Keiran Shae Donaldson is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Winnipeg, Manitoba. Growing up in one of Canada’s most influential live music communities, she was fortunate to learn from many local musicians. Keiran also trained at Manitoba Theatre for Young People from age 10-17 in improv and musical theatre.
Keiran’s connection to music began early in her life. Her first-grade teacher introduced her to the joy of music as a learning tool, sparking a lifelong curiosity about teaching. Later, her high school music teacher helped her succeed by embracing the way her mind worked—an experience that deeply influenced her own approach to mentorship.
With over 15 years of performance experience, Keiran has played many different venue types and has even had the privilege of performing alongside the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra in both choral and concert band settings. Keiran released her debut album Discovery, in 2016, which featured eight of her original songs. She uses her voice expressively across genres and finds joy in the moment a piece “clicks”— whether through collaborative harmony or personal breakthroughs in understanding.
Kerian has been with Amber Academy since 2024. Her teaching philosophy centers on creating the space for a child, rather than placing the child in a space—reminding them not only that their goals are within reach, but providing ways that they, themselves, believe such goals are attainable.