What my students say about me.

“Janice was both a fantastic music theory tutor as well as voice teacher while I was studying at U of T. She is an especially gifted teacher because she is able to explain things in a very patient way, which makes both tutorials and lessons comfortable. My understanding of music theory in all sorts of university courses (from harmony to Schenkerian analysis) improved quite a lot through working with her! I also found that voice lessons were always fun – although we have very different voice types, she found a lot of ways to help my technique, which I thought was brilliant.”

- Emma B.

“Janice is the best music teacher anybody could have. She is an expert musician and knows how to teach students of all ages and skills levels. I look forward to my weekly lesson!”

- Aaron B.

“Janice Kerkkamp is a fine and accomplished music teacher. Teaching me ARCT Music Analysis and vocal coaching for ARCT voice helped me immeasurably in preparing for my exams. Her teaching gave me confidence in my ability to learn and succeed.”

- Beth B.

“Thank you, Janice, for being my flute teacher for over 10 years. Not only did you get this math & science nerd to use the right side of her brain, you tailored my lesson so I loved every minute of it. My favourite part of my lessons were when we played a duet together. Keep on teaching – especially people like me who need a little more help getting the music to flow out of us.”

- Ann Marie C.

“Janice is a clear and thorough teacher. She strikes a good balance between providing a broad foundation in music theory while also focusing in on specific exam requirements. I felt well prepared for my exam and was successful.”

- Suzanne C.

“Before working with Janice, I feared I would struggle through RCM Grade 10 History. Janice was so knowledgeable and passionate about the material. She was always prepared with the best recordings of our works and anecdotes which made class engaging and fun. Janice was supportive, assigning manageable and enjoyable at-home study and preparing me thoroughly for my exam, where I achieved First Class Honours.”

- Olivia F.

“I took lessons with Janice for several years during my graduate studies in musicology. Her breadth of knowledge both about singing technique and the history of singing was wonderful; I learned a lot about the music I was studying ‘from the inside out’ and enjoyed every one of my lessons.”

- Roseen G.

“As the mother of two children who studied music, I can gladly endorse Janice Kerkkamp as a music teacher. Janice is knowledgeable, kind, and prepared my kids to appreciate music and to be well prepared for their various Royal Conservatory examinations that spanned much of their elementary and secondary school. Janice has the patience of a saint! Our kids were in good and capable hands with Janice as their music teacher. They received an education that continues to serve them well throughout their lives. Presently my kids are now 21 and 26 respectively; my son pursued music composition as a minor in university, continues to play the piano, is learning to play the guitar, and will return to cello in the orchestra when Covid has lifted. This is his avocation in life and he is passionate about it. My daughter, still in university, plays piano part-time and has a deep appreciation for music. I have Janice Kerkkamp to thank for helping to instill a deep appreciation of music that continues to have meaning for them. Thank you, Janice, for passing onto the kids your passion for music all the days of their lives. It is a gift beyond measure.”

- Denise G.

"Janice taught and tutored me in music theory. She helped me to achieve both my rudimentary and intermediate Royal Conservatory of Music theory levels. She was an excellent teacher, ever patient and always kind! I would highly recommend her services! "

- Chloe G.

“Janice Kerkkamp is an exceptional teacher. There has never been a question she hasn't been able to answer. She always gets down to the root cause of my struggles, and makes me well aware of where I need to improve to meet my music education goals. Her long time passion for subjects such as harmony and music history has provided her with knowledge that goes far beyond just learning from the book. She thoroughly enjoys studying these topics, and involves stories and fun facts about the material and tailors her teaching style to my particular musical interests and learning needs. She truly conveys why each topic is important, making it very clear to the student the importance of their studies. She has always prepared me very well for various RCM exams and has outlined very clearly the work I must do to succeed. She is truly a teacher that goes above and beyond, and I would encourage anyone who is looking to study music to study with her.”

- Phillip J.

“I was struggling with my theory courses at the RCM and it was apparent that I was going to fail. I started studying with Janice, and she clarified everything for me. Her knowledge is so deep that she took the practice exam with her on vacation and filled it out as a pastime. In the end, I successfully passed all my theory exams, and I finally got my ARCT.”

- Geneviève P.

“I took flute lessons with Janice for almost a decade, from the beginner level up to the Royal Conservatory of Music’s Grade 9. She was a phenomenal teacher – kind and generous but also rigorous, ensuring I spent time developing my technique alongside playing pieces. She was exceptionally well organized and provided me with an extremely-rounded musical education. Janice even taught me harmony and history, which I thoroughly enjoyed. Now, more than fifteen years later, I’ve begun taking violin/fiddle lessons, and I still use many of the practice techniques that Janice encouraged. I highly recommend taking lessons with her!”

- Carolyn P.

“Singing is grand fun!! And lessons with Janice are the best!!!! My singing lesson with Janice is a highlight of my week!!!!”

- Leslie S.

“Janice taught me sight singing while I was in school. She was professional, knowledgeable and patient as a teacher. She tailored her teaching to my learning style and ability, and presented the subject matter in a clear and thorough manner. I really enjoyed taking lessons from her.”

- Katie T.

“Janice is a kind, patient and supportive teacher who was able to adapt her teaching to the skills that I most wanted to learn. In just a few lessons, my singing changed dramatically. Janice gave me the confidence to sing in front of others.”

- Lynn T.

“Janice made learning music and singing a joy. Her ability to detect pitch and tone is so precise, which helped me discover my range, control and volume. Janice's knowledge of music from classical to pop is vast. She made me feel more confident in singing, which resonates in everything I do daily. Thank you, Janice, for your time, patience, knowledge and understanding as well as the opportunity for self growth.”

- Samuel W.