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Thoughtfully selected music teachers. Begin when you’re ready.
Lessonry is an online music school based in Mississauga. Browse our teachers, choose a time, and book your first lesson.
Everything is in place for your first lesson.
Everything around your lessons is looked after.
Our teachers lead your lessons. We take care of everything around them. That includes booking, scheduling, payments, cancellations, and the ongoing administration of your lessons, so you have the confidence of knowing everything else is taken care of.
When you’re ready for lessons, there isn’t another process to start — you can simply choose your teacher and book your lessons.
How Does Lessonry Work?
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Browse Teachers
Step 2.
Choose a Time
Step 3.
Book Your Lesson
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Getting started should feel simple.
Meet Our Teachers
After clicking Book, you’ll select your lesson before choosing a time.
Don Crawford
Instrument:
Guitar, Bass, Ukulele, Banjo
Format:
Online lessons
Rates:
30min – $35
60min – $70
Availability:
Wednesdays 4–8pm
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A graduate of the Humber College Music Program in Toronto, Don has studied extensively with respected musicians including Peter Harris (jazz), Bruce French (classical), Robert Fripp (King Crimson), and Howard Roberts, founder of the Guitar Institute of Technology.
With over 40 years of teaching experience, Don is a patient, easygoing teacher who brings a sense of fun into his lessons while helping students build strong fundamentals and confidence. He enjoys sharing his musical experiences with students while supporting their progress in a way that feels engaging and rewarding.
Don’s specialties include rock, jazz, classical, country, and folk. He teaches guitar, bass, banjo, and ukulele, and also works with students interested in developing their understanding of music theory.
Nick Rendeiro
Instrument:
Guitar, Bass
Format:
Online lessons
Rates:
30min – $35
60min – $70
Availability:
Sundays 12–4pm
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Nick has spent more than a decade immersed in music as both a performer and educator. He holds a Diploma in Music Performance from Mohawk College and an Honours degree in Music from McMaster University. His teaching experience extends beyond private music lessons to the high school classroom, where he’s taught music alongside a variety of Grade 10 and Grade 11 courses. Working with students in different settings has shaped a teaching style that is adaptable to different interests, goals, and ways of learning.
As an active musician, Nick is the lead guitarist for Toronto-based rock band Pink Leather Jackets, where he writes, records, releases, and performs original music.
In lessons, Nick works with each student’s interests and goals in mind. That might mean learning favourite songs, developing technique, understanding theory, exploring songwriting, or preparing to perform. He enjoys helping students understand what they’re learning and connecting it to the music they love.
Lee Wallace
Instrument:
Piano
Format:
Online lessons
Rates:
30min – $45
60min – $90
Availability:
Sundays 12–4pm
Wednesdays 4–7pm
Saturdays 12–3pm
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Lee is a pianist and educator with over 15 years of teaching experience. He is an RCM-certified teacher with Elementary and Intermediate Specialist designations and enjoys working with students at a range of levels, whether they want to play for personal enjoyment or are preparing for performances and examinations.
Born into a musical family in Toronto, Lee began learning from his father, Steve Wallace, an acclaimed jazz bassist and alumnus of the Oscar Peterson Trio. He later continued his jazz studies at Humber College while also training classically, completing both Performer’s and Teacher’s ARCT diplomas through the Royal Conservatory of Music. Lee has also studied jazz piano in New York with renowned pianists Michael Weiss, Steve Ash, and Jeb Patton.
Alongside teaching, Lee continues to perform regularly, with appearances at recitals, clubs, and festivals throughout North America and overseas. His recordings have also been featured on Jazz FM 91.1, CBC Radio, and Jim Wilke’s After Hours in Seattle, syndicated on NPR.
Krizia Cuellar
Instrument:
Piano
Format:
Online lessons
Rates:
30min – $35
60min – $70
Availability:
Mondays 630–9pm
Wednesdays 7–9pm
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Krizia is an experienced piano teacher who has spent over 10 years teaching students of different ages and experience levels. She has completed her Grade 10 RCM and teaches students with a range of goals, from preparing for RCM exams and developing performance skills to learning music they’re excited to play.
In lessons, Krizia focuses on building strong musical fundamentals while adapting her teaching to each student’s interests and learning style. She has extensive experience working with children and families and brings a patient, encouraging approach that helps students build confidence and make steady progress.
Lara Secord-Haid
Instrument:
Voice
Format:
Online lessons
Rates:
30min – $35
60min – $70
Availability:
Wednesdays 6–8pm
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Lara is a professional soprano and voice teacher with more than a decade of international performing experience and a Master of Music from The Juilliard School. She has performed opera, concert, and chamber music throughout North America, Asia, and Europe.
Lara welcomes children, teens, and adults at all experience levels, from complete beginners to advanced singers. Her teaching focuses on healthy vocal technique, breath and coordination, resonance, diction, musical expression, and performance skills.
Her approach is supportive, encouraging, and practical. Whether a student is discovering their voice for the first time, strengthening their technique, or preparing for an audition, performance, or music program, Lara helps them develop greater confidence and freedom in their singing.
While she specializes in classical voice, Lara also works with students interested in musical theatre and contemporary repertoire. She also offers diction coaching for French, Italian, and German repertoire, with a focus on pronunciation, clarity, and musical expression.
Miles Gibbons
Instrument:
Drums
Format:
Online lessons
Rates:
30min – $35
60min – $65
Availability:
Tuesdays 3–9pm
Wednesdays 3–9pm
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Miles is a professional musician and educator from Toronto. His dynamic, nuanced, song-centric drumming has been the foundation for international performances and studio sessions with a wide range of artists, including Juno Award winners Serena Ryder, The Strumbellas, and Aysanabee. He also works closely with emerging artists, helping them develop their albums and live shows.
In lessons, Miles brings a welcoming, versatile teaching style and adapts his approach to each student’s goals and interests. Whether you’re just getting started, learning your favourite songs, developing new techniques and musical concepts, or preparing for post-secondary studies or a career in music, he provides clear guidance backed by practical real-world experience. His students have gone on to form their own recording and performing bands and enter post-secondary music programs. Lessons are supported by customizable sheet music and supplementary audio materials to help students continue progressing between lessons.
In addition to performing and teaching, Miles has extensive experience in music technology. Through his partnership with Roland Canada, he has presented live and online clinics demonstrating effective ways to use electronic music equipment for practice, recording, and live performance.
Mike Morabito
Instrument:
Saxophone
Format:
Online lessons
Rates:
30min – $35
60min – $60
Availability:
Sundays 4–8pm
Thursdays 4–8pm
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Mike is an award-winning saxophonist and music educator with over 8 years of teaching experience.
Mike began playing saxophone at age 14 and went on to study music at both Mohawk College and Humber College, earning an Advanced Diploma and Bachelor’s Degree in saxophone performance, both with honours. He has studied with renowned Canadian and American jazz musicians including Joel Frahm, Adrean Farrugia, Kirk MacDonald, and Kelly Jefferson.
As a performer, Mike has played across Southern Ontario and appeared at festivals including the Toronto Undergraduate Jazz Festival, TD Oakville Jazz Festival, TD Brantford Jazz Festival, and TD Niagara Jazz Festival.
In lessons, Mike focuses on adapting to each student’s goals and learning style. He teaches all types of saxophone, along with music theory and jazz improvisation, and works with students at all levels. His approach balances strong musical fundamentals with learning songs students enjoy.
Justin See
Instrument:
Trumpet, Trombone, French Horn
Format:
Online lessons
Rates:
30min – $35
60min – $60
Availability:
Tuesdays 5–8pm
Wednesdays 5–8pm
Fridays 2–7pm
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Justin has been performing and teaching professionally throughout the GTA and Southern Ontario since 2014. His teaching experience includes preparing students for high school and RCM exams, university auditions, and performances. He works with students at a range of levels, from developing strong reading and technique to exploring jazz improvisation. Justin holds a Bachelor of Music from Humber Polytechnic and is currently completing a Master of Jazz Performance at the University of Toronto.
As a performer, Justin has played and recorded with ensembles ranging from rock bands to symphony orchestras. His experience includes working with Tommy Youngsteen, Chelsea McBride’s Socialist Night School, Ten Meter Band, The Kindred Spirits Orchestra, and Mariachi Los Gallos. He also conducts the Toronto All-Star Big Band, where he works with young jazz musicians from across the GTA.
In lessons, Justin works with students at all levels and brings a strong focus on musicality through technique. Whether a student is learning to read music, developing their technique, preparing for an exam or audition, or exploring jazz improvisation, he adapts his teaching to what they’re working toward.
We Take Your Trust Seriously
Every Lessonry teacher is personally vetted through interviews, reference checks, and a vulnerable sector background check as part of our onboarding process.
This ensures families can book with confidence from the very first lesson.