Elaina Gillard

Elaina (AT) lifemusic (DOT) ca

Elaina Gillard – Voice Instruction and Coaching

Elaina is a co-founder of Lifemusic studios with her husband Johnny.  Her love of music and singing began early in life, though her formal training began at the age of 15 with vocal teacher David Holler.
Through the years, Elaina was in involved with several choirs and musical groups.  It was acting as a supporting role in the musical "Meet me in St.Louis" that really lead her to want to pursue music as a career.  She attended McMaster University, specializing in musical education as well as performance.  After 4 years of study within the studio of Elise Bedard, Elaina is well equipped to instruct singers of all kinds. 

While obtaining a degree, and a performance certificate Elaina had lots of great oppourtunities to perform.  She acted as a soloist with the McMaster choir on many occasions, and performed the lead role in an original opera written by Sally Simpson called "Dinah" (based on the novel by Anita Diamont). More recently she performed the lead female role in a production of "Amahl and the Night Visitors" by Menotti.

"I thrive on the small victories I see in lessons with my students.  I enjoy teaching and love to help students reach their God given potential through coaching and lots of encouragement".

Elaina is available for both vocal clinics and private lessons.