Hi, I’m David Labrada More, a Toronto-based musician, educator and producer. I’ve spent over a decade teaching the Ontario Music Curriculum, building school choirs, creating original music for performances, and running DLM.Music.lessons to share piano, drums, voice, theory, history, songwriting and production. I love blending Indigenous, Western European, Indian and North American musical traditions to help students understand culture through music. I’ve released school and community projects, led concerts and collaborations, and worked with hospitals and festivals to create joyful, inclusive music for diverse audiences.

David Labrada More

Hi, I’m David Labrada More, a Toronto-based musician, educator and producer. I’ve spent over a decade teaching the Ontario Music Curriculum, building school choirs, creating original music for performances, and running DLM.Music.lessons to share piano, drums, voice, theory, history, songwriting and production. I love blending Indigenous, Western European, Indian and North American musical traditions to help students understand culture through music. I’ve released school and community projects, led concerts and collaborations, and worked with hospitals and festivals to create joyful, inclusive music for diverse audiences.

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Hi, I’m David Labrada More, a Toronto-based musician, educator and producer. I’ve spent over a decade teaching the Ontario Music Curriculum, building school choirs, creating original music for performances, and running DLM.Music.lessons to share piano, drums, voice, theory, history, songwriting and production.

I love blending Indigenous, Western European, Indian and North American musical traditions to help students understand culture through music. I’ve released school and community projects, led concerts and collaborations, and worked with hospitals and festivals to create joyful, inclusive music for diverse audiences.

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Work Experience

Music Teacher / Online music lessons provider at DLM.Music.lessons
July 1, 2021 - Present
Provides online music lessons across piano, drums, voice, music theory, history, songwriting and production.
Music Teacher at Aurora Preparatory Academy
September 1, 2023 - Present
Taught the Ontario Curriculum of Music; organized concerts and parent/teacher meetings; created and led the school choir and music band; produced new music for school and external presentations; integrated a songwriting course for grades 6–8.
Songwriting and Music Composition Course Instructor at Art Starts , Lawrence Hills Community Center
June 1, 2022 - Present
Songwriting and music composition course; ongoing.
Music Teacher at Sathya Sai School of Toronto
September 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
Taught the Ontario Curriculum of Music; prepared concerts, presentations, celebrations, parent/teacher meetings, report cards and high school recommendations; created and led the school choir and music band; produced school music for meditation and events; created hybrid teaching videos during Covid; integrated diverse instruments to enhance cultural understanding.
Ensemble Practice and World Percussion Teacher at Jose White Music Conservatory, Camaguey, Cuba
October 1, 2009 - July 1, 2010
Created music groups (jazz band, flute orchestra, chamber music orchestra); wrote arrangements, trained ensembles and organized performances to showcase the conservatory’s talent.
Pianist and Percussionist at Cassava Latin Band
February 1, 2015 - Present
Pianist and percussionist performing at various events including Luminato, PanAm Games, and private functions.
Keyboard Player at El Niño y la Verdad
September 1, 2011 - July 1, 2014
Keyboard player performing in Havana venues; numerous concerts.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Music at University of Toronto
January 1, 2018 - March 22, 2026
Bachelor of Music Composition at Higher Institute of Art, Havana, Cuba
January 1, 2014 - March 22, 2026
Percussion and Ensemble Practice Diploma at Jose White Music Conservatory, Camaguey, Cuba
September 1, 2005 - April 1, 2009
Classical Piano and World Percussion Diploma at Luis C. Romeros Elementary Art School
September 1, 1998 - July 1, 2005

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Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Healthcare, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services