Piano - Keyboard - Theory
Kyle
Piano - Theory ONLINE & IN PERSON
Classical (RCM), Contemporary, Pop, Classical Composition
University of Toronto - Bachelor’s Degree in Music Composition (Faculty Artists' Scholarship, Richard Iorweth Thorman Jazz Scholarship)
English, Mandarin
Kyle is a Toronto-based pianist and composer, born and raised in Chengdu, China. He
began studying piano at the age of seven and soon developed a deep interest in classical
music. Kyle graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Composition from the University of
Toronto’s Faculty of Music, where he studied piano with Younggun Kim and composition with
James Rolfe.
As a pianist, Kyle has performed a wide range of music across Canada. In May 2019, he
performed Ligeti’s Musica Ricercata at both the Canadian Music Centre and Heron Baptist
Church, as part of the “Prehistoric Ligeti Concert” hosted by Classical Context. More recently, in
May 2025, he co-hosted an evening piano recital with Canadian composer Andrew James Clark
at Heron Baptist Church, showcasing a program of contemporary and classical works.
In addition to performance, Kyle is active as a composer and music producer. He has written
orchestra, chamber music, film soundtracks, art songs, and solo piano pieces. In 2024, he
composed soundtracks for thesis films at Sheridan College and created original music and
sound design for the games Lost in the Ink and Frankenpets. Frankenpets was awarded 3rd
place in the People’s Choice category at the 2025 Level Up Showcase, a major Ontario-wide
exhibition celebrating student-made video games from top post-secondary institutions.
Since 2022, Kyle has also been dedicated to music education. He teaches privately, helping
students build solid technique and explore music with creativity and clarity. In 2023, he joined
Dixon Hall Music School, where he worked with children from vulnerable communities including
those with ADHD and ASD and guided several students through their RCM piano exams. He
also serves as an accompanist for school performances and instrumental exams.
Drawing on his training as a composer, Kyle encourages students to think critically about
musical ideas, and to interpret with intention. Whether a student gravitates toward classical
repertoire or contemporary styles, he strives to create a space where diverse musical voices are
welcomed and supported. Kyle is committed to making music education inclusive and
meaningful for students of all ages, backgrounds and experiences.
Marcus
Piano - Saxophone ONLINE & IN PERSON
Classical (RCM), Pop, Rock, Contemporary Soundtracks
York University - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Specialized Honours in Music
English, Cantonese
Marcus Wong is a pianist who discovered his passion for music through playing piano covers. He is a graduate of the School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design at York University, having studied piano under Raisa Nakhmanovich and composition under Mike Cado and Randolph Peters. With over 20 years of piano experience, he has developed a style that combines classical technique with popular songs and melodies. From Disney songs to movie soundtracks to the works of Beethoven, he has gathered a library of repertoire for all levels that is fun to play while laying the foundation for musical technique.
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During his studies, Marcus was an arranger and pianist for York University's Media Music Ensemble, helping other students reimagine their favorite soundtracks for concert band. He also has performed in the Tribute Communities Recital Hall as both a soloist and accompanist. In addition to teaching, he performs as a member of Rouge River Winds and works with instrumentalists and vocalists as an accompanist.
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Marcus enjoys teaching and helping students find the music that they are passionate about. He believes that music is a wonderful medium for storytelling, self-expression, and connecting with others.
Piano - Vocal ONLINE & IN PERSON
Pop, Classical (RCM), Ballads
Trinity Western University- Bachelor of Music
English - Cantonese - Mandarin
Yentl started her musical journey at the age of 5 as a classical pianist and was a member of the school choir since high school. Through studying music at Trinity Western University in Vancouver (graduated with distinction), she has appeared frequently as a soloist and collaborative pianist for piano and voice recitals. She has also been an active member of the Jazz ensemble and the Chamber Choir.
During her studies, Yentl actively involved in her school choir and later became a soloist and participated in toured performances during 2016 and 2018. She performed with the choir at the Carnegie hall in New York and the Parliament Hill in Ottawa. She performed the Canadian Folk Song, The Log Driver’s Waltz as a coloratura soprano soloist at the University of Hong Kong in 2018.
As a recent graduate, Yentl continues to explore her journey as an artist and collaborates with various artists. Yentl is incredibly excited to be working with more talented young artists at Tone Labs!
Yentl
Ian
Piano - Theory - Vocal ONLINE & IN PERSON
Classical (RCM), Jazz, Musical Theatre, Pop, R&B, Rock, Gospel, Christian Contemporary Worship
York University - Master of Education
University of Toronto - Bachelor's Degree in Music Composition with (Faculty of Artists' Scholarship, Arthur Plettner Scholarship, Dr. Haberman Herbert Memorial Award)
Royal Conservatory of Music - ARCT in Piano Performance
English - Cantonese - Mandarin
As a composer, arranger and performer, the ensembles that he has worked with include but are not limited to Surround Sound A Cappella Choir (2023 International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella Semi-Finalist), Concreamus Chamber Choir, Voces Boreales Vocal Octet (VB8), Gey Teal Girls’ Choir, Grenadier String Quartet, Markham Wesley Symphony Orchestra and Canadian Sinfonietta. He was also a provincial finalist of the piano diploma class of the Ontario Music Festivals Association (OMFA) in 2017, besides winning awards as a soloist and in duet/concerto classes in numerous Canadian piano competitions such as Kiwanis Music Festival, Toronto International Piano Competition, North York Music Festival, Wishing Well Lions Club Music Festival and Yip's Music Festival.
On the other hand, he is also actively involved in the local pop and Christian worship music scenes. Leading a team of 5 local musicians, he won the People's Choice Award and the Most Popular Song Award at the 16th Canadian Chinese Song-Writers Quest (SQ16) hosted by Fairchild Media Group in 2023. The venues/organizations that he has sung/played for include but are not limited to H3 Matrix, Hollywood Café, DouYin Bar, One & All Club, Taiwan Merchants Association of Toronto, Night It Up! Night Market, Assembly Market, Tai Tat Dei (大笪地), Toronto Christian Community Church (TCCC) 105 Gibson Centre, Markham Peoples Community Church and Power to Change University of Toronto St. George Campus.
His teaching style is straightforward, vivid and empowering, based on his lifelong goal to cultivate public admiration for the art of music as a powerful catalyst for humans’ physical, mental and spiritual growth. As a person of colour who witnesses various discrimination incidents against underprivileged individuals, he aims to promote civil ethics and social justice through music, a universal language that should be made accessible to people of all backgrounds and capable of uniting the world.
Piano - Saxophone ONLINE & IN PERSON
Classical (RCM), Jazz, Pop
University of Toronto - Bachelor of Music Education | York University - Bachelor of Education
English - Mandarin
Kevin started playing the piano when he was 4 years old and the saxophone when he was 10 where a deep passion for music making was sparked. A graduate of the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Music, Kevin has received classical training under the guidance of Dr. Wallace Halladay.
Kevin has performed as a member of the University of Toronto Wind Symphony, Wind Ensemble and various saxophone quartets and ensembles. He is an active Toronto-based musician who performs with a variety of bands and is a member of the Metropolitan Winds of Toronto.
Through his experiences of teaching one-on-one music lessons and group music classes, Kevin has developed an adaptable and versatile teaching style that is constantly evolving and tailored to his student’s needs.
Kevin