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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
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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
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)
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People are surprised to know that: I speak 4 languages!
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The next masterclass I can see myself taking is:
Voice-over classes
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The next place I am travelling to is: Korea!
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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
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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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LALA (she/her) - Teacher
Piano, Music Theory
Education: Glenn Gould School of Music, Artist Diploma and BMus (Honours)
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People are surprised to know that: I am mildly allergic to seafood/shellfish but still eat it!
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My favourite musical experience is:
I played for Martha Argerich!
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The next place I am travelling to is: Japan!
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It's karaoke night! My go to song is: Anything Adele!
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JEFFREY (he/him) - Teacher
Piano, Voice
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​
LAUREN (she/her) - Teacher
Piano, Voice
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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JOSHUA (he/him) - Teacher
Piano, Voice, Ukulele, Guitar,
Music Production, Music Theory
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.​
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)
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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
DIANA-ROSE (she/her) - Teacher
Piano, Voice, Ukulele,
Guitar, Glee Club
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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CATHERINE (she/her) - Teacher
Voice, Piano,
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Education: Bachelor of Music from Western University; Diploma in theatre and film from Randolph College for the Performing Arts.
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People are surprised to know that: I love treetop trekking!
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The next masterclass I can see myself taking is:
Baking Class
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The next place I am travelling to is: Amsterdam
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It's karaoke night! My go to song is: I Will Always Love You, Drivers Licence, and Oops I Did It Again!
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Education: Randolph College Triple Threat Musical Theatre Program
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People are surprised to know that: I'm not naturally a red head
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The next place I am travelling to is: New York City
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Favourite musical experience: Playing Ella in Roger and Hammerstein's Cinderella, with the best cast ever!
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It's karaoke night! My go to song is: Anything Taylor Swift or I Want To Dance With Somebody!
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KATRINA (she/her) - Teacher
Piano, Voice, Dance
Education: University of NB, BA Psychology
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People are surprised to know that: I am an only child
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The next place I am travelling to is: Greece
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Favourite musical experience: Songwriting with Friends and Bandmates
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The next masterclass I can see myself taking is:
Barista, French Cooking, or anything guitar/songwriting!
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It's karaoke night! My go to song is: Stuck in the Middle with You
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SAM (he/him) - Teacher
Piano, Guitar, Ukulele
TRINITY (she/they) - Teacher
Voice, Piano, Music Theory,
Glee Club
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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