Meet Your Teachers
Every instructor at Annie Bonsignore Studios is personally chosen by Annie — because who teaches your child (or you) matters just as much as what they teach.
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Hand-Picked, Held To A Standard
Annie is deeply selective about who joins the studio. Every teacher is vetted for skill, warmth, and the ability to truly connect with students.
Engagement Over Rote Repetition
Our teachers are expected to make every lesson matter. Music here is a journey students look forward to — not a mechanical weekly checkbox.
Annie Bonsignore founded the studio to give Milton families a warmer, more inspiring way to learn music. She can only teach a limited number of students herself — so she built a team she trusts to deliver the same experience, in the same beautifully designed spaces, with the same real, quality instruments.
Piano
Evelyn Indargo
Senior Piano Instructor
A concert pianist and composer originally from Surabaya, Indonesia, Evelyn began piano at age five and has performed across Indonesia, Germany, and the United States. A graduate of the University of Music Freiburg (Bachelor’s) and the University of Southern California (Master’s), she has taught in Germany, the U.S., and Canada. In 2025 she released her album “Treasured Memories” of original compositions.
Jordan Russell
Piano Instructor
A lifelong musician from Hamilton, Ontario, Jordan studied piano from an early age before adding trumpet, drums, and percussion — and began teaching in his teens. He meets each student exactly where they are, blending traditional foundations with ear-based, modern approaches so students understand and enjoy the music they’re making. He brings infectious energy to every lesson.
Varuni Papade
Piano & Vocal Instructor
Varuni began piano and voice at age five and, after completing her RCM Level 9 in Piano, is now completing her Bachelor of Music at the University of Toronto in Voice and Music Education. She teaches both piano and voice across classical, pop, and musical theatre, with a warm, encouraging approach that helps students feel supported, inspired, and excited to learn.
Guitar
Shub Joshi
Group & Private Guitar Instructor
Shub pairs real playing skill with a soft, approachable manner that puts brand-new students instantly at ease. A ‘heart-first’ educator focused on building up the individual, he has worked with the City of Mississauga and the City of Toronto on their community music programs. Expect well-structured lessons that get kids and adults playing their favourite pop and rock songs early and often.
Brett Watts
Guitar Instructor
With over 10 years of teaching experience across children, teens, and adults, Brett is warm, encouraging, and highly student-centred. Grounded in blues, pop, rock, and acoustic styles, he covers chords, strumming, rhythm, ear training, theory, and improvisation — always working toward music that feels exciting and personally meaningful to each student. He also brings experience on bass, piano, drums, and in studio recording.
Voice
Annie Bonsignore
Founder & Senior Vocal Coach
A professional singer-songwriter, producer, vocal coach, and live performer, Annie founded the studio and personally hand-picks every teacher on the roster. Connecting people with music is what makes her tick. Annie takes a limited number of vocal students each year — a waitlist is available for those hoping to study with her directly.
Desiree Brathwaite
Vocal Instructor
Desiree is a vocal coach, singer, actress, and songwriter based in the GTA who brings creativity, warmth, and energy to every lesson. With 8+ years of teaching experience, she is trained in Voice Performance at York University and holds a certificate from the Music Theatre Academy at Wilfrid Laurier University. She teaches voice and piano across musical theatre, pop, indie folk, and classical styles.
Everyone Gets A Stage
No matter which teacher you learn with — or what level you’re at — every student at the studio gets the chance to share their music in public performances several times a year. Performing builds confidence, makes practice meaningful, and turns students into real musicians.