Hi, I’m Jason! I’ve been singing, playing guitar, performing live, and recording and releasing music for nearly 25 years. I showed a knack for piano and singing early on—my mom played piano at home, and my dad started taking my sister, my mom, and me to karaoke family outings when I was a wee lad of just 10 years old! I'm mostly self-taught, except for a year of piano lessons when I was nine and a year of guitar lessons at 13. I’ve also worked with three vocal coaches on and off since 2005. I currently write, sing, and play in three projects: Iduna (rock), Harold and Ruth (folk), and Macaroni Birthday, which is kind of like The Ramones, but for kids. I’ve performed throughout the GTA for decades, including festivals like Canadian Music Week, Indie Week, Do West Fest, and the Junction Music Festival. My original songs have been featured on SiriusXM, 94.9 FM, podcasts, and indie films. When it comes to teaching, I believe music should stay fun, approachable, and confidence-building. I’ve never wanted it to feel like a chore or a rigid school subject, so I aim to help students enjoy their musical journey and progress at a pace that works for them. I started leading music discovery classes for my son and his friends when they were about 2 years old (back in 2023), and around that same time, I started teaching my neighbours' two boys (now ages 6 and 10). Recently, their dad asked if I’d ever thought about teaching more because his boys love my music sessions, and honestly, I do too! It’s been a blast exploring singing, guitar, piano, drums, jamming together, and learning the basics of music production on their iPads. Over the years, I've taught toddlers, kids, and adults, but I began formally teaching music in 2023. When I’m not teaching or making music with friends, I love spending time with my wife and 4-year-old son—playing at the park, cooking together, and making lots of noise in the kitchen! I also consult with Canadian businesses to help them access government incentives for training apprentices and co-op students, including grants, tax credits, and refunds. Music and math have always been my strong suits!
Languages: English · Levels: Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate · Ages: all ages
