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I am a Toronto-based composer-pianist, singer, and music educator. I create original music with students and collaborators, teach piano, voice, and music theory, and develop education programs that promote biodiversity and sustainability. My projects include Native Toronto Animals A to G and World Ocean Day activities, as well as YouTube education content through Sonicphonic.
Beyond teaching, I have held composer-in-residence roles with Forte Music Services and led multiple community ensembles and arts organizations across Canada. I strive to use music to empower learners, connect communities, and explore social and environmental themes through composition, performance, and media.
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Work Experience
Piano Teacher at Musical Arts Academy
December 1, 2024 - PresentPiano, Voice, Choir and Percussion Teacher at Lynwood Academy
October 1, 2023 - PresentSpecialty Camp Counsellor at Camp TO, City of Toronto (One Yonge Street Community Centre)
July 1, 2023 - August 31, 2023Specialty Camp Counsellor at Joseph J. Piccininni Community Centre, Toronto
June 1, 2022 - September 30, 2022Piano and Voice Teacher at Kennedy Piano Studios
September 1, 2021 - June 30, 2023Composer in Residence at Forte Music Services (Artscape Gibraltar Point)
September 1, 2018 - PresentComposer in Residence; supported education and creative projects.
Owner and Teacher at Sonicphonic / Michael Gfroerer
September 1, 2018 - PresentMusic lessons: piano, voice, music theory, choir, percussion, composition and sound design; private teaching practice in Toronto.
Composer in Residence at Forte Music Services
January 1, 2018 - PresentComposer in residence; development of original works and collaborations with performers.
Administrative Assistant (Contract) at New Music Edmonton / NOW HEAR THIS Festival
February 1, 2016 - March 31, 2016Administrative support, event coordination, and organizational assistance for festival programming.
Composer-in-Residence at Robertson-Wesley United Church - Spiritual Arts Collective
October 18, 2015 - December 6, 2015Main Theme: Human Rights are Universal; created spiritual arts works.
Composer-in-Residence at NOW HEAR THIS Festival / Edmonton
September 1, 2015 - June 30, 2016Composer-in-residence; festival collaboration featuring contemporary music and new works.
General Manager at NOW HEAR THIS Festival
March 18, 2015 - March 20, 2015General Manager; festival coordination and administration.
Administrative Assistant (Contract) at New Music Edmonton - Chenoa Anderson, General Manager
February 1, 2015 - March 31, 2015Administrative support; NOW HEAR THIS festival coordination.
Arts Administration Assistant / Volunteer at Edmonton Chamber Music Society
November 1, 2014 - PresentAdministrative support; ongoing involvement.
Arts Administration Assistant (Contract) at New Music Edmonton - Chenoa Anderson
September 1, 2014 - March 1, 2015Supported arts administration and festival activities.
Choir Director, Pianist, Organist at St. John Lutheran Church, Edmonton
May 1, 2014 - July 1, 2018Directed choir, performed as pianist and organist.
YouTube Creator at Self-employed / Michael Gfroerer YouTube Channel
January 1, 2009 - PresentCreated and posted educational and performance videos; 80 videos including 32 teaching pieces and 48 music presentations/performances.
Music Journalist at Xtra! / The Varsity / Atkinsonian
March 1, 1999 - September 30, 1999Music journalism and arts coverage; editor roles in arts and culture sections.
Music Journalist at Xtra! (Gord Bowness) / Art & Entertainment
March 1, 1999 - September 30, 1999Music journalism; Toronto-based writing and review work.
Editor of Art and Culture at The Atkinsonian
February 1, 1998 - May 31, 1999Editor of Art and Culture; Toronto-based role.
Co-Artistic Director and Founding Member at CONTACT contemporary music
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 2006Founding member and co-artistic director of a contemporary music collective in Toronto; curating programs and collaborations.
Co-Artistic Director and Founding Member at CONTACT contemporary music, Toronto
January 1, 1998 - December 1, 2006Co-artistic director and founder; contemporary music programming.
Music Journalist at The Varsity (University of Toronto Student Newspaper)
October 1, 1996 - March 31, 1997Music journalism; campus press work.
Piano Teacher, Music Theory Teacher and Chamber Music Coach at University Settlement Music and Arts School, Toronto
January 1, 1990 - June 1, 2012Education
at York University
January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1991 at York University
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1997Grade 5 Theory - Honours at Royal Conservatory of Music, Toronto
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1992Associate Performer – Piano (1993) at Western Ontario Conservatory of Music (Conservatory Canada)
January 1, 1980 - January 1, 1993 at Western Ontario Conservatory of Music (Conservatory Canada)
January 1, 1980 - September 1, 2002 at York University
January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1991 at York University
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1997Grade 5 Theory - Honours at Royal Conservatory of Music, Toronto
January 11, 2030 - January 23, 2026Associate Performer – Piano at Western Ontario Conservatory of Music (Conservatory Canada)
January 1, 1993 - January 23, 2026Qualifications
OrfeoMusica Award
August 4, 2007 - January 7, 2026Discover the Sustainability Compass
June 1, 2025 - January 7, 2026Compass Education – Systems Thinking for Sustainability
June 1, 2025 - January 7, 2026Member, Workman Arts Collective
November 1, 2024 - January 7, 2026OrfeoMusica Award – for International Cooperation and pioneering achievements
August 4, 2007 - January 23, 2026Grade 5 Theory - Honours
January 11, 2030 - January 23, 2026Associate Performer – Piano
January 1, 1993 - January 23, 2026Industry Experience
Education, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Other
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