Meet the musicians behind every lesson.

A multi-instrumentalist performing professionally since 1979, Seán has graced stages at the Montreal International Jazz Festival, toured Europe twice, and played iconic Montreal venues including Biddles, The Yellow Door, and Sofa. He also plays flute, harmonica, and vocals, drawing from influences spanning John Coltrane to Richard Desjardins.

A McGill Conservatory piano instructor since 1997, Carl earned two music certificates "with great distinction" covering classical theory, ear training, technique, and repertoire. He has performed at Place des Arts as accompanist and soloist, and his teaching since 2009 spans Baroque through modern jazz.

Former Vice Director and violin instructor at a prestigious music school in Minsk, Rimma has been teaching since 1997. Her Montreal students have earned highest distinctions at McGill Conservatory exams, performed at McGill's annual gala concerts, and gone on to the Montreal Philharmonic Orchestra and Dolce Musica Youth Orchestra.

Marc studied classical clarinet at UQAM with Martin Carpentier of l'Orchestre Métropolitain and has performed as clarinetist with l'Orchestre Philharmonique Équitable since 2009. With over 15 years of private instruction, he also studied ensemble direction and brings expertise across clarinet, saxophone, flute, trumpet, and bass clarinet.

Performing since age six, Micheline has opened for Claude Dubois, Bruno Pelletier, and Luce Dufault at the Gatineau Hot Air Balloon Festival. She performs as a solo indie-folk artist and in piano-voice duos, and teaches using Estill vocal techniques customized to each student.

A versatile composer, pianist, and flutist who began piano at age five. Roxane serves as keyboardist for the progressive metal band Roove and emphasizes creating a fun, caring learning environment tailored to each student's needs.

With over 15 years of teaching experience, Alexander wrote his 2013 Master's thesis on the nature of groove through Mitch Mitchell's drumming. He draws inspiration from Steve Gadd, Charlie Watts, John Bonham, and David Garibaldi, covering everything from foundational technique to advanced improvisation.

Discovering drums at 13 in Ottawa, Alexy studied Latin and jazz percussion with Jack McGregor before helping establish Carleton's first singer-songwriter program. He forms half of the Montreal duo Hansom Eli with his sister Camille, blending folk, R&B, funk, and indie pop, and also plays guitar and piano.

Starting guitar at 14 and switching to bass at 19, André spans rock, jazz, blues, funk, and Québécois traditional music. He's a founding member of the eclectic Montreal quartet NUTSAK (album "Failed Musician," 2008) and has collaborated with Dave Turner, Jeri Brown, and Paul Dolden across theatre and film.

A composer and pianist who began piano at age 8, drawing from pop, classical, jazz, and film music. Antoine arranges for the FADOQ Boucherville choir and composes film scores, emphasizing solid technique while keeping lessons relaxed and at each student's pace.

Christian won the Francouvertes competition in 2016 with La Famille Ouellette, leading to performances at Osheaga, Festival d'été de Québec, and Le Festif!, plus an appearance on Télé-Québec. He toured with Dumas on the "Cosmologie" tour (2023-2024) and uses Ableton Live in his teaching.

Currently pursuing her Bachelor of Music at McGill University, Ciata also teaches at Vanier College's Continuing Education Music School. Her dual expertise in classical performance and pedagogy covers piano technique, music theory, and ear training with a personalized approach for every student.

Praised for "a strong melodic sense and lyricism reminiscent of Keith Jarrett," Jean-Christophe has performed at the Montreal International Jazz Festival, Pop Montreal, and Saguenay Jazz and Blues Festival. He contributed keyboards to Hansom Eli's debut album "Sip" (2024), blending jazz sensibility with pop, soul, and hip-hop.

Teaching for over 20 years across all genres, Jocelyn released two solo neoclassical albums: "Parcelles" (12 original compositions) and "Décembre" (recorded in a heritage Estrie church). He's performed at the Montreal Jazz Festival and Festival de Musique Émergente, and has over one million views on TikTok and YouTube.

A versatile guitarist who trained at Montreal's Conservatoire and Cégep de Marie-Victorin. Karl specializes in bridging classical, classic rock, and blues, bringing a diverse musical palette to his teaching.

Simon discovered guitar in 2009 and has been teaching professionally since 2018. Holding degrees from UQAM and Collège Marie-Victorin, he brings expertise in pop, blues, folk, soul, and rock to his instruction.

At 22, Thomas brings youthful energy and technical mastery — self-taught on rock guitar at 13, he auditioned into Saint-Laurent's jazz program at 17 and taught at Académie Vivaldi for three years. His influences range from Metallica and Pantera to Jeff Beck and Stevie Ray Vaughan, bridging jazz foundations with contemporary rock.

Trained at both the Conservatoire de Québec (2017, distinction in harmony, counterpoint, and fugue) and the Conservatoire de Montréal under soprano Donna Brown, Thomas also studied French mélodie at France's prestigious Académie Francis Poulenc. His classical foundation in piano and lyric singing extends into jazz and gospel.

Starting percussion at age 6, Victor performs regularly at Place des Arts with Jazz n' Geek — Canada's only jazz-symphonic video game music orchestra, playing Super Mario, Zelda, and Final Fantasy. He directs Verdun's Jazz Kartel community Big Band and emphasizes improvisation and creativity in his teaching.

After 13 years of classical training, Vincent shifted to jazz piano at CÉGEP de Sherbrooke, then expanded into hip-hop, R&B, and rock. His Bachelor's from Université de Montréal (2025) and international exchange in Belgium gave him expertise spanning film scoring, digital audio installations, and counterpoint.

Zacarie began piano at 8 and discovered electric guitar at 13, practicing up to 40 hours weekly and winning first prize in the televised talent contest "0 to 1000." He completed dual DECs at Cégep Lionel-Groulx and is now pursuing a Bachelor's in musical writing at Université de Montréal.

A finalist in the 32nd edition of Ma Première Place des Arts and recipient of an artistic partnership with Quartier des spectacles at Jardins Gamelin, Geneviève is an established francophone singer-songwriter. She teaches pop, jazz, and soul voice using the Estill method, plus sight-reading, piano accompaniment, and songwriting — welcoming students of all abilities.