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Iryna Zinko, Music Kids

Iryna is a passionate vocal teacher with an international background in music education and performance. She holds two Bachelor’s Degrees in Music Education and a Master of Arts degree, and brings more than 15 years of experience teaching both children and adults as a vocal instructor and choir conductor. Throughout her career, she has participated in and received awards at numerous vocal and choral competitions, experiences that continue to inspire her teaching and artistic development.

Originally from Ukraine and now based in Calgary, Iryna is dedicated to helping students build confidence, develop strong vocal technique, and discover the joy of music in a supportive and encouraging environment. In addition to her teaching, she works with a children’s choir in Calgary and is proud to be part of the Chinook School of Music team, where she shares her passion for music with the local community.

Iryna’s goal is to help every student grow not only as a singer but also as a creative, expressive, and confident individual.

Sing with Iryna — where every voice finds its magic.

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Lauren Tivadar, Music Kids

Lauren has a deep passion for music, having started taking lessons at a young age and eventually entering the Performing Visual Arts Program at Central Memorial High School. Through this program, she discovered her love of jazz music, gained a deeper understanding of theory and was introduced to various genres of music. Following high school, Lauren pursued a bachelor's degree in Vocal Jazz Performance from Capilano University.

With over five years of experience teaching piano and singing, Lauren loves exploring different genres of music with her students while helping them to hone their skills. In her lessons, she focuses on technique and theory and how to apply them to songs that her students know and love.

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