Oaitse Hellard has a deep passion for teaching and sharing music with students of all ages. She offers instruction in both voice and piano, guiding students through the Royal Conservatory of Music curriculum or a personalized selection of repertoire that balances both technical development and enjoyment.

Her goal is to foster long-lasting working relationships built on a shared love of music, while developing skills and techniques that support consistent progress toward monthly and yearly goals. She approaches teaching first as a mentor, helping students build strong, lasting habits in a warm and supportive environment where they feel comfortable sharing their day-to-day experiences.

Oaitse's professional experience includes 16 years performing with the Ray Charles Tribute Orchestra and 6 years with the Amy Winehouse Tribute Orchestra, as well as 4 years with Ms. Oai’s Quartet. She is currently writing African music with her trio, alongside Chris Tauchner and Wakefield Brewster, former Poet Laureate of Calgary.

Rhianna McDonald is a classically trained vocalist with a Master of Music in Opera obtained at the University of British Columbia. During her graduate studies, she performed Nursemaid #1 in Kurt Weil's "Street Scene", as well as multiple other roles including Shirley and Joan. She also appeared in the opera chorus for Manon, Street Scene, The Magic Flute, and Candide.
She holds a Bachelor of Music from the University of Toronto, where she performed Third Woman in Dido and Aeneas and sang with the Schola Cantorum, including a featured collaboration with VOCES8.