Jada A. — Singing Teacher — Pickering, Pickering

Jada is developing her artistry at The Royal Conservatory’s Glenn Gould School, widely regarded as one of the top music institutions in Canada. She is a registered Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) instructor, and holds a bachelor's degree in voice performance from York University. Jada continues to study with professional performers, conductors, stage directors, répétiteurs, and sound engineers. With a focus on classical performance, she has extensive knowledge of styles ranging from the baroque to modern music periods. Jada also has experience analyzing vocal anatomy, pedagogy and diction as it relates to singing in various languages, including English, Italian, German, Spanish, French, Latin, and Czech. This expertise is applied to the popular and universal genres she teaches her students. In her own practice, Jada is committed to elevating both her technical proficiency and artistic sensitivity. She aspires to have an extensive career in the operatic world and explore performance opportunities abroad. Jada has significant experience as a solo performer across Canada (Toronto Operetta Theatre, Summer Opera Lyric Theatre, Opera Nuova), in Europe (Breno Italy International Music Academy *BIIMA) and in collaboration with choral ensembles (Tafelmusik Baroque Summer Institute, VOICEBOX: Opera In Concert). She has organized and performed in her own feature recitals and continues to participate in festivals (Kiwanis, Newmarket, Durham, ORMTA, OMFA), masterclasses, competitions, ceremonies, and exhibitions across Ontario. Jada is proud to share her years of musical training to empower her students, and inspire future generations of singers.

Jada assisted with the development of Long and McQuade Richmond Hill's Music Discovery program. She brings a fresh and updated approach to both theoretical and practical music training. She emphasizes theory fundamentals as the foundation for music education, and is passionate about helping her students unlock their musical potential. With a focus on performance, confidence and self-expression, Jada creates an environment for growth and development through customized teaching techniques that ignite her students' passion for learning.