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

Hello! My name is Érika, and I’m a freelance musician and certified teacher based in Toronto. I hold a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance from the University of Toronto and have been teaching voice and piano for nearly a decade. Over the years, I’ve worked with private students and children’s choirs in Toronto, Vancouver, and Kingston. I love exploring a wide range of styles—pop, rock, classical, and more! I’m thrilled to be entering my fourth year at Grove Music School and can’t wait to make great music with new and returning students.

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

I graduated in 2017 with a Bachelor of Music from the University of King’s College in Halifax, Nova Scotia. I’ve been playing guitar for over 13 years and also have experience teaching ukulele and piano. In addition to teaching, I perform with my band, The Boo Radley Project, and bartend at Massey Hall—so music is part of my life in more ways than one!

Piano: Beginner, Intermediate
Guitar: Beginner, Intermediate

Hi! I’m a music teacher and University of Toronto student based in Toronto. I’ve been teaching guitar and piano for over two years with Forest Grove Music School. I’ve completed Level 8 RCM training in piano and music theory, and have been studying guitar for many years. I also love sharing my playing online—my guitar videos have reached over 80,000 views on Instagram, and I’ve contributed to The Grove Band YouTube channel, which has over 1,000 subscribers and 290,000 views.

I enjoy all kinds of music, from rock and blues to jazz and classical. I’m excited to be teaching at Forest Grove again this year, and I can’t wait to learn and grow with new students!

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

My name is Fiona, and I’m currently completing my Bachelor of Music in Performance at the University of Toronto, specializing in jazz bass. I have experience playing bass, piano, and guitar, and I’m well-versed in a variety of genres including classical, rock, and jazz. In addition to teaching, I perform with my own musical groups and share some of my original compositions. As a long-time student at Grove Music School, I’m excited to return as a teacher and help inspire other musicians.

Piano: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Scott Metcalfe is one of the most sought-after piano players on the Toronto music scene. Originally from Winnipeg with a background in classical and jazz, he moved to Toronto in 2002 to study jazz at Humber College. Since then, his musical palette has continued to grow—performing across Toronto, the GTA, and Canada.

Scott leads his own contemporary jazz trio and collaborates with a wide range of singers and artists in various styles. He has recorded on numerous albums and worked as an arranger and producer for jazz-R&B artists. Passionate about teaching, Scott enjoys working with students of all ages and frequently accompanies dance performances, from flamenco to ballet. He’s always exploring new ways to grow as a musician, whether as an accompanist, bandleader, producer, or music lover.

Piano: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Composition: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Christopher Tufaro is a Toronto-based musician, composer, and teacher specializing in piano. With a Bachelor of Music from Humber College (Honours) and First-Class Honours in ARCT Piano Performance from the Royal Conservatory, Christopher has excelled in a range of styles, including Classical, Jazz, Rock, and R&B/Funk. He has performed in events like the TD Jazz Festival and with artists such as Christian McBride and Emile-Claire Barlow, earning accolades in competitions like the Canadian Music League. Holding a Master’s in Music Composition from York University, his compositions, featured in prominent Toronto film festivals, blend traditional techniques with modern influences from film, television, and video games.

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

Slav Kuprijanov is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, and lyricist with over 20 years of teaching experience. He graduated from the Taganrog School of Arts and Music, Trebas Institute, and the Michael Pokrovsky Guitar Academy. Slav specializes in teaching guitar, bass, and drums, and brings a wealth of knowledge across styles—from classical, jazz, and blues to rock, pop, R&B, and EDM. In addition to teaching, he performs in a wide range of musical projects and continues to write and produce original music.

Piano: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Organ: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Matthew Coons is an award-winning pianist and organist with extensive experience as a performer and accompanist. He has been the Principal Accompanist for the Toronto Welsh Male Voice Choir since 2014 and was previously the accompanist for Counterpoint Chorale. During his studies at the University of Toronto, he served as Organ Scholar at Metropolitan United Church. Matthew has also held organist positions at several Toronto churches, including Grace Church on-the-Hill, Runnymede United, and Dewi Sant Welsh United Church.

Piano: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Ena has been playing piano since the age of three and began composing and arranging music early in childhood. Her professional career started at 18, performing in dinner shows and live concerts while also teaching piano. After graduating from a university of music in Japan, she continued working professionally as a composer and arranger, and also served as a radio host for a jazz program.

With years of stage experience in both Japan and Toronto, Ena has composed numerous pieces for local musicians and recording projects. She is also a passionate chorus teacher who loves working with children. Comfortable in many styles—classical, pop, jazz, and more—Ena encourages her students to sing or play whatever brings them joy and helps them connect with music.