Woodwinds - Brass
Saxophone - Flute - Clarinet
Clarinet ONLINE & IN PERSON
Classical
University of Toronto - Advanced Certificate of Performance (Early Music), Bachelor of Music (Music Education)
English - Cantonese
Jonathan is a Toronto-based clarinetist, conductor, keyboardist, singer and educator.
As an award-winning clarinetist, Jonathan's diverse experience includes solo, chamber, orchestral, and wind band playing. His career highlights include performing at Carnegie Hall as concertmaster of the Toronto Youth Wind Orchestra and a concerto performance with the University of Toronto Wind Ensemble as a winner of the 2018 University of Toronto Winds Concerto Competition.
As an educator, Jonathan brings together strong pedagogy with over five years of teaching experience at all levels. He believes that all lives can be enriched by music and the performing arts, and he strives to meet every student at their level, whether their goal is learning a tricky passage for band or orchestra, completing RCM exams, being accepted to a music school, or just experiencing the joy of creating music.
Jonathan
Jason
Saxophone ONLINE & IN PERSON
Classical, Contemporary
Lemmensinstituut - Master of Instruments Specialize in Saxophone
2018 University of Toronto Faculty of Music Winds Competition Champion
English - Cantonese
Jason is an emerging Toronto based saxophonist specializing in Classical and
Contemporary music. An active performer and educator, Jason is fluent in the repertoire of the
saxophone and is as comfortable a soloist as he is a chamber musician.
An active competitor, Jason won the 2018 University of Toronto Faculty of Music Winds
Competition. A strong interest in exploring the virtuosic capabilities of the saxophone drives
Jason to explore music beyond that of his instrument.
Jason has recently finished his Master of Instruments Specialize in Saxophone at the
Lemmensinstituut under the guidance of Prof. Mariano Garcia and Nadine Bal. A David and
Marcia Beach Summer Study Award, along with a Faculty of Music Undergraduate Associaton
individual grants gave Jason the opportunity to participate in the Université Européenne de
Saxophone in Gap, France in the summer of 2017-19. There, he received advanced instruction
from virtuosos Claude Delangle, Arno Bornkamp, Vincent David and among others.
Flute ONLINE & IN PERSON
Classical
University of Toronto - Bachelor of Music, Flute Performance
English - Mandarin
Annie is an award winning flute instructor and performer who began playing the flute at the age of 8 and playing the piccolo at the age of 12. She has been awarded in numerous music festivals and national competitions in Canada. She has also enjoyed a brilliant musical life being involved in several music ensembles including orchestra and chamber groups, as well as performing in numerous master classes under the internal tutelage.
Annie is experienced in teaching students ranging from early ages to adults and instrumental levels from completely beginner to flute enthusiasts. Her method of teaching is upon her belief that teaching of musical instruments must have a balance between entertainment and dedication. As a dedicated flute teacher, Annie has developed an intelligent way of teaching by interacting with students, building their fundamental skills through loving and practicing for not only themselves, but their instruments.
Annie
Saxophone - Piano ONLINE & IN PERSON
Classical, 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