Justin Ko
Trumpet
Musician and Educator
Justin Ko is a passionate musician and educator currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Classical Trumpet Performance at the University of Toronto, set to graduate in 2025. With a deep commitment to sharing music with his community, Justin excels both as a performer and as a teacher.
From University of Toronto, Classical Trumpet Performance Program - Bachelor’s Degree (Graduating 2025). Justin specializes in orchestral performance and is an active freelance musician. His diverse performance experience includes pops concerts, weddings, church services, and chamber music. He is also an alumnus of two prestigious summer orchestra festivals in Canada: the National Academy Orchestra of the Brott Music Festival and the National Youth Orchestra of Canada.
Believing strongly in the importance of establishing solid fundamentals, Justin emphasizes good habits from the very beginning of a student’s musical journey. He is quick to provide corrections, understanding that while this process can be tedious initially, it pays off in the long run. His lessons are tailored to each student’s needs, incorporating a balanced mixture of exercises, studies, and repertoire to foster growth.
Justin hopes his students will discover the joy of music and the fulfillment that comes from working diligently towards challenging goals. His aim is not only to teach music but to instill a love for it that will last a lifetime.
When he’s not teaching or performing, Justin enjoys playing piano and dedicating time to recording music, further deepening his connection to the art he loves. Whether through teaching or performance, Justin is dedicated to inspiring the next generation of musicians and sharing the transformative power of music.