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Grace

Vocal  ONLINE ONLY 
Pop, Ballads, Musical Theatre, R&B

University of Southern California -  Bachelors Degree

Musicians Institute - Certificate in Vocal Performance 

English, Cantonese, Mandarin

Growing up, Grace has always known she has a passion for music. She learned piano at a young age and was a member and later leader of the school choir. When pursuing her Bachelor’s Degree in Los Angeles, Grace fulfilled her passion for music through enrolling in a variety of music courses including guitar, harp, drums and vocal! Among all, she loves singing the most, and on the school yearbook she was referred to as “the girl who loves to sing and is always singing.”

 

Grace has received contemporary vocal training in Hong Kong for over ten years and passed the Rockschool Grade 8 vocal exam with merit. She is the finalist as well as award-winner of a number of major singing contests in Hong Kong (e.g. 星河匯聚全港業餘流行曲歌唱大賽, 超新聲歌唱大賽, 登堂入室粤語歌唱比賽, and etc.). In addition to her achievements in professional accreditation and singing contests, Grace has also participated in a variety of music performances including performing at live-houses and malls, musicals, and a cappella performances.

 

Grace believes in the saying “sing to express, not to impress,” and that everyone has a unique voice and attitude towards music. In addition to coaching students to build up fundamental vocal techniques including breath control, support, and intonation, Grace also focuses on bringing out the uniqueness of one’s voice, expression and stage charisma.

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Yuqi

Vocal  ONLINE & IN PERSON 
Pop, R&B

Toronto Metropolitan University – International Economics & Finances

2022 Voice of China - Canada Division 2nd Runner Up 中國好聲音加拿大全國季軍

2023 UTCMC 十年巔峰賽 Champion & Vocal MVP

English, Mandarin

Yuqi is an award winning pop and R&B singer with a passion to teach. He won the third place in the Canadian competition of the
Voice of China. He is currently a member of the Chinese Music Club (CMC) at UofT as a vocal coach.


Due to two years of vocal learning and her own singing study, Yuqi has different understanding
in singing skills and music perception.


Yuqi is full of expectation and interest in music education. He hopes to learn from and make
progress with students as friends. He also encourages students to try various music styles and
find their own music through continuous attempts.

Hanford Vocals
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Hanford

Vocal - Guitar - Ukulele - Composition  ONLINE & IN PERSON 

Pop, Jazz, Musical Theatre

2011 Fairchild Television New Talent Singing Competition - 1st Runner-Up - Best Stage Performance Award

English, Cantonese, Mandarin

Hanford is a singer-songwriter with over 15 years of experience working professionally in the music industry. He has extensive experience playing with bands, DJs, rappers and even soundtrack orchestras. Some notable artists he’s worked with include Hins Cheung (張敬軒), JW (王灝兒) and Yusuke Hatano (波多野 裕介). 

 

He has performed at some of the most iconic venues in Toronto and Hong Kong including Air Canada Center (now known as Scotiabank Center) and Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.

 

Hanford often writes and produces his own music and regularly releases them through his own name on notable streaming platforms like Spotify and Apple Music. 

 

​As a dedicated music artist and a passionate teacher, Hanford constantly refines his skills and methods for greater versatility and effectiveness. His vocal style ranges from pop to jazz to r&b. He understands music is a journey, and provides the proper guidance for students to find their own singing voice and performance style. 

 

When he is not teaching, Hanford is performing for his own shows, weddings and corporate events. He loves ice skating and reading, and he's currently learning how to draw!

Yentl Vox
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Vocal - Piano  ONLINE & IN PERSON 
Pop, Ballads, Classical

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

Oscar
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Oscar

Vocal  ONLINE & IN-PERSON 
R&B, Soul, Pop, Classical, Musical Theatre, Gospel, Ballads, Jazz

York University - Bachelor of Vocal Performance

English, Mandarin, Cantonese

Oscar is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Education at Western University, with a completed Bachelors degree from York University specializing in Vocal Performance.  He is furthering his education to become a professional music teacher and has worked for YRDSB and TDSB.  He has performed at several venues across the GTA including York University, where he sang in a variety of ensembles such as the York University Gospel Choir, Choral Choir, and R&B ensemble.  He has worked with renowned Canadian musicians and professors such as Karen Burke, Sasha Williamson, and Mike Cado. 

 

Oscar has achieved great success with students and has multiple testimonials from students both from private lessons and public teachings through the Boards he has worked for.  With over 7 years of teaching experience and more than 10 years of performance experience, Oscar uses flexible pedagogy to teach his students a combination of vocal techniques such as proper breath control and vocal range as well as guiding students to find their own voice and style.

Jimmy Hsu
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Jimmy

Vocal  ONLINE & IN PERSON 
R&B, Pop

2015 Fairchild Radio Vancouver Songwriters Quest Singing Competition SQSC Champion

2016 Fairchild Radio Vancouver Songwriters Quest SQ20 Champion

2022 Voice of China - Canada Division 1st Runner Up 中國好聲音加拿大全國亞軍

English, Mandarin, Cantonese

Jimmy is a multi-award-winning singer-producer who composes original music as well as cover songs in his own arrangements.

 

In 2022, he won 1st runner-up in Voice of China - Canada Division (中國好聲音加拿大全國亞軍).  Jimmy is also the champion of multiple singing competitions including ones hosted by Fairchild Radio and HIM International Music Inc (華研國際音樂).

 

He has been frequently sought after to perform at various festivals and events in Vancouver, Toronto and Ottawa.

 

Aside from competing and performing, Jimmy has 5+ years of teaching experience, with great feedback from his students.

 

He believes that every singer should have their own style, so he does not only teach vocal techniques, but also mentors his students to find the uniqueness in their voice.

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