MusicMindset was founded with a clear purpose:
to revolutionize the way music is learned and experienced
Our journey began with the belief that music education should go beyond traditional methods. Guided by a passion for fostering growth, autonomy, and enjoyment, we have set out to create an enriching environment where students embark on a musical exploration that is as unique as they are.
MusicMindset Approach
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Start from student’s goals
Incorporate student’s choice throughout the process
Create an individualized learning plan
Focus on how each student learns and understands
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Create a fun and comfortable learning environment for students to feel completely themselves
Work with student’s favourite artists, songs, and music genres
Celebrate achievements, big or small
We take having fun very seriously!
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Explore students’ limiting beliefs about themselves
Prioritize progress over perfection
Accept failure as important to learning
Challenge students to explore the edges of their comfort zone
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Equip students with the tools to “teach themselves” over time
Support with mindful practice and self-reflection
Build student’s understanding of musical concepts through guided self-exploration
Supported by a diverse background in music education and community engagement, Maxime fosters an environment that empowers students to wholeheartedly embrace their musical journey.
Maxime’s Background and Experience
Registered Music Teacher (RMT)
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MMus in Music Education (Western University, London, ON, 2017 - 2019)
BMus in Music Education (Western University, London, ON, 2013 2017)
Community Engaged Learning, Guatemala: Music Teaching In and Learning From Diverse Communities (Western University, Guatemala, 2017)
Community Engaged Learning, Rwanda: Culture, Society, and Reconstruction (Western University, Kigali, Rwanda, 2016)
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Project Manager: Communities Building Youth Futures (CBYF) Yukon collective (May 2021 - Jul 2023)
All Stars and Food Program Manager: BGC Yukon (Nov 2020 - May 2021)
Teacher On Call, Yukon Education (Sept 2020 - Nov 2020)
Facilitator, Trails Youth Initiatives (Oct 2019 - Jul 2020)
Research Committee, Common Compass, (Jan 2019 - Jan 2020, Toronto, ON)
Innovation Works DECA Program, Evaluation & Recommendations, Pillar Nonprofit Network (Sept 2018 - Dec 2018)
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Ear Training Teacher, Dixon Hall Music School (Aug 2019 - Jun 2020, Toronto, ON)
Grant Adjudicator, TD Community Music Program and BandAid Program, MusiCounts (Jan 2019 - Jan 2020)
Social Supporter and Music Educator, Sistema Toronto (Oct 2019 - Jun 2020)
Mentor, SKETCH Working Arts (Sep 2019 - Jun 2020, Toronto, ON)
Youth Support and Music Volunteer, Camp Queen Elizabeth (YMCA of Southwestern Ontario) (Jul 2019, Honey Harbour, ON)
Program Coordinator, El Sistema Aeolian (Dec 2017 - Dec 2018, London, ON)
Guest Conductor, Cantorion Choir (Jan 2017 - Nov 2017, London, ON)
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Intergenerational Panel: building a multi-generational legacy for public education (panelist presentation), People for Education Retreat: A Change of (S)pace (Nov 21, 2022).
Disrupted Lives: Pandemic Policies and Youth Wellbeing. Education Policy Session (panelist presentation), McGill University Department of Equity, Ethics, and Policy (Jun 10, 2022).
Community Through Choral Art: Pedagogical Applications of Community Engaged Learning, Canadian Music Educator, 61(3) (Mar 13, 2020).
Collaborative Learning: Community Through Choral Art (presentation), FIMULAW Graduate Interdisciplinary Research Day 2019, Western University (Mar 22, 2019).
Collaborative Experiential Learning: Community Through Choral Art (presentation), Canadian Student Outdoor Education Conference 2019, Queen’s University. Kingston, Ontario (Jan 31, 2019).
A Case Study of Community Through Choral Art (presentation)A Case Study of Community Through Choral Art (presentation), Arts For Education Conference 2018. Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto, Ontario (Nov 23, 2018).
Collaborative Community: Partner for Success (panelist presentation), Pillar Nonprofit Network, Western University & Fanshawe College, London, Ontario (Jul 10, 2018).
El Sistema Aeolian: Musical Pathways to Community Transformation (presentation), FIMULAW Graduate Interdisciplinary Research Day 2018 (Apr 13, 2018).
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2022 Young Impact Leaders: 30 Changemakers to Watch For, Issued by Future Of Good (2022) (https://futureofgood.co/2022-young-impact-leaders/)
Completion of the Bruce Trail (900 km), Bruce Trail Conservancy (2019)
Foundations of Community Engagement modules: Power and Privilege, Building Effective Community Partnerships, Western University (2018)
Celebrating Diversity: Using Anti-Oppression Framework Workshop, Western University (2018)
Strategies For Learning Music and Art, Universidad Del Valle, Guatemala (2017)
Advocacy and Implementation of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, United Nations’ Department of Public Information (2017)
International Learning Award, Western University (2016)
Global Opportunities Awards, Western University (2015)
Don Wright Undergraduate Entrance Award, Western University (2013)
Jack Dow Music Scholarship, North Toronto Collegiate Institute (2013)
Musician of the Year, North Toronto Collegiate Institute (2013)
Acceptance to Académie Orford Musique, Orford, Québec (2013)