Teachers

Hello! I'm Sarah Murley-Hauser!

I am the Director here at Willowdale School of Music and I also teach violin.

I was inspired by my first violin teacher, Heidi Behrenbruch, and I am driven by a desire to deliver excellent music lessons to all students. My on-going teacher development continues to take me all over North America. Continuing my professional development regularly as both a music teacher and a business owner inspires me to offer excellence and invite a love of music in Willowdale.

Since 2012, the Richmond Hill Suzuki Studio has grown from just myself driving around to student's houses to then teaching lessons in my living room to now a growing school in the heart of North York: the Willowdale School of Music. Here is to many more years of music-making in Willowdale!

When I'm not teaching, I love taking care of my indoor jungle of plants, tending my outdoor tomato garden, walks with my husband and dog, reading and cooking.

I am so excited for you to get to know the Willowdale School of Music teachers better!

Adrien Petric

Guitar & Ukulele

Adrien is a young and unique Toronto-based guitarist. An aspect of his musical identity that sets him apart from nearly all other guitari...

Deborah Vinay

Piano & Early Childhood Music

Deborah has always had two passions in life: working with children and making music. To pursue her passions, she learned piano with the R..

Kathryn Merriam

Voice & Piano

Kathryn is a pianist, vocalist, harpist and songwriter, with 15 years of teaching experience. She grew up immersed in a musical environme...

Clara Tan

Piano

Clara's teaching experience ranges between private studios and volunteer organizations. She has taught at studios throughout Mississauga...

Jahred Warkentin

Guitar & Ukulele

Toronto based musician Jahred R. Warkentin explores music in a wide variety of disciplines. As a guitarist, he is constantly searching fo...

Lori Mak

Voice & Piano

Lori Mak is a classically trained singer and has been teaching music for six years. She holds a Bachelor of Music degree from York Univer...

Daniel Nicolucci

Voice & Piano

Daniel is a graduate from Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts and York University BFA Music with a teaching history of over 8 years. He ...

Jasmine Chu

Violin

Jasmine Chu is a violinist currently attending the University of Toronto (St. George) for her Bachelor of Music in Violin Performance. Sh...

Marie Anton

Violin

Marie Anton is violinist and music educator from Toronto. She recently graduated from York University with a BA in Music and Psychology...