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Pour faire de la belle musique - Begin early, love it daily, enjoy it for life!
Pour faire de la belle musique - Begin early, love it daily, enjoy it for life!
Evan Petrimoulx
Piano
Evan is the first music student that I ever taught, and it brings me pure joy to now have him as a teacher at Renée’s Music Studio! Evan has been playing piano for over 14 years and is always excited to share his knowledge with his students! He is comfortable with all ages and always encourages others to experience what the world of music has to offer. Evan graduated with honours from Saint Anne’s Catholic high school and is currently attending the University of Windsor in the faculty of science studying Physics.
Throughout high school Evan played in both the concert and jazz band ensembles, and in his free time likes to compete in Cross Country, Soccer, and Track and Field. Evan was a member of the Royal Canadian Air Cadets where he achieved the rank of Warrant Officer Second Class. As Evan continues to hone his own skills and grows as a teacher, I’ve seen first hand how he is an inspiration to his students into the art of music.
Kevin Venney
Drums/Percussion
Regarded as one of the best drummers in the area, Kevin has a wealth of experience in both teaching and performing. He describes himself as a rock drummer who plays a whole lot of jazz!
Kevin studied jazz at Humber college in the mid 80’s. He then played and toured with various blues and jazz recording acts throughout the 80’s and 90’s both in the US and Canada. He was the house drummer at the Showtime lounge at Casino Windsor backing up numerous tribute shows and various other acts from 2001 until 2008. He’s also performed with the Windsor Light and St.Clair College Music series events.
He’s worked with many groups both in Windsor and Detroit from 2008 until 2021, and is currently working with a well established corporate /wedding band Eclipse both in Canada and the US.
Ben Taylor
Guitar/Ukulele
Ben was first introduced to music in grade school where he began learning guitar at age 9 and then the Alto Saxophone at age 11. This led to Ben achieving the Outstanding Musicians award. He then took 4 years of group guitar lessons at Saint Anne’s Highschool, and also participated in the Concert Band, playing the Alto Saxophone. He played on the varsity Volleyball team throughout his high school career, and he has achieved his brown belt in Gojo Ryu Karate. Ben is an Honors graduate from Saint Anne’s high school, and is currently attending the University of Windsor where he is studying for a degree in Bio-Medical sciences.
Ben has three years of experience teaching swimming lessons as a certified instructor and lifeguard both public and privately for the past three years.
Although Ben is most passionate about guitar, he aspires to expand his musical repertoire into learning more piano and song writing . Ben is excited to share his love for music and create an environment to inspire others to have this same passion!
Madison Toulouse
Vocal, Ukulele, Piano & Guitar
Madison Toulouse has a love for music, passion for performance, and finds joy in sharing the gift of music and helping others find their “voice”! Madison is a graduate of the University of Windsor, completing her Undergraduate degree in the Bachelors of Music Honours Jazz/Pop Voice program. Throughout her University career Madison has performed a number of different works as a member of both the University Singers and University Chamber Choir. This includes performing a variety of different works in the Windsor Symphony Orchestra Chorus and a handful of musical theatre productions.
For as long as she can remember, Madison has enjoyed music and has been passionate about singing in a variety of styles including: pop, jazz, Broadway, classical, country, folk, blues, singer/songwriter, R&B, soul, inspirational/religious. While her love for music lies in performance, she also wishes to share her knowledge and gifts of music with others through teaching. Music is about emotion, telling a story, and most importantly having fun! Whether students are looking to develop the skills necessary to become great musicians or looking for a fun and creative outlet every week during a lesson, Madison is sure she can help you accomplish whatever it may be!
Lisa McGuffin
Piano
Lisa began piano lessons at a young age, but her love for music took hold at 14. She completed grade 10 in the Royal Conservatory of Music. Lisa went on to study nursing, but has continued using her music to accompany choirs, play at weddings, and is part of worship bands at her church. She is constantly creating or arranging songs in new ways.
Lisa believes that teaching and encouraging people in their growth and expression of music is an exciting journey and a privilege!
Lisa and her husband have seven children who play a variety of instruments – drums, ukulele, acoustic and bass guitar, saxophone, and flute. It’s a noisy house… In her spare time (!) she enjoys reading, crafting, and developing her saltwater aquarium.
Ali Anderson
Vocal
From her earliest days, Ali Anderson’s life has been intertwined with music. Raised in a family where melodies spoke as eloquently as words, she spent countless hours harmonizing with her sisters and grandmother, letting their voices weave together in joyful song. This familial love for music blossomed into a true passion as Ali entered St. Anne’s High School, where she embraced the stage at talent shows, café musiques, choir concerts, and vocal classes. Her dedication and talent were soon recognized: in 2020, Ali was honoured with the Most Valuable Music Award and the Vocal Proficiency Award. Among her many cherished memories, perhaps none shine brighter than sharing the stage as a backup singer for Barry Manilow at Caesars Windsor Casino.
Today (2025), Ali is a proud graduate of the University of Windsor, holding a degree in Social Work and preparing to embark on the university’s education program. She channels her compassion and energy into her roles at the Canadian Mental Health Association and Family Services, always striving to uplift others and make a difference in her community. Wherever Ali goes, music follows—she’s renowned for curating the perfect playlist at gatherings, delighting friends with her discerning ear. While she appreciates all genres, her heart beats strongest for folk, indie, and blues.
When Ali steps away from work, she is most often found outdoors—hiking winding trails, playing sports, or enjoying the company of family and friends.
As a member of the team at Renee’s studio, Ali is eager to share her passion and hopes to inspire students to discover their own voices, leaving a lasting, positive mark through the transformative power of music and song.
Dave Thibert
Violin & Piano
Dave began music at a young age starting violin at 4 and piano at 7. He went on to complete grade 10 violin and grade 9 piano with the Royal Conservatory. Aside from training classically Dave enjoyed exploring and learning the genre of Celtic music which inspired the creation of a band that he was able to tour and record with.
Dave went on to graduating teachers college and has been teaching a variety of subjects, specifically French and working amongst children with high needs in the Windsor area for the past 18 years.
Dave and his wife, also a teacher, have four children whom they enjoy learning with, travelling with and listening to as they now explore their own style of music and instruments of drums, piano and ukulele. In his spare time he enjoys reading, enjoying the outside, hanging out with his family and of course Disney+ and chilling.
Jacob Kekedjian
Guitar
Jacob has had a love for music since the 7th grade. He started off with playing the flute, then switched to tenor saxophone in high school at St.Annes. He was apart of the concert band and throughout high school Jacob started to learn guitar as well. Ever since, he loves to play acoustic and electric guitar, and wants to share his passion with others.
Jacob loves to play songs from Metallica, Avenged sevenfold and much more, especially from the genres metal and rock. When not at the studio, Jacob is in his second year at the University of Windsor for electrical engineering. He also enjoys going to the gym, playing chess, hanging out with friends, and of course playing guitar.
Jacob enjoys teaching at the studio, and is ready to share his passion for music with others.
Ian Scott
Guitar, Bass, Ukulele & Piano
Ian’s passion for music started at an early age, absorbing as much music as he could find. He found his passion for the rhythm section through guitar and bass; and followed his passion in post-secondary education.
Ian currently is enrolled in bachelor’s of music (honours) at the University of Windsor for bass with secondary instrument as guitar. There, he plays in small and large ensembles including the University Jazz Ensemble and the jazz combos.
Ian mainly plays rock, jazz, soul, and latin but loves all music. He is passionate about music theory, songwriting, arranging, and performance. Ian is an active participant in the Windsor music scene with many groups, mostly recently the Ian Scott Trio.
Heather Venney
Piano & Vocal
Born into a family of musicians, Heather started her musical journey very young. Starting lessons at only 3 years old, she studied piano with her teacher Lynn Gelinas, as well as Mark Calcott and Sara Fontaine for both piano and vocals.
At age 14, Heather auditioned for and was accepted into the Walkerville collegiate high school special arts program WCCA. While there she took classes for piano and vocals everyday and participated in extracurricular musical activities like vocal jazz ensembles, and master classes held by both professionals and professors.
Nowadays Heather continues to search for new musical experiences, performing in bands with her peers, auditing the university windsor choir, and her newest passion: teaching beginners.
Noah Shin
Guitar
Noah is a dedicated musician whose passion for guitar began early and has grown with daily practice and performance. A student at St. Anne High School, he’s active in the jazz band, chess club, and track team, and was awarded Best Guitarist in 10th grade. Noah plays both acoustic and electric guitar, giving him a strong grasp of solo and group performance. His musical interests span country, jazz, soft rock, and Christian worship, and his commitment to refining his technique has led to impressive growth as a guitarist.
Noah regularly performs as part of the worship team at LSA Church and is comfortable playing for large audiences. Outside of music, he enjoys baseball, tennis, and basketball, approaching each with passion and sportsmanship. Eager to inspire others, Noah is excited to share his guitar skills, knowledge, and enthusiasm with students at Renée’s Music Studio.
Lindsay Bennett
Piano
Lindsay began playing piano at the age of six and went on to complete her Grade 10 certification through the Royal Conservatory of Music. Alongside her musical journey, she pursued a career in conservation biology and has spent nearly two decades working in the environmental field. Through it all, music has remained a constant source of joy and creative expression.
As a teacher, Lindsay fosters a love of music by nurturing confidence, creativity, and strong foundational skills. She encourages students to explore their unique musical voices in a supportive and welcoming environment, where curiosity and self-expression are just as valued as technique.
When she’s not teaching or working in the environmental sector, Lindsay draws inspiration from the natural world through hiking, kayaking, and gardening—which she believes nurtures the same patience and presence essential to music.