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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!!
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
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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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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MICHAEL (he/him) - Teacher
Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele,
Music Production, Music Theory
Education: University of Toronto, Hon. Bachelor of Arts
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People are surprised to know: I grew a sourdough starter, have kept it alive for 7 years, and it helps me make DELICIOUS bread!
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The next masterclass I can see myself taking is:
Spanish Language!
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The next place I am travelling to is: Scotland, for another tour in Jan 2026!
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My favourite musical experience: Going on tour with Jason Wilson in Jamaica!
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PETER (he/him) - Teacher
Piano, Music Production, Theory
Education: University of Toronto - Bachelor of Music (ongoing), Fanshawe College - Music Industry Arts Diploma
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People are surprised to know: I also love to compose music and do sound design for videogames!
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The next masterclass I can see myself taking is:
Fencing!
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The next place I am travelling to is: British Columbia
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My favourite musical experience: One of my recent favorite musical experiences has been arranging a brand-new choral chart and performing it with a jazz choir at UofT.​
MAC (they/them) - Teacher
Voice, Piano, Ukulele
Education: UofT - Bachelor of Music Education (ongoing)
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People are surprised to know that: I love to play Dungeons and Dragons, and also I have an extensive collection of earrings, some of which I made myself!
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The next masterclass I can see myself taking is:
I'd love to learn how to juggle again! I used to know as a child, but haven't been able to in many years
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The next place I am travelling to is: Anywhere where I can take a long train ride through beautiful scenery
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It's karaoke night! My go to song is: SOS by Abba!
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