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Susan Marchetti
Instruments: Voice, Piano, Theory, Violin, Flute
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Styles: Classical, Contemporary, Pop, Piano Accompaniment with Vocals
Education: Bachelors of Music, University of Toronto
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Languages: English
Teaching In-Person: Fridays and Saturdays
Rates: $39.58 per 30 Minutes, $79.16 per 60 Minutes
Susan Marchetti is a versatile music educator with over 25 years experience performing and teaching piano, voice, theory, violin and flute. A graduate of the University of Toronto and a certified Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) teacher, she brings a disciplined, yet fun and creative approach to learning to play an instrument.
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Susan is an engaging and dedicated instructor, using effective teaching methods and resources to inspire students of all ages and grade levels, making playing an instrument accessible to all learners. She fosters technical precision, building good technique, ear training, expressiveness and an appreciation of music across different genres, from classical to contemporary.
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She tailors lessons to each student’s unique needs, creating a supportive learning environment where students can learn at their own pace, for their own enjoyment and to fit their practice routines, lifestyle and goals. Her students have attained successful auditions for Arts Schools and Universities, and have achieved excellent examination results and transformative recital performance experiences.
Wayne Alphonso
Instruments: Voice, Piano, Drums, Guitar, Bass
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Styles: Rock, Classical, Jazz, Pop
Education: Bachelors of Music, Honours in Music Education (OCT)
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Languages: English
Teaching In-Person: Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Rates: $33.75 per 30 Minutes, $67.50 per 60 Minutes
Wayne is a passionate musician, composer, and multi-instrumentalist with a deep love for music. He creates and performs across various styles, blending creativity with technical skill. Whether composing original works or mastering new instruments, Wayne is always exploring new sonic possibilities. In addition to his personal musical pursuits, Wayne is an experienced elementary music teacher, sharing his enthusiasm and expertise with diverse students of all ages. His engaging lessons foster a love for music in children, teaching them not just to play instruments but to appreciate the art form in all its forms.
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Wayne has performed in various musicals, bands, and conducted concert bands and choirs, showcasing his versatility. These experiences make him a well-rounded artist who excels in collaborative, high-energy environments. Whether in the classroom, on stage, or composing in the studio, Wayne continues to inspire through his passion and dedication to music.
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Joanna Criminisi
Instruments: Voice, Piano
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Styles: Jazz, Musical Theatre, Pop/Contemporary/Gospel, R&B, Latin
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Education: Bachelor of Fine Arts with Honours in Music Education
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Languages: English
Teaching In-Person: Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday
Rates: $34.17 per 30 Minutes, $68.34 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.
Fahimah Hamidavi
Instruments: Voice
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Styles: Musical Theatre, Pop, Rock, Contemporary, Royal Conservatory
Education: Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University, Bachelor of Arts); Sheridan College (Certificate in Performing Arts)
Languages: English
Teaching In-Person: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays
Teaching Online: Fridays
Rates: $34.17 per 30 Minutes, $68.34 per 60 Minutes
Fahimah Hamidavi is an enthusiastic teacher who strives for the success of her students. Whether preparing for Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) exams, university auditions, or professional recording careers, Fahimah has helped students achieve their goals through their passion for singing. Her love for music and teaching creates a comfortable and nurturing environment where students can grow as performers.
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In addition to her teaching, Fahimah is an accomplished performer with theatre credits that include Ragtime, Next to Normal, RENT, Shrek the Musical, The Drowsy Chaperone, and more. She has also been a featured soloist at the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts and has performed with various choirs. Fahimah enjoys using her performance experience to help students feel comfortable performing on stage and in front of others.
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: $35.83 per 30 Minutes, $71.66 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.
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: Sundays
Rates: $35 per 30 Minutes, $70 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.
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.
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.
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: Mondays, Wednesdays
Rates: $36.25 per 30 Minutes, $72.50 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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Teaching In-Person: Saturdays
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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.
Jenna Lawrence
Instruments: Voice
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Styles: Pop, Indie Pop, Musical Theatre
Education: Seneca College (Independent Songwriting and Performance Program)
Languages: English
Teaching Online: Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays
Rates: $31 per 30 Minutes, $62 per 60 Minutes
Jenna Lawrence is extremely passionate about music and has grown up taking lessons at Long & McQuade Richmond Hill. She has performed in a variety of talent shows, school events, and open mic nights, and is currently working on her solo career as a songwriter and recording artist.
Jenna strongly believes in the therapeutic benefits of music and emphasizes that lessons should be fun and engaging for all students. She looks forward to creating individualized plans that best fit each student’s needs and helping them grow as musicians and performers.