This is an interesting article by Stephen Cera that asks the question: why do we listen to classical music? Have a read! http://stephencera.com/listen-classical-music/
This June, we had the pleasure of welcoming piano teacher Ms. Ran Jiang to our school. Ms. Jiang completed her Master’s degree in Music Education at Western University. As an RCM certified piano teacher, the member of Ontario Registered Music Teachers’ Association (ORMTA), and the founder of Piano Gamification, Ran believes that teaching piano is […]
Saxophone Masterclass with Perry White April 7th at 3 pm in the Kollari Concert Hall With a distinctive sound “steeped in the tradition of jazz and charged with the energy and experimentation of modern music”, Vancouver native Perry White’s staggering list of career credentials ranges from long-time membership with ‘The Shuffle Demons’ to playing […]
Flute Masterclass with Dianne Aitken April 7th at 2 pm in the Kollari Concert Hall Based in Toronto, flutist Dianne Aitken maintains a balance between her professional and family life. Active as a soloist, chamber and session/orchestral player in Canada, Europe, China and the US, Ms. Aitken is also recognized for her teaching, arranging, […]
Let’s Begin… When you listen to music, multiple areas of your brain become engaged and active. But when you actually play an instrument, that activity becomes more like a full-body brain workout. What’s going on? Anita Collins explains the fireworks that go off in musicians’ brains when they play, and examines some of the long-term […]
We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Dobrochna Zubek of the University of Toronto to our teaching team. With dedicated passion and expertise, Dr. Zubek will be taking over the cello program as of July, and will be announcing a masterclass and recital shortly. Registration for Dr. Zubek’s class is now open. Reserve your spot in person, […]
This is Andrew’s story. Take a read and witness how music education helped this Kollari student to not only become an excellent violinist, but also a budding entrepreneur. Thank you to Andrew for sharing his story. If you are a parent or student at Kollari and would like to share your story on our blog, email us […]
At only 15 years old, Martina Ortiz Luis has become an accomplished singer and has earned herself notoriety on international stages! As the full time anthem-singer for the NHL’s Toronto Maple Leafs, Martina is known local figure around the GTA. Her powerful range and charming personality has captivated fans across North America – her incredible […]
Vaughan’s newest music school is already getting national attention with its state-of-the-art facility and top-class education There is no gift greater than music — and this year, the freshly unveiled Kollari Institute of Music celebrates that truth in more ways than one. Firstly, it celebrates its immensely gifted students. Owned and operated by husband-and-wife team […]
Jun Li started piano with the Kollari Institute of Music at 3 years of age, and his achievements are impressive: Top Prize winner at the 2014 and 2015 Canadian Music Competition List of 12 Inspiring Torontonian’s under age of 12 by the Toronto Star in 2015 Grand Prize winner of the CBC Piano Hero contest […]