Meet Our Team

Our teachers are among the most talented in the industry.
​It would be our pleasure to put our extensive experience to work for you and your family!

Kelly Seo, BFA
Beginner - Intermediate Piano & Beginner Voice

Kelly is a pianist, educator, and actor.

She started playing the piano at five years old and is certified in RCM level 10 piano and up to ARCT theory qualifications. She has been a dedicated piano and beginner vocals teacher since 2015, both in person and online one-on-one and group classes.

Since then, she has taught students of all ages from children to adults with a personalized curriculum to make the arts education applicable to each students' needs and goals. Kelly has a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Theatre and has experience performing as a lead actor and musician for the YPT production for "Hana Hashimoto the Sixth Violin" for Thousand Island's Playhouse where the musical production was toured in over 50 schools in Canada.

​When she is not teaching, she can be seen performing on stage, commercial, film and TV. As a youth, she regularly volunteered as the lead accompanist in her high school choir and at her local senior home as a pianist and musician. 

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Brooke Stilla 
Piano, Voice

Australian/Maltese Brooke Stilla is bold, sweet, and is bringing the heat. As a singer, songwriter, and dancer, she combines catchy pop melodies and the soul of R&B with vulnerable lyrics and sweet, rich vocals. Brooke made her national television debut at 16 years old with Disney Channel Australia in “My Camp Rock 2.” She went on to originate the popular girl group BEATZ who made the finals on The X Factor Australia and was mentored under the guidance of Spice Girls very own, Mel B. Since arriving in North America Brooke Stilla has worked with numerous, talented artists and producers working on her original music. 


Music has been part of my life ever since I was a little girl. I live, love and breathe it. It's such an important part of life and is everywhere, whether we know it or not. It's on the streets, in conversations, in our minds, in the chirps of the birds and in our heart beats. Teaching music enhances what already exists in us, but elevates it to a whole new world. I promise you, you'll fall in love with music, melodies, instrumentation and performing. All of my vocal lessons begin with breathing exercises, as strengthening the diaphragm is the foundation of the voice, followed by vocal warm-ups, which will amplify the progress of your vocal ability. My piano lessons begin with rhythm exercises followed by warm-ups and some theory to help unlock your full potential and understanding of music. I assure you that you will feel relaxed and excited to come and learn every lesson you have with me. No matter what age you are or your ability level, we will have so much fun learning the ins and outs of music. Life without music is like candy without sugar. 


I spent my childhood watching music videos, listening to music all day long and attending my own dance and music lessons. The moment I knew I wanted to have a career in music and become an artist was when I was 7 years old on the couch with my dancing friends watching Britney Spears 2002 concert "Dream Within A Dream'. I started private singing lessons when I was 7 years old, but my Mum noticed I had an ear and the heart for voice and performing. I have been performing on stage from the age of 2 years old and it's still my favourite thing to do till this day. I have had the pleasure of being chosen and featured to perform and sing on Disney Channel, place 5th on The X Factor Australia, where I was mentored by The Spice Girls very on Scary Spice 'Mel B', have performed at numerous festivals and along side artists such as Ashton Merrygold, Justice Crew, Isaiah Firebrace and Little Mix. 


Since arriving in Toronto, Canada I have found my love for creating and songwriting and have been writing and releasing original music and have also had the amazing opportunity of standing proud on the Blue Jay's field singing the Canadian and American anthems. I have completed all CPM Vocal examinations with a distinction, along with my Musicianship and Piano examinations with distinction and honours with distinction. As for my studies, I studied at The McDonald College of Performing Arts College where my major focus was Music and Musical Theatre and did my private tuition for vocals with many different vocal teachers where I have learnt so much from.


“If I were not a physicist, I would probably be a musician. I often think about music. I live my daydreams in music. I see my life in terms of music.” ― Albert Einstein

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Camila Milla, BMus
Guitar, Piano, Composition

​Camila is a Chilean guitarist, composer, and educator. She started playing guitar at thirteen years old and performed on various stages in her home country. She started teaching in her second year of music school, and during this time, she began to receive invitations to collaborate in projects including rock bands, contemporary music festivals, and composing for short films and animation. After a few years of teaching, she became the head guitar teacher in a music academy, teaching all ages. At the same time she started a Bachelor in Education so she could also work as a secondary school teacher. Camila has also been pursuing a career as a solo artist and engaging her audience through social media. In 2018 Ibanez Guitars made Camila part of their family giving her the opportunity to be one of the first women from South America to be featured in their artists catalogue. 

She enjoys teaching all kinds of music styles which reflect her students' interests; motivating them to exercise their technique and understand the discipline in a close and entertaining way. In this way she helps her students build their self confidence and encourages them to be curious and creative. Sharing her passion for music, Camila feels very lucky to be able to teach and learn from her students every day.

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Kai Lee
Piano, Guitar, Voice

Kai has had an enriching and engaging musical upbringing working with and learning from many world class musicians, directors, and arts organizations. This provided him with incredible opportunities for personal growth and connection with people. Empowering his students to have such opportunities of their own is his greatest passion in life. Kai has had the pleasure of working with hundreds of children and amateur musicians as a counsellor at the Canadian Opera Company’s educational programs, performed as a lead in many choirs and various roles in opera companies over the years. In addition, he has to taught privately and in a classroom environments over a variety of subjects. Having such a diverse educational and musical background has allowed Kai develop the flexibility to accommodate the needs and interests of his students in order to set them up for success in the way that works the best for them. By breaking down the vast landscape of music into its simplest components and building tools around them to explore music and the creative process, students become empowered to engage with the world creatively and cultivate their interests and talents with excitement and drive. When Kai is not teaching students, he teaches himself! Kai enjoys learning languages, coding, gardening, sewing, calligraphy, illustration, and reading. 

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Elizabeth Hutt
​Piano

Elizabeth Hutt comes from a family of musicians which allowed her to become familiar with all genres of music from a young age. She started teaching group and private piano lessons when she was in high school and now she has over a decade of skills and experience. Teaching group piano has taught her patience and discipline all the while creating a fun atmosphere for students.  Her students have gone on to test in RCM curriculum and even pursue careers in musical education. Every year since teaching Elizabeth has organized recitals with up to 60 students. She loves pairing up friends for duets and even triplets! Elizabeth is a charismatic and engaging teacher while making sure that each student is learning to their full potential. She is able to recognize her students strengths and work towards bettering their weaknesses. As the eldest sister in her family, Elizabeth has a lot of experience caring for younger children. She took the responsibilty of tending to her two younger siblings and babysat for others. She is able to recognize their needs and adapt to the circumstances by building a nurturing relationship with them. As a result she creates a creative and supportive environment for students of all ages with which she can share the love of piano, a skill they can enjoy for the rest of their lives.

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​Luis Figueroa, BMus
Guitar, Drums, Electronic Music

​At an early age Luis decided that music was going to be the path he was going to choose as a career. Beginning his journey with the drums at 9 years of age, he quickly decided that the guitar should be his next challenge. All happening at once, he joins the school band, the church choir, the jazz combo, the funk and punk bands with his friends, all of these elements making up his overall musical integrity. Fast forward to today, having worked on over a dozen albums and projects, and having 9 years of teaching under his belt with post-secondary education coming from the renowned Jazz program at Humber college in Toronto majoring in percussion, Luis refines his techniques. Recently getting on board with Featherstone Music to teach guitar full time there is no sign of Luis slowing down. 
Luis finds his passion in the production of music electronically and organically but always finds time for session work, teaching and his country/folk rock outfit "The Idaho Stop" 

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​Maya Jenkins, BA Musical Theatre
Piano, Voice 

Maya is a music theatre performer, actor, and arts educator located in Toronto. She recently      graduated from the prestigious Honours Bachelor of Music Theatre
Performance program at Sheridan College where she received excellent training in voice, acting, dance, and music. Along with her music theatre training, Maya has completed her RCM training in piano, voice, and music theory. Maya has performed in many musicals including Anne of Green Gables, Seussical, The Mikado, and The Drowsy Chaperone. A supporter of the Canadian musical theatre canon, Maya has been lucky to be in many new Canadian musicals/workshops in the GTA including: Catherine in The House of Martin Guerre/Theatre Sheridan; Gloria in Kelly v Kelly/CMTP & Musical Stage Co.; and a new workshop of Bartram and Hill’s Bethune/CMTP. This summer Maya will play Eliza Doolittle in The Brott Music Festival’s production of My Fair Lady. Along with performing in musicals, Maya has gigged at many festivals across the GTA for the past few years, always singing Joni Mitchell whenever possible. Maya started a private piano and voice studio when she was in high school and has been teaching privately and supply teaching for music schools since 2010. She loves working with musicians of all levels but has a soft spot for beginners. Maya believes that music lessons should be fun and confidence building. She hopes to instill the same passion she has for music in her students. ​

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Michael Hodgson, MMus
Piano, Voice, Guitar 

​Michael Hodgson has been teaching privately for over 12 years and has performed for audiences across Canada, the United States, Sweden and Germany in the operatic, oratorio, art song, choral and contemporary genres. His teaching method emphasizes technique, confidence and an over all aim towards providing consistent progress and a sound foundation. While educating his students on necessary genres of music for steady progression, Michael also includes music that pertains to his student's personal interest to keep their motivation and interests in mind. Michael received his Bachelor of Music from Queen's University, studying voice under Canadian baritone Bruce Kelly. He is comfortable teaching students of all ages, in all styles of music. He believes that being a well rounded musician is a much needed asset and because of this he makes himself as fluent as possible in all genres of music to be able to cater to any students needs. Having the privilege of working with a wide variety of skilled musicians in the past has allowed Michael to study numerous teaching methods and philosophies. It is through these means that he has solidified his own methods and feels that he can provide a unique, friendly and effective learning environment for students of all ages. Above all else, music is his undying passion and he feels that being able to pass on and teach what he has learned over the years is a treasure all in its self. Having had teachers who love their craft and love to teach has inspired him and he practices that mentality in his teaching.

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Chris Tanaka-Mann, BEd
​Piano, Guitar, Voice

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​Christopher Tanaka-Mann is a musician, educator, arranger, vocal coach, clinician, and performing artist. While specializing in voice, Chris also plays piano and guitar. As a teacher, Chris has taught voice, piano, and guitar privately, as well as English, music, and philosophy at the secondary school level. He is a proud member of the Barbershop Harmony Society, singing with several different groups that specialize in the style. He has had the opportunity to lead choruses and music programs around Ontario.

As a performing artist, Chris is most notably the tenor of Yonge Guns, The quartet performs around Ontario and the world, competing in the Barbershop Harmony Society’s quartet contests regularly. Most recently, Yonge Guns won the provincial competition, and now sets its sights on representing Ontario and Canada in the International Quartet Contest! 
Chris teaches voice and performance privately, as well as providing beginner piano and guitar lessons. He recently worked as a Singing Ambassador for the Waterfront Business Improvement Area, and now works for Taddle Creek Montessori School and also as a nanny for a private family. He is a certified Ontario Secondary teacher.

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Ann Blennerhassett, BMus
​Piano

Ann is a singer, pianist, teacher and arts administrator. With 10 years of teaching  experience under her belt, Ann enjoys teaching students of all ages, specializing in intermediate and early advanced piano. She aims to teach her students to be not just good players/singers, but to be well-rounded musicians. Her biggest goal as a teacher is to inspire her students to want to achieve their best and push their limits. Ann believes that learning an instrument, like learning any new skill, is hard work which requires discipline, however it should also be enjoyable and rewarding. She believes that classical techniques and theory are essential building blocks for any style of playing or singing. Ann graduated from The Glenn Gould School of The Royal Conservatory of Music, and has been featured on Toronto’s Classical 96.3FM and Buffalo’s Classical WNED 94.5.

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