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Our Teachers

Piano
Sunnyside
Piano and theory music teacher since 2018, I’ve been working with students of all ages and levels. I love creating lessons that are engaging, creative, and supportive, adapting to each student’s pace and musical goals. I work across a variety of styles including classical, popular, jazz and Middle Eastern music encouraging students to explore and develop their own musical voice. As a performer and arranger, I bring real-world experience into the classroom to inspire and motivate my students. I teach in English, French, and Arabic, and I am always dedicated to guiding each student on their musical journey !

Nabih Yazbeck

Piano and theory music teacher since 2018, I’ve been working with students of all ages and levels. I love creating lessons that are engaging, creative, and supportive, adapting to each student’s pace and musical goals. I work across a variety of styles including classical, popular, jazz and Middle Eastern music encouraging students to explore and develop their own musical voice. As a performer and arranger, I bring real-world experience into the classroom to inspire and motivate my students. I teach in English, French, and Arabic, and I am always dedicated to guiding each student on their musical journey !

Piano
Sunnyside, Online, In Home
Asher Darling is a classically trained pianist with a degree in performance and composition from the University of Ottawa. With a strong foundation in classical technique, Asher brings a well-rounded and engaging approach to teaching piano. In addition to his classical background, Asher is experienced in contemporary and pop styles, helping students build versatility and confidence in their playing. Whether working with beginners or more advanced students, Asher focuses on developing solid musical fundamentals while fostering creativity and a love for music.

Asher Darling

Asher Darling is a classically trained pianist with a degree in performance and composition from the University of Ottawa. With a strong foundation in classical technique, Asher brings a well-rounded and engaging approach to teaching piano.

In addition to his classical background, Asher is experienced in contemporary and pop styles, helping students build versatility and confidence in their playing. Whether working with beginners or more advanced students, Asher focuses on developing solid musical fundamentals while fostering creativity and a love for music.

Piano
Sunnyside, Online, In Home
Mandy has been playing piano for over 17 years and has gained knowledge from past experiences to create the environment needed for students to foster a long-term passion for music. She likes to adapt to different teaching styles that best suit her students, as well as experimenting with different musical genres and styles!

Mandy Kuang

Mandy has been playing piano for over 17 years and has gained knowledge from past experiences to create the environment needed for students to foster a long-term passion for music. She likes to adapt to different teaching styles that best suit her students, as well as experimenting with different musical genres and styles!

Piano
Sunnyside, Online
Tim has been involved with music most of his life and began his first formal training on Accordian and spent many happy hours jamming with his dad; his first musical mentor. After switching over to piano he began experimenting with songwriting and developing his singing voice.

Tim Gallop

Tim has been involved with music most of his life and began his first formal training on Accordian and spent many happy hours jamming with his dad; his first musical mentor. After switching over to piano he began experimenting with songwriting and developing his singing voice.

Voice, Piano
Sunnyside
Catherine has been teaching voice and piano for over 20 years. Her vocal training includes both classical and contemporary styles, and in 2019 she completed piano teacher training through the Royal Conservatory of Music. “As a teacher, I strive to enrich the lives of my students through the enjoyment of music, and to bring awareness to the role of creating music in the development and well-being of each student, through self-expression”.

Catherine Cardeal

Catherine has been teaching voice and piano for over 20 years. Her vocal training includes both classical and contemporary styles, and in 2019 she completed piano teacher training through the Royal Conservatory of Music. “As a teacher, I strive to enrich the lives of my students through the enjoyment of music, and to bring awareness to the role of creating music in the development and well-being of each student, through self-expression”.

Piano, Ukelele
Sunnyside, Online
Anna is passionate about helping students of all ages and skills discover their love and passion for music as well. She is able to teach a wide range of genres from Classical, Pop, music theory, and prepare students for RCM Exams, along with being fluent in Mandarin and French.

Anna Wang

Anna is passionate about helping students of all ages and skills discover their love and passion for music as well. She is able to teach a wide range of genres from Classical, Pop, music theory, and prepare students for RCM Exams, along with being fluent in Mandarin and French.

Piano
Sunnyside, Online
Eileen got her Bachelors of Music in piano performance from the University of Saskatchewan. She has been teaching piano for 20 years, her students ranging in age from 6 and up (5 year olds may work, a discussion before the first lesson is recommended).

Eileen Chang

Eileen got her Bachelors of Music in piano performance from the University of Saskatchewan. She has been teaching piano for 20 years, her students ranging in age from 6 and up (5 year olds may work, a discussion before the first lesson is recommended).

Piano, Violin
Sunnyside
Graduated in 1986 from State University of Arts ( Kharkov , Ukraine ). When studying there took part in Chamber Orchestras Festival in 1983 (First Prize). Started career as professional violinist in 1982. During 1985 was a member of State Opera and Ballet Theater orchestra. Since 2000 has been teaching students to play violin at Ottawa Conservatory of Music from introductory level to 10th Grade RCM and eight of them joined Ottawa Youth Orchestra.

Victoria Yankelvich

Graduated in 1986 from State University of Arts ( Kharkov , Ukraine ). When studying there took part in Chamber Orchestras Festival in 1983 (First Prize). Started career as professional violinist in 1982. During 1985 was a member of State Opera and Ballet Theater orchestra. Since 2000 has been teaching students to play violin at Ottawa Conservatory of Music from introductory level to 10th Grade RCM and eight of them joined Ottawa Youth Orchestra.

Guitar
Sunnyside
An award-winning musician and passionate music educator. He launched his own label (Colfax Music) after high school and went on to sign a deal with Jeff Burns (Universal Music Canada), the industry veteran behind acts like Nickelback and Loverboy. As a guitarist, Brock has toured across Canada, the UK, Europe, and the USA as part of the band Double Experience. In 2025, the band received the Capital Music Award for "Album of the Year" at the National Arts Centre for the band's crowdfunded release. Double Experience was even selected by Twitch Music to launch their creator incubator program known as The Collective. After 10 years of workshops and presentations in high schools, colleges, and conferences in Canada and the United Kingdom, Brock helped launch "The NXT LVL", an Ottawa based festival to champion emerging artists and students. Now, Brock is eager to assist the next generation of creatives with guitar and band-centric lessons.
Brock Tinsley

An award-winning musician and passionate music educator. He launched his own label (Colfax Music) after high school and went on to sign a deal with Jeff Burns (Universal Music Canada), the industry veteran behind acts like Nickelback and Loverboy.
As a guitarist, Brock has toured across Canada, the UK, Europe, and the USA as part of the band Double Experience. In 2025, the band received the Capital Music Award for "Album of the Year" at the National Arts Centre for the band's crowdfunded release. Double Experience was even selected by Twitch Music to launch their creator incubator program known as The Collective.
After 10 years of workshops and presentations in high schools, colleges, and conferences in Canada and the United Kingdom, Brock helped launch "The NXT LVL", an Ottawa based festival to champion emerging artists and students. Now, Brock is eager to assist the next generation of creatives with guitar and band-centric lessons.

Piano, Ukelele
Sunnyside, Online
Anna is passionate about helping students of all ages and skills discover their love and passion for music as well. She is able to teach a wide range of genres from Classical, Pop, music theory, and prepare students for RCM Exams, along with being fluent in Mandarin and French.
Anna Wang

Anna is passionate about helping students of all ages and skills discover their love and passion for music as well. She is able to teach a wide range of genres from Classical, Pop, music theory, and prepare students for RCM Exams, along with being fluent in Mandarin and French.

Guitar
Sunnyside, Online
Ben Glossop studied the classical guitar with Kevin Knellman in Toronto while also playing in several large and small jazz ensembles and folk groups. He is a singer songwriter having studied voice with Micah Barnes, famously of the Nylons vocal quartet. Ben has released an album of his settings of Edward Lear’s Nonsense Songs in 2014 and in 2020 released an album of his chamber music compositions for reeds and strings. He is also the principal bassoonist of the Ottawa Symphony, the Kingston Symphony and a frequent guest performer with the National Arts Centre Orchestra. He has been teaching guitar, piano and bassoon for over 25 years both privately and in groups.
Ben Glossop

Ben Glossop studied the classical guitar with Kevin Knellman in Toronto while also playing in several large and small jazz ensembles and folk groups. He is a singer songwriter having studied voice with Micah Barnes, famously of the Nylons vocal quartet. Ben has released an album of his settings of Edward Lear’s Nonsense Songs in 2014 and in 2020 released an album of his chamber music compositions for reeds and strings. He is also the principal bassoonist of the Ottawa Symphony, the Kingston Symphony and a frequent guest performer with the National Arts Centre Orchestra. He has been teaching guitar, piano and bassoon for over 25 years both privately and in groups.

Guitar
Sunnyside
Amrith offers a unique learning perspective, having been a student at Sunnyside Music school before joining the faculty. With over 15 years of experience on the guitar, he honed his skills performing in multiple bands in India, bringing a wealth of real-world knowledge to every lesson. Amrith aims to help students of all levels develop strong technique and a comprehensive understanding of music.
Amrith Basil Bellarmine

Amrith offers a unique learning perspective, having been a student at Sunnyside Music school before joining the faculty. With over 15 years of experience on the guitar, he honed his skills performing in multiple bands in India, bringing a wealth of real-world knowledge to every lesson. Amrith aims to help students of all levels develop strong technique and a comprehensive understanding of music.

Flute, Saxophone
Sunnyside, Online, In Home
A Saxophone and Flute player, with a Bachelor of Music at Concordia University in Montreal. Zeek has played with some of the biggest names in music, local legend Tony D, Gatemouth Brown, The Boogiemen, Nolan Porter and Patrice Zappa and Boule Noir. He played for the former notorious 515 club band. Zeek is currently a full time professional musician, he currently plays with Mark Nyvlt, The Occasional Angels, The Maclovins. He plays many different genres of music, everything from classical, blues, rock, Jazz and many more.
Zeek Gross

A Saxophone and Flute player, with a Bachelor of Music at Concordia University in Montreal. Zeek has played with some of the biggest names in music, local legend Tony D, Gatemouth Brown, The Boogiemen, Nolan Porter and Patrice Zappa and Boule Noir. He played for the former notorious 515 club band. Zeek is currently a full time professional musician, he currently plays with Mark Nyvlt, The Occasional Angels, The Maclovins. He plays many different genres of music, everything from classical, blues, rock, Jazz and many more.

Trumpet, Bass Guitar, Shine Method
Sunnyside
A highly qualified Trumpet and electric Bass teacher. He also teaches beginner drums and piano. Having studied at The University of Regina, he completed a degree in Musical education, also completing both a music degree and Sonic Design Diploma at Carleton University and a Masters of Music Education at McGill University. Kelly has played with some of the biggest names in the industry, such as Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, The Funk Brothers, Aretha Franklin, The Temptations, Bo Diddley, Dan Akroyd, Members of Ike and Tina Turner and Frank Zappa’s band, Otis Clay, etc… The list goes on! Kelly uses a number of unique techniques and concepts to help his students master theory and technique behind the instrument. He prides himself on passing knowledge onto his students and seeing their joy for music come to fruition.
Kelly Craig

A highly qualified Trumpet and electric Bass teacher. He also teaches beginner drums and piano. Having studied at The University of Regina, he completed a degree in Musical education, also completing both a music degree and Sonic Design Diploma at Carleton University and a Masters of Music Education at McGill University. Kelly has played with some of the biggest names in the industry, such as Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, The Funk Brothers, Aretha Franklin, The Temptations, Bo Diddley, Dan Akroyd, Members of Ike and Tina Turner and Frank Zappa’s band, Otis Clay, etc… The list goes on! Kelly uses a number of unique techniques and concepts to help his students master theory and technique behind the instrument. He prides himself on passing knowledge onto his students and seeing their joy for music come to fruition.

Violin, Viola
Sunnyside, Online
Rita is a highly skilled and passionate violinist with a solid foundation in music theory and 15+ years of experience working in 5 stars luxury hotels, private events. She performs as one-woman show and with bands and orchestra, playing international, Arabic, classical and pop music. She has participated in various festivals in Morocco, Lebanon, Jordan and Dubai in addition to attending a workshop internationally. Rita is licensed in Musical education with great communication and time management skills.
Rita Matar

Rita is a highly skilled and passionate violinist with a solid foundation in music theory and 15+ years of experience working in 5 stars luxury hotels, private events. She performs as one-woman show and with
bands and orchestra, playing international, Arabic, classical and pop music. She has participated in various festivals in Morocco, Lebanon, Jordan and Dubai in addition to attending a workshop internationally.
Rita is licensed in Musical education with great communication and time management skills.

Piano, Violin
Sunnyside
Graduated in 1986 from State University of Arts ( Kharkov , Ukraine ). When studying there took part in Chamber Orchestras Festival in 1983 (First Prize). Started career as professional violinist in 1982. During 1985 was a member of State Opera and Ballet Theater orchestra. Since 2000 has been teaching students to play violin at Ottawa Conservatory of Music from introductory level to 10th Grade RCM and eight of them joined Ottawa Youth Orchestra.
Victoria Yankelvich

Graduated in 1986 from State University of Arts ( Kharkov , Ukraine ). When studying there took part in Chamber Orchestras Festival in 1983 (First Prize). Started career as professional violinist in 1982. During 1985 was a member of State Opera and Ballet Theater orchestra. Since 2000 has been teaching students to play violin at Ottawa Conservatory of Music from introductory level to 10th Grade RCM and eight of them joined Ottawa Youth Orchestra.

Voice, Piano
Sunnyside
Catherine has been teaching voice and piano for over 20 years. Her vocal training includes both classical and contemporary styles, and in 2019 she completed piano teacher training through the Royal Conservatory of Music. “As a teacher, I strive to enrich the lives of my students through the enjoyment of music, and to bring awareness to the role of creating music in the development and well-being of each student, through self-expression”.
Catherine Cardeal

Catherine has been teaching voice and piano for over 20 years. Her vocal training includes both classical and contemporary styles, and in 2019 she completed piano teacher training through the Royal Conservatory of Music. “As a teacher, I strive to enrich the lives of my students through the enjoyment of music, and to bring awareness to the role of creating music in the development and well-being of each student, through self-expression”.

Voice
Sunnyside
Anastasia is a former Actress from Ukraine having 15 years experience. She teaches all ages and makes vocal training fun; catering classes around musical styles that interest her students.
Anastasia Harmatiuk

Anastasia is a former Actress from Ukraine having 15 years experience. She teaches all ages and makes vocal training fun; catering classes around musical styles that interest her students.

Drum Set
Sunnyside, Online
An up-and-coming musician securing his footing in the Ottawa rock scene, Julian has been devoted to music since picking up the piano at age 7. After switching to drums at age 10, he trained under Andrew Parmelee, learning the art of rock, funk, samba, and heavy metal. His experience in performing and songwriting as the drummer for the rock band Refuse make him a great mentor for students wanting to do the same.
Julian Fiallos

An up-and-coming musician securing his footing in the Ottawa rock scene, Julian has been devoted to music since picking up the piano at age 7. After switching to drums at age 10, he trained under Andrew Parmelee, learning the art of rock, funk, samba, and heavy metal. His experience in performing and songwriting as the drummer for the rock band Refuse make him a great mentor for students wanting to do the same.

Drum Set
Sunnyside, Online, In Home
A staple on the gospel circuit, at age 2 Adrian was playing with the best Pentecostal musicians Canada has to offer. He immediately showed a thirst for learning as much as possible across multiple genres. In his late teens and early adulthood, Adrian has become a top call drummer both nationally and internationally. His experience allows him to relate to any aspiring drummer at any age, and at any point in their development.
Adrian Trotman

A staple on the gospel circuit, at age 2 Adrian was playing with the best Pentecostal musicians Canada has to offer. He immediately showed a thirst for learning as much as possible across multiple genres. In his late teens and early adulthood, Adrian has become a top call drummer both nationally and internationally. His experience allows him to relate to any aspiring drummer at any age, and at any point in their development.

Drum Set, Latin Percussion
Sunnyside, Online
It's no exaggeration to say that Arien is the top call conga player haling from Havana. Arien has swiftly become the most saught after conga player for Latin groups in the capital. Tempered with his exposure of American genres like; Motown Soul, R&B, and Soca, he is a welcome addition to Sunnyside.
Arien Villegas

It's no exaggeration to say that Arien is the top call conga player haling from Havana. Arien has swiftly become the most saught after conga player for Latin groups in the capital. Tempered with his exposure of American genres like; Motown Soul, R&B, and Soca, he is a welcome addition to Sunnyside.

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