Annie Wang

Voice and Piano

Annie is RCM certified in piano and voice and has a diploma in musical theatre from Randolph College of the Performing Arts. She is a regular performer in and producer of musical productions in Toronto.

Annie believes musical education should be led by the students’ passions. Her teaching style combines music that excites the student with technical exercises. Having been a music student herself, she loves being able to help people achieve their goals and feel that pride in themselves.

Mostly inspired by musical theatre and pop, Annie’s influences include: Stephen Sondheim, Thelonious Monk, Abba, Taylor Swift, Kate Bush, Dave Malloy, Joni Mitchell, Rachmaninoff.

Tyler Prince

Vocal, Piano, Woodwinds, Drums

Tyler is an opera singer, saxophonist, pianist, and composer. He is a baritone currently studying opera performance at the Glenn Gould School of the Royal Conservatory, and is also the lead tenor saxophonist of the Toronto All Star Big Band. He has performed on many stages including Koerner Hall, Roy Thomson Hall, Scotiabank Arena and more!

Tyler was once a student at Lowe’s and is excited to give students the same wonderful experience that he received from the school!

 A multifaceted musician, Tyler is happy to teach any genre his students are interested in, and keeps them motivated by setting small, achievable goals. His own favourite genres are jazz, classical, gospel, and blues.

Brenna McLane

Violin and Piano

Music was a big part of my life. Inspiration came from growing up listening to classical music and going to live symphony performances.

Always wanted to be part of an orchestra or ensemble. My musical experiences have broadened and I now play with Tapestry Opera premiering new works, and performing with the Canadian Iranian Orchestra.

Lane Halley

Guitar, bass, ukulele, piano

Lane has a BFA in Jazz Performance and an MA in Jazz Composition from York University. He likes bringing a variety of content to his students so that every lesson could be something new. He believes in making lessons fun by balancing students’ interests with appropriate musical challenges. 

Lane teaches rock, jazz, classical, guitar fingerpicking, as well as anything you can tap your foot to!  

Tina Ng

Piano – Online lessons

I am a certified piano teacher through the Royal Conservatory of Music. I have over 25 years of teaching experience, working with students of all ages. I focus on helping students develop strong technical performance skills while understanding music theory. My caring and enthusiastic approach motivates students to reach their highest potential, and I’m passionate about sharing my love of classical music!

Sean Deyell

Piano, Guitar, Bass and Uke

His influences include Bob Dylan, Tom Waits, Sonic Youth, My Bloody Valentine, Hendrix and Mozart!

James Duff

Drums, Guitar, Uke, Bass, Flute and Piano

James is a multi-instrumentalist and composer. He teaches drums, guitar, uke, bass, flute and piano. “From Bach to Blues, from Jazz to music from around the world, I have a great love to inspire new explorers of this wonderful world.”

Hal Rodriguez

Guitar

Hal Rodriguez is a versatile musician with many years of experience teaching children, teenagers, and adults how to play acoustic and electric guitar, electric bass, and ukulele. He has studied with Juno nominated jazz guitarist Michael
Occhipinti at the Royal Conservatory of Music, written for Canadian Musician Magazine since 2011, and transcribed music for premier guitarists such as Oz Noy. Hal is a friendly and enthusiastic teacher who places an emphasis on preparing his students to play with other musicians and perform. His musical inspirations include blues and jazz artists such as B. B. King and Miles Davis and songwriters like Bob Dylan and Elvis Costello.