Music Teachers

Corey Clark is a graduate of Humber College’s Bachelor of Music program, where he was on the Dean’s Honours List for all four years of his study. His major was for guitar performance, with supplementary focus on arranging and songwriting, music production and recording technologies, and teaching.

Corey is an experienced guitarist, but also plays piano, percussion, ukulele, and is also a vocalist.

Corey is experienced in teaching for all ages and experience levels. He takes particular interest in rock, jazz, blues, classical, electronica, pop, and film and videogame soundtracks, believing in a diverse approach to music learning and appreciation.

Corey works as a freelance musician in the GTA, playing in a variety of bands, as well as creating compositions and arrangements in Ableton Live and with miniature orch

Hayley began playing classical violin at a young age and was the concertmaster of her music school’s string ensemble. Her ensemble played in multiple venues in Toronto and performed with the Group of 27 Orchestra. While in the Music Therapy program at Wilfred Laurier University, she continued to explore her instrument by playing jazz and traditional fiddle styles as well as develop her skills on piano, guitar, and voice. During her undergrad she also gained numerous experiences performing, facilitating, and practicing music therapy in different settings. Having experienced various approaches to music teaching and learning, Hayley understands the importance of making lessons relevant to the individual’s learning and creativity. Hayley’s passion for music and well-being has led her to value the benefits that come from having a positive and enriching relationship with music.

Jessie-Ann has been teaching music since age 15.  She holds a Bachelor`s Degree, and Associateship degrees in both Piano and Singing from the Royal Conservatory of Music of Toronto.  She is comfortable teaching ages four to adult, and has extensive experience tutoring voice, piano and musical rudiments and harmony.  Jessie-Ann is a church pianist, organist and choir director, and has also performed as an accompanist and solo piano performer. She has served as chorister and soloist The John Laing Singers, has joined the Boris Brott Festival choir, and is currently involved in a new group of Renaissance and early Baroque singers called Villanella. Jessie-Ann continues to pursue her vocal training, with the goal of additional solo performance. 

Alice is an accredited music therapist and received her Bachelor's of Music Therapy degree from Wilfrid Laurier University in the fall of 2023.  She is currently in the process of becoming an accredited music therapist. Alice teaches Guitar, Ukelele and beginner Piano. 

During her time at Laurier Alice studied classical guitar with Terry Mckenna and Daniel Ramjattan. Alice’s studies have helped her form a multifaceted approach to teaching, where she believes incorporating music history, music theory and ear training helps students become stronger musicians. She incorporates a range of different guitar techniques in her lessons and has a strong emphasis on injury prevention.  

Alice completed her music therapy internship at Acclaim Health, where she worked with a geriatric population. She also has gained experience working with children and adults with disabilities during her studies.  

Alice is an understanding and compassionate teacher who believes in all of her students' unique abilities. With her range of experience, she is confident teaching all age groups and helping them reach their musical goals. 

Daniel Stajov holds a Bachelor and Master of Music (jazz performance) from Brandon University, as well as a Bachelor of Education from Nipissing University. He loves teaching music, he believes the skills developed from learning an instrument apply to all walks of life.

Daniel has had a wide range of musical experience, beginning with classical piano lessons at age 5 and completing his grade 10 RCM prior to university. It was in University where he developed a moderate level of skill on the drums. In addition, he enjoyed singing in choirs, performing in musicals, playing in jazz, blues & rock bands.  Daniels’ musical interests are varied and there’s no genre that doesn’t appeal to him on some level – he enjoys sharing his love of music with children of all ages.

 Stephanie An is a clarinet, guitar, and ukulele teacher based in the GTA for all ages. She currently holds a Graduate Diploma in Clinical Behavioural Sciences as well as a Bachelors of Music and Diploma in Music Performance from McMaster University.  In addition, she is currently enrolled at the University of Toronto for a Masters of Music Performance in Music and Health. With years of teaching experience, Stephanie believes in personalizing lessons towards individual needs, allowing students to have a personable experience. By combining her backgrounds of music and science, Stephanie is a strong advocate for music being influential and beneficial to individuals of all ages!     

Ashtyn has been playing music since she was three, and was mostly self-taught until she began studying music classically at Canadian Mennonite University in Manitoba. 

Focusing on voice, keyboard and guitar, she completed her Bachelor’s of Music Therapy Degree in 2021 and has been teaching private Piano, Drum, Ukulele, and Music lessons since 2019. She completed an internship at Alberta Children’s Hospital using music to treat and connect with children of all ages. 

Ashtyn loves connecting with her students to nurture their relationship with music in a way that best suits them. Ashtyn has experience with self-accompaniment on guitar and piano, songwriting, ear training, and basic music theory. 

Ashtyn loves watching her students discover their musical gifts and values getting to know each student’s personal style of learning and connecting to music.