Faculty

We Offer the Best in Innovative Music Education.

The Guelph School of Music teaching faculty is dedicated to providing the best in innovative music education. Our teachers represent diversity, integrity and an on-going spirit of inquiry. Students of all ages and levels are welcome.

Our Guelph School of Music teacher-musicians are experienced and professional educators who hold qualifications such as Bachelor degrees (B. Mus), Graduate degrees (M. Mus) as well as Associate diplomas (ARCT) from the Royal Conservatory of Music.

Breanne Dietrich, voice

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…

Leslie Avendano Vasquez, voice

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…
Margaret Zak

Margaret Zak, piano and violin

Margaret is Assistant Concert Master with the Guelph Symphony Orchestra (GSO), a founding member since its beginnings 18 years ago, and a principle violin with the University of Guelph Choir and chamber…
Margarita Tsyganchuk, piano

Margarita Tsyganchuk, piano

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,…
Mathew Gartshore

Mathew Gartshore, piano

Matthew is a pianist based in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, where he currently teaches and performs in the Tri-Cities and Guelph. Matthew holds a Masters in Piano Performance at Syracuse University, where he…
Olga Zeidel

Olga Zeidel, piano

Olga Zeidel is an accomplished pianist and highly experienced piano teacher. She has over 25 years of successful teaching experience with children and adults, and over 30 years of performing experience in…
Rosanne Warren, flute

Rosanne Warren, flute

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…

Samantha Pickett, voice

Samantha Pickett (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.

William Rolfe, clarinet and saxophone

Bill has an extensive background as a woodwind private instructor, clinician and music director. Most notably he taught at the Oakville Branch of the RCM. Bill is capable of embracing many…
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