Erika Borglum is a vocal coach as well as singer, songwriter and musician with over 14 years of experience studying music, and being on stage. She recently graduated with honours from MacEwan University with a diploma in Vocal Performance from the Jazz and Contemporary music program. She has taken advanced courses in Music Theory, Ear Training, Vocal Health, and has vast experience with a variety of genres including Folk, Jazz, Country, Blues, Musical Theatre, R&B, Pop, Rock, and more. 

Erika has established a successful career in the Calgary music scene as a gigging musician and singer/songwriter under the name “Erika Mae” and has had the opportunity to write and record music in Nashville. Her music has been featured on a variety of radio stations across Canada, and she frequently performs at many venues in and around Calgary and Edmonton.

With a strong passion for music and years of experience in taking music lessons and performing, Erika values a judgement free environment in which students of all ages can hone their skills. Erika has the ability to teach in a variety of styles and genres, and can also assist students in becoming more comfortable and confident performers. In her lessons you will learn proper vocal technique, breathing technique, warm up and cool down exercises, and how to connect with songs meaningfully and with dynamics to enhance your performance

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.