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 MoreMandy Morris is a jazz vocalist, educator, and music teacher with over a decade of experience working with and performing for children. Mandy holds a Bachelor of Education from the Werklund School of Education at the University of Calgary and has worked as a music teacher with the Calgary Board of Education as well as an vocal instructor with the Calgary Stampede’s Young Canadians.
Mandy is a WCMA and YYC Music Award-nominated artist committed to creating kindness-based music that is a launchpad for jazz appreciation. They have toured throughout Western Canada, with highlight performances at Fernie Culture Days, the Fall Festival at the Red River Ex, Hay Day Festival, Central Alberta’s Children’s Festival, and the National Music Centre.
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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