Mairéad Frizell
(Owner, B.A., Music, MYCC, RCM Certified Teacher)
Mairéad began her musical life most unlike MYC students, and began taking piano lessons at age eleven. It didn’t take long for her to decide that music was as essential as breathing!
Though playing flute, guitar, and alto sax were fun, Mairéad always seemed to return to the piano. After completing grade 9 piano, Royal Conservatory, Mairéad studied Music at the University of Ottawa and received her Baccalaureate of Arts in Music and English.
Mairéad is an Music for Young Children and Royal Conservatory of Music Certified Teacher and has been teaching for over twenty years. She plays in various local bands and ensembles and enjoys time with family.
Trinity Piette
(Private & MYC Teacher, Scholar & Performer)
I started learning about music when I was 6 years old through the MYC program with Sue Heidebrecht. After I graduated from the MYC program, I continued to pursue my musical education with Conservatory Canada with Sue Heidebrecht and Lorraine Griffith, in addition to my University studies in music. I have received the highest Conservatory Canada Grade 8 exam result in the Province of Ontario and have also completed Grade 9 and Theory Level 6 for piano. I have also volunteered while in high school as a mentor to young girls and women through my 14 years in the Girl Guides of Canada program, teaching them to nurture their individual gifts in a fun and comfortable atmosphere. As I grew more confident in my craft, I started to perform both solo and with various bands in my local community, and have experience organizing musical events of my own. My love of sharing music led me to graduate high school with the most volunteer hours in my graduating class, and I am currently enrolled in a Bachelors of Music degree at University. I enjoy sharing everything I have learned in music with others, which has inspired me to become a teacher with the MYC program. I believe that music is made to inspire others and can be a useful tool in building important life skills at a young age. Music is a wonderful way to connect with oneself and others, and will provide a long lasting supply of enjoyment.
I have participated in several local bands on the piano and on vocals, and have been involved in live performance events both on my own and with my fellow band members. I am involved in music at my local church as a member of the Contemporary band as a pianist, and as an organist for the choir. I have also learned the trombone in high school and had been a member of the Senior Band and Chamber Choir, where we had travelled in Ontario for various school concerts and competitions.
Julianne Porteous
(Vocal Teacher)
A dedicated musician and educator, Julianne Porteous has spent the past decade honing her craft. She is a graduate of the University of Toronto Faculty of Music, and has studied abroad in parts of Northern Italy. She is comfortable with many styles of singing, including Classical Voice, Pop, R&B, Folk, and Musical Theatre. In her teaching, she believes that music builds confidence, social skills, and community. She tailors her approach to each student, and believes that most of all, lessons should be FUN!
At the University of Toronto, she discovered her love of helping others fall in love with their voices and singing. She believes that everyone has a voice that is uniquely theirs, and is passionate about the process of discovery.
She is thrilled to be joining the Tempo Drive Music Studio, and can’t wait to get singing!
Christoffer Lewis
(Guitar Instructor)
Christoffer Lewis is a committed young musician with a background in music theory and jazz performance. He is a multi-instrumentalist who specializes in saxophone, string bass, and guitar. He offers a comprehensive, hands-on approach to music education that leads to both artistic expression and technical advancement. Christoffer’s love of jazz and ensemble music has influenced his musical path. He has experience as a band member, and often performs in jazz settings. Christoffer co-founded and performed with his own jazz quintet, winning a Provincial Silver Medal at the regional level and finishing second overall in the province for the Kiwanis music festival in Ontario.
Christoffer is passionate about music theory and how it applies to how music functions and where it leads. He puts emphasis on teaching students not only how to play but also why music functions as it does. Currently, Christoffer is actively preparing to pursue music at the post-secondary level, with the goal of continuing into his professional music career.
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