OUR FOUNDERS
In 1998 Tisho and Mary Balinov founded Tisho’s Music Academy in the tiny basement of their home. For 26 years they served the community of Caledon by providing music lessons to young children, adults, and even established a charity which offers music classes to individuals with physical and neurological challenges.
In June of 2024 they hosted their last recital and said goodbye to their students and the community they love.
The name and legacy they established will continue with their children, Kristian & Diana, who will now take over the popular music school and follow in their parents footsteps.
The Balinov children are committed to continue to serve their customers and community with the same honesty and integrity, taught to them by their parents.
Our Teachers
KRISTIAN BALINOV
Music Perf. MUS.ED.
Rock Bands, Mini Bands, Piano, Guitar, Drums, & Vocal, Music Production/Song Writing
Kristian grew up in his parents music studio and in 2015 he graduated from the prestigious Metalworks Institute with top honors and was the winner of the SONOR OF CANADA AWARD. Kristian studied Music Performance and Technology under the watchful eye of superstar drummer from the band TRIUMPH, Gil Moore. His natural gift of music, hard work ethics, and intense passion to succeed, has made Kristian a very versatile and successful musician and producer/songwriter. Today Kristian brings with him an element of youth to the already well established and disciplined Music Academy that his parents established. His high educational music achievements allows him to offer structured and fun lessons in drums, percussion, piano, guitar, voice, songwriting composition and lyrics, as well as Rock bands and Mini bands orchestration. His professional recording studio is equipped with the latest technology where he is able to offer aspiring artists a professionally recorded demo CD.
DIANA VALITUTTI
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT – (DEGREE)
HUMAN RESOURCES – (DEGREE)
British Association of Teachers of Dancing (B.A.T.D.)
Fitness Instructor Specialist (F.I.S.)
The youngest of the Balinov family, Diana also grew up surrounded by music. Although she studied piano, drums, guitar, and vocal for several years, Diana’s passion for dance was undeniable. She trained at Canadian Dance Unit and competed at the National level for 15 years in all disciplines, such as ballet, jazz, tap, acro, and hip hop, winning many 1st place and overall titles along the way. Diana also represented Canada on the World Stage in Germany as Team Canada attended the World Dance Championships in 2010 where she earned a Bronze Medal. Diana’s worked on various dance projects around the world including many commercials and videos for well-known choreographers, one being Amy Wright (The Next Step). Diana holds her Business Management & Human Resources Degrees through Humber College. She also pursued her love of fitness & joined Canfit Pro & received her Fitness Instructor Specialist credentials. Diana also provides dance classes to individuals with special needs through the Meaghan Zaremba Music Room for Disabled Individuals.
ISABEL DASSIOS
Royal Conservatory of Music (HONS.) LEVELS 1-8
MUS. ED.(BA-HONS) – LIBERAL ARTS
Piano, Vocal
Isabel grew up studying Piano through the Royal Conservatory of Music and performing for the Brampton-Bolton-Caledon Branch of the Ontario Registered Music Teachers Association. Through this opportunity, Isabel would annually compete in branch festivals achieving First Place in ORMTA Grades 2, 3, 4, & 5 divisions with Adjudicator Choice Awards consecutively through 2017 to 2020 for the Paule Kerluke Memorial Scholarship.
Isabel currently obtains her RCM 8 Performance, with First Class Honors and Distinction in RCM 2, 3, & 4. She is currently a third year Undergrad at York University studying to obtain her Ontario Teaching Degree. Previously in High School, Isabel annually participated in the Notre Dame Catholic Secondary Schools Chamber Choir and Junior to Senior Instrumental Band where she specialized in Brass instruments (Baritone/ Euphonium and Trombone).
Isabel is very excited to share her passion for music with all of us at Tisho’s Music Academy!