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Faculty
Thassana Asoksiri BMUS MMUE (Guitar, Ukulele, Electric Guitar, Thai, Music Production） Tuesday, Friday and Sunday
Thassana is a guitarist form Thailand. After graduating in 2005, he worked as guitarist, sound engineer and touring musician around Asian countries including Thailand. In 2012, he released his first album called Everlasting Beyond Forever with the band Breathless (metal genre). Breathless was spotlighted on the show Thailand Got Talent in 2010. Since then, he has worked in the music industry as a sound engineer, guitarist and producer. Thassana holds two Master’s degrees in Guitar performance and Ethnomusicology.
Thassana is a guitarist form Thailand. After graduating in 2005, he worked as guitarist, sound engineer and touring musician around Asian countries including Thailand. In 2012, he released his first album called Everlasting Beyond Forever with the band Breathless (metal genre). Breathless was spotlighted on the show Thailand Got Talent in 2010. Since then, he has worked in the music industry as a sound engineer, guitarist and producer. Thassana holds two Master’s degrees in Guitar performance and Ethnomusicology.
Solmaz Moussavi MFA MA (Fine Arts & Digital Art) Wednesday, Friday, Saturday
Solmaz is a Persian/Filipino artist whose passion for art and painting started when she was in first grade and did drawings of cartoon characters and everyone would gather around her to watch, which she realized later, that it was her very first experience of doing workshops. She studied Fine Arts major in painting in her both undergraduate and graduate studies and won best thesis award for her painting, While studying at graduate school she worked as a part-time college instructor for computer graphic arts, drawing, and photography. After she accomplished her MFA degree she started working as a full-time artist and had private classes and workshops for kids and adults. She loves to teach painting, it’s the best feeling to be able to share her knowledge and experience of painting with others. Other than painting she loves making papier mache sculptures. She also acquired MA, Masters in Art education.
Solmaz is a Persian/Filipino artist whose passion for art and painting started when she was in first grade and did drawings of cartoon characters and everyone would gather around her to watch, which she realized later, that it was her very first experience of doing workshops. She studied Fine Arts major in painting in her both undergraduate and graduate studies and won best thesis award for her painting, While studying at graduate school she worked as a part-time college instructor for computer graphic arts, drawing, and photography. After she accomplished her MFA degree she started working as a full-time artist and had private classes and workshops for kids and adults. She loves to teach painting, it’s the best feeling to be able to share her knowledge and experience of painting with others. Other than painting she loves making papier mache sculptures. She also acquired MA, Masters in Art education.
Mario Has BMUS (Guitar, Ukulele, Banjo, Mandolin, Theory, Portuguese) Saturday
Mario began to study music when he was 8 years old at the Music Conservatory in Sao Paulo, Brazil. His first instruments were piano and acoustic guitar, but he quickly became interested in the electric guitar as well. Eventually, he decided to study jazz guitar at Capilano University in Vancouver, Canada. Mario has been teaching instruments such as the ukulele, bass, banjo, electric guitar and classical guitar since 1999. He has performed across Canada and EUA playing variety of styles such as jazz, Latin and pop. He is also very experienced in collaborating in different situations as guitar duos, soloist, trios and bands. When he is not teaching, Mr. Silva performs frequently in the Vancouver area.
Mario began to study music when he was 8 years old at the Music Conservatory in Sao Paulo, Brazil. His first instruments were piano and acoustic guitar, but he quickly became interested in the electric guitar as well. Eventually, he decided to study jazz guitar at Capilano University in Vancouver, Canada. Mario has been teaching instruments such as the ukulele, bass, banjo, electric guitar and classical guitar since 1999. He has performed across Canada and EUA playing variety of styles such as jazz, Latin and pop. He is also very experienced in collaborating in different situations as guitar duos, soloist, trios and bands. When he is not teaching, Mr. Silva performs frequently in the Vancouver area.
Lina Han MMUS BMUS (Violin, Introductory Piano)
Lina has been an orchestral violinist since a young age, performing in BC orchestras such as the UBC Orchestra, Chilliwack Symphony orchestra, Prince George Symphony Orchestra, Kamloops Symphony orchestra and the Fraser Valley Symphony orchestra. She holds a Bachelors and Masters degree in Violin Performance from the University of British Columbia and studied under Canadian soloist Jasper Wood, Juno award winner Andrew Dawes and Eugenia Choi (Julliard). She is a Certified Suzuki violin teacher from Hartford Connecticut, a registered RCM violin teacher and member of the Suzuki Association of the Americas. Most of her students receive first class honours in their RCM violin exams. She is fluent in both English and Mandarin Chinese and teach all levels of violin.
Lina Han MMUS BMUS (Violin, Introductory Piano)
Lina has been an orchestral violinist since a young age, performing in BC orchestras such as the UBC Orchestra, Chilliwack Symphony orchestra, Prince George Symphony Orchestra, Kamloops Symphony orchestra and the Fraser Valley Symphony orchestra. She holds a Bachelors and Masters degree in Violin Performance from the University of British Columbia and studied under Canadian soloist Jasper Wood, Juno award winner Andrew Dawes and Eugenia Choi (Julliard). She is a Certified Suzuki violin teacher from Hartford Connecticut, a registered RCM violin teacher and member of the Suzuki Association of the Americas. Most of her students receive first class honours in their RCM violin exams. She is fluent in both English and Mandarin Chinese and teach all levels of violin.
Arianne Muskens BMUS ARCT (Piano, Music Theory) Tuesday, Wednesday Saturday
Arianne is a passionate and avid pianist with a love for teaching and spreading the joy of music. She has been playing piano since the age of 4 and spent the majority of her RCM studies under concert pianist Dr. Irina Konovalov, obtaining her ARCT Performers certificate at the age of 15. Throughout her piano teaching career, Arianne has worked in a variety of fields including music through play, early childhood instruction, and music for the learning impaired (i.e. ADHD). She has also worked in recording and accompaniment efforts for orchestra and band ensembles in performance settings. Not only does Arianne believe that music enhances the mind, but she strives to encourage creativity and positivity in all her students so that they will be excited to take up such a skill as piano. She also acquired a double Bachelors degree in History literature and Piano Music performance.
Arianne is a passionate and avid pianist with a love for teaching and spreading the joy of music. She has been playing piano since the age of 4 and spent the majority of her RCM studies under concert pianist Dr. Irina Konovalov, obtaining her ARCT Performers certificate at the age of 15. Throughout her piano teaching career, Arianne has worked in a variety of fields including music through play, early childhood instruction, and music for the learning impaired (i.e. ADHD). She has also worked in recording and accompaniment efforts for orchestra and band ensembles in performance settings. Not only does Arianne believe that music enhances the mind, but she strives to encourage creativity and positivity in all her students so that they will be excited to take up such a skill as piano. She also acquired a double Bachelors degree in History literature and Piano Music performance.
Francis Lumibao BMUS (Guitar, Electric guitar, Bass, Ukulele) Wednesday
“To bring each and everyone’s artistry to the conscious mind...” This is what drives Francis to
deliberately do what he loves every day, performing and teaching the art of music. Francis earned his Bachelor’s of music degree in Guitar at Berkelee College, he pursued a career in music and started performing professionally in 2012 and has been teaching guitar since 2015. Playing regularly in music lounges and events lead him to sought deeper knowledge with the craft. Being inspired by musicians such as Joe Pass, Julian Lage and Esperanza Spalding, he studied under Ethan Andrew Ventura, then eventually applied and was accepted at Berklee College of Music. At Berklee, he studied with world-class musicians such as Bruce Bartlett, Amanda Monaco, Jane Miller, and David Gilmore; but it was with David Newsam with whom he studied intensively. Studying various styles, Francis focused on Classical and Jazz Guitar studies. In Vancouver, Francis continues to perform and teach music, imparting the knowledge and skills he learned so far.
“To bring each and everyone’s artistry to the conscious mind...” This is what drives Francis to
deliberately do what he loves every day, performing and teaching the art of music. Francis earned his Bachelor’s of music degree in Guitar at Berkelee College, he pursued a career in music and started performing professionally in 2012 and has been teaching guitar since 2015. Playing regularly in music lounges and events lead him to sought deeper knowledge with the craft. Being inspired by musicians such as Joe Pass, Julian Lage and Esperanza Spalding, he studied under Ethan Andrew Ventura, then eventually applied and was accepted at Berklee College of Music. At Berklee, he studied with world-class musicians such as Bruce Bartlett, Amanda Monaco, Jane Miller, and David Gilmore; but it was with David Newsam with whom he studied intensively. Studying various styles, Francis focused on Classical and Jazz Guitar studies. In Vancouver, Francis continues to perform and teach music, imparting the knowledge and skills he learned so far.
Shevani Nall (Voice, beginner piano) Wednesday
Shevani: "as a result of my music teaching, I have become more aware of my ability to inspire them as individuals and intuitively meet each person at their development. My experience lies in teaching comprehensive yoga, movement and vocal classes to teenagers and adults and most recently school children. As an active performer, I possess a keen ability to captivate and hold presence when faced with an audience. Along with my teaching and performing accomplishments, I find myself at ease in a classroom with young children. Developmental play, learning and music come natural to me and it can be felt throughout the space I am in."
Shevani: "as a result of my music teaching, I have become more aware of my ability to inspire them as individuals and intuitively meet each person at their development. My experience lies in teaching comprehensive yoga, movement and vocal classes to teenagers and adults and most recently school children. As an active performer, I possess a keen ability to captivate and hold presence when faced with an audience. Along with my teaching and performing accomplishments, I find myself at ease in a classroom with young children. Developmental play, learning and music come natural to me and it can be felt throughout the space I am in."
Charlene Lee BMUS (Piano, Theory) Saturday
Charlene Lee is an alumni from University of British Columbia for the Bachelor of Music performance for Piano and Violin. She has studied under David Gillham and Erin Dorfer. As a pianist, she has achieved the piano ARCT first class honors and has furthered piano education under Dr. Ronald Morgan and Sarah Bowker. Charlene, along with Caroline Chu, is the co-founder for the string quartet 16 Strings (Vancouver). As an musician in Vancouver, she has performed in various weddings, receptions, and concerts, both in classical and pop genres. As a teacher, Charlene is enthusiastic and strives to motivate students.
Charlene Lee is an alumni from University of British Columbia for the Bachelor of Music performance for Piano and Violin. She has studied under David Gillham and Erin Dorfer. As a pianist, she has achieved the piano ARCT first class honors and has furthered piano education under Dr. Ronald Morgan and Sarah Bowker. Charlene, along with Caroline Chu, is the co-founder for the string quartet 16 Strings (Vancouver). As an musician in Vancouver, she has performed in various weddings, receptions, and concerts, both in classical and pop genres. As a teacher, Charlene is enthusiastic and strives to motivate students.
Joel Reid BMUS (Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet) Thursday
Joel began his musical career by learning the saxophone at the age of 13. He studied Jazz Studies at Capilano University, majoring in saxophone from 2005 to 2009. Joel has been teaching music for 10 years and has worked in many different schools around the Vancouver area specializing in Saxophones and Clarinet. Currently Joel is the Band Director at Osler and Simon Fraser Elementary School. 5 of those teaching years were spent at Lions Gate Montessori as a Music Specialist. By having learnt how the Montessori Pedagogy works, Joel recognizes the importance of connecting with the children at their skill level. Joel understands everyone learns differently and is able to adapt his teaching style to match the student's own path of development.
Joel began his musical career by learning the saxophone at the age of 13. He studied Jazz Studies at Capilano University, majoring in saxophone from 2005 to 2009. Joel has been teaching music for 10 years and has worked in many different schools around the Vancouver area specializing in Saxophones and Clarinet. Currently Joel is the Band Director at Osler and Simon Fraser Elementary School. 5 of those teaching years were spent at Lions Gate Montessori as a Music Specialist. By having learnt how the Montessori Pedagogy works, Joel recognizes the importance of connecting with the children at their skill level. Joel understands everyone learns differently and is able to adapt his teaching style to match the student's own path of development.
Nina P - B.Mus., A.R.C.T. (Piano, Music theory)
Nina holds a Bachelor of Music Degree in Piano from the University of British Columbia, where she studied under the tutelage of Miranda Wong. During her studies, she received many scholarships along the way, including the Mildred Johnson Scholarship in Music and the Stanley Chuck Cheun Leung Scholarship. Nina also holds an Associate Royal Conservatory of Toronto Diploma (A.R.C.T) in Piano Performance. As a teacher, Nina has many years of experience working with students of all ages and musical backgrounds, in both RCM Piano and Theory disciplines. Her lessons focus on developing and strengthening technique, dexterity, artistry, and musicianship. In addition to teaching and performing, she is an avid accompanist and collaborative artist in the Vancouver region.
Nina holds a Bachelor of Music Degree in Piano from the University of British Columbia, where she studied under the tutelage of Miranda Wong. During her studies, she received many scholarships along the way, including the Mildred Johnson Scholarship in Music and the Stanley Chuck Cheun Leung Scholarship. Nina also holds an Associate Royal Conservatory of Toronto Diploma (A.R.C.T) in Piano Performance. As a teacher, Nina has many years of experience working with students of all ages and musical backgrounds, in both RCM Piano and Theory disciplines. Her lessons focus on developing and strengthening technique, dexterity, artistry, and musicianship. In addition to teaching and performing, she is an avid accompanist and collaborative artist in the Vancouver region.
