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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
REBECA (she/her) - Teacher
Piano, Ukulele
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
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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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!!
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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MICHAËL (he/him) - Teacher
Drums, Guitar, Piano, Music Theory
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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
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
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.​
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
LEYLA (she/her) - Teacher
Piano
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
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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MAHSA (she/her) - Teacher
Piano, Theory
Education: Currently enrolled at U of T!
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People are surprised to know: I’m an avid baker and chef who loves trying out new recipes!
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The next masterclass I can see myself taking is:
Definitely a class on embroidery!
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The next place I am travelling to is: Japan! I’m so excited to see how beautiful it is there.
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My favourite musical experience: Whenever I finish a performance and turn to see all my loved ones in the audience!
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MARJORIE (she/her) - Teacher
Piano, Guitar, Voice, Theory
Education: 2nd Year University of Toronto Bachelor of Music Education​
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People are surprised to know: I have 4 cats!!​​
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The next masterclass I can see myself taking is:
Interior Decorating!
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The next place I am travelling to is: Greece!
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My favourite musical experience: Being in music clubs with my friends and singing/playing instruments together!
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EMMA (she/her) - Teacher
Voice, Piano
Education: Currently enrolled at U of T!
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People are surprised to know: I used to be an avid baker!
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The next masterclass I can see myself taking is:
Definitely a class on embroidery!
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The next place I am travelling to is: Acting, poetry, painting, sewing, photography
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My favourite musical experience: Seeing Phantom of the Opera on Broadway!
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