Janna Kalmakoff owner/instructor
Ms. Janna’s lifelong love of music began early—as a baby, she eagerly watched her older siblings play the piano, sparking a passion that continues to this day. She started piano lessons at the age of four. Her formal music education took her through the esteemed Royal Conservatory of Music program.
While still a student, Ms. Janna discovered a second passion: teaching. She began giving private piano lessons to young beginners and found immense joy in nurturing their love of music. During her B.A. studies in Calgary, she joined Chinook School of Music and was trained in Early Childhood Music through their Music Kids program. Over the next two years, she taught weekly classes and developed a deeper interest in early childhood education.
To expand her expertise, Janna moved to Vancouver to train as an AMI Montessori Guide and Early Childhood Educator. After several rewarding years guiding children in Montessori classrooms, she felt inspired to combine her two passions—music and early childhood education.
In 2013, Ms. Janna founded Little Mountain Music Club, where she developed a unique, engaging curriculum tailored specifically for young music lovers. With over 25 years of experience teaching music and working with young children, she continues to inspire the next generation through joyful, child-centred musical learning.
