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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!

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JESSIKA (she/her)

Founder a.k.a J with a K

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Education: Diploma in Music and Bachelor in Fine Arts

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People are surprised to know that: I love learning about animals, especially dangerous ones! Shark week is very important in our home.

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The next masterclass I can see myself taking is: 

Mindfulness for Kids / Some sort of fun Kickboxing class!

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The next place I am travelling to is: Hard to pick just one...France, Bora Bora, Disney World / Land

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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)

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People are surprised to know that: I sang on stage with Shania Twain when I was 9!

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The next masterclass I can see myself taking is: 

French cooking!

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The next place I am travelling to is: Italy to see my family!

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It's karaoke night! My go to song is: Anything by Shania Twain.

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DANIELA (she/her)

Senior Administrator

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REBECA (she/her) - Teacher

Piano, Ukulele

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Education: University of Western Ontario - Bachelor of Music with Honors in Music Education

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People are surprised to know that: I used to be a cake decorator and I make all my own birthday cakes!

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The next masterclass I can see myself taking is: 

Salsa Dancing!

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The next place I am travelling to is: Wherever I can see the Milky Way!

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It's karaoke night! My go to song is: It's Not Unusual by Tom Jones

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ERIK (he/him) - Teacher

Drums, Guitar, Bass, Piano

Image by Denys Churchyn

Education: Bachelor's in Music from Humber College

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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!

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The next masterclass I can see myself taking is: 

Intro to electrical engineering

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The next place I am travelling to is: Africa!

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It's karaoke night! My go to song is: Uptown Funk - Bruno Mars

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JEFFREY (he/him) - Teacher

Piano, Voice

Image by Denys Churchyn

Education: GED, 3rd year of the Glenn Gould Royal Conservatory of Music

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People are surprised to know that: I used to be a breakdancer

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The next masterclass I can see myself taking is: 

A Hip Hop course!

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My favourite musical experience is: Meeting Lucas Meachem after Carmen at the CoC

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It's karaoke night! My go to song is: Night and Day/Francis Forever​

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LAUREN (she/her) - Teacher

Piano, Voice

Image by Denys Churchyn

Education: 3rd year at the Glenn Gould School of Music

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People are surprised to know that: I've wanted to be a singer my whole life!

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The next masterclass I can see myself taking is: 

Baking!

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My favourite musical experience is: Any performance that I've been able to collaborate with other musicians

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It's karaoke night! My go to song is: All the Disney classics!!

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FRANCIS (he/they) - Teacher

Piano, Voice, Guitar,

Ukulele, Saxophone,

Music Theory, Woodwind

Image by Denys Churchyn

Education: MA Community Music University of York (2022), BA Music University of Cambridge (2016), DipABRSM Music Performance - Flute (2013)

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People are surprised to know that: I bake all my own bread.

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The next masterclass I can see myself taking is: 

American Sign Language

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The next place I am travelling to is: Scotland - I want to explore the Shetland Islands.

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It's karaoke night! My go to song is: ABBA - Super Trouper

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DIANA-ROSE (she/her) - Teacher

Piano, Voice, Ukulele,

Guitar, Glee Club

Image by Denys Churchyn

Education: Bachelor of Music Therapy at Wilfrid Laurier University

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People are surprised to know that: I love playing video games (pc and switch games) and collecting stationery (from stickers to brush pens)!

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The next masterclass I can see myself taking is: 

Interior design!

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The next place I am travelling to is: Mexico!

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It's karaoke night! My go to song is: My Heart Will Go On by Celine Dion

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MICHAËL (he/him) - Teacher

Drums, Guitar, Piano, Music Theory

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Image by Denys Churchyn

Education: Master Degree in Jazz Performance - University of Toronto​

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People are surprised to know that: I love playing video games in my free time

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The next masterclass I can see myself taking is: 

Italian cooking!

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The next place I am travelling to is: Sandbanks!

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It's karaoke night! My go to song is: September - Earth, Wind and Fire

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TRINITY (she/her) - Teacher

Voice, Piano, Music Theory,

Glee Club

Image by Denys Churchyn

Education: University of Guelph for Biochemistry & University of Toronto for Voice Performance

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My favourite musical experience: Seeing the Mean Girls production in Toronto, seeing a Shawn Mendes and Suki Waterhouse concert, performing at Roy Thompson Hall with Toronto Children's Chorus, being able to see my Uncle perform on stage at the CNE, and every recital I have ever had!

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The next masterclass I can see myself taking is: 

knitting, sewing, cooking, baking, acting, comedy, improvisation on the piano, writing music, and voice.

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The next place I am travelling to is: ALL of Europe!

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Education: University of Toronto (DMA, MMus, and BMus. Hons. in Composition)

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People are surprised to know that: I'm really good at table tennis!

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The next place I am travelling to is: The U.K. (hopefully!)

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Favourite musical experience: Having the opportunity to have a masterclass with Morten Lauridsen!

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It's karaoke night! My go to song is: Under the Bridge, by The Red Hot Chili Peppers

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MASSIMO (he/him) - Teacher

Piano, Bass, Guitar, Ukulele

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JOSHUA (he/him) - Teacher

Piano, Voice, Ukulele, Guitar,

Music Production, Music Theory

Image by Denys Churchyn

Education: Western University, BMus. University of Toronto, MMus

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People are surprised to know that: I have lived on four different continents

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The next masterclass I can see myself taking is: 

Carpentry!

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My favourite musical experience is: Singing Ferrando from Cosi fan tutte in San Marino.

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It's karaoke night! My go to song is: Viva la Vida by Coldplay.​

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Education: Mount Royal University – Diploma in Classical Performance; University of Western Ontario – BMus, Honours Performance; University of Toronto – MMus, Opera

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People are surprised to know that: I was a competitive Scrabble player in junior high/high school.

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The next masterclass I'm taking: Costume design

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Favourite musical experience: Performing an opera with a full-size orchestra

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It's karaoke night! My go to song is: Your Man - Josh Turner

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DYLAN (he/they) - Teacher

Voice, Piano

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LEYLA (she/her) - Teacher

Piano

Image by Denys Churchyn

Education: RCM Piano Grade 10!

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People are surprised to know: People may not know but I am a major geek when it comes to reading as well as painting

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The next masterclass I can see myself taking is: 

Definitely a master class in dancing :D

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The next place I am travelling to is: Japan!! everything is so beautiful there.

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My favourite musical experience: When I performed the musical Grease as a main lead named Frenchy (I wore a pink wig!)

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NAVEEN (he/him) - Teacher

Piano, Guitar, Ukulele, Music Theory

Image by Denys Churchyn

Education: 1 Year Schooling at Western in Bachelor of Music, 4 Years teaching experience

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People may be surprised to find out: I own many exotic pets, including five Tarantulas!

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The next masterclass I can see myself taking is: 

Drawing!

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The next place I am travelling to is: Japan!

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My favourite musical experience: Being an accompanist for an opening act at an album release event, performing at recitals, being apart of a youth orchestra and watching the TSO perform Stravinsky's Firebird

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