Profiles

Adrian Jones is a classically trained multi-instrumentalist performer, teacher and singer-songwriter. He studied guitar under Bruce French and Lynne Gangbar, and Voice with Bel Canto legend Ed Johnson. Adrian also attended Wilfrid Laurier University in the Honours Music Program for 2 years.

His various projects have found him performing on bills with a diverse collection of acts such as Ed Bickert, Blue Rodeo, The Rheostatics, Feist, Arcade Fire, Metric, Fred Eaglesmith, Lowest of the Low, Jeff Healey, Gogol Bordello, Bruce Cockburn, King Cobb Steelie, David Wilcox, The Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra, Broken Social Scene, Jack Soul and many more.

As a frontman, Adrian has release 3 CDs and a live DVD with worldbeat jamband SNACK! an EP and full-length project with duo partner Kim Regimbal and 2 solo acoustic EPs. As a sideman and session player, Adrian has appeared on over 50 albums playing anything with strings on it. Currently, Adrian plays guitar, steel and mandolin with Chris Clark, James Campbell and the Bearskins. Since opening the Adrian Jones Music School in 1997, Adrian has taught 1500 private music students.

Currently, Adrian also teaches Ukulele workshops and Rock Band workshops in local schools and runs a successful rock band camp every summer in Elora.

James began studying classical piano at the age of 7 then switched over to guitar when he was 11. After studying Jazz guitar at Humber College, he decided to pursue a career as a music producer. His first major production gig was with Skye Sweetnam through Capitol records, and from 2002 till 2012, he was signed to EMI publishing. James has written and produced for Roz Bell, The Standstills, Jeff
Beadle, the Stereos, Craig Stickland, Honors, Justin Nozuka ,the Dare
Nots and Esthero. James also produced the debut album for Down with
Webster that went platinum in Canada. In addition to his work as a
music producer, James has also composed music for film and
television, including the TV shows Wayside High School, Instant Star,
dead before Dawn, and a CBC documentary about the OBL called
Anyone’s Game.

Amanda Braam is a music therapist (certification in progress) who strives to empower, uplift, and affirm others through meaningful musical experiences. She is an Honours Bachelor of Music Therapy student at Wilfrid Laurier University (graduating October 2026) and a Music Therapy Association of Ontario Student Award Recipient.

Amanda has clinical experience working with neurodivergent children, youth and adults; as well as older adults in long-term care. She recently completed her 1000-hour music therapy internship at Starling Community Services and is pursuing certification. Amanda practices through a resource-oriented, person-centered, and music-centered lens.

Outside of music therapy, Amanda is a performing musician, community musician, and music educator. She works as a singer/songwriter with the community music organization Lullaby Project KW, which pairs at-risk mothers with musicians to write and record original songs for their children. Amanda’s experiences in a variety of musical contexts enables her to uplift clients with diverse interests and goals, fostering musical self-exploration in a safe, supported space.

In 2024, Amanda released her album “Paper Cranes” alongside two music videos. She performs both solo and with her indie-folk band “The Paper Cranes”, known for their rich harmonies, crunchy chords, and catchy melodies. She’s also part of a jazz-folk duo “The Roundabout Dance”, and plays drums for the noise-rock band “My Angel”. She amassed a variety of performance experiences over the course of her career throughout Ontario, and has shared the stage with artists such as Fleet Foxes, Violent Femmes, and The Strumbellas.

Nick has been playing musical instruments his entire life, starting guitar at a young age and adding many other instruments later. Nick has taught at music schools since 2017 and enjoys teaching Guitar, Bass, Ukulele, Drums, and Voice to students of any age or skill level. He also holds a PhD in philosophy from Western University, where he gained extensive teaching experience and developed a thoughtful approach to education. Nick’s musical experiences include performing for three years in jazz and wind ensembles at Lakehead University and receiving a Music Recording Grant from the Ontario Arts Council to

record an original album with metal band Pansophic. In the Waterloo Region, Nick plays bass and writes music in alternative rock group Weekend Warranty and is on the Board of Directors for the Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber Orchestra.

Nick is a thoughtful and enthusiastic teacher and finds teaching just as enriching as playing. He understands that everyone learns differently, and carefully tailors his lessons to each student based on their interests and goals. His aim is to help people discover the joy of music in their own way, and he believes that the better you get at your instrument, the more fun you have!

Eve is a music therapist candidate and a music educator passionate about inclusion and uplifting mental health through music. She will graduate from Wilfrid Laurier University in October 2026 with an Honours Bachelor of Music Therapy and a minor in Psychology. During her degree, she completed a 1000 hour internship at Starling Community Services, where she gained clinical experience supporting youth in a mental health centre as well as older adults living in long term care.

Eve grew up studying piano and voice, developing a passion for using music as an outlet for self-expression. Throughout her music degree, she taught music at the Community Music School of Waterloo Region, where she gained experience teaching guitar, piano, voice, and adapted music lessons. As a performer, Eve has performed at many of the local KW venues and festivals in Ontario including Riverfest and Summerfolk.

Eve is driven by a belief in accessibility and strives to expand opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to create and engage with music. As a music educator, she prioritizes a playful and creative environment to promote a lasting love of music. When not making music, Eve enjoys spending time with family, friends and pets, volunteering as a Special Olympics basketball coach and working as an Inclusion Support Worker.

Morgan is a multi instrumentalist, focusing on guitar, bass, piano and ukulele. She has studied under many different instructors and holds a BMus degree with a concentration in Community Music from Wilfrid Laurier University. Originally classically trained Morgan loves exploring and making music from other genres and finding new and innovative ways to deliver music. She has a background in live performances as well as recording and will occasionally play the streets of

Elora and Fergus.