Open Positions @ Synergy
Piano Teachers
Violin Teachers
Violin Teachers
Join our dedicated team of piano teachers. We are looking for experienced individuals with a desire to impart their passion to their students. Our team of teachers focuses on reading, understanding and growing a love for the piano and performance. Along with building a strong technical foundation. A desire to continue learning, pushing their students to be their best and cultivate an inspiring workspace for students is necessary. Applicants should have relative education in piano along with teaching experience and/or experience with kids. Experience with the RCM an asset. Fill out the form below to apply.
Violin Teachers
Violin Teachers
Violin Teachers
Synergy's violin program is one of our fastest growing programs. Opportunities at both academies are available. Experience with the RCM an asset. We are looking for teachers who are motivated to join a growing department; building ensemble programs, motivating students to complete performances and exams. Applicants should have relative education in violin/strings along with teaching experience and/or experience with kids. Fill out the form below to apply.
Voice Teachers
Violin Teachers
Voice Teachers
Our vocal program at Synergy is one of our most popular programs. We are looking for applicants at both Brampton studios. Prospective applicants should be motivated to grow ensemble programs, adapt curriculum to individual student needs & develop a strong technical foundation with each student. Encouraging regular performance for students including recitals, festivals, exams and community events. Applicants should have relative education in vocal performance. Additional piano experience and asset. Fill out the form below to apply.
Management Team
Sonia
Kristin
Victor
Founder & Director
Sonia's SYNERGY vision started in 1995 when she founded our family-owned and operated company. She remains active in SYNERGY as owner, teacher, examiner, and director of our Theatre Production. She brings a wealth of knowledge in all things music and theatre, and is an active and proud member of the Brampton Arts community. Make sure to say hi and introduce yourself!
Victor
Kristin
Victor
Owner & Operations Manager
Victor plays an integral role behind the scenes at SYNERGY. He manages the team as a whole, is active with our admin department, handles all things IT and keeps the lights on! Try performing your latest piece for him next time you see him!
Kristin
Kristin
Kristin
Music Director
Kristin is a certified advanced RCM teacher and holds a Bachelor of Arts with a major in piano performance from Redeemer University College. She studied impressionism and the romantics under Valerie Tryon and Dr. Paul Thorlakson. She focuses on gaining a strong foundation, while encouraging improvisation, composition and cre
Music Director
Kristin is a certified advanced RCM teacher and holds a Bachelor of Arts with a major in piano performance from Redeemer University College. She studied impressionism and the romantics under Valerie Tryon and Dr. Paul Thorlakson. She focuses on gaining a strong foundation, while encouraging improvisation, composition and creativity. A SYNERGY team member for more than 10 years, she manages the music team, while supporting the other departments and their needs. She's heavily involved in developing our method book series, new courses and online offerings.
Music Department
Josh
Victoria
Kristy
Piano
Josh is an accomplished pianist. He graduated York University with a BFA and is pursuing his Masters in Music Composition. His patience and creativity helps him find ways to tailor to students’ strengths and weaknesses. With a strong focus on fundamentals, his students obtain the ability to tackle any challenge and understand the art behind the music.
Kristy
Victoria
Kristy
Piano, Guitar, Violin, Flute, Ukelele
Music has been a passion of Kristy's all her life. Starting piano lessons at the age of 5, she participated in many recitals, concerts and competitions, placing and winning local and regional scholarships throughout her youth. Growing up, she was eager to learn more instruments, such as violin, flute,
Piano, Guitar, Violin, Flute, Ukelele
Music has been a passion of Kristy's all her life. Starting piano lessons at the age of 5, she participated in many recitals, concerts and competitions, placing and winning local and regional scholarships throughout her youth. Growing up, she was eager to learn more instruments, such as violin, flute, guitar and ukelele. Ms Kristy has been teaching and sharing her love of music for over 20 years.
You can find her joyfully expressing herself on her YouTube channel https://youtube.com/@kristypokepiano?si=8E3x4NqqOBP6QHxi
Victoria
Victoria
Victoria
Piano
Victoria began studying music under Mr. Yakov Walt. She successfully completed all the requirements of piano including ARCT performance and music theory from the Royal Conservatory of Music by the time she was 18. She went on to further her music studies in college and graduated in applied arts. Victoria has been teaching for 15+ yea
Piano
Victoria began studying music under Mr. Yakov Walt. She successfully completed all the requirements of piano including ARCT performance and music theory from the Royal Conservatory of Music by the time she was 18. She went on to further her music studies in college and graduated in applied arts. Victoria has been teaching for 15+ years, preparing students for exams, recitals, and auditions. It brings her joy to help students of all ages discover the fun and and beauty of music through piano.
Ashley
Ashley
Victoria
Piano
Ashley is a fun and friendly music teacher with a passion for inspiring students of all ages and skill levels. She graduated from York University in 2023 with a BFA Honours in Music, specializing in classical music performance. While her foundation is in classical music, she welcomes all genres into her classroom, from pop and jazz t
Piano
Ashley is a fun and friendly music teacher with a passion for inspiring students of all ages and skill levels. She graduated from York University in 2023 with a BFA Honours in Music, specializing in classical music performance. While her foundation is in classical music, she welcomes all genres into her classroom, from pop and jazz to Rock, R&B, hip hop, and Bollywood.
Her teaching philosophy focuses on individualizing each lesson to suit the student’s unique goals, interests, and learning style—making music education personal, enjoyable, and Fun!
Rohini
Ashley
Rohini
Voice, Piano
Rohini is a dedicated and energetic music educator a rich performance background spanning more than a decade across India. She has mastered a diverse array of musical genres, including pop, rock, jazz, RnB, and Indian music such as Bollywood, Punjabi, and Malayalam. Her formal education includes a diploma in classical and cont
Voice, Piano
Rohini is a dedicated and energetic music educator a rich performance background spanning more than a decade across India. She has mastered a diverse array of musical genres, including pop, rock, jazz, RnB, and Indian music such as Bollywood, Punjabi, and Malayalam. Her formal education includes a diploma in classical and contemporary singing from Oscar-winner AR Rahman’s KM Music Conservatory and a postgraduate degree in music business from Humber College.
Rohini's teaching philosophy centres on inspiring curiosity and fostering critical thinking in her students. She has a proven track record of preparing students for exams, recitals, and auditions, with a success rate of 99%.
Aryan
Ashley
Rohini
Guitar & Drums
Aryan is an active composer and performer. He has a Bachelor’s of Music from Middlesex University and a Masters of Fine Arts in Music from Simon Fraser University. His chamber and orchestral music is performed internationally and most recently in Vancouver Pro Musica’s Sonic Boom Music festivals in BC. Aryan teaches guitar,
Guitar & Drums
Aryan is an active composer and performer. He has a Bachelor’s of Music from Middlesex University and a Masters of Fine Arts in Music from Simon Fraser University. His chamber and orchestral music is performed internationally and most recently in Vancouver Pro Musica’s Sonic Boom Music festivals in BC. Aryan teaches guitar, theory, history and songwriting/composition. Aryan teaches a range of musical genres from rock/pop to many sub-genres of heavy metal.
Jordan
Jordan
Jordan
Piano, Guitar
Jordan recently graduated in the top 15% of McMaster University’s Honours Music program with a specialization in music cognition and is currently pursuing a Master’s in Music and Health at the University of Toronto. During her time at McMaster, she contributed to several research projects exploring the connection between musi
Piano, Guitar
Jordan recently graduated in the top 15% of McMaster University’s Honours Music program with a specialization in music cognition and is currently pursuing a Master’s in Music and Health at the University of Toronto. During her time at McMaster, she contributed to several research projects exploring the connection between music and emotion, driven by her goal of becoming a music therapist. Jordan has been passionate about music since picking up the euphonium at age 10 and has since excelled in classical piano and guitar. Known for her positive and open energy, she loves working at Synergy—fostering a love of music in new students and supporting them in reaching their personal goals. She's excited to continue sharing her knowledge and passion with the Synergy community.
Leah
Jordan
Jordan
Voice, Piano
Leah is a versatile country musician with a passion for all genres. Specializing in piano, guitar, and vocals, she holds formal training from Metalworks Institute’s Advanced Performing Arts Program and has over 10 years of experience. Leah has performed across Canada, sharing stages with renowned artists like David Wilcox, Ser
Voice, Piano
Leah is a versatile country musician with a passion for all genres. Specializing in piano, guitar, and vocals, she holds formal training from Metalworks Institute’s Advanced Performing Arts Program and has over 10 years of experience. Leah has performed across Canada, sharing stages with renowned artists like David Wilcox, Serena Ryder, and Logan Staats. Her single Time Some Country has been featured on Sirius XM, while her debut album Country Air earned a CBC Indigenous Music Award nomination in 2018. Her second album, Shine, released in 2020, receiving two National Aboriginal Music Award nominations. Combining technical expertise with heartfelt expression, Leah is a dedicated music educator who inspires creativity, builds confidence, and nurtures a lifelong love of music in her students.
Robert
Jordan
Robert
Piano
Robert holds a Master's Degree in Music Education: Group Teaching and Leadership from the University of York, United Kingdom, where he was honoured as the Student Orator for the Department of Music. He studied at Brock University, where he gained a Bachelor of Arts in Music Education with a concentration in classical piano.
His passio
Piano
Robert holds a Master's Degree in Music Education: Group Teaching and Leadership from the University of York, United Kingdom, where he was honoured as the Student Orator for the Department of Music. He studied at Brock University, where he gained a Bachelor of Arts in Music Education with a concentration in classical piano.
His passion for the piano came later than most classical musicians, but this unique journey has shaped his artistic voice and pedagogical philosophy profoundly. It now fuels his pursuit of Doctoral studies and a Bachelor of Education at the University of Toronto, where he is exploring innovative approaches to music education while preparing for the prestigious International Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competition. Robert's work is a seamless blend of scholarly rigour and artistic expression. He is deeply committed to inspiring future generations. He champions the belief that the transformative power of music is accessible to all, regardless of when their journey begins.
Vani
Michael
Robert
Violin & Voice
Vani is a passionate opera classical singer and violin player. She is currently studying her Bachelors of Music Education at the University of Toronto as a Classical mezzo-Soprano vocalist. Vani has performed for various organizations across the GTA showcasing her true dedication to both instrumental and voice work. Moreover
Violin & Voice
Vani is a passionate opera classical singer and violin player. She is currently studying her Bachelors of Music Education at the University of Toronto as a Classical mezzo-Soprano vocalist. Vani has performed for various organizations across the GTA showcasing her true dedication to both instrumental and voice work. Moreover, Vani finds inspiration in a variety of musical traditions and seeks to further her education in ethnomusicology, music education, and operatic performance. As she believes the importance of music education, she is passionate to inspire upcoming generations of musicians by bridging the gap between performance and education.
Michael
Michael
Michael
Piano
Michael obtained his RCM Level 10 in 2023 and studied piano with Dr Anna Ronai during university. He is currently working to obtain a Bachelor’s degree in Music and French. Michael is an insightful instructor who helps students embrace their music education journey with encouragement and patience.
Art & Drama Departments
Saadiah
Stephanie
Saadiah
Art
Saadiah graduated from York University with a bachelor's degree in art. She hopes to attend teachers college in the future due to her love of teaching kids art. She is very excited and enthusiastic about teaching art through which she gets to display her passion for it. She strives to make others appreciate the meaning behind visual art and to enjoy it as much as she does
DJ
Stephanie
Saadiah
Art
DJ is currently in their undergrad at OCAD University in Toronto for their BFA, and majoring in Experimental Animation. They have been doing freelance work since 2020, ranging from corporate business commissions to website and graphic design for content creators. They love digital art, and are passionate about creating a safe and encou
Art
DJ is currently in their undergrad at OCAD University in Toronto for their BFA, and majoring in Experimental Animation. They have been doing freelance work since 2020, ranging from corporate business commissions to website and graphic design for content creators. They love digital art, and are passionate about creating a safe and encouraging space of ideas and growth for students curious to enter the art world.
Stephanie
Stephanie
Stephanie
Drama
Stephanie has worked as a professional actor on stage and screen, and has 20 years of training in the performing arts. Since Stephanie firmly believes that theatre skills are life skills, it is her mission to connect students, creating a community of likeminded individuals who are passionate, confident, and creative. In her classes,
Drama
Stephanie has worked as a professional actor on stage and screen, and has 20 years of training in the performing arts. Since Stephanie firmly believes that theatre skills are life skills, it is her mission to connect students, creating a community of likeminded individuals who are passionate, confident, and creative. In her classes, she incorporates teachings from the Stanislavsky System, Method Acting, Boal Applied Theatre, Stella Adler, and Naturalism techniques. Stephanie obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Performance from Acadia University, and graduated with an Arts Letter from Mayfield Secondary School’s Regional Arts Program, in Drama. When she was a student at Mayfield, Stephanie volunteered at SYNERGY in their Triple Threat and Audition Prep classes. Stephanie has trained for stage and on-camera acting in Canada, the United States, and in Europe. In addition to performing, Stephanie directed a one-act play in 2018 and has coached actors with auditions, monologues, and scene work.