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MEET THE TEAM
We can't wait to meet you!
J with a K teachers are vetted and thoroughly screened through the TPS Background Check service. Our teachers are highly qualified, and cannot wait to guide you on your musical journey!
JESSIKA (she/her)
Founder a.k.a J with a K
Education: Diploma in Music and Bachelor in Fine Arts
People are surprised to know that: I love learning about animals, especially dangerous ones! Shark week is very important in our home.
The next masterclass I can see myself taking is:
Mindfulness for Kids / Some sort of fun Kickboxing class!
The next place I am travelling to is: Hard to pick just one...France, Bora Bora, Disney World / Land
It's karaoke night! My go to song is: Duets are my favourite for Karaoke! "I've Had the Time of My Life"
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Education: Western University - BMus (Honours Voice Performance), MMus (Performance and Literature)
People are surprised to know that: I sang on stage with Shania Twain when I was 9!
The next masterclass I can see myself taking is:
French cooking!
The next place I am travelling to is: Italy to see my family!
It's karaoke night! My go to song is: Anything by Shania Twain.
DANIELA (she/her)
Studio Manager
ANASTASIA (she/her) - Teacher
Piano, Voice, Ukulele, Guitar
Education: Moscow State College of Jazz and Pop Art, voice major, degree; Holland College (PEI) voice major, diploma; Humber College (Toronto) piano major, degree (3rd year)
People are surprised to know that: I speak 4 languages!
The next masterclass I can see myself taking is:
Voice-over classes
The next place I am travelling to is: Korea!
It's karaoke night! My go to song is: Someone like you by Adele!
GABRIEL (he/him) - Teacher
Guitar, Piano, Ukuele
Education: Independent Performance and Songwriting at Seneca College
People are surprised to know that: I play in an Ultimate Frisbee league!
The next masterclass I can see myself taking is:
Rock climbing
The next place I am travelling to is: New York City ... I've never been!
It's karaoke night! My go to song is: Dani California - The Red Hot Chili Peppers
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BEATRICE (she/her) - Teacher
Voice, Piano, Glee,
Acting/Audition Prep
Social Media Manager
Education: York University: BA in Theatre Acting, Bachelor of Education
People are surprised to know that: I speak 5 languages! I grew up speaking Portuguese, French, and English at home, and later learned Spanish and Italian.
The next masterclass I can see myself taking is:
An on-screen acting class
The next place I am travelling to is: Brazil!
It's karaoke night! My go to song is: Potential Breakup Song by Aly and A.J
ERIK (he/him) - Teacher
Drums, Guitar, Bass, Piano
Education: Bachelor's in Music from Humber College
People are surprised to know that: I'm a big gamer! Dark Souls, Dungeons and Dragons, and Outer Wilds are some of my favourite games!
The next masterclass I can see myself taking is:
Intro to electrical engineering
The next place I am travelling to is: Africa!
It's karaoke night! My go to song is: Uptown Funk - Bruno Mars
COSIMO (he/him) - Teacher
Drums, Guitar, Ukulele, Piano
Education: York University, BFA with Honours in Music
People are surprised to know that: I'm a part animator. I have been dabbling in 2D and 3D animation for the last year. I've created a couple of short cartoons for music I've created.
My favourite musical experience is:
My favourite musical experience was my final recital during my last year of University. I was able to play a solo classical show on stage at the Tribute Communities Recital Hall.
The next place I am travelling to is: France or Japan!
It's karaoke night! My go to song is: Cherry Wine by Grent Perez
Education: Randolph College Triple Threat Musical Theatre Program
People are surprised to know that: I'm not naturally a red head
The next masterclass I can see myself taking is:
Cake decorating!
The next place I am travelling to is: New York City to see all the shows I've missed over the pandemic!
Favourite musical experience: Playing Ella in Roger and Hammerstein's Cinderella, with the best cast ever!
KATRINA (she/her) - Teacher
Piano, Voice, Dance
JOSHUA (he/him) - Teacher
Piano, Voice, Ukulele, Guitar,
Music Production, Music Theory
Education: Western University, BMus. University of Toronto, MMus
People are surprised to know that: I have lived on four different continents
The next masterclass I can see myself taking is:
Carpentry!
My favourite musical experience is: Singing Ferrando from Cosi fan tutte in San Marino.
It's karaoke night! My go to song is: Viva la Vida by Coldplay.
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NIAMH FRANZ (she/they)
Administrator
People are surprised to know that: My name is pronounced like Neeve and not like Nye-am
The next masterclass I can see myself taking is:
Creative writing or photography!
The next place I am travelling to is: Hopefully Greece!
It's karaoke night! My go to song is: Gloria by Laura Branigan or anything by Taylor Swift!!
My favourite musical experience is: Seeing Lea Salonga sing Still Hurting live or Darren Criss sing Wicked Little Town in Hedwig- both performances left me almost breathless!
VICTOR (he/him) - Teacher
Piano, Music Production
Education: York University: Bachelor in Fine Arts
People are surprised to know that: I was named after an old daytime television soap opera character
The next masterclass I can see myself taking is:
Sculpture or ceramics!
The next place I am travelling to is: Montreal!
It's karaoke night! My go to song is: Do You Know The Way To San Jose - Dionne Warwick
VICTOR a.k.a. VIC (they/him) - Teacher
Drums, Guitar, Bass, Ukulele, Piano
Music Theory
Education: BFA in Screenwriting, York University
My favourite musical experience: Laraaji at Toronto Spiritualist Church on my birthday.
The next masterclass I can see myself taking is:
Darkroom photography
The next place I am travelling to is: Lisboa, Portugal
It's karaoke night! My go to song is: Wang Chung - Don't Let Go
DIANA-ROSE (she/her) - Teacher
Piano, Voice, Ukulele,
Guitar, Glee Club
Education: Bachelor of Music Therapy at Wilfrid Laurier University
People are surprised to know that: I love playing video games (pc and switch games) and collecting stationery (from stickers to brush pens)!
The next masterclass I can see myself taking is:
Interior design!
The next place I am travelling to is: Mexico!
It's karaoke night! My go to song is: My Heart Will Go On by Celine Dion
FRANCIS (he/they) - Teacher
Piano, Voice, Guitar,
Ukulele, Saxophone,
Music Theory, Woodwind
Education: MA Community Music University of York (2022), BA Music University of Cambridge (2016), DipABRSM Music Performance - Flute (2013)
People are surprised to know that: I bake all my own bread.
The next masterclass I can see myself taking is:
American Sign Language
The next place I am travelling to is: Scotland - I want to explore the Shetland Islands.
It's karaoke night! My go to song is: ABBA - Super Trouper
DANLIE a.k.a Dan (he/him) - Teacher
Voice, Piano
Education: MMus. Opera Performance, University of Toronto; BMus. Voice Performance, University of Toronto
People are surprised to know that: I watched horror movies as a premeditative ritual before performing!
The next masterclass I can see myself taking is:
Singing for Joyce Didonato, Thomas Hampson and Johannes Kammler
The next place I am travelling to is: Germany and Japan!
It's karaoke night! My go to song is: Diana Ross's The Boss and Largo al factotum from Barber of Seville by Rossini