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Hazel Seong
Instruments: Piano
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Styles: Classical, Jazz, Contemporary, Hymns
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Education: Doctor of Musical Arts
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Languages: English, Korean
Teaching In-Person: Tuesdays, Thursdays
Rates: $42.50 per 30 Minutes, $85.00 per 60 Minutes
Hazel Seong earned her Master’s degree in Piano Performance from the Cleveland Institute of Music and her Doctor of Musical Arts degree from West Virginia University. Throughout her academic career, she was awarded multiple scholarships and served as a teaching assistant, instructing undergraduate students.
She has performed solo recitals across the United States, Canada, Europe, and Korea. Since settling in Canada in 2014, she has taught a diverse range of students, sharing her passion for music with aspiring pianists of all levels.
For the past six years, Dr. Seong served as an Advanced Level Piano and Theory Instructor at the Mount Royal University Conservatory in Calgary, where she was also active as an Academy pianist. In addition, she worked as a professional collaborative pianist at the University of Calgary, specializing in performances and entrance examinations.
Hazel Seong, in particular, is an RCM-certified teacher for both Intermediate and Advanced levels, and has long guided her students to successfully pass their exams with excellent results.
In 2025, she relocated with her family to Toronto, where she looks forward to continuing her career as both a performer and an educator, embracing a new chapter in her musical journey.
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Joanna Criminisi
Instruments: Voice, Piano
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Styles: Classical, Jazz, Pop/Contemporary
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Education: Bachelor of Fine Arts with Honours in Music Education
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Languages: English
Teaching In-Person: Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays
Rates: $31.17 per 30 Minutes, $62.34 per 60 Minutes
Joanna’s aspirations have always involved music education. She is a passionate and dedicated music instructor with over eight years of experience working with children and more than five years of teaching music to students of all ages. A graduate of York University’s Bachelor of Fine Arts in Music and currently completing her Bachelor of Education, she specializes in vocal music across jazz, pop, contemporary, musical theatre, gospel, and R&B genres. She is also trained in performing Italian, French, Spanish, and Latin vocal repertoire, enriching the vocal learning experience.
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With in-depth studies in the musical voice, vocal music education, theory, performance, and music psychology, Joanna offers lessons that combine technical skill with creative expression. Her primary focus is guiding students through the different areas of the vocal register—chest voice, head voice, mix, and beyond—while helping them understand the technicalities of breath support, tone production, resonance, and articulation. She aims to equip each student with the tools to sing confidently, healthily, and expressively across styles. Her experience includes directing a variety of music groups, including church choir and a cappella, as well as instructing musical theatre programs that integrate singing, acting, and dancing. Joanna enjoys helping students connect music theory to real-world performance. Outside the classroom, she is also a multi-instrumentalist, playing piano and harp, and brings these skills into lessons to strengthen vocal development and overall musicianship. She has performed extensively in workshops, coffee houses, weddings, musicals, school events, and competitions across Canada.
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Joanna’s teaching philosophy centers on creating a nurturing, supportive environment where students can build confidence, explore their own creative elements, and develop the skills to perform and compete. Whether in one-on-one lessons or group settings, her goal is to help each student discover and embrace their musical talent.
Amorette Ngan
Instruments: Piano
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Styles: Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Post Romantic, Pop, Modern
Education: Bachelors of Music, Honours in Music Education, ARCT Diploma, Bachelors of Education Intermediate/Senior Division (Specialties in Instrumental Music and History)
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Languages: English, Cantonese
Teaching In-Person: Mondays, Saturdays
Rates: $32.92 per 30 Minutes, $65.84 per 60 Minutes
Amorette has studied piano at the Royal Conservatory of Music, completing exams in piano performance, music history, and music theory. She has received her ARCT Diploma from the Royal Conservatory of Music, as well as a bachelors of music with honours in music education from Western University. Amorette has played styles such as baroque, classical, romantic, modern, and more.
Amorette is an OCT (Ontario Certified Teacher) certified teacher, with instrumental music being one her primary teaching subjects. She has had experience working in elementary and high school level, working with high school band and choir programs. Amorette can teach many different genres, ranging from classical to pop on the piano. She believes largely in music education that involves the students in their own learning to help create meaningful and engaging learning. Amorette includes a variety of teachings in lessons to help students become successful musicians. This includes technical work, rhythmic training, music theory, and musicianship.
Amorette's ultimate goal is to see her students enjoy learning their instruments, she strives to create a safe space for them to discover and enjoy their instrument to the fullest.
Edna (Ka Ki) Leung
Instruments: Piano
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Styles: Classical, Popular
Education: ATCL - Associate of Trinity College London, Early Childhood Education Diploma -
George Brown College
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Languages: English, Cantonese, Mandarin
Teaching In-Person: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Saturdays
Rates: $32.92 per 30 Minutes, $65.84 per 60 Minutes
Edna Leung is a dedicated piano teacher with over 12 years of experience, having taught in both Hong Kong and Toronto. For 11 years in Hong Kong, she specialized in Early Learning in Music for children aged 3-6, using engaging activities like rainbow handbells, coloring, and singing to introduce young learners to the joy of music.
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Two years ago, Edna moved to Toronto to further her studies and earned her Early Childhood Education (ECE) diploma. Since then, she has continued teaching piano and enjoys helping students of all ages develop their musical skills in a fun and supportive environment.
Edna holds an Associate Diploma (ATCL) from Trinity College London, demonstrating her advanced performance and teaching qualifications. As a licensed RECE (Registered Early Childhood Educator) in Ontario, she creates a safe and nurturing space for students to explore music with confidence. She is committed to making lessons both enjoyable and enriching, helping each student grow and reach their full potential.
Kai Yan
Instruments: Piano
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Education: York University (Music)
Languages: English
Teaching Online: Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays
Rates: $34.17 per 30 Minutes, $68.33 per 60 Minutes
Kai is a dedicated piano teacher with an undergraduate degree in music from York University and a graduate degree in education from the University of Toronto, where he specialized in curriculum development. His extensive training has enriched his pedagogical approaches, allowing him to effectively cater to students from various backgrounds.
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He passionately believes that a student’s enthusiasm for music begins with a solid understanding of its fundamentals. His teaching philosophy, rooted in this belief, emphasizes rigorous foundational education as a vehicle for both emotional and intellectual growth. In practice, he applies this by designing interactive curricula that engage students in both theory and application, fostering not only skill development but also a deep love for music.
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As an educator, Kai strives to create a challenging yet supportive learning environment where each student can discover their unique musical voice. Integrating rigorous educational theories with practical experience, he guides his students to explore music and themselves, aiming for them to become independent thinkers and expressive musicians. His approach has helped many students achieve notable success in both academic and performance settings, illustrating the power of a well-rounded musical education.
Nikki Puchkov
Instruments: Piano, Voice
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Styles: Classical, Contemporary, Pop, Musical Theatre
Education: Royal College of Music, United Kingdom (Master of Performance Science); University of Toronto (Bachelor of Music Piano, Double Minor in Historical Keyboard, Harpsichord and Organ, History)
Languages: English, Russian
Teaching In-Person: Mondays, Thursdays, Saturdays, Sundays
Rates: $37.50 per 30 Minutes, $75 per 60 Minutes
Nikki Puchkov is an RCM-certified teacher and specialist who has taught piano, theory, history, and harmony since 2013. She regularly prepares her students for RCM practical and theory exams, as well as music festivals.
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Nikki continually explores new teaching methods, paying particular attention to the individual learning styles of her students. Kodály, Orff, Dalcroze, and Suzuki are among the methods she uses to make music education fun and accessible to all learners. She aims to guide her students' musical development by exploring various musical genres beyond classical repertoire. She especially enjoys teaching history and harmony.
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In addition to performing and teaching, Nikki conducts research in performance science. In 2023, her study on the effects of group singing on children’s mental health was presented at the SysMus Conference in Sheffield, United Kingdom.
Nikki holds a master of performance science degree from the Royal College of Music and a bachelor of music degree in piano with a double minor in historical keyboard (harpsichord and organ) from the University of Toronto.
Jacqueline Rose Javier-Natividad
Instruments: Piano, Voice
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Styles: Classical, Waltz, Musical Theatre, Pop, R&B, Rock, Hip Hop, Jazz
Education: York University (Bachelor of Arts, Major in Music)
Languages: English, Tagalog, French
Teaching In-Person: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays
Rates: $34.17 per 30 Minutes, $68.33 per 60 Minutes
Jacqueline Rose Javier-Natividad has been training and performing piano and singing since the age of seven. She obtained Honours in the Royal Conservatory of Music Practical Examination in Rudiments in 1994. Jacqueline then studied vocals, history, harmony, and counterpoint while completing her music degree from York University in 2007. Upon graduation, she developed a strong affinity and passion for teaching piano to students of all ages, taking great joy in watching her students succeed and progress in their development. Jacqueline can teach piano and vocals across different genres, including classical, Broadway musicals, pop, and rock.
During her spare time, she attends concerts, musicals, church choir, and recitals. Jacqueline is currently recording and writing her own songs but also enjoys performing for weddings. Most importantly, she understands the importance of building confidence by encouraging her students to learn, perform, and enjoy music. Jacqueline truly believes music can heal the body, mind, and soul.
Jisu Lee
Instruments: Piano, Theory, Composition
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Styles: Classical, Jazz, Pop, R&B, K-Pop, Rock, Acoustic
Education: Centennial College (Music Industry Arts and Performance, Ontario Advanced Diploma)
Languages: English, Korean, Japanese
Teaching In-Person: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays
Rates: $34.17 per 30 Minutes, $68.33 per 60 Minutes
Jisu Lee is a pianist, composer, and piano instructor with years of experience teaching jazz piano, classical music, pop, and R&B, among other genres. Her musical journey began over a decade ago. In the last five years, she has produced and composed songs for commercials. Since 2019, Jisu has released singles and albums, collaborating with various artists in Canada, Korea, and the United States as both a keyboardist and a composer. She studied piano and art performance at Centennial College. Additionally, she has been teaching Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) exams to students aged 6 to 12.
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One of her most valuable qualities is her genuine love for sharing her musical passion and knowledge with her students. She finds immense joy in witnessing her students' growth and improvement as they progress on their musical journeys. Jisu is a fun and engaging teacher who provides her students with practical advice, making it easier for them to understand their assignments.
Laia Park
Instruments: Piano
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Styles: Classical, Pop
Education: Sook Myung University, Seoul, Korea (Bachelor of Piano Performance)
Languages: English, Korean
Teaching In-Person: Wednesdays, Thursdays
Rates: $34.17 per 30 Minutes, $68.33 per 60 Minutes
Laia Park's musical expertise is grounded in her masterclass certification from the renowned Mozarteum University in Salzburg and a bachelor's degree in piano performance from Sook Myung University, Seoul, Korea. Her experience as a performer is wide-ranging, including concertos, solo recitals, and accompanist roles for singers, choirs, and other musicians in Europe, South Korea, and the United States.
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With a passion for both classical and modern pop music, Laia adopts a serious yet fun approach to teaching. Having started playing piano at a young age, she understands the importance of a solid technical foundation, which she is eager to build with each of her students.
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Laia aims to make learning piano an enjoyable journey for her students, focusing on enhancing their skills and knowledge through her guidance and upbeat encouragement. She believes that the discipline of learning piano transcends music, helping students develop qualities like determination and perseverance that are valuable in all aspects of life.
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Her teaching philosophy emphasizes that while her students take their musical growth seriously, they should also enjoy every moment of their learning experience through fun and personalized lesson plans tailored to each individual student.
Jada Alexiou
Instruments: Voice, Piano, Music Theory
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Styles: Opera, Classical, Musical Theatre, Pop, Jazz, R&B
Education: The Royal Conservatory/The Glenn Gould School (Artist Diploma in Voice), York University (Bachelor of Fine Arts *BFA, Specialized Honours in Voice Performance)
Languages: English
Teaching In-Person: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, Sundays
Rates: $34.17 per 30 Minutes, $68.33 per 60 Minutes
Jada is developing her artistry at The Royal Conservatory’s Glenn Gould School, widely regarded as one of the top music institutions in Canada. She is a registered Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) instructor, and holds a bachelor's degree in voice performance from York University. Jada continues to study with professional performers, conductors, stage directors, répétiteurs, and sound engineers. With a focus on classical performance, she has extensive knowledge of styles ranging from the baroque to modern music periods. Jada also has experience analyzing vocal anatomy, pedagogy and diction as it relates to singing in various languages, including English, Italian, German, Spanish, French, Latin, and Czech. This expertise is applied to the popular and universal genres she teaches her students.
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Jada assisted with the development of Long and McQuade Richmond Hill's Music Discovery program. She brings a fresh and updated approach to both theoretical and practical music training. She emphasizes theory fundamentals as the foundation for music education, and is passionate about helping her students unlock their musical potential. With a focus on performance, confidence and self-expression, Jada creates an environment for growth and development through customized teaching techniques that ignite her students' passion for learning.
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In her own practice, Jada is committed to elevating both her technical proficiency and artistic sensitivity. She aspires to have an extensive career in the operatic world and explore performance opportunities abroad. Jada has significant experience as a solo performer across Canada (Toronto Operetta Theatre, Summer Opera Lyric Theatre, Opera Nuova), in Europe (Breno Italy International Music Academy *BIIMA) and in collaboration with choral ensembles (Tafelmusik Baroque Summer Institute, VOICEBOX: Opera In Concert). She has organized and performed in her own feature recitals and continues to participate in festivals (Kiwanis, Newmarket, Durham, ORMTA, OMFA), masterclasses, competitions, ceremonies, and exhibitions across Ontario. Jada is proud to share her years of musical training to empower her students, and inspire future generations of singers.
Laurie D'Alessandro
Instruments: Piano, Music Garden
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Styles: Classical, Popular
Education: Advanced Certificate in Early Childhood Music Education (ECME), The Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM 10 - Piano, History & Harmony), Bachelor of Applied Arts in Business Administration
Languages: English
Teaching In-Person: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays
Rates: $35 per 30 Minutes, $70 per 60 Minutes
Laurie D'Alessandro brings over 27 years of teaching experience to Long & McQuade Richmond Hill, having taught individual and group piano, music theory, preschool music classes, and band programs at the elementary school level. She teaches students aged two and up.
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Laurie has spent many years performing and has held the role of music director with community theatre groups and churches. She has prepared numerous students for The Royal Conservatory (RCM) exams with consistently excellent results.
Above all, Laurie enjoys instilling a passion for music in her students, no matter where it takes them in their future.
Antonio Iglesias
Instruments: Piano, Drums, Hand Percussion
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Styles: Classical, Popular
Education: Amadeo Roldan Conservatory (Bachelor of Arts in Music, BA)
Languages: English, Spanish
Teaching In-Person: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays
Rates: $34.17per 30 Minutes, $68.33 per 60 Minutes
Antonio Iglesias has over 15 years of experience in live music and more than ten years of teaching piano and percussion. He draws upon his expertise to help students develop strong skill sets and explore opportunities beyond the classroom. With a Bachelor of Arts from the Conservatory of Music in Havana, Antonio utilizes his educational background to ignite his students' passion for music while fostering good habits.
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With a high level of musical competence and professionalism, Antonio plans lessons and teaches theory based on students' individual goals, preparing them for performances and examinations. He is passionate about teaching instrumental techniques and dedicates time to evaluate student work, promoting growth. Antonio values both classical and contemporary music, focusing on essential concepts such as rhythm, tempo, and pitch. He believes that having fun is fundamental to learning.
Emma Della Rossa
Instruments: Piano, Voice, Flute
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Styles: Classical, Pop, Musical Theatre
Education: University of Toronto (Bachelor of Music, BMus)
Languages: English
Teaching In-Person: Saturdays
Rates: $34.17 per 30 Minutes, $68.33 per 60 Minutes
Meet Emma Della Rossa! She is a flute, voice, and piano teacher at Long & McQuade Richmond Hill. Emma has been teaching both private and group music lessons for over five years and is comfortable working with all ages. When studying with Emma, students can expect to build a strong foundation in the fundamentals of tone, rhythm, technique, and music theory, as well as develop independence in musicianship skills such as style, phrasing, and ear training. She tailors her lessons to students’ learning styles and musical goals and is always willing to adjust her approach to better meet their needs. By incorporating a variety of musical genres and modes of instruction into her pedagogy, Emma hopes to lead students to discover their own passions and personal connections to music, as well as skills that transcend far beyond the music classroom. Above all, she believes that studying music should be a fun and exciting experience and loves to incorporate movement and musical games into her teaching to foster curiosity and enthusiasm in the music-making process.
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Emma is a recent graduate of the University of Toronto Faculty of Music, where she studied music education, music technology, and flute performance. In addition to flute and voice, she plays guitar and ukulele and has achieved grade 9 RCM level in piano. When Emma is not recording original music and performing as a singer-songwriter, she is involved with campus theatre and has played in the pit band for multiple productions. As a flutist, she has performed in various festivals and concerts in Ontario, including the 2019 Kiwanis Festival, where she achieved first place in her category, as well as the 2019 OMFA Provincial Finals, where she received an honourable mention. From 2019 to 2022, she played flute and piccolo in the University of Toronto Wind Symphony and currently sings in the University of Toronto Chamber Choir. Emma is an avid collaborator and regularly performs with her colleagues at the University of Toronto Faculty of Music in classical, jazz, and pop collaborations.
Kristina Zapanta
Instruments: Piano, Voice
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Styles: Jazz, R&B, Pop, Soul
Education: Metalworks Institute (Audio Production & Engineering), York University (Bachelor of Fine Arts, BFA, Jazz Vocal Second Year)
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Languages: English
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Rates: $31 per 30 Minutes, $62 per 60 Minutes
Kristina Zapanta’s goal is to help students find their own voice. Her lessons are catered to fit her students’ interests while pushing their boundaries and limits, allowing confidence and self-expression to flourish through musical performance and extend into all aspects of life. She has had many experiences that have shaped the artist she is today, and she is excited to share what she has learned with her students. Her commitment to music and music education is her passion, and she hopes to keep it alive by sharing it with her community.
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Kristina began taking piano and vocal lessons as a child and has always been immersed in a musical lifestyle. At age 16, she learned how to produce and record her own music, which led to recognition from American labels such as White Room Records and Soulection. Through this opportunity, she professionally recorded, wrote, produced, and toured across North America as an independent artist. She has been involved in many songwriting workshops for SOCAN, Magkaisa Filipino Centre, and Universal Music Canada. Kristina continues to create, perform, and release music as an independent artist and has much more to share.
Sebastian Dumitrescu
Instruments: Piano
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Styles: Classical, Pop
Education: The Royal Conservatory of Music (Associate Degree, ARCT)
Languages: English
Teaching In-Person: Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays
Rates: $31 per 30 Minutes, $62 per 60 Minutes
Sebastian Dumitrescu began playing piano at the age of four and achieved his Associate of the Royal Conservatory of Music (ARCT) when he was 15. He has participated in several music festivals for piano performance and composition, winning gold numerous times at the North York Music Festival. Sebastian sang as a member of the Toronto Children's Choir for a few years, performing at renowned venues such as Roy Thomson Hall and Carnegie Hall. He was also a keyboardist in his jazz quartet and played at multiple venues across Toronto. Today, Sebastian spends his time writing songs and aspires to work in music production.
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Sebastian strongly believes that music is one of the best ways to bring people together and improve well-being, so he enjoys passing his learning experience on to young minds that are just beginning their musical journey. He is accepting students aged 5 to 18.
Alex Spyrakos
Instruments: Piano
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Styles: Classical, Popular
Education: York University (Bachelor of Fine Arts, BFA, Specialized Honours in Music), Niagara University (Bachelor of Education)
Languages: English
Teaching In-Person: Saturdays
Rates: $31 per 30 Minutes, $62 per 60 Minutes
Alexandra Spyrakos is also a classroom teacher in the public school system and currently teaches private and group piano lessons to students of all ages, even as young as four years old. She loves to teach and share her knowledge of music with all her students.
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Alexandra is energetic, insightful, resourceful, and dedicated to helping children reach their full musical potential. Being a diligent educator is important to her, as she firmly believes that music enables students to build a solid foundation for lifelong learning and establish craftsmanship, imagination, and motivation.