Get to Know Our Faculty
The faculty at Metalworks Institute has been chosen and qualified for their industry experience and knowledge, accomplishments and passion for teaching. Metalworks students learn from individuals who have achieved success in the music and entertainment fields and for their high level of expertise in the subjects they teach. Each instructor brings real-world understanding into the classroom; a quality that is invaluable in a hands-on learning environment.
Along with our exceptional faculty, Metalworks Institute presents a series of clinics and guest lectures. Our impressive array of adjunct faculty includes leading managers, publishers, entertainment lawyers, agents, record label executives, musicians, recording engineers and producers. These talented individuals add a exceptional and unique educational dimension for our students and provide a niche forum for demonstration and discussion.
Pier Di Biase
A highly educated and talented musician, Pier Di Biase began studying music at a young age with a variety of music teachers and institutes. Starting with the guitar, Pier expanded his ambitions after about nine years of intensive study in music theory and performance, Pier began his university career and achieved a Bachelor of Fine Arts with specialized Honors in Music (Performance and Theory). During his five year study at York University, ...
Melissa Johnston
Melissa Johnston Melissa Johnston is a music business professional with over thirteen years of experience in music publishing, specializing in mechanical licensing and royalty processing. After graduating from Durham College’s...
Alf Annibalini
Alf is one of Canada’s most accomplished recording engineers. His credits in the music industry read like a who’s who of multi-platinum artists, including Arkells, The Tea Party, Our Lady Peace, DMX, Danko Jones, Glenn Lewis, Amanda Marshall, Big Sugar, Nelly Furtado, Blue Rodeo, Saukrates, Leanne Rimes, The Trews, I Mother Earth, and Kardinal Offishall....