Passion led us here.
Our Advisory Board
…is an engaged, informed, and efficient
group of members which makes
all the difference in our ability to make an impact
in the music arts community.
Our Advisory board at Music in Motion Canada is a collection of
busy professionals offering knowledge and expertise, helping steer our organization to make better decisions
for our music community and the music industry.
Operations, Development, & Marketing
This group of professionals brings a variety of industry expertise to our organization making the venture possible. Barb Keck, Andrea Marin, Paul Curwen, Mikhail Onqa, Marianne Zilic and Dawna McDade.
Our goal is to provide opportunities to explore and experience your musical artistic endeavors.
Vision & Philosophy
Inspiring and encouraging music creativity by bridging and connecting people of all ages to explore and develop their expertise – through Performing Arts disciplines.
Competition Music Director
Francine Regaudie-McIsaac, has over 20 years of experience as a music adjudicator and music director for competitions across Canada.
She is currently a Music Director, and a certified music teacher with the Royal Conservatory Music in Advanced Piano, Advanced Harmony (includes Analysis) and Advanced History. Francine also teaches Piano Pedagogy and is involved in music retreats.
My philosophy
My passion for music echoes Pierre Boulez’ statement of music: “Music is … a labyrinth with no beginning and no end, full of new paths to discover, where mystery remains eternal.” Everyone should experience the depth of emotions that music can express. My desire is to imbue that passion for music in my students so that they may enjoy playing long after lessons have ended. There is always more that can be discovered in every piece of music, in every playing.
Vocalist, Mentor
Through the years, her enthusiasm for music has defined the course of Susan’s life as much as it has defined her vibrant character. Her considerable experience performing with professional opera and musical theatre companies across Canada is a testament to her professionalism, talent, and strength.
My Philosophy
We are all unique, our voices as distinct as our DNA. Singing in a complete, organic way combines your physical, emotional, mental, and even spiritual attributes, working in harmony through music to produce a talent that is distinctly yours.
~ Susan Gudgeon
Talent Representation
Ilene Elkaim is a multi-faceted, high-energy entrepreneur who is deeply passionate when it comes to combining Business with Performing Arts. Since 1994, Ilene has spent equal time building a successful consulting business as well as engaging as an Actor, Producer, and Arts Centre Board Executive. Her most recent endeavour, Six Dynamix Agency, has a simple vision: To collaborate with Canadian Touring Performing Artists to enable them to thrive exceptionally well online as well as in person.
My Philosophy
My deepest aspiration is in service to Canadian Performing Artists: to make them popular in Canada and the world. This includes making art that is discoverable and accessible that should definitely be monetized to allow Artists to pursue their dreams professionally. And I wish to collaborate with those who share the same vision.
~ Ilene Elkaim
Music Program Director/Artist Consultant
Sandy Graham is currently the Owner and Editor-In-Chief of Cashbox Canada as well as Founder and Managing partner of Record World International, the most recent addition to her CV is being the founder and co-owner of Cashbox Radio. Cashbox Radio is a popular online radio station that prides itself in playing the legendary artists right alongside the new indie artists releasing today. With over close to 40 years in the industry, Sandy Graham has been involved in many various aspects of the music business, and is a true trailblazer as well as a supporter of music and artists. She began in record retail, followed by holding the position of the 3rd female Music Director in Canada. Over the years she has worked with artists both inside touring and management in her career she has worked with Daryl Hall & John Oates, KC & the Sunshine Band, Natalie Cole, Tower of Power, Andy Kim, Chubby Checker, Tommy James and the Shondells, Gowan of Styx, Gerry & the Pacemakers, Terry Sylvester/The Hollies, Bobby Curtola, April Wine to name a few. Aside from currently being a music journalist, musicologist and on air host, Sandy Graham is also a choreographer, having choreographed the first ever halftime show at the Sky Dome (Rogers Centre) Toronto’s 60,000 seat domed stadium. She also worked with Atlantis Films as a dance instructor and choreographer (Robocop, Almost Grown, Maniac Mansions-SCTV, David Chase/Sopranos, Joe Flaherty) and continues to teach dance to this day.
My Philosophy
Music has always been a part of my life and it is in everything around us. We all have falling in love songs, wedding songs, breakup songs, sad songs happy songs, and the ones that make you want to rock. I could say I have been working for decades in the music industry, but I truly don’t know if I would call it work. In the last few years, with the different platforms I get to own and operate, my mission is to honour the legacy artists and to give the indie artists a chance. Whatever country, language or genre the song is in, I truly believe that music has no borders. I still love hearing new music and the songs that were the musical tapestry of my life.