About Kevin Saltarelli

Personalized Music Lessons for Every Journey

Hi, I’m Kevin. I’m a musician, composer and teacher based in Guelph and I love helping people make music, whether you’re picking up an instrument for the first time or looking to take your skills further.

I teach piano, composition, music theory, music production and sound design, along with beginner guitar, bass and ukulele.

Music is a deeply personal form of expression, a creative outlet and a powerful way to connect with yourself and others. I believe lessons should reflect that.

My approach is simple: learn what interests you, make music you enjoy and find your own creative voice. Whether you want to explore a new style, write your own music or simply play for fun, I’ll tailor lessons to what you want to get out of music. My goal is to make lessons practical, encouraging and fun.

My Background

I hold a Bachelor of Music (Honours) in Music Composition from Wilfrid Laurier University, where I also studied piano performance and improvisation.

Over the past 20 years, I’ve worked as a performer, composer, arranger, music director and teacher, bringing all of those experiences into my teaching.

Since 2015, I’ve been the Music Director for the Resilience Project at Family and Children’s Services of the Waterloo Region, working with artists and community partners to create original music programs that build resilience among at-risk youth and other families in the community.

Let’s Make Music

Ready to start making music or take your skills further? I’d love to work with you. Get in touch to ask a question or book a lesson.

Testimonials

"Kevin would be a great choice for music lessons. He has a lot of experience and a passion for teaching that works for students of all ages as he teaches 3 in our family with an age range difference of 37 years. His adaptable teaching style ensures that students ranging from beginners to more advanced learners can progress at their own pace, while still being challenged in a positive environment. With his patient and encouraging teaching style, he creates a space that builds confidence and a life time love for music."

Parminder Takk

"Kevin has been a great music teacher. He has encouraged our son to explore different musical avenues and stretch his talents go beyond his comfort zone. He worked with him through Level 8 RCM piano exams, both practical and theory. He has worked with him to develop skills on acoustic and electric guitar and bass. Kevin is highly supportive and encourages holistic development of his students outside the music studio."

Murray Coulter

"I have had the privilege to have Kevin Saltarelli as an important part of our musical team @theoctavemc for the past 17 years. He is forward thinking and dedicated to the music industry in both education and in music composition. I think of him as a modern day “Bach” who is creatively striving to inspire a new generation of music makers!"

Ken Wilson Hon’s B. Mus. President. The Octave Music Centre