Ali Overing

Specializes in: Guitar, piano, voice, songwriting, theater

Education: BA in music and a BEd in primary/junior education

Ali is a multi-instrumentalist songwriter and educator with over a decade of experience in music performance and teaching. They hold both a BA in music and a BEd in primary/junior education. Their educational background helps them create a supportive and engaging environment for students of all ages. Ali spent years performing and collaborating in diverse musical projects in their home city of Montreal, including their alt-rock project The Leanover, and the math-rock group Fer Sher.

As a teacher, Ali focuses on the joy of expression, helping students discover their own love of music while building confidence and skills. Ali cares deeply about fostering creativity and imaginative exploration, recognizing the potential for music to be a theatrical and immersive experience.

Outside of teaching, Ali enjoys biking around the city and exploring other creative outlets like stop-motion collage animation and linoleum printmaking. Whether performing, teaching, or creating, Ali is dedicated to making music an accessible and rewarding experience for everyone.