About Progressive Music Studio

The Biggest Little Music Studio in Haldimand

It all began from the home of Hollie's parents. In 2009, they generously opened their home to allow Hollie and James to begin their teaching venture. It quickly became clear that Hollie and James were growing out of their teaching spots and needed a more accessible location. In 2010, Hollie and James officially opened Progressive Music Studio at 3 Talbot Street, sharing a space with Janice's Fitness Studio and her Sizzling Seniors workout group. Once again, after a successful year, both businesses grew out of their respective spaces and as a result, had to find other locations to accommodate their growth. Since 2011, 8 Cayuga Street North in Cayuga has been the home of Progressive Music Studio, and a place where students of all ages can discover and grow their love for music.


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Our Teachers

Hollie Gannett

Co-Owner/Administration/Piano Teacher

Hollie (with her husband James) is the proud owner of Progressive Music Studio and has over 20 years of teaching experience, sharing her love of music and the piano.      

Hollie Gannett has been playing piano since she was 11 years of age, and has since earned her Grade 9 through the Royal Conservatory.

Hollie completed the Master of Music Therapy program at Wilfrid Laurier University in 2023.  She is  an MT-BC , Music Therapist Accredited (MTA), and Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), practising music therapy/music psychotherapy,  working with older adults in long term care. (Services not available at the studio.)

Hollie also holds an Honours Bachelor of Music from McMaster University,   received her diploma from Mohawk College Applied Music, as well as a certificate in Preparatory Music. During her time at Mohawk, Hollie worked as a teacher’s assistant for the Basic Keyboarding class, and won the June Caskey Teaching Methods Award.

James Gannett

Co-Owner/Guitar/Bass/Ukulele Teacher

James has been a music educator since 1993, both privately and as an annual faculty member at the Kincardine Summer Music Festival.

James began playing guitar at the age of 7, before taking up the electric bass at the age of 10, and the upright bass at the age of 12.

In addition to studying privately with some of Canada’s best music educators, James has completed his Grade 7 Royal Conservatory for Double Bass, and graduated on the Dean’s Honour List from Mohawk College, where he received a diploma in the Applied Music program. Since his first concert at the age of 12, James has performed concerts across North and South America. He has played in rock bands, classical orchestras, chamber music groups, folk and Celtic bands, musical theatre, jazz big bands, and smaller jazz ensembles.

Stephanie McElravy

Piano Teacher

Stephanie has been an elementary educator for over ten years and is passionate about teaching music. She began playing piano at the age of five and continued until completing grade eight with the Royal Conservatory of Music. During high school, Stephanie participated in every possible choir and band, often playing as an accompanist. During these years, she developed an interest in jazz piano and improvisation. While working as a teacher, Stephanie enjoyed co-directing school musicals and seeing students use their musical abilities to encourage others. A highlight of 2022 was participating in coaching sessions for songwriting. Steph is committed to passing on a love of creativity along with piano skills.

Natalie Spencer-Katzmann

Vocal Teacher

Natalie is a graduate of the Glenn Gould School of the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto, ON. Despite being classically trained, her true passion is pop and rock music! Natalie also enjoys musical theatre and has been in a few productions such as Nunsense, Joseph & The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and The Rocky Horror Picture Show. She also dabbled in a little opera and was in the production of Mozart’s “The Magic Flute”, Engelbert Humperdinck’s “Hansel & Gretel” and Pucell’s “Dido and Aeneas”. Natalie’s goal is to make her students feel comfortable and confident during lessons so that they feel comfortable and confident on stage! All levels welcome! Ages 8 and up!
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