About GTMTA 

The Georgian Triangle Music Teacher's Association (GTMTA) is a non-profit association of music teachers dedicated to advancing music education in our community. Founded in 2002, the GTMTA attracts music teachers who specialize in a wide variety of musical styles, instruments and teaching methods. This unique group of music professionals augments a thriving musical and cultural community in the Georgian Triangle.

The objective of the GTMTA is to maintain high standards of music education within the profession and to promote the appreciation and enjoyment that music brings to our lives.

For Teachers

  • To provide a forum for music teachers to promote the exchange of ideas

  • To actively promote teacher participation in professional seminars, workshops, conferences and continuing education

  • To create an atmosphere of professional camaraderie among music teachers in the region

  • To partner with community organizations, local, provincial and federal governments in the advancement of music, the arts and culture.

For Students

  • To actively encourage student participation in recitals, workshops, seminars and examinations

  • To provide skill-building opportunities for students of all ages and interests

  • To build a strong sense of self esteem and confidence to every student

  • To provide preparation for and reflection after performances and examinations

Our Members

MARY ANN BARLOW

Piano and Theory

maryannbar@gmail.com

(705) 446-0857

SUSAN CONNOLLY

Violin, Viola, Cello, Clarinet, Saxophone,

Theorysusancmusic@gmail.com

(705) 444-3753

VELMA COOK

Member Emeritus

(705) 445-0863

COLIN ECCLES

Piano, Theory, History, Harmony,

Wunderkeys Piano for Preschoolers

c.eccles@hotmail.com

(705) 427-3196

GTMTA Secretary

MILA FILATOVA

Piano, Vocal Coaching, Theory

muzzytova@gmail.com

(705) 539-0772

MEGHAN HARWOOD

Vocal Coaching

harmonyvoicecollective.com

CHRISTINE GARDHOUSE

Piano, Theory, Music for Young Children

Christine@summitcollingwood.com

SummitCollingwood.com

(705) 888-7830

LESLEY JOOSTEN

Flute - All Levels, RCM Exam Prep, Drum Circles

Lesleyjoosten@gmail.com

(705) 984-3243

BEVERLEY KENNEDY

Piano, Djembe, Ukulele

ibkennedy@sympatico.ca

(705) 445-8831

LAUREN KOHUT

Piano, Theory, Music History

musicwithlauren88@gmail.com

KIMBERLEY McGEE-JACKSON

Voice, Piano, Director-Songbird Children’s Choir

kmcgee_jackson@yahoo.com

(705) 293-1057

DON REID

Drum, Percussion,Theory

reidreflex@roger.com

(705) 888-5163

GTMTA President

MARILYN REID

Currently not taking on new students

Guitar, Ukulele, Mandolin

takenote@rogers.com

KEIKO YODEN-KUEPFER

Piano, Organ, Theory, RCM Representative

keikokuepfer@gmail.com

(705) 888-1485

GTMTA Treasurer