About Elite Studios

Now, after 21 years of teaching, she’s still doing what she loves most — helping students build a strong foundation with “the basics,” and watching them grow into confident, highly advanced musicians.

Since welcoming her son into the world in 2024 with her husband Michael DiFazio (of Reclaim Artistry), Miss Lisa has also been running Parents & Tots programs alongside Miss Jess from Lakeshore Childhood Development Services.

These days, her main focus is the bigger-picture growth of Elite Studios — guiding the talented Elite team of teachers and creating inspiring opportunities for students of all ages.

Born in London, England, Tony has forged a remarkable career in rock music — recording and touring with legendary bands like The Sweet, and performing with groups including Praying Mantis, Horakane, and Onslaught.

Known for his powerful voice, musical versatility, and stage presence, Tony has also released a wide range of his own music that has connected with fans internationally.

Despite his professional achievements and years on the road, Tony is truly at home in the teaching studio.

As a proud dad of three daughters, he brings a naturally warm, patient, and encouraging energy to every lesson — and he has a real gift for making students feel comfortable, confident, and supported from day one.

At Elite Studios, Tony expertly coaches students to discover their unique voice, build confidence, and enjoy the art of singing and performance at every level.

With a strong foundation in jazz and contemporary playing, Jared helps students understand why music works — not just what to play.

While jazz is one of his strengths, he’s a versatile guitarist who can teach and play across any genre, helping students learn the music they actually love.

Jared has performed in high-level jazz settings, including with the University of Windsor jazz combo, and he’s known for his strong work ethic and attention to detail — the kind of teacher who can hear the little things and help students improve fast without making it feel overwhelming.

What students love most about Jared is how approachable he is. He creates a lesson space where beginners feel totally safe to start from scratch, and advanced players feel challenged, inspired, and taken seriously.

At Elite Studios, Jared helps students build real confidence on guitar through strong fundamentals, great tone, and genuine musical growth.

With real-world experience playing live and collaborating with other musicians, Liam brings a modern, professional approach to drumming that helps students learn faster — and sound good while doing it.

Liam teaches students of all levels, from total beginners learning their first beats to advanced drummers working on timing, fills, speed, dynamics, and stage-ready confidence.

His lessons are focused, motivating, and built around the music students love — while still developing the fundamentals that make a great drummer.

At Elite Studios, Liam is known for being approachable, fun, and encouraging, while keeping students on track and pushing them to reach their potential.

And if you were at the last Elite Showcase… you already know — people are still talking about his legendary performance of “Tom Sawyer” by Rush.

Often described as a “guitar prodigy with an old soul,” Christian blends rock, blues, jazz, and pop into his own distinctive sound.

He’s a Berklee College of Music graduate in performance and songwriting and has earned numerous accolades — including the American Federation of Musicians’ Charles McDaniel Award for creativity and excellence, Biz X International Magazine’s “Artist of the Year”, and being named to the Brotherhood of the Guitar, which highlights the world’s top young players.

Christian’s music has charted internationally, he’s toured with Billboard-listed artists and Grammy-nominated acts, and he’s shared the stage with legendary performers across North America and Europe.

Despite his achievements, Christian is incredibly down-to-earth and teaches students of all levels — from total beginners to advanced players — with warmth, patience, and a genuine love for helping others grow.

At Elite Studios, Christian brings that passion and real-world experience into his teaching — inspiring students to build strong technique, develop creativity, and gain confidence while fueling their love of music.

Before joining Elite, Iryna spent 12 years performing full-time on cruise ships, building an incredible level of versatility and real-world experience. She’s also a true sight-reading wizard who can play literally anything, making her an amazing teacher for students who want to grow quickly and explore a wide variety of music.

Iryna regularly gigs around town at local venues and events — and she even performed at Toronto’s CN Tower not once, but twice last year!

At Elite Studios, Iryna is known for her fun personality, her ability to keep students on track, and the way she helps them grow with confidence, discipline, and a genuine love for music.

She is also trilingual in Arabic, English, and French, which helps her connect warmly with many Elite families. Jana creates a supportive lesson environment where students feel comfortable, encouraged, and safe to learn at their own pace — while still building strong fundamentals, proper technique, and real confidence.

Jana teaches all ages and levels, from brand-new beginners to more advanced students refining their skills and musical expression. Her lessons are structured, steady, and positive — helping students stay on track while genuinely enjoying the process.

Outside of Elite, Jana is also currently applied to law school, showing the same dedication and discipline she brings into every lesson.

After years of steady study, Ireland completed her required piano and theory examinations and developed the musicianship, patience and strong foundation she now shares with her students.

Ireland joined Elite as a piano teacher in fall 2026, bringing her experience full circle and giving today’s students a teacher who understands the Elite learning journey firsthand.

Her transition from long-time student to current teacher is a meaningful example of the confidence, commitment and musical growth Elite hopes to nurture in every student.

Known for his big laugh and easygoing personality, Jayden makes students feel comfortable right away while still taking their progress seriously.

One thing that makes his teaching style unique is how intentional he is with song choices — he makes sure each student is learning music that truly connects with them, so they stay motivated and actually love what they’re playing.

Jayden also challenges himself at every Elite Showcase with his own performance song, and it’s always inspiring for students and families to watch.

She holds a Master of Music from Berklee College of Music and is also trilingual in English, Serbian, and Spanish, helping her connect easily with a wide range of students and families.

Andjela has successfully prepared students for Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) exams, recitals, and live performances, and she’s known for keeping students motivated and progressing steadily. She also has extensive experience as a choir director and conductor, leading choirs for concerts, liturgical services, festivals, and community events across Canada and the United States.

With international teaching experience in Madrid, Spain, Andjela brings a unique blend of professionalism, warmth, and structure to every lesson.

At Elite, she’s known for creating an engaging, supportive, and individualized learning environment — tailoring each lesson to a student’s goals, abilities, and learning style.

She holds a Master’s degree in Behaviour Analysis and is a Registered Behaviour Analyst (R.B.A.) in Ontario, specializing in early years development, play-based therapy, and evidence-informed behaviour support.

She is deeply passionate about collaborating with families and fellow professionals to provide thoughtful, comprehensive support — helping children thrive in ways that are meaningful, supportive, and developmentally appropriate.

She also owns her own business - “Lakeshore Childhood Development Services”.