’s influences include: Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, Eddie Van Halen, Eric Johnson, Stevie Ray Vaughn, BB King, Wes Montgomery, and many more.

Joel Reid  is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, educator, and woodwind specialist based in Vancouver, BC. Joel has been teaching for over 11 years and is currently director of music at Simon Fraser Elementary School.  He was previously a music specialist at Lions Gate Montessori school,  where he spent five years working within the Montessori method of teaching. Joel recognizes the importance of connecting with students at their skill level, and adapting his teaching style to match the student’s own unique path of development. Whether it be learning a new song, developing as an improviser, or learning a new instrument, Joel approaches learning in a way that keeps lessons fun and engaging for students. 

David Lane holds degrees in Music Performance and Education and is a dynamic and engaging instructor with over 7 years of performing experience and 500+ Educational workshops under his belt. He tours internationally with the multi Juno-nominated Vocal Quartet “Cadence” and the New York City based group “Duwende”, and he has appeared on America’s Got Talent, performed with artists such as Bobby McFerrin and David Clayton-Thomas, opened for Jay Leno, and his two groups have garnered more than 5 million views on YouTube.

Chris Boston is a performer, educator, and author of two Guitar Method Books, with a passion for helping students of all ages learn to master the guitar. He completed his Bachelor of Music at the University of Victoria and attended the Koblenz International Guitar Academy, completing his Masters degree at the Robert Schumann Hochschule in Germany. He recently received a doctorate in performance from Florida State University, where he also performed in international competitions, music festivals,  chamber groups, including a performance with the Student Orchestra. 

Natalia Jordan is a singer, songwriter, and music producer from Toronto, specializing in classical vocal performance, guitar, and piano. She completed her undergraduate from the University of Ottawa where she worked with several world renown teachers including Allyson McHardy, Christiane Riel, and Sandra Grahamand. She is currently working towards her Master Degree in voice from he University of Toronto. Natalia aspires to create a space where her students feel safe, heard and ultimately can grow as an artist and person. Lessons are focused on creating a foundation of healthy singing which allows freedom in the voice for honest and powerful storytelling. Her teaching style is compassionate but always with the aim of moving her students forward to reach their goals. 

Amanda is a graduate of the University of British Columbia, where she received her Bachelor’s Degree in Piano Performance under the tutelage of Dr. Terence Dawson. Upon graduation from UBC, Amanda was awarded the Catherine-Cooke Topping Memorial Medal for musical excellence and creativity. Amanda also holds a Performer’s ARCT Diploma in piano from the Royal Conservatory of Music and an ACCM Diploma in violin performance from Conservatory Canada.

Rebecca Everett is a dynamic teacher, singer, performing artist, Juno nominated songwriter, film composer, violinist and multi-instrumentalist. With over 20 years of experience performing with orchestras, various bands, theatre productions, writing for tv, & film and award winning pop and folk artists, her eclectic background provides a spectrum of styles and experience in pop, jazz, R&B, soul, rock and folk.

“My goal is to help people express and develop their personal, unique style and blend it with some structure to enhance what is already there. We are all musical and sound and story oriented at heart. I love to help kids, aspiring artists and professionals on their journey.”