Juliette Kirk
Performance Instructor: Music Theatre, Classical, Opera, Pop
Juliette Kirk received an Associate of Music in Vocal Performance (AMus), as well as an Associate of Music in Teaching (AVCM) from the Conservatory of Music in Victoria, B.C., at the age of nineteen. She continued her studies in Ottawa at the University of Ottawa in the Bachelor of Music Program in Vocal Performance (BMus), where she met and studied with the legendary mezzo-soprano, Joan Maxwell, who has been the most significant influence on her teaching.
Leaving Ottawa to study voice with the famous mezzo-soprano Lois Marshall led her to Toronto, and its music scene. During that time she also coached with Stuart Hamilton. Further studies in vocal performance took Juliette to the University of Western Ontario, where she obtained a Master of Music in Vocal Performance and Literature (MMus) degree. While in London, she taught voice at the Conservatory Canada.
In 1994, Juliette co-founded Artista Music School in Ottawa, which has since amalgamated with Allegro Music School (2 locations: Orleans and Vanier), of which she also co-owns. Juliette teaches all styles and genres of vocal music. She believes it is imperative to be able to sing many different styles and genres in order to be relevant and marketable.
Other voice mentors have been: Catherine Young, Roxolana Roslak, Elisabeth Neufeld.