Charlotte has sung with Spiritus Chamber Choir and Rev 52 Choir as a soprano singer, performer, actress, and movement advisor. As a dance enthusiast, she has been a student and performer of Ukrainian, ballroom, country, tap, Canadian step, and flamingo dancing, she’s been playing piano, singing and seniors homes, churches, schools, weddings, and private functions for many seasons.
Charlotte teaching style blends the student’s needs and learning style with her creative personality and diverse artistic background within the scope of curriculum. She delights in teaching music to students with inspiration, clear expectations, and warm connectivity. In turn, students are invited to create and be musical with success!
Read MoreKassandra Schantz believes anyone can sing as long as they have passion and perseverance. She grew up in Westlock, AB and from a young age performed in many community theatre productions. Her love of opera led her to Victoria where she completed her Bachelor of Music at the University of Victoria under the guidance of Benjamin Butterfield, and then her Masters of Music at the University of Ottawa under the guidance of Christiane Riel. As a budding mezzo-soprano, she has performed in a number of oratorios and operas, most recently as Dorabella in the University of Ottawa’s production of Cosi fan Tutte. Now she has returned to Alberta and is eager to share her passion, knowledge, and experience.
Kassandra creates an open and safe space to explore your voice and tailors lessons to suit your specific goals and needs as they arise, whether you’re an absolute beginner, or preparing for the audition process. You will receive a solid foundation in the basics of singing, beginning with a focus on breath support, proper onset (when the vocal cords come together to produce sound), vowel formation, production of resonance, and the overall anatomy of the vocal mechanism. You will learn to release tension and bad habits, and replace them with healthy techniques. Whatever genre you are pursuing Kassandra will help strengthen your performance skills including stage presence and storytelling. Her ultimate goal is to reveal to you your own unique and pure voice, and to give you the tools to feel confident, and even fall in love with that voice. This process is both fun and profound.
Read MoreLauren has a deep passion for music, having started taking lessons at a young age and eventually entering the Performing Visual Arts Program at Central Memorial High School. Through this program, she discovered her love of jazz music, gained a deeper understanding of theory and was introduced to various genres of music. Following high school, Lauren pursued a bachelor's degree in Vocal Jazz Performance from Capilano University.
With over five years of experience teaching piano and singing, Lauren loves exploring different genres of music with her students while helping them to hone their skills. In her lessons, she focuses on technique and theory and how to apply them to songs that her students know and love.
Read MoreBorn and raised on Canada’s East Coast, Maren McLean Persaud was trained in piano, voice and euphonium from a young age. She holds a Bachelor of Music degree from Mount Allison University and a Masters Degree from the University of Toronto. She has worked as a collaborative pianist with many ensembles and musicians across the country, has extensive performance experience as a soloist and has competed at the national level. Maren also works professionally with children and youth in not-for-profit organizations and is passionate about the creation of programs and opportunities that nurture the healthy development and unique gifts of young people.
Maren works to pass on a deep love of music to those she teaches. In addition to helping her students grow into well trained musicians with a sense of professionalism and skill, she wants them to enjoy what they are doing while discovering their own interests, talents and passions.
Read MorePaige was born and raised in Calgary, Alberta, and has been an integral part of the community theatre scene since childhood. She attended Central Memorial High School for Performing and Visual Arts, focusing on dance and vocal performance, which further cultivated her passion for the performing arts. Actively participating in numerous productions, both on and off the stage, Paige has honed her skills and fostered a deep love for theatre. Her extensive experience in the vibrant Calgary theatre community has enriched her teaching approach, blending practical performance insights with her artistic background.
Paige firmly believes that music has the power to heal and bring happiness, making it essential for children of all ages to be exposed to its wonders. At the Chinook School of Music, she is dedicated to creating a nurturing environment where infants and toddlers aged 6 months to 5 years can explore their musical potential. Paige focuses on early development and exposure to music and music theory, helping young children develop their talents and find joy in their musical journey from the very beginning.
Read MoreSarah was raised in Calgary and from a young age has had a passion for music. She grew up learning to play the piano and eventually expanded her field to include concert band and string orchestra as well as chamber music. She regularly attends festivals, recitals, and musical gatherings such as the Alberta Piano Teachers Association Festival and Calgary Classical Piano meetups. In addition to the work Sarah does throughout the year, she annually attends CASSA Piano Camp and Lethbridge Piano Intensive in the summertime in order to further develop her musical skills.
In her spare time, Sarah enjoys travelling and weightlifting. She believes that everybody deserves to experience the joy of music and brings that philosophy to life through her teaching.
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