Synergy Performing Arts Academy | Music Lessons

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MUSIC

LESSONS

PRIVATE & GROUP

PIANO

all ages & levels

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PRIVATE LESSONS

start at any time

Available for all ages and levels.

Piano, Guitar, Violin, Flute, Voice and more! Theory class included.

From:

$31.95

per hour

Music Class

GROUP LESSONS

8 week sessions - 1 hour class

Choose from piano or guitar. Available for ages 5-12. Lessons are designed for beginner students.

From:

$120

8 weeks

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AUDITION PREP

RAP, University and special events

Auditioning for university, a regional arts program or preparing for a special event? We can help!

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Theory

Each private lesson is tailored to the individual student's needs. Our most popular program is our one hour music lessons starting at only $30.95, which includes a 30 minute private lesson and a group theory class. A proven successful approach that includes theory in a different setting, specially designed for students with A.D.D. and other needs. Synergy is one of the few academies that offers theory as part of the regular lesson!

exams

The aim of our program is to grow an appreciation and love of music and performance, while furthering our students’ knowledge of proper technique and skill.

Our teachers aim for excellence. We encourage students of all levels to participate in regular exams. Choose from the standard RCM program and work towards high school credits and a diploma, or a just-for-fun program specially designed for each student.

performance

Student social interaction with others who share their passion is facilitated through events such as music games day, composition, picture day, performance opportunities and more.

Synergy offers multiple opportunities throughout the year for students to perform: our Annual Concert, SynergyFest and Festival of Stars.

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Our Team

Kristin - Music Director

Kristin is a certified advanced RCM teacher and holds a Bachelor of Arts with a major in piano performance from Redeemer University College. She studied impressionism and the romantics under Valerie Tryon and Dr. Paul Thorlakson. She focuses on gaining a strong foundation, while encouraging improvisation, composition and creativity. Her goal is to help each student find their passion, no matter the style.

Chris - Violin

Chris is a York University graduate with a BFA and Masters in Music. He performed with the York U Orchestra and Wind Symphony, and the Toronto Youth Wind Orchestra. He studied under top violinist Prof. Jacques Israelievitch and clarinetist Prof. Patricia Wait. His students learn to not only excel, but to have fun doing it!

Michelle - Voice & Piano

Michelle graduated York University in classical & jazz voice, in addition to studying classical piano. Some of her teachers include Cynthia Kaarto, Stephanie Bogle, Rita Di Ghent and Richard Whiteman. She excels both in classical and jazz voice, while maintaining her piano skills. In addition to teaching, Michelle is currently working on her own original music. Look out for her EP!

Pedro - Piano

Pedro graduated from the National school of Music in Havana, Cuba in 1991 with a bachelor's degree in teaching and performing. He has 22 year teaching experience. He has encouraged and led students of all ages to unfold their musical talent. He is patient and enthusiastic and teaches students of all ages and levels. In addition, Pedro can speak both English and Spanish.

Josh - Piano

Josh is an accomplished pianist. He graduated York University with a BFA and is pursuing his Masters in Music Composition. His patience and creativity helps him find ways to tailor to students’ strengths and weaknesses. With a strong focus on fundamentals, his students obtain the ability to tackle any challenge and understand the art behind the music.

Dr. Jeffrey - Strings

Jeffrey (Dr. J.) has been a school music teacher, performing musician, music theatre director and composer for over 35 years. His passion for developing young musicians is as evident today as it was on his first day of teaching. He holds a BFA in viola performance, and a Bachelors, Masters and PhD in Education. Dr. J. is a string specialist, having taught all levels, from beginner to accomplished performers for violin and viola, theory, harmony, analysis and music history.

Isabel - Flute & Piano

Isabel is a York University graduate with a BFA Spec. Hons. in Music, Isabel has performed in many concerts and recitals, both in the Symphony and as a soloist. She possesses performance experience with various ensembles, and reaches beyond the concert halls to work with music students of all ages. Isabel recognizes that every student is unique and thus is versatile while aiming to inspire student excellence.

Kim - Piano & Voice

Kim has RCM Grade 10 in piano and a BMus in theory from the University of Calgary. She is a published choral composer who has taught piano and music to children, youth and adults for almost 40 years. She played cornet in Salvation Army brass bands & has been music director at her church for the past 21 years. Kim enjoys writing and arranging music, and passing on her love & enthusiasm for music.

Tung - Guitar

Tung has an Honors BA in Music Education, OCT certified in top standing from Brock University’s Teacher’s College. He teaches music in elementary schools, guitar for various prestigious music schools throughout Ontario in Toronto/Hamilton areas. Tung has over 33 years working in the music industry. He attended Mohawk College with jazz guitar as his principle instrument. He continues to perform regularly in Canada and the US.

Aryan - Guitar

Aryan is an active composer and performer. He has a Bachelor’s of Music from Middlesex University and a Masters of Fine Arts in Music from Simon Fraser University. His chamber and orchestral music is performed internationally and most recently in Vancouver Pro Musica’s Sonic Boom Music festivals in BC. Aryan teaches guitar, theory, history and songwriting/composition. Aryan teaches a range of musical genres from rock/pop to many sub-genres of heavy metal.

Melody - Piano & Voice

Melody graduated with a Bachelor of Music Degree in Education (Honours Program) from the University of Toronto. She has taught music for many years, both privately and in school. Melody majored in voice in University, and has performed as a soloist and as a member of many choirs. Melody also teaches piano, theory and violin.

Mikhaela - Voice & Piano

Mikhaela is a York University student studying Classical Voice and aims to pursue Music Education. She has performance experience in both Classical Piano and Voice, and has intensively participated in many choirs and musicals. Mikhaela is patient, team-oriented, and eager to teach her students of any age. Look out for her around Synergy!

Connor - Piano

Connor teaches piano, flute, and theory at Synergy. He has performed in many groups including bands, orchestras & choirs. He went to Mayfield Secondary School in the Regional Arts Program for music. He teaches in a patient, open-minded manner. Connor enjoys teaching and hopes all of his students enjoy learning and playing music just as much as he does!

Kristin - Music Director

Kristin is a certified advanced RCM teacher and holds a Bachelor of Arts with a major in piano performance from Redeemer University College. She studied impressionism and the romantics under Valerie Tryon and Dr. Paul Thorlakson. She focuses on gaining a strong foundation, while encouraging improvisation, composition and creativity. Her goal is to help each student find their passion, no matter the style.

Chris - Violin

Chris is a York University graduate with a BFA and Masters in Music. He performed with the York U Orchestra and Wind Symphony, and the Toronto Youth Wind Orchestra. He studied under top violinist Prof. Jacques Israelievitch and clarinetist Prof. Patricia Wait. His students learn to not only excel, but to have fun doing it!

Michelle - Voice & Piano

Michelle graduated York University in classical & jazz voice, in addition to studying classical piano. Some of her teachers include Cynthia Kaarto, Stephanie Bogle, Rita Di Ghent and Richard Whiteman. She excels both in classical and jazz voice, while maintaining her piano skills. In addition to teaching, Michelle is currently working on her own original music. Look out for her EP!

Pedro - Piano

Pedro graduated from the National school of Music in Havana, Cuba in 1991 with a bachelor's degree in teaching and performing. He has 22 year teaching experience. He has encouraged and led students of all ages to unfold their musical talent. He is patient and enthusiastic and teaches students of all ages and levels. In addition, Pedro can speak both English and Spanish.

Josh - Piano

Josh is an accomplished pianist. He graduated York University with a BFA and is pursuing his Masters in Music Composition. His patience and creativity helps him find ways to tailor to students’ strengths and weaknesses. With a strong focus on fundamentals, his students obtain the ability to tackle any challenge and understand the art behind the music.

Dr. Jeffrey - Strings

Jeffrey (Dr. J.) has been a school music teacher, performing musician, music theatre director and composer for over 35 years. His passion for developing young musicians is as evident today as it was on his first day of teaching. He holds a BFA in viola performance, and a Bachelors, Masters and PhD in Education. Dr. J. is a string specialist, having taught all levels, from beginner to accomplished performers for violin and viola, theory, harmony, analysis and music history.

Isabel - Flute & Piano

Isabel is a York University graduate with a BFA Spec. Hons. in Music, Isabel has performed in many concerts and recitals, both in the Symphony and as a soloist. She possesses performance experience with various ensembles, and reaches beyond the concert halls to work with music students of all ages. Isabel recognizes that every student is unique and thus is versatile while aiming to inspire student excellence.

Kim - Piano & Voice

Kim has RCM Grade 10 in piano and a BMus in theory from the University of Calgary. She is a published choral composer who has taught piano and music to children, youth and adults for almost 40 years. She played cornet in Salvation Army brass bands & has been music director at her church for the past 21 years. Kim enjoys writing and arranging music, and passing on her love & enthusiasm for music.

Tung - Guitar

Tung has an Honors BA in Music Education, OCT certified in top standing from Brock University’s Teacher’s College. He teaches music in elementary schools, guitar for various prestigious music schools throughout Ontario in Toronto/Hamilton areas. Tung has over 33 years working in the music industry. He attended Mohawk College with jazz guitar as his principle instrument. He continues to perform regularly in Canada and the US.

Aryan - Guitar

Aryan is an active composer and performer. He has a Bachelor’s of Music from Middlesex University and a Masters of Fine Arts in Music from Simon Fraser University. His chamber and orchestral music is performed internationally and most recently in Vancouver Pro Musica’s Sonic Boom Music festivals in BC. Aryan teaches guitar, theory, history and songwriting/composition. Aryan teaches a range of musical genres from rock/pop to many sub-genres of heavy metal.

Melody - Piano & Voice

Melody graduated with a Bachelor of Music Degree in Education (Honours Program) from the University of Toronto. She has taught music for many years, both privately and in school. Melody majored in voice in University, and has performed as a soloist and as a member of many choirs. Melody also teaches piano, theory and violin.

Mikhaela - Voice & Piano

Mikhaela is a York University student studying Classical Voice and aims to pursue Music Education. She has performance experience in both Classical Piano and Voice, and has intensively participated in many choirs and musicals. Mikhaela is patient, team-oriented, and eager to teach her students of any age. Look out for her around Synergy!

Connor - Piano

Connor teaches piano, flute, and theory at Synergy. He has performed in many groups including bands, orchestras & choirs. He went to Mayfield Secondary School in the Regional Arts Program for music. He teaches in a patient, open-minded manner. Connor enjoys teaching and hopes all of his students enjoy learning and playing music just as much as he does!

Josh - Piano

Josh is an accomplished pianist. He graduated York University with a BFA and is pursuing his Masters in Music Composition. His patience and creativity helps him find ways to tailor to students’ strengths and weaknesses. With a strong focus on fundamentals, his students obtain the ability to tackle any challenge and understand the art behind the music.