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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"
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)
Senior Administrator
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!
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
JEFFREY (he/him) - Teacher
Piano, Voice
Education: GED, 3rd year of the Glenn Gould Royal Conservatory of Music
People are surprised to know that: I used to be a breakdancer
The next masterclass I can see myself taking is:
A Hip Hop course!
My favourite musical experience is: Meeting Lucas Meachem after Carmen at the CoC
It's karaoke night! My go to song is: Night and Day/Francis Forever
LAUREN (she/her) - Teacher
Piano, Voice
Education: 3rd year at the Glenn Gould School of Music
People are surprised to know that: I've wanted to be a singer my whole life!
The next masterclass I can see myself taking is:
Baking!
My favourite musical experience is: Any performance that I've been able to collaborate with other musicians
It's karaoke night! My go to song is: All the Disney classics!!
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
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
CATHERINE (she/her) - Teacher
Voice, Piano,
Education: Bachelor of Music from Western University; Diploma in theatre and film from Randolph College for the Performing Arts.
People are surprised to know that: I love treetop trekking!
The next masterclass I can see myself taking is:
Baking Class
The next place I am travelling to is: Amsterdam
It's karaoke night! My go to song is: I Will Always Love You, Drivers Licence, and Oops I Did It Again!
Education: Randolph College Triple Threat Musical Theatre Program
People are surprised to know that: I'm not naturally a red head
The next place I am travelling to is: New York City
Favourite musical experience: Playing Ella in Roger and Hammerstein's Cinderella, with the best cast ever!
It's karaoke night! My go to song is: Anything Taylor Swift or I Want To Dance With Somebody!
KATRINA (she/her) - Teacher
Piano, Voice, Dance
TRINITY (she/they) - Teacher
Voice, Piano, Music Theory,
Glee Club
Education: University of Guelph for Biochemistry & University of Toronto for Voice Performance
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!
The next masterclass I can see myself taking is:
knitting, sewing, cooking, baking, acting, comedy, improvisation on the piano, writing music, and voice.
The next place I am travelling to is: ALL of Europe!
Education: University of Toronto (DMA, MMus, and BMus. Hons. in Composition)
People are surprised to know that: I'm really good at table tennis!
The next place I am travelling to is: The U.K. (hopefully!)
Favourite musical experience: Having the opportunity to have a masterclass with Morten Lauridsen!
It's karaoke night! My go to song is: Under the Bridge, by The Red Hot Chili Peppers
MASSIMO (he/him) - Teacher
Piano, Bass, Guitar, Ukulele
SABA (she/her) - Teacher
Piano
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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.