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Lissette has been a part of  CP School of Music and Arts since 2015. 

She studied Accounting and worked for many years in the Bank industry. Upon arrival to Canada , Lissette worked at an ESL school which gave her the opportunity to help students in their transition into a new country and new language.  She enjoys being around kids and families and is always willing to help.  Lissette's favorites hobbies include cooking, embroidery and she also enjoys playing dominoes.

Olena Kovalevska is an experienced ballet teacher, who also teaches many other genres of dance including jazz, hiphop, acro, tap and preschool dance. She started dancing at the age of 3, studied at Vaganova Ballet School in Russia and graduated from world famous Leningrad State Music Hall. Olena was a the primary dancer of the Krasnoyarsk Dance Company of Siberia, as well as a dancer for the legendary Russian singer Valeriy Leontiev. She had also taught classical ballet at famous dance studios in Croatia and Turkey. Olena has been a member of Canadian National Ballet School and was teaching various workshops and seminars from 1998 - 2008 . She has been apart of CP School of Music and Arts since 2009 and as you can see dance is her passion for life.

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Alexandria Czajka  trained in many dance genres such as ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, acro, hip-hop and modern. Alexandria participates in various competitions nd workshops all across North America. Alexandria's many years of dance have brought her many years of successes; she has won many solo awards and scholarships. Shee was a part of The National Dance Championship and also completed RAD ballet exams .Alexandria attended George Brown Dance Program in Toronto and graduated with a Certificate and Diploma in Performance Studies. Alexandria most recently performed in a show called "Starcatcher" in Thailand.  Alexandria hopes to continue performing and sharing her knowledge from her personal experiences to teach others in the art of dance. 

Christina  has trained in ballet, lyrical, contemporary, jazz, acro and hip hop. She has won many awards as a competitive dancer,  one of her most recent accomplishments was competing with Team Canada where she took home a silver medal in her Acro group. Christina will also travel to Spain in 2025 to compete again at the Dance World Cup with Team Canada. Currently, Christina is studying Educational Studies at York University where she hopes to become a school teacher in the future. Christina hopes to continue to use her knowledge of dance and gymnastics to inspire the next generation of youths in her community. 

Joseph started playing piano when he was about 7 years old, and later in high school learned the tenor saxophone and started developing a passion for the guitar. He pursued this musical passion and studied classical guitar and conducting at York University where he graduated in 2011.  Shortly after he became the conductor for the Regent Park School of Music’s Guitar ensemble, which had the opportunity to perform for CP24 Breakfast and CBC.  With an ever growing love for teaching, he also became an instructor at CP School of Music and Art teaching classical guitar, piano and ukulele.  Aside from music, Joseph is an avid runner, and enjoys following the latest trends in technology. 

He loves producing music on her spare time.

Ethan took interest in music from a young age, initially starting on piano. He eventually switched over to bass guitar, and has since learned guitar and ukulele.

His music experience and knowledge spans from jazz, to rock and pop, and has played with numerous bands across the Toronto area.

Ethan decided to pursue music further post-secondary, and has since graduated with a Bachelor of Music in 2022. 

Roland Hunter teaches guitar, piano, and drums at CP Music (classical, popular and jazz). He did his music studies at Berklee College of music (Boston), University of Victoria and York University. Roland has a master’s degree in music composition from York University. He is an RCM-certified teacher for guitar and piano. In his teaching, Roland draws on 20+ years of experience playing music professionally in Toronto. He has been teaching music for over 25 years. Discussing his philosophy of music instruction, he says: “With my students, I enjoy exploring musically diverse topics and guiding learners to discover the things they love in music.”

Andrew became interested in playing the piano in the 5th grade, and has been playing it for 8 years now. He likes learning songs in different genres like pop music, and classical. He has taken part in some competitions over the years. Andrew believes that learning the piano should be fun, and tries to make learning as interactive and meaningful as possible. He believes that an understanding of the fundamentals is essential to succeeding in playing the piano. Aside for playing the piano, Andrew likes playing and watching basketball, and watching movies. He currently attends UTM, and is doing a Bachelors in Psychology.

Claire graduated from the University of Toronto with a B.A. in music and linguistics and was the recipient of the Webb Piano Performance Entrance Scholarship. She also completed the Royal Conservatory of Music's ARCT diploma in piano performance and piano teacher certification.

 She enjoys incorporating popular music and activities such as playing duets, improvising with rhythm and melodies, and making up tunes in my lessons, in addition to teaching classical music piano skills. She have previously prepared students for recitals and piano  RCM exams, and her students have shown significant progress and remarkable results.

She  love to work with students of all ages and levels to guide them through their musical journey.

Irene Boyko is a certified teacher with the RCM in both practical, history, and theory disciplines. In addition she received her Master’s degree in piano pedagogy at Western Ontario Conservatory of Music. She has been teaching and introducing the world of music to children and adults for over 30 years. She prepare her students for both practical and theory exams with the RCM program, frequently attend workshops, conferences, and webinars to enhance her music education.

Before she began teaching at  CP School of Music, she own her studio where she taught piano, history, and theory. Irene truly enjoy teaching and helping children explore the wonders of music.  

Irene says: "When we gather the notes and thread them together, the melodies create musical sentences that tell a story. These stories produce many different emotions and feelings within us.   How magical!"

Andy first started learning how to play the violin in Hong Kong with well known violinist Au Shing-Yew. Then in 1988, Andy came to study in Toronto  at the Royal Conservatory of Music. A year later, Andy got admitted to the Faculty of Music, studying oboe with Professor Melvin Berman.

Andy is currently studying music at York University, majoring in oboe. Andy also plays the clarinet with Mississauga Pops Concert Band. 

He has been teaching at the CP School of Music since 2021. In addition to violin and oboe, Andy also teaches flute and clarinet. Andy is currently preparing students for RCM level exams in flute, clarinet, and violin. 

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Daniel Panfili is an accomplished piano teacher at CP School of Music and Arts with over 23 years of piano experience. Having started his musical journey at the age of 7, Daniel has developed a deep passion for the piano, which is reflected in his extensive experience and dedication. He holds the Royal Conservatory of Music Grade 8 certificate in Piano and Theory, underscoring his advanced proficiency and theoretical knowledge.

With 6 years of teaching experience, Daniel excels in guiding students through their musical education, fostering a love for the piano and helping them achieve their individual goals. In addition to his teaching role, he enjoys creating covers and composing sheet music for orchestral scores, blending his technical skills with his creative interests.

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This is Sonia Khan is a talented musician and teach piano and voice  lessons to students of different ages.

She's classically trained in voice and started playing piano at a young age. She pursued music throughout high school, earning an RAP certificate. Sonia achieved RCM 8 in piano, vocal, and music theory, and even won a gold medal in Ontario for RCM 8 voice!

She loves producing music on her spare time.

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Candace  has been passionately teaching for 12 years and teaches students at any age. She graduated at York University in the Classical Voice program for her Specialized Honours Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in music. Candace  is also a musical director and choral conductor for a community choir called "Musika Children's Chorus" in Mississauga. Candace has also won numerous competitions, a few to mention includes; 2006 CNE Rising Star Junior Grand Champion and 2012 CNE Rising Star Youth Grand Champion. Candace also had the privilege to compete in Winnipeg; where she represented Ontario  and  won the 2012 National Grand Champion for the Canadian Youth Talent Competition. She is a multi-gold medalist for the World Championships of Performing Arts in 2009 at Los Angeles. Candace Santos was also honored to perform in 2013 at the legendary Apollo Theatre in New York. Candace aims to continue teaching and sharing this gift of music given by the Lord.

Ray is a female drummer from Hong Kong and has been playing drums since 2015. Ray has acquired Grade 8 with Distinction at Rockschool Examination. She is now studying Professional Sound and Business at the Metalworks Institute in Mississauga. After being the drummer of the band “Chapter Hard” and “91.4Hz” in Hong Kong, Ray is now a drummer of Toronto-based shoegaze band Cotelé. 
Ray is the drummer influenced by rock and funk music. Her major music influences include Muse, Maroon 5, Green Day, Radiohead, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Wild Cherry, Tower of Power, The Clash… etc.
Ray enjoys teaching with tailor-made teaching methods and materials for different students.  is

Steven Li has been dedicated to piano for over a decade and holds his RCM Grade 10 Certificate. Along his journey, he completed RCM Grade 8 in under 8 months with Honors, earned Distinction in Theory Levels 7 and 8, and is currently advancing his studies in Level 10 History and Harmony. His consistent success reflects both hard work and a deep love of music. Steven brings a unique perspective to teaching because he was once a student who found practicing frustrating and difficult. He understands what approaches motivate students and what methods can make them lose interest. Having learned how to overcome those challenges himself, he now helps students discover strategies that make learning efficient, enjoyable, and rewarding. He values patience, discipline, and creativity, and he encourages every student to grow not only in technical skill but also in confidence and self-expression. Steven’s goal is to foster a learning environment where students achieve excellence while developing a lifelong love for music.

Daniel Estupinan was born in Mexico City and studied at the School of Fine Arts of Mexico, specializing as a pianist while also playing the violin and trumpet. With 20 years of experience as a professional musician and 15 years as a seasoned music teacher, Daniel has made 10 musical recordings and taught both private lessons and at the elementary school level. He served as the director of a marching band at a high school in the State of Mexico and was a member of the group Mítica, which won the National Contemporary Music Competition ECO in 2015. Daniel excels in creating curricula that prepare students for music examinations, leveraging his expertise to guide them toward excellence in performance and advance organizational goals. 

Growing up, Lisha was captivated by gospel CDs played in the house and by the music in her favourite Disney films. She also grew to love R&B/Soul, Folk, and Singer Songwriter genres which has greatly inspired her vocal style. Her love for music would then grow into taking voice and piano lessons, being a vocal major in high school, and moving out of Brampton, her hometown, to study music at university and getting her Bachelor of Education  from University of Windsor  Being back in the GTA, she hopes to touch hearts through sharing her love of music with students and inspiring them in the way she was inspired during her upbringing. Lisha is also a singer-songwriter and creates original music!

Deane Sequeira  is a talented rapper, singer, and songwriter. Awarded the title of the youngest female rapper from India, she began her music career at the age of 14, drawing significant influence from the rich musical heritage within her family. A former Sony Music artist, Deane graduated from Rockschool London with an impressive 98%. She has contributed her voice and lyrics to 10+ films and 30+ renowned advertising campaigns, including Jeep, Hyundai, and Netflix, among others. In addition to her artistic endeavors, Deane shares her expertise by teaching vocals and piano, offering personalized mentorship to aspiring musicians, while also collaborating with some of the most esteemed professionals in the industry.

As a teacher and musician Jason deeply enjoy sharing techniques and skills passed down to him from his teachers to his students.

Jason has a general curriculum/start for all students but he always tailor his lessons toward each students as he believes that everyone learns differently and at a different pace, as well teaching has helped him grow as a drummer over the years.Jason have been a teaching many students for quite a few years . 

He feel happy that he is able to pass the joy of drumming on to everyone who wants to learn.

Alison King has been teaching music for over twelve years. She has a Bachelor of Music from Mount Allison University in New Brunswick, where she majored in voice. Alison has been in choirs and shows through all of elementary school, and in her teens decided to take voice lessons. She began playing the piano at the age of six with her mother who was a piano teacher. In addition to learning music, she went to Cawthra Park Secondary School, which is an arts school, and studied Drama. Over the years, Alison has performed in many recitals, concerts, musicals and operas. She chose to be a teacher, because she enjoys helping young musicians to develop a love for music. In her spare time she enjoys reading, writing and listening to lots of different genres of music.

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Shanaya is a talented singer, songwriter, and vocal coach based in Mumbai, driven by a lifelong passion for music. She  earned a Bachelor's degree in Performing Arts from NMIMS, Mumbai.

Since 2020, Shanaya has been dedicated to nurturing vocal talent, offering guidance to students of all levels. Her teaching philosophy focuses on helping singers harness their natural speaking voice while developing control, texture, and confidence. Whether you’re looking to refine your vocal skills or become a compelling performer, Shanaya's personalized approach is designed to elevate your unique artistry.

In 2023, Shanaya expanded her expertise with a PG Diploma in Music Business from Humber Polytechnic, blending her artistic talent with industry insight. With her guidance, you'll be inspired to reach your full potential as a performer!

Ashley-Marie is a dedicated RCM-trained vocalist with a deep passion for music that defines her artistic journey. With a foundation in classical training and a flair for musical theatre, she has mastered the art of delivering captivating performances across diverse styles. Beyond singing, Ashley-Marie has explored her creativity as a director of musical productions, blending her love for music with storytelling. Despite her ventures into directing, her heart remains firmly rooted in music, where she finds true fulfillment. Ashley-Marie continues to inspire audiences with her soulful voice and unwavering commitment to sharing the transformative power of music.

Rick Zhang is an accomplished musician with a Level 10 RCM certification in piano, theory, and history. He began playing piano at the age of 5 and has since developed a deep passion for both learning and teaching music. As a piano teacher at CP School of Music and Arts, Rick enjoys sharing his love for music with his students. Beyond teaching, Rick is a performer and listener of both classical music and jazz, drawing inspiration from these genres in his playing. When he’s not immersed in music, Rick enjoys playing basketball, biking, strategizing over chess games, and doing math. 

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Mark de la Cruz is an accomplished guitarist with over 15 years of experience in performance and more than a decade of teaching expertise. Versatile in a wide array of musical styles, from classical to pop to rock, Mark has a deep passion for music education and performance. They have completed Grade 8 classical guitar and further honed their skills by studying music at York University. Whether on stage or in the classroom, Mark brings dedication and a wealth of knowledge to every musical endeavor.

Nicole Kozak is a trained traditional artist with a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Toronto and an Advanced Diploma in Special Effects from Sheridan College. Skilled in a wide range of mediums—including painting, woodworking, sewing, and drawing—her true passion lies in sculpting, especially creating realistic depictions of animals.

As an art instructor, Nicole loves building strong foundations in the elements and principles of art and design. She guides students with a reassuring and playful approach, encouraging creativity while helping them develop confidence in their artistic skills.