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Kasia Young2021-08-04T04:46:10-04:00

M.Mus (Katowice)

Graduating with a Masters Degree in Music from the Academy of Music in Katowice, Poland, Kasia brings to ABC Music Academy over 20 years of teaching experience. A warm and patient teacher, Kasia moved to Toronto 18 years ago where she has been an accomplished teacher in numerous music schools. She has taught individual and group lessons to students of all ages and all levels of piano. Besides preparing for RCM exams, festivals and music competitions, Kasia teaches composition and counterpoint, and helps each student develop their own personal style. Whether you wish to learn pop, classical, jazz, or contemporary, Kasia is a teacher who can help you achieve your music goals!

Every student is unique, and Kasia customizes each lesson to focus on the specific needs of the individual. Kasia keeps a healthy balance between the creative part of the lesson and learning the craft itself, and incorporates ear training and sight reading into each lesson. Working for years in the digital editing of the Symphony Orchestra in Poland for radio broadcasts, and also performing in various group ensembles, she brings vast experience to the art of teaching.

The enjoyment of making music can be contagious, and highly addictive. As believed through the centuries, music, not only as an art form, but as a science, helps students in many areas of life and keeps them mentally healthy and happy. The journey through each level and every lesson is a fun and satisfying adventure, both to the student and for Kasia. She looks forward to meeting you!

Hobbies:  Traveling, Exploring Nature, Cooking, Conversation

Musical influences:  Scarlatti, Vivaldi, Telemann, Handel, Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Debussy, Knapik

Favourite food:  Everything

Least favourite food:  None

Favourite music:  Classical, Funk, Jazz, Contemporary

Favourite song:  Too many to mention

Favourite movie:  Buffalo 66

Favouirite movie music:  The Living Sea

Favourite musical theatre/opera:  Hair

Best quote from your teacher:  Stop practicing and go for a walk

Favourite quote:  All you need is love

Favourite book:  Ubik, by Philip K. Dick

Best thing about teaching at ABC:  My students, and the relaxing atmosphere

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Director’s Note: Important Teacher Update

Hello Everybody!

This is an important update regarding Kasia and Katie.

Kasia has decided to leave the ABC team. The departure is fully amicable, and based on family-first considerations that we support wholeheartedly.

Katie, who has been filling in for Kasia, has been offered a full-time opportunity for 2021 which, given the uncertainty 2020 has brought, is a no-brainer for her to accept. She will be taking a leave of absence during this time, and returning in January 2022, barring any further developments.

This is a bit of a challenging time of year to recruit, but we are moving as quickly as possible to maintain the stability and quality that you expect from us. We regret that you will have two teacher changes this year, which is atypical, but that seems to be the defining quality of 2020!

As always, the new teacher(s) will be fully briefed on what your students are doing so that the transition and direction will be as seamless as possible, and that the direction of learning will continue in the same growth-oriented direction that it has been up to now.

We’d like to invite your input on what you are looking for in a teacher.

Feel free to call us in the next 5 days and let us know what kinds of things you are looking for, or have really enjoyed with Kasia and Katie, and we will add those to our consideration with new candidates. 416-651-7529.

Thank you for your understanding and support!

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