Hi, I'm Karen D’Agostino, an experienced music educator and versatile musician based in Simcoe, Ontario. For more than 35 years I've taught piano, voice, and music theory, directed choirs, and run a full-service music studio. I currently serve as Music Director at Colborne Village United Church and manage Mystical Music Tour Inc, where I help students of all ages learn and perform with confidence. I love mentoring youth, including special people, keeping instruments in top condition, and creating engaging musical experiences for ages 3 through 85+. In addition to teaching, I front a classic rock band, lead performances, and bring hands-on sound reinforcement and event planning to every project. My background in electrical contracting also informs my technical approach to sound and stage setups. I am an original music writing in many styles, also a lyricist. I am well versed in quickbooks and am a very competent bookkeeper. Experienced with hiring and administration.

Karen D’Agostino

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Hi, I'm Karen D’Agostino, an experienced music educator and versatile musician based in Simcoe, Ontario. For more than 35 years I've taught piano, voice, and music theory, directed choirs, and run a full-service music studio. I currently serve as Music Director at Colborne Village United Church and manage Mystical Music Tour Inc, where I help students of all ages learn and perform with confidence. I love mentoring youth, including special people, keeping instruments in top condition, and creating engaging musical experiences for ages 3 through 85+. In addition to teaching, I front a classic rock band, lead performances, and bring hands-on sound reinforcement and event planning to every project. My background in electrical contracting also informs my technical approach to sound and stage setups. I am an original music writing in many styles, also a lyricist. I am well versed in quickbooks and am a very competent bookkeeper. Experienced with hiring and administration.

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Hi, I’m Karen D’Agostino, an experienced music educator and versatile musician based in Simcoe, Ontario. For more than 35 years I’ve taught piano, voice, and music theory, directed choirs, and run a full-service music studio. I currently serve as Music Director at Colborne Village United Church and manage Mystical Music Tour Inc, where I help students of all ages learn and perform with confidence.

I love mentoring youth, including special people, keeping instruments in top condition, and creating engaging musical experiences for ages 3 through 85+. In addition to teaching, I front a classic rock band, lead performances, and bring hands-on sound reinforcement and event planning to every project. My background in electrical contracting also informs my technical approach to sound and stage setups.
I am an original music writing in many styles, also a lyricist.
I am well versed in quickbooks and am a very competent bookkeeper. Experienced with hiring and administration.

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Experience Level

Expert

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Music Director at Colborne Village United Church
August 31, 2023 - January 31, 2026
Manage the choir and all music for services; provide sound reinforcement; prepare and coordinate all service music; started and oversee a Youth group; oversee piano and organ upkeep.
Owner/Operator at Mystical Music Tour Inc
July 1, 2021 - Present
Own a full-service music studio offering piano, voice, RCM, flute, cello, acoustic guitar, violin, and ukulele; 35+ years of experience; serve ages 3-85; operates a home studio.
Front Lady (Frontwoman) at Evil (Heavy Classic Rock Band)
January 1, 2000 - Present
Front a lively, energetic heavy rock band; recording experience and stage presence.
Owner/Operator at Empire Corners Electrical Ltd
January 1, 2004 - December 1, 2016
Operated a full-scale electrical contracting company; handled accounting; apprenticed as a journeyman; managed staff and HR.
Music Teacher at Chatman’s School of Music
April 1, 1991 - January 1, 1999
Music teacher providing piano and voice instruction.
Lead Vocalist at Evil
January 1, 2000 - Present
Front vocalist for a heavy classic rock band; recording experience and energetic live performances.
Front Lady at Evil
December 31, 1999 - Present
Front for a heavy classic rock band; recording experience; fronting a lively energetic band.

Education

ARCT (Associate of the Royal Conservatory of Toronto) at Royal Conservatory of Toronto
January 1, 1970 - June 1, 1980
ARCT (Piano, Voice) at Royal Conservatory of Toronto
January 1, 1970 - June 1, 1980
Music Teacher at Chatman’s School of Music
April 1, 1991 - January 1, 1999
ARCT (Piano, Voice) at Royal Conservatory of Toronto
January 1, 1970 - June 1, 1980

Qualifications

ARCT (Associate of the Royal Conservatory of Toronto)
January 1, 1970 - June 1, 1980
ARCT (Piano, Voice)
January 1, 1970 - June 1, 1980
Music Teacher
April 1, 1991 - January 1, 1999

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other