Meet Our Team
Sonia Isidro
Founder & Director
Sonia's SYNERGY vision started in 1995 when she founded our family-owned and operated company. She remains active in SYNERGY as owner, teacher, examiner, and director of our Theatre Production. She brings a wealth of knowledge in all things music and theatre, and is an active and proud member of the Brampton Arts community. Make sure to say hi and introduce yourself!
Victor Isidro
Owner & Operations Manager
Victor plays an integral role behind the scenes at SYNERGY. He manages the team as a whole, is active with our admin department, handles all things IT and keeps the lights on! Try performing your latest piece for him next time you see him!
Kristin Serrick
Music Director
Kristin is a certified advanced RCM teacher and holds a Bachelor of Arts with a major in piano performance from Redeemer University College. She studied impressionism and the romantics under Valerie Tryon and Dr. Paul Thorlakson. She focuses on gaining a strong foundation, while encouraging improvisation, composition and creativity. A SYNERGY team member for more than 10 years, she manages the music team, while supporting the other departments and their needs. She's heavily involved in developing our method book series, new courses and online offerings.
Josh
Piano
Josh is an accomplished pianist. He graduated York University with a BFA and is pursuing his Masters in Music Composition. His patience and creativity helps him find ways to tailor to students’ strengths and weaknesses. With a strong focus on fundamentals, his students obtain the ability to tackle any challenge and understand the art behind the music.
Victoria
Piano
Victoria began studying music under Mr. Yakov Walt. She successfully completed all the requirements of piano including ARCT performance and music theory from the Royal Conservatory of Music by the time she was 18. She went on to further her music studies in college and graduated in applied arts. Victoria has been teaching for 15+ years, preparing students for exams, recitals, and auditions. It brings her joy to help students of all ages discover the fun and and beauty of music through piano.
Kristy
Piano, Guitar, Violin
Music has been a passion of Kristy's all her life. Starting piano lessons at the age of 5, she participated in many recitals and competitions, placing and winning scholarships throughout her youth. Growing up, Kristy was eager to learn more instruments, such as violin, flute and guitar, and still enjoys picking up new instruments just for fun. She has been sharing her love of music for over 20 years.
Mikhaela
Voice & Piano
Mikhaela is a 4th year Classical Voice Honours student at York University. She aspires to attend teacher's college in the near future, and spread the joy of music education. She has performed amongst many choirs, musicals, and competitions; some of which include the York University Gospel Choir, the production Les Miserables, and the Newmarket Voice Festival. Mikhaela teaches voice, piano, and theory at the RCM standards.
Dr. Jeffrey
Violin & Strings
Jeffrey (Dr. J.) has been a school music teacher, performing musician, music theatre director and composer for over 35 years. His passion for developing young musicians is as evident today as it was on his first day of teaching. He holds a BFA in viola performance, and a Bachelors, Masters and PhD in Education. Dr. J. is a string specialist, having taught all levels, from beginner to accomplished performers for violin and viola, theory, harmony, analysis and music history.
Ashley
Piano
Ashley is currently studying music at York University with a focus in classical piano. She has been a teacher with Synergy for a number of years teaching private and group piano and theory. She's excited to share her love and passion for music with the students at Synergy!
Aryan
Guitar & Drums
Aryan is an active composer and performer. He has a Bachelor’s of Music from Middlesex University and a Masters of Fine Arts in Music from Simon Fraser University. His chamber and orchestral music is performed internationally and most recently in Vancouver Pro Musica’s Sonic Boom Music festivals in BC. Aryan teaches guitar, theory, history and songwriting/composition. Aryan teaches a range of musical genres from rock/pop to many sub-genres of heavy metal.
Tung
Guitar
Tung has an Honors BA in Music Education, OCT certified in top standing from Brock University’s Teacher’s College. He teaches music in elementary schools, guitar for various prestigious music schools throughout Ontario in Toronto/Hamilton areas. Tung has over 33 years working in the music industry. He attended Mohawk College with jazz guitar as his principle instrument. He continues to perform regularly in Canada and the US.
Racquel
Piano, Guitar, Trumpet
A Music Educator and Performer.
Racquel studied Music Education at The Edna Manley College of Visual and Performing Arts, where she earned her Bachelor's Degree in Music Education. There she majored in the trumpet and minored in the piano and drum set. She enjoys bringing the joy of music to students of all ages. She has been teaching music for over 8 years, preparing students for exams both internal and external, music performances and competitions.
Connor
Piano, Theory
Connor teaches piano and theory at Synergy. He has completed his RCM level 10 piano and harmony. He has performed in many groups including bands, orchestras & choirs. He went to Mayfield Secondary School in the Regional Arts Program for music. He teaches in a patient, open-minded manner. Connor enjoys teaching and hopes all of his students enjoy learning and playing music just as much as he does!
Saadiah
Art
Saadiah graduated from York University with a bachelor's degree in art. She hopes to attend teachers college in the future in the hope of teaching kids art. she is very excited and enthusiastic about teaching art through which she gets to display her passion for it. She strives to make others appreciate the meaning behind visual art and to enjoy it as much as she does.
DJ
Art
DJ is currently in their undergrad at OCAD University in Toronto for their BFA, and majoring in Experimental Animation. They have been doing freelance work since 2020, ranging from corporate business commissions to website and graphic design for content creators. They love digital art, and are passionate about creating a safe and encouraging space of ideas and growth for students curious to enter the art world.
Seema
Art
Seema is an experienced and caring educator. She has lead visual arts programs at schools such as St. Mary's Academy, Rowntree Montessori and Appleby College. She specializes in drawing and painting techniques, as well as helping develop portfolios. Seema takes special pride in providing individual instruction and focused care to help students reach their goals.
Stephanie
Drama
Stephanie has worked as a professional actor on stage and screen, and has 20 years of training in the performing arts. Since Stephanie firmly believes that theatre skills are life skills, it is her mission to connect students, creating a community of likeminded individuals who are passionate, confident, and creative. In her classes, she incorporates teachings from the Stanislavsky System, Method Acting, Boal Applied Theatre, Stella Adler, and Naturalism techniques. Stephanie obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Performance from Acadia University, and graduated with an Arts Letter from Mayfield Secondary School’s Regional Arts Program, in Drama. When she was a student at Mayfield, Stephanie volunteered at SYNERGY in their Triple Threat and Audition Prep classes. Stephanie has trained for stage and on-camera acting in Canada, the United States, and in Europe. In addition to performing, Stephanie directed a one-act play in 2018 and has coached actors with auditions, monologues, and scene work.
From the Staff...
Kristin - Piano
Working for Synergy has opened a lot of doors for me that I wouldn't have received anywhere else. Aside from teaching, I've been able to develop a number of programs, write method books for piano and theory and lead a community of dedicated artists. All while advancing my own skills as a teacher. The training and support goes above and beyond.
Chris - Strings
As an employee at Synergy for the past ten years there’s a reason why I’ve stayed on board: the value that my managers see in me and the opportunities they provided. During my time here at Synergy I’ve been given the opportunity to create and conduct Synergy’s first youth orchestra, write a method book for string players, organize a concert for the city of Brampton, lead the theory department and more. As artists, they truly see the value in us and I whole-heartedly appreciate everything they’ve done for me.