Our Teachers

Lisette is the Centre Director of Forest City Little Music Makers, as well as a Music Together® Registered Teacher.

She began her journey in music and theatre as a child and understands firsthand how integral music is to the developing mind and body.

After earning a degree in Music Education from the University of Western Ontario, Lisette travelled to the UAE and South Korea, where she taught music and kindergarten while also launching a voiceover career. During her time abroad, she hosted, performed in, and produced a variety of children’s productions for both television and stage.

Upon returning to Canada in 2009, Lisette continued to build her career as a voice actor and singer for animation, while also teaching lower elementary music at the London Montessori Academy. She is the founder and director of the internationally performing jazz events band, The Bettys.

Lisette is also a JUNO Award nominee for Children’s Album of the Year for Hip Kids Music, reflecting her dedication to creating high-quality musical experiences for young audiences.

She has completed Music Together® Teacher and Rhythm Kids^® Training, which is grounded in research on early childhood music development. Music Together^® teachers receive ongoing professional development, ensuring their teaching remains current, engaging, and impactful.

Ian MacKay is a professional drummer, percussionist, educator, studio musician, and gigging musician. Originally from London, Ontario, he earned a BA in Popular Music Studies from Western University in 2009 and has recently completed his Masters of Education at Niagara University.

Ian has performed extensively across Canada and internationally, appearing in the United States, Mexico, Europe, Scandinavia, and South Korea. Throughout his career, he has performed with artists including Juno-nominated Basia Bulat, Treble Charger, Juno Award-winning Shad, Mike Evin, Irene Torres and the Sugar Devils, and many others. He has also performed drums on Hip Kids Music, Volume 1, a Juno-nominated children’s album.

Alongside his busy career as a live and session musician, Ian is passionate about music education and balances his work as a music teacher with an active performing career.

As a father, educator, and musician, Ian has always understood—and is continually reminded—of the important role music plays in a child’s development at every age. His experiences have strengthened his belief in music's ability to foster creativity, confidence, connection, and lifelong learning.

Ian is a trained Music Together® teacher and has also completed the additional Rhythm Kids® training. He is excited to bring his experience and passion for music education to the classroom and to be part of the Music Together community here at Forest City Little Music Makers.