Kye Andrews is the Director of Grove Music School, where he leads the school's mission to make high-quality music education accessible, affordable, and community-driven.

A multi-instrumentalist, educator, and music director, Kye brings extensive experience in teaching, performance, ensemble leadership, and music production. He spent nearly a decade at Forest Grove United Church, where he served as Director of Music, and continues his work in music and digital production at Jubilee United Church.

Kye also leads the Grove Band, bringing together musicians through collaborative performances and recordings. His approach to music education emphasizes creativity, community, and helping students of all ages develop their musical abilities and confidence.

Vocal: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Piano: Beginner, Intermediate
Ukulele: Beginner, Intermediate

Érika Wood is a Toronto-based musician and certified teacher with a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance from the University of Toronto. She brings nearly a decade of experience teaching voice and piano, having worked with private students and children's choirs in Toronto, Vancouver, and Kingston.

With a passion for a wide range of musical styles, including pop, rock, and classical, Érika enjoys helping students develop their skills, confidence, and love of music. She values creating a welcoming, encouraging environment where students of all ages can explore their musical interests and grow as performers.

Viola: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Violin: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Piano: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Vena Lin is a professional violist, pianist, and music educator with extensive experience performing with orchestras and internationally renowned artists.

She performs regularly with ensembles including Esprit Orchestra, the Hamilton Philharmonic, Ontario Philharmonic, and Brantford Symphony, and has served as a substitute principal violist with the Niagara Symphony.

Vena's performance experience also includes appearances with Josh Groban, Michael Bublé, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Smokey Robinson, Sarah Brightman, and the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, among others.

She holds a Bachelor of Music in Viola Performance from the University of Toronto, where she studied on full scholarships, as well as a master's degree and an Advanced Certificate Diploma in Viola Performance.

Vena brings her extensive performance experience and musical knowledge to her teaching at Grove Music School, helping students develop their technique, musicianship, and confidence.

Piano: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Scott Metcalfe is an accomplished Toronto-based pianist, educator, and music producer with an extensive background in classical and jazz music. Originally from Winnipeg, he moved to Toronto in 2002 to study jazz at Humber College and has since performed extensively throughout Toronto, the GTA, and across Canada.

Scott leads his own contemporary jazz trio and collaborates with a wide range of singers and instrumentalists. He has recorded on numerous albums and worked as an arranger and producer for jazz and R&B artists. His experience also includes accompanying dance performances, from flamenco to ballet.

Passionate about teaching, Scott enjoys working with students of all ages, sharing his broad musical experience and helping them develop their skills, creativity, and appreciation for music.

Guitar: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Piano: Beginner, Intermediate
Ukulele: Beginner, Intermediate

Emmett Watters graduated in 2017 with a Bachelor of Music from the University of King's College in Halifax, Nova Scotia. With over 13 years of experience playing guitar, he also teaches piano and ukulele.

Alongside his teaching, Emmett performs with his band, The Boo Radley Project. His experience as both an educator and performing musician brings a practical, creative approach to his lessons, helping students develop their skills and explore their musical interests.

Drums: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Bass: Beginner, Intermediate
Guitar: Beginner, Intermediate

David is a multi-instrumentalist and educator who teaches drums, bass, and guitar at Grove Music School. He brings his professional performance experience to his teaching and is passionate about sharing his knowledge and love of music with students.

He has toured across Canada and performed as a supporting act for artists including Collective Soul, Talib Kweli, Carly Rae Jepsen, Gord Downie, 54-40, Die Mannequin, and BADBADNOTGOOD. His drumming has also reached a wide online audience, with his TikTok videos accumulating more than two million views.

Guitar: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Ukulele: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Drums: Beginner, Intermediate

Slav Kuprijanov is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, and music educator with over 20 years of teaching experience. He studied at the Taganrog School of Arts and Music, Trebas Institute, and Michael Pokrovsky Guitar Academy.

With expertise in guitar, bass, and drums, Slav brings a versatile musical background spanning classical, jazz, blues, rock, pop, R&B, and electronic music.

In addition to teaching, Slav performs in a variety of musical projects and continues to compose and produce original music. He enjoys sharing his experience with students and helping them develop their musical skills, creativity, and confidence.

Piano: Beginner, Intermediate
Guitar: Beginner, Intermediate

Natalie Baldocchi is a Toronto-based music educator and University of Toronto student with over five years of experience teaching guitar and piano at Grove Music School.

She has completed RCM Level 8 training in piano and music theory and has studied guitar for many years. An enthusiastic performer, Natalie's guitar videos have reached over 80,000 views on Instagram.

With musical interests spanning rock, blues, jazz, and classical, Natalie enjoys sharing her passion for music and helping students develop their skills, confidence, and creativity.

Bass: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Piano: Beginner, Intermediate
Guitar: Beginner, Intermediate

Fiona Varty is a multi-instrumentalist and music educator currently pursuing a Bachelor of Music in Performance at the University of Toronto, specializing in jazz bass.

With experience in bass, piano, and guitar, Fiona brings a versatile musical background spanning classical, rock, and jazz. In addition to teaching, she performs with her own musical groups and composes original music.

A former student of Grove Music School, Fiona is passionate about giving back to the community that helped shape her musical journey and inspiring the next generation of musicians.

Piano: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Ena Iizuka is a pianist, composer, arranger, and music educator with extensive experience performing and teaching in Japan and Toronto. She began studying piano at the age of three and started her professional career at 18, performing in concerts and live shows while teaching piano.

After graduating from a music university in Japan, Ena continued her career as a composer and arranger and hosted a jazz radio program. She has composed music for numerous musicians and recording projects and brings a versatile background spanning classical, pop, and jazz.

A passionate piano and chorus teacher, Ena particularly enjoys working with children. She encourages students to explore the music they love, helping them develop their skills, creativity, and a lifelong connection with music.

Reina Takashita is a pianist and music educator who developed a love for music from an early age, inspired by her mother, who was also a musician. With perfect pitch and a strong musical foundation, Reina has received numerous awards in piano competitions throughout her musical journey.

Her experience includes teaching piano in Australia, where she further developed her passion for music education. Beyond the piano, Reina also enjoys singing, classical ballet, and dance.

Through her teaching, Reina strives to inspire a lifelong love of music, helping students develop their skills, confidence, and enjoyment of playing.