A ‘little bit country and a whole lot of rock and roll’ describes award-winning soulful powerhouse singer-songwriter Dahlia Wakefield. Like many artists from humble beginnings, Dahlia (PRON: DALE-yuh) was raised in a small rural town; she left when rock ’n’ roll and bright lights of the big city beckoned. Since graduating from the Grant MacEwan Music program where she majored in Vocal Performance, Dahlia has been a full time musician. A vocal and beginner piano coach for the past ten years, Dahlia has taught at Dance Theme in Edmonton, Cooper Studios in Sherwood Park, The Leduc School of Music, and Miss Maddi's Dance Company in Stony Plain. Music has been and always will be Dahlia’s passion, and from performing and songwriting to teaching, and she looks forward to a lifetime of music!

Jacqueline completed her MMus in Voice performance at the University of Alberta and has a wide range of experience teaching all styles of music. Originally from Chile, she holds a Vocal Rehabilitation certificate and has over 10 years teaching all styles of music to students of all ages and levels.

She has taught vocalists in heavy metal, pop, musical theatre, jazz, R & B, and classical music and specializes in developing strong vocal technique so students achieve their highest potential. Jacqueline believes that with a strong foundation, students can sing any style of music eliminating vocal strain and developing confidence in discovering their unique sound.

Kat Krys is a singer-songwriter from Sherwood Park who has been performing professionally for over six years. A vocalist, guitarist, pianist and songwriter she has performed more than 150 shows across Alberta at events including Big Valley Jamboree, RavenWood Music Festival, Ranchman’s, and the CCMA Country Crawl. She is currently studying music at MacEwan University and continues to grow as both a performer and songwriter.

Kat is passionate about helping young musicians discover their confidence and creativity through music. she loves encouraging students to explore their own artistic voice in a fun and supportive environment. Her teaching style focuses on technique, self-expression, and building strong musical foundations while helping students develop a lifelong love of music.

Kristine’s love for the performing arts started early with dance, acting, singing and piano. She is a versatile pianist and vocalist with a wide range of experience and training. After competing her Bachelor of Music degree at the University of Brandon with a major in both piano and voice. she worked as an accompanist, church music director, organist, musical theatre director, and performed in hotels in Brandon as well as Edmonton. She has performed roles with Mercury Opera, Alberta Opera, and has been in the Edmonton Opera Chorus. She also has experience behind the scenes working in the production department of various theatre companies.

Kristine has always had a passion for inspiring musicianship in people around her. She welcomes students of all ages from beginners to advanced students and is comfortable teaching everything from classical to pop music. If you are looking for a dedicated teacher with a wealth of experience, Kristine looks forward to working with you!

Lilia has an M.A. degree from Moldova University where she majored in vocal technique and obtained a bachelor degree in piano. She continued her studies in New York and has performed principle roles in numerous operas in Europe, Canada and the United States. She has studied and performed with the world class vocalists and is excited to pass on that knowledge and experience to her students.

Serious vocal students will benefit from her extensive knowledge of opera and vocal technique. Lilia was nominated for the Award of Excellence in Art Teaching for 2009 and has trained award winning students in all styles of music.

Martha has a bachelor degree from the University of Alberta as well as a music composition diploma from Grant MacEwan University. She studied voice at the Boston University Tanglewood Institute and has performed classical, jazz, country, rock and musical theatre professionally. After touring Canada with the band “Barracuda” for 5 years Martha had a permanent house engagement as jazz vocalist at Fairmont Hotel Chateau Lake Louise. She has performed at the Mayfield Inn Dinner Theatre, the National Anthems for the Edmonton Oilers at Rexall Place. and currently fronts the corporate party band “5AM” which performs throughout Alberta. She also plays guitar, piano, is a songwriter and a children's entertainer.

Martha is director of voice and early childhood programs at Visionary College and has trained award winning students, recording artists, songwriters, and some of the best vocalists in Alberta.

Nicole is an Edmonton-based performer and theatre artist who recently returned to her hometown after living in the UK. She holds a Master of Performance in Musical Theatre from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and is a graduate of MacEwan University’s Theatre Arts program.

Her professional experience includes featured vocalist contracts with Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines and appearing on ITV’s Starstruck in the UK. Her theatre credits include Next to Normal, Brigadoon, Bluebeard’s Castle, The Bridges of Madison County, and The Spitfire Grill. Nicole is passionate about creating a fun, supportive environment where young performers can build confidence, creativity, and a love of musical theatre.

Saige always knew she wanted to be a musician, plunking out improvised melodies on a family member’s piano as a small child and singing incessantly until her mother made the wise decision to send her to voice and piano lessons. Saige quickly went from singing popular tunes with a children’s choir in Oliver, BC to discovering a love for classical music and earning awards in provincial voice competitions several years in a row - all while advancing in her piano studies and singing in local musical productions.

During her time studying voice and opera at the University of Toronto, Saige developed a deep appreciation for the way that ensemble singing can help even the most timid singers connect meaningfully with music - without feeling nervous about how they sound. With the U of T Schola Cantorum, Saige joyously performed essential choral works including Handel’s Messiah and Dixit Dominus, Mozart’s Requiem, and Henry Purcell’s King Arthur, and later on, she brought this collaborative spirit to U of T Opera in her performances of solo roles such as La Contessa (Mozart’s Le Nozze di Figaro), Anna Maurant (Kurt Weill’s Street Scene), and Maria Bertram (Jonathan Dove’s Mansfield Park).

Saige has studied with some of Canada’s top voice teachers and opera performers, including Daniel Taylor, Russell Braun, Laura Tucker and Darryl Edwards, and she feels that the very best teachers carefully nurture their students’ love of music while teaching them how to “get out of the way” of their voice - the only instrument that never goes out of tune, doesn’t cost a cent, and which we carry with us every day of our lives. While strong vocal technique is an essential part of any singer’s toolkit, Saige believes that the most beautiful music is made by the most free and confident artists, and she has built her teaching philosophy on nurturing her students’ artistry as well as their technical prowess. This philosophy also stands for Saige’s piano students, though unfortunately, there can be no avoiding scales and arpeggios!

Saige holds a Master of Music in Opera Performance from the University of Toronto as well as a Grade 10 Piano Certificate from the Royal Conservatory of Music. In her spare time, she can be found lounging with her cat, Moo, cooking ridiculous quantities of food for her friends and family, and volunteering with older populations and those affected by speech and language disorders.

Santiago is a music producer, musician, and audiovisual professional with a Bachelor’s degree in Music with an emphasis in Music Production from Universidad ICESI and a Master’s degree focused on video game development and audio.

With professional experience in guitar, singing, music production, recording, live sound, and audiovisual creation, Santiago brings both technical expertise and real-world artistic experience to his teaching. He teaches guitar and singing to students of all ages and levels, leads rock band programs, and guides students in audiovisual and film creation. His practical, creative, and collaborative approach helps students build confidence, develop their skills, and discover their own artistic voice.