Meet Our Teachers

Passionate, certified professionals dedicated to creating joyful, developmentally rich, and inclusive musical environments for babies, toddlers, and young children in Montreal.

Sarah Fortais, MA, MTA - Owner & Director

OWNER & DIRECTOR

MTA - CERTIFIED MUSIC THERAPIST

MA CREATIVE ARTS THERAPY

Sarah loves and has a passion for working with young children. Through the use of music, she works to foster an environment that is full of energy, fun, and developmentally appropriate stimulation.

Sarah is a Certified Music Therapist (MTA). She graduated summa cum laude from the State University of New York at Fredonia in 2022 and holds a Bachelor of Science in Music Therapy.

After moving to Montreal from the United States, she pursued her master's degree at Concordia University, where she gained experience working with children 0-5 with hearing impairments and cochlear implants. She graduated from Concordia in 2024 and holds a Master of Arts in Creative Arts Therapy.

Since 2024, Sarah has been teaching Music Together. She has loved every moment of singing, playing, and helping children develop their musical ability. After 3 years of teaching, she decided it was time for a change and opened Oasis Musicothérapie to provide Music Together across Montreal. Sarah became a licensed Music Together provider in 2026.

Ashley Wilson, MTA, SCC - Teacher

TEACHER

MTA - CERTIFIED MUSIC THERAPIST

SPECIAL CARE COUNSELLING

Ashley, born in Montreal, is a dedicated and multifaceted professional with a passion for both music and special education. Her diverse educational background and commitment to helping others have made her a valuable asset in the field of special education.

Her diverse educational background and commitment to helping others have made her a valuable asset in the field of special education. Ashley received a DEC in music from Vanier College in 2013. Here she was inspired to pursue a bachelor's degree, graduating in 2017 with a major in music and minor in psychology. In 2018, she completed the graduate diploma in Music Therapy at Concordia University. Her desire to support individuals led her to earn a degree in special care counselling from Champlain College.

For over 6 years, Ashley has worked as a special education technician in schools throughout the elementary level to high school; specializing in mental health, Autism, ADHD, and other complex needs.

In addition to her work in special education, Ashley has been teaching Music Together since the spring of 2022. This dual role allows her to combine her love for music with her dedication to supporting and nurturing the development of young minds.

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Our Program

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Locations

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