The owner of Addison Music Learning Centre, Kim Addison is a successful musician, writer, and entrepreneur who graduated with honours from Humber College Jazz Studies program, and was one of the few students accepted in the elite U of T Jazz program. Read her bio, sample her CD's HERE. ( Available for purchase.)  If you've ever met Kim you will know that she is very picky and obsessive about how her studio is run and demands the highest quality of performance from her teachers and her administrative assistant. Though you may not see her a lot in the office you can always be 100% certain that she is constantly overseeing the management of the school.  She also interviews dozens of teachers every year and hand picks the very few who she feels will fit in to the friendly, upbeat, and highly talented atmosphere of Addison Music L C. 

Here are some samples of Kim's original tunes.  "Over You" is from her second release in 2000 and "Mainstream" is from her first release in the 90's.  

Lee will be more than happy to answer any questions you may have, organise and book your lessons, and make sure that everything is running smoothly with regards to your music education needs.  Lee, who is also a musician with background in guitar, vocal, saxophone and hand drums, has a great appreciation for the value that musical expression adds to life.  He also has a diverse background in working with people including cross-cultural experiences in Ethiopia and Tanaznia in East Africa.  He strongly believes in ongoing self-improvement with the goal to be at our best in order to appreciate and enjoy all the choices that life has to offer.  That is one reason why he is glad to be a part of the musical education of so many students.  

beautiful tones, power and over 3 octave range.  Her repertoire includes songs a la Streisand, Celine Dion, to Broadway, Country and easy Rock and Roll.  Debuting on the music scene in Toronto, Maria polished her One Woman solo stage presence in chi-chi venues like The Royal York Hotel, Berlin Night Club, and The Club Blue Note.  Her first solo CD, “Shadows” included  her song “How Am I Gonna Find You”,  which was heard on many radio stations and enjoyed TV airplay on Much Music’s “Cliptrip” for the video “Shadows”.   Maria has written theme songs for two independent Canadian films and is currently in pre-production for her new CD.  Maria accompanies herself on piano and is pleased to teach others how to also self-accompany, which is so important in the professional music industry.   

Mike B (Guitar, Piano, Theory, Composition) With an EP, East Coast tour, and several festivals under his belt, Michael Banks is ready for greater opportunities. Emphasizing a worldly but popular sound, his music captivates and inspires a variety of audiences.  Although influenced by such artists as John Mayer, Simon and Garfunkel, and Radiohead, Michael provides the public with a musical style to which few can compare.  His combination of progressive harmony and brooding melody are something to behold.  Mike is a graduate of the Mohawk College Music Program where he was on the Dean’s List for three consecutive years.  He also has his grade 8 Royal Conservatory in piano and grade 3 harmony.  Despite his jazz and pop influences, he also specializes in classical guitar.  He will bring an exciting but focused level of musicianship and composition into his lessons that will inspire and motivate students of all ages.   

her heart would lie in songwriting.  In her adult years she attended Mohawk College in the Music Diploma program, and quickly achieved her grade 6 RCM piano and her grade 2 theory and harmony.  She has participated in various Rotary Music Festivals and won first place repeatedly in the folk and compositional catagories.  She has closely analysed and continues to study great songwriters like Joni Mitchell and the Beatles and more, and over the years has found her own very unique songwriting style and vision.  Presently her original tunes and videos are attracting much attention from peers and fans.  "It is important to dream.  Love music your way"  Danielle.     

 a silver medal from the RCM for receiving the highest mark on her practical (she holds honours with distinction in violin ARCT and is working on  her gr 9 piano), as well as winning several concerto competitions. She studied performance under Jacques Israelievitch, concertmaster of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra at the University of Toronto, (where she also holds a Degree in Music) and later went on to freelance teaching, recording, composing, and performing. Jennifer also plays and teaches Celtic fiddle music; she grew up in Nova Scotia, and studied at the Cape Breton Celtic College. She composed for and, toured Canada with the ECMA-nominated Celtic performance group, Hawp. She teaches violin, fiddle, piano, and basic theory.

olde tyme fiddling nearly everywhere in Southern Ontario, from weddings to folk festivals. With the family band, he plays fiddle, guitar, mandolin, keyboard, and occasionally does some step-dancing.  Braedon is also a singer, his training largely from musical theatre, a passion he discovered in elementary school.  

Mike A (Guitar, Bass)  has always had a great love of music and has been a very active musician for the past ten years of his life. He started taking guitar lessons at the age of fourteen and was the lead singer/guitarist of a successful blues-rock band throughout high school. Taking an interest in singing at a young age, he also took seven years of vocal lessons. Mike currently plays with various rock bands, including: A 50’s/60’s tribute band called ‘The Dreamboats, a top 40 cover band called ‘Pre-Game Show’ and an original band called ‘Morning Thieves’. Graduating with honors from Independent Music Production at Seneca College, Mike has a wealth of knowledge in the areas of performance, recording, songwriting and music business.  

Patty is active as an accompanist for exams, music festivals, and other events.   

Irina (Vocal, Piano)  Graduated from the Saratov State Pedagogical University with an Honours degree speacializing in Music for Elementary and Preschool.   Three years previous to this she obtained a Music Education diploma from Volgograd State Pedagogical College.  Since 1995 she has held many positions in the field of music education including  an accompanist for a ballet company (piano), Elementary Music School teacher and Choral Conductor,  and a private voice and piano instructor at schools such as the Hamilton Conservatory and Mohawk College.  Irina specializes in classical but can perform and teach all styles .       

(Carleton University) and working as a session player and teacher.  He has done stage/studio work with diverse artists in Québec and played on TV shows such as Much On Demand with Ricky Paquette. He is now studying music at Humber College School of Creative & Performing Arts, and has recently been giving percussion workshops and playing for the Footloose musical in Denver, Colorado.   

 Andrew  (Sax, Flute, Clarinet)  is a Toronto based musician, composer, and arranger.  Currently in his third year at Humber’s School of Creative & Performing Arts, Andrew is an accomplished saxophonist and 

Ian (Guitar, Bass) has been playing guitar for over 20 years, and writing and performing music professionally for 11 years. He has performed many styles of music in various groups in the Hamilton area, and is currently working with a jazz trio. Ian’s first CD release of jazz standards and originals “Punkin’ Head” can be heard on the website www.garageband.com. Ian is a graduate of the music program at Mohawk College, and has been teaching since 1992. Ian teaches all styles, including jazz, blues, rock, and classical, and his students range from beginners to advanced. He also plays and tours with the band Nervous be Nature. (see www.nervousbynature.com) This will be his 10th year teaching at Addison Music.  

 Beth (Piano) has been teaching at Addison Music Learning Centre since 2001. She has earned her Piano Grade 9 RCM and Grade 4 Harmony, as well as a Bachelor of Arts from McMaster University. Because she enjoys music so much, she continues to study piano performance and music theory. With many years experience working with children in youth groups, treatment centres, and schools, Beth is happy to share the joy of music with her students. 

prep students and also has achieved over 500 hours of in school public co-op teaching for children between Grade 3 - 6 as well. During this period he was also the assistant to the musical director of the school orchestra.  

Keith (Drums) Throughout Keith’s life and career he has always been associated with Music.Keith’s career started in the Golden age of classic rock. It was here that Keith’s creative talents were recgonized and played in a host of progessive rock bands; Larkspur, Guardian, Bad Hands and Maya, a Santana style latin rock band.  On the career path Keith has made several creative stops in the studio drumming for a number of different recording artists; from rock to country to jazz.  Currently Keith is playing in 11 Steps; an award winning classic rock band and with Vegas Beach; a surf noir group.  As well as playing, Keith enjoys teaching and mentoring young up and coming drummers.  Keith says; "Just hit something."

Beckey (piano) started playing piano at the age of 6. Since then, she has achieved her Grade 8 Practical and Grade 2 Theory with First Class Honours from the Royal Conservatory of Music. She has played in numerous Burlington Rotary Music Festivals, and frequently won in categories including Baroque, Classical, Romantic and 21st Century. She also has played in the Greater Hamilton Music Festival where she has won not only multiple medals, but also Adjudicator's Awards for Outstanding Performance. She also volunteered as the accompanist for Burlington Baptist Church's Children's Choir. She is currently a student at McMaster University working towards a Bachelor of Arts in Honours Political Science.