Saloomeh Fassaie is a dedicated elementary music teacher and Registered Early Childhood Educator, known for her creative, play-based, and developmentally informed approach to music learning. Her musical journey began with piano at a young age and continued through earning a Piano Pedagogy Diploma from the Tehran Conservatory, where she built a strong foundation in musicianship and teaching.
She has expanded her expertise through studies in Orff Schulwerk, Smart Start™, Music in Early Childhood, Kodály Pedagogy, and Dalcroze. As a Smart Start™ mentor, she guides new educators in implementing the RCM’s neuroscience-based approach to early childhood music, strengthening both musical learning and early developmental foundations.
During the week, Saloomeh teaches music from Kindergarten to Grade 8, drawing on the Orff, Kodály, and Dalcroze approaches, and leading both band and string ensembles. She is also a conductor with the Toronto Children’s Chorus, where she helps young singers build solid choral skills, confidence, and expressive musicality.
Saloomeh has been recognized with the Lois Birkenshaw-Fleming and Keith Bissell Scholarships for her commitment to music education. At The Royal Conservatory’s Oscar Peterson School of Music, she teaches as a Smart Start™ instructor, mentor, and theory faculty member, and also serves as a camp lead teacher and curriculum developer.
Known for her thoughtful teaching, creativity, and dedication to her students, Saloomeh continues to inspire learners of all ages and contribute meaningfully to the field of music education.
Saloomeh can be reached at
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