Claire Whitehead is a multi-instrumentalist performer and songwriter who primarily plays violin and guitar (acoustic and electric). She has a minor in Music from the University of Guelph and over 15 years of performance experience, touring with bands all across Canada, the U.S. and parts of Europe, including performances at SXSW, POP Montreal, Hillside Festival and more.
With a fingerstyle technique that mesmerizes audiences and a talent for reimagining classics, Joel Saunders is a standout guitarist and singer/songwriter based in Guelph, Ontario. Blending intricate fingerstyle artistry with jazz training and pop sensibilities, Joel creates music that is both explorative and timeless, featuring original compositions and a repertoire of covers spanning nearly a century.
Leslie is a Salvadoran singer-songwriter based in Guelph. Her musical journey began at the age of 13, singing in church. Over the years, Leslie has developed a well-trained vocal technique, allowing her to perform across a wide range of musical genres, from classical to contemporary.
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Samantha Yassine (she/her) is from Kitchener, Ontario and holds a Masters of Opera and Voice from McGill University (Montreal, QC), where she studied with Professor Sanford Sylvan.
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Margarita Tsyganchuk is a passionate piano teacher with over 40 years of experience instructing students of all ages and levels. She has obtained her Master’s degree in music as a chamber soloist, accompanist, and piano teacher in Almaty, Kazakhstan. After completing her studies, Margarita worked at a music school for talented children, preparing her students for international competitions.
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Rosanne Warren is a seasoned music educator and versatile performer with a rich history of teaching and artistic accomplishments. With a passion for sharing the beauty of music and nurturing talent, she has left an indelible mark on both her students and the local music community.
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Breanne Dietrich is a passionate performer and teacher. She is on the Musical Theatre faculty at Sheridan College and works with theatre, pop and rock singers. She holds a Master of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre from The Boston Conservatory and a Bachelor of Classical Voice from Western.
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The Guelph Youth Music Centre (GYMC) will be adopting the Guelph School of Music (GSM) into its family of programs beginning July 1, 2022. The GSM’s current owner/director, Tracey Clarke-Rankine, recently announced her retirement after 16 years of leading the
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Based on the advice from Guelph’s Medical Officer of Health regarding Covid 19 precautions, the Guelph Youth Music Centre (GYMC) where Guelph School of Music (GSM) lessons are held has closed until April 5. GYMC will reassess the situation as
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Inclement Weather Policy When the Guelph Youth Music Centre is closed due to inclement weather, Guelph School of Music is closed. Your teacher will inform you if your lessons are cancelled due to building closure and you can also check
