Shirantha Beddage

Two-time JUNO-nominee Shirantha Beddage is a baritone saxophonist, composer, and educator from Toronto. He has released three critically-acclaimed albums as a leader, and his compositional skills have won him accolades at the Montreal Jazz Festival and placements in the Emmy-winning TV series “Fargo”. Shirantha teaches in the Humber College Bachelor of Music program, where he hosts the “Staff Lounge” Teaching and Learning podcast. He also adjudicates regularly at festivals across Canada. As an advocate for the use of technology in music education, his innovative teaching methods have earned him national recognition as an Apple Distinguished Educator.