JESSICA SPURRELL

Originally from the musical city of St. Johns, Newfoundland, Jessica is a Toronto-based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. She is experienced in teaching contemporary voice, choral singing, piano, beginner guitar, songwriting, music technology and production, music theory, and early childhood music. Jessica is passionate about accessibility, with experience supporting students with diverse accessibility needs, including neuro-divergent and visually-impaired students.

As an educator, Jessica is patient and adaptable, taking each student’s individual interests and needs into consideration, all while equipping students with a comprehensive understanding of theory, technique, ear-training, composition, and improvisation. Her holistic approach draws from classical, jazz, and contemporary music practices. Jessica encourages curiosity in her lessons, prompting students to think beyond the notes on the page and engage with music as a tool for expression, self-discovery, and even play.

When she’s not teaching, Jessica is actively writing, recording, and performing original music, sharing stories and laughs with Toronto audiences and beyond. An accomplished songwriter, Jessica is a recipient of SOCAN Foundation’s Young Canadian Songwriters Award. She is an alum of the TD Incubator for Creative Entrepreneurship, FACTOR’s Artist Development Program, and the Folk Music Ontario Developing Artist Program. Most recently, Jessica attended Soundweavings, an intercultural music residency at the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity in Banff, Alberta. Jessica holds a Bachelor of Music from Humber Polytechnic, where she currently teaches part-time as a vocal coach and music production tutor. She has called many places home, including Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, and Germany.