Our Instructors

Mr. Jacky JI- Principal

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  • B.Mus of Music of McGill University (Schulich School of Music)
  • Active Registered Music Teacher of Royal Conservatory of Music of Canada (RCM)
  • Active Registered Music Teacher of Ontario Registered Music Teachers’ Association (ORMTA)
  • Major in music composition with Prof. John Rea, Assistant Prof. Johnathan Wild and Mr. Jean Lesage.
  • Licentiate of Music in Piano Performance with Associate Professor Marina Mdivani.
  • Master Class with Professor Richard Raymond.
  • Minor in piano performance with Dr. Shoshana Telner and Dr. Julia Gavrilova.

Mr. Pooyan Sheikhi-Piano (all levels) and Musicianship

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A classical pianist, accompanist, and music instructor.

Awarded as the best musician in the 3rd annual festival of art & music.

Mr. Sheikhi holds a Bachelor of music degree in piano performance from University of art. He started playing music by learning to play piano at the age of 6. Over the years, his passion for music grew stronger and he started participating in different music groups as a piano and keyboard player. He had the honor to learn numerous skills in the field of music from great teachers. He also worked as a band leader for different music groups and participated in many music festivals.He is pursuing his studies in music at York University, and his goal as a teacher is to keep his students engaged and interested in their musical journey. He considers the fact that every student is unique and therefore he apply diverse and up-to-date methods to his teaching process to bring the best out of each student while bringing their attention and enthusiasm into their own learning path.   

Mr. Amir Khouri - Violin & Viola All Levels

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Amir Khouri is a multifaceted musician and educator based in Ontario, Canada . He is a composer, conductor, violinist and violist. 
 
 
Amir Khouri is an accomplished violinist and violist, and a sought-after teacher. He has been playing the violin and viola since he was 7 years-old and pursied his Bachelor’s degree in Violin Performance at Damascus High Institute of Music, studied under renowned violinist. He had numerous successes as a performer, having won multiple awards and competitions over the years. He has been invited to perform as a soloist with several orchestras and as a player in the violins section at the Rose Orchestra in Brampton. Amir is also working on lots of teaching program such as Royal Conservatory program and Suzuki program. He is an avid teacher and has been teaching violin and viola for over a decade, had students of all ages and levels, from beginners to advanced and also he’s a conductor for all  students levels. 
He is passionate about music and loves to share his knowledge and experience with his students.
 
 

Mr. Bryan Covey - Flute, Saxophone, Clarinet Instructor

Bryan started his music training on piano and, by the age of twelve, switched to flute and saxophone. While in high school he started his own jazz band, was a flutist for the International Youth Symphony, and was a regular guest playing with local area jazz artists. Bryan has performed on flutes, clarinets, and saxophones with professional orchestras, musicals, and famous stars such as: Joan Rivers, Franky Valli, Della Reese, and Mickey Rooney, Bryan is also active playing in bands that cover jazz, rock, funk, pop, country, Italian, Irish, and Middle Eastern music. Recently, he performed with the conductor of the Shenyang Opera, in China. Bryan holds a Bachelor’s Degree in music eduction and performance from Western University and a Bachelor of Eduction degree from the University of Windsor. He brings a wealth of experience and infectious enthusiasm to every lesson. Students are immersed in the rudiments of good performance techniques and are guided to perform at their very best. Students receive a complete education in music, including theory, history, and improvisation.

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