About Us

 

MuSix Studio and Services

Founded in 1991, MuSix Studio and Services provides high‑quality music education for students of all ages, from beginner to advanced levels. We offer comprehensive piano instruction and theory studies, teaching a wide range of repertoire from classical to jazz. Theory classes are available at all levels, both privately and in group formats.

Our studio also offers collaborative piano services for vocalists and instrumentalists, including rehearsals, recordings, and performances. We provide vocal and instrumental repertoire coaching—including band instruments—and maintain a roster of musical solos and duos available for hire. In addition, we offer tutoring in computer science and mathematics.

We are pleased to offer professional photography services, including portrait photography, event coverage, and performance photography for recitals, auditions, and promotional materials.

Each year, we present student recitals and benefit concerts, celebrating musical growth and community engagement.

Our Staff

Sheila Vandikas

Degrees & Diplomas

  • Bachelor of Music — University of Toronto

  • ARCT - Associate of the Royal Conservatory of Music, RCM, Toronto

  • YGE: Grade 3 (Piano), Grade 4 (Electone) - Yamaha Music School, Canada

Awards & Distinctions

  • OCTA Award — Ontario Registered Music Teachers’ Association

  • World premiere of compositions: Fantasy on a Theme of Bahay Kubo, Singkilan, and Pandanggo Sa Tinikling

  • Featured Arrangement: CBC’s In Concert for her piano‑four‑hands arrangement of Libertango

  • Visual and Performing Arts Newmarket’s “Three for the Show” series: Vandikas6 featured performance (2018)

  • Teacher Award - Yamaha Music School

  • Kiwanis Festival and ORMTA Scholarships - student

George Vandikas

Degrees & Diplomas

  • Bachelor of Music — University of Toronto

  • Master of Music — University of Toronto

  • Bachelor of Education — University of Toronto

  • YGE - Grade3 (Piano), Grade 4 (Electone) - Yamaha Music School, Canada

Awards & Distinctions

  • Performances with York Chamber Ensemble — pianist and collaborator

  • Performances with Cathedral Bluffs Symphony Orchestra — pianist

  • Festival Adjudicator — invited to adjudicate several local and international music festivals

  • Leadership Roles — Collaborative Pianist (Encore Choir and Tapestry Chamber Choir), including one term as Interim Artistic Director

Anthony Vandikas

Degrees & Academic Background

  • PhD Candidate in Computer Science, University of Toronto

  • M.Sc. Computer Science, University of Toronto

  • B.Sc. Computer Science (High Distinction), University of Toronto

  • LRCM (Licentiate of the Royal Conservatory of Music) RCM

  • ARCT (Associate of the Royal Conservatory of Music) RCM

Awards & Distinctions

  • RCM National Gold Medal (2012)

  • University of Toronto academic scholarships and research awards

  • High Distinction in undergraduate studies

  • Complete professional recordings of Liszt’s Transcendental Études — a project demonstrating exceptional technical mastery and artistic discipline

Charissa Vandikas

Degrees & Academic Background

  • DMA, Université de Montréal

  • D.É.P.A. (Diplôme d’Études Professionnelles Approfondies), Université de Montréal

  • M. Mus (Master of Music), Université de Montréal

  • B. Mus (Bachelor of Music), The Glenn Gould School, Toronto

  • LRCM (Licentiate of the Royal Conservatory of Music) RCM, Toronto

  • ARCT (Associate of the Royal Conservatory of Music) RCM, Toronto

Awards & Distinctions

  • Prix d’Europe (2025, 2023) — Pierre Mantha Prize, Abitibi Tour Award, John Newmark Prize, Guy Soucie Prize

  • Pan-Canadian Tour Artist - with Prairie Debut, Jeunesse Musicale, and Atlantic Debut

  • Festival of the Sound, featured Young Artists

  • CFMTA National Winner

  • Canadian Music Competitions Grand Prix Winner

  • Hnatyshyn Foundation Grant Recipient

  • Newmarket Arts Grant Recipient

  • Competition awards at:

    • NWIPEC Competition (Canada)

    • Susana Szorenyi International Competition (Romania)

    • ARD International Music Competition (Germany)

Gregory Vandikas

Degrees & Academic Background

  • ADP student – Artist Diploma Program, The Glenn Gould School, Toronto

  • M. Mus – Master of Music, Université de Montréal

  • B. Mus – Bachelor of Music, McGill University

  • LRCM (Gold Medalist) — Licentiate of the Royal Conservatory of Music, RCM, Toronto

  • ARCT – Associate of the Royal Conservatory of Music, RCM, Toronto

Awards & Distinctions

  • LRCM Gold Medal — top national distinction from the Royal Conservatory of Music

  • GOCAA International Piano Competition — Grand Prize Winner

  • Newmarket Arts Grant recipient

  • Festival & Academy Distinctions:

    • Domaine Forget

    • Orford Musique

    • Peter de Grote Festival (Netherlands)

  • University Performance Recognitions through McGill and Université de Montréal recitals and concerto appearances with MGSO and OUM

  • Chapelle Historique du Bon-Pasteur: feautured solo recital

Harrison Vandikas

Degrees & Diplomas

  • LRCM – Licentiate of the Royal Conservatory of Music (Distinction), RCM, Toronto

  • ARCT – Associate of the Royal Conservatory of Music, RCM, Toronto

  • Université de Montréal (Beginning Fall 2026) — entering with a generous scholarship for his Bachelor of Music program

Awards & Distinctions

  • Carnegie Hall Performer & Finalist — Piano Star International Competition

  • FCMF National Competition — National‑level distinctions

  • SSAC Senior Piano Award & Scholarship

  • OMFA Provincial Finals — repeated top placements

  • VPAN Young Artist — soloist & collaborative pianist

  • York Chamber Orchestra — orchestral debut

  • Nine Sparrows Arts Foundation — featured soloist for noon‑hour solo concerts

  • Violin Scholarship Recipient — recognized for multi‑instrumental excellence

  • Festival & Academy Scholarships:

    • Orford Musique

Fateme Ghasemi

Degrees & Academic Background

  • PhD Student in Computer Science, McMaster University

  • M.Sc. Computer Science, McMaster University — Perfect GPA (4.0/4.0)

  • B.Sc. Computer Science, University of Tehran — Admitted with national entrance‑exam exemption

Awards & Distinctions

  • Top national ranking for admission to the University of Tehran

  • Multiple international awards in AI and computational‑geometry rescue agent competitions

    • Robocup

    • PNU‑Open

    • Khwarizmi Festival

  • University of Toronto / McMaster academic recognition through teaching roles and research contributions

  • Professional achievements in software engineering and research at Huawei Technologies Canada