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Faculty
Nina Vu (Master Teacher) - MMUS, BMUS (Piano, Music Theory)
Nina holds degrees in piano performance from both the University of British Columbia (BM) and the University of Toronto (MM). As a UBC alumna, Nina has earned numerous accolades, including the Stanley Chuck Cheun Leung Scholarship, the Kimmy Y C Tong Scholarship, and the Mildred Johnson Scholarship in Music, a distinction she has received twice. During her University of Toronto tenure, she was honoured with the University of Toronto Fellowship for the academic year 2021-22, the Dina and Hosie Austin Graduate Piano Fellowship for two consecutive years, and the Faculty of Music Graduate Student Research and Presentation Grant in 2023. Nina's achievements extend beyond academia, as she has secured various accolades and scholarships from piano competitions. In the 2022-23 season, Nina won the 20-30 Age Category and the Gala Trophy at the 10th Pacific International Youth Festival. Her achievements also extend to first prize at the Golden Classical International Competition, and second prizes at the 7th North West International Piano Ensemble Competition in the Senior Division and the Vancouver Westcoast Music Society Bursary Competition. Nina's musical journey has been significantly enriched by her involvement in renowned international music festivals, making notable appearances at both the Acaédmie Orford Musique in Quebec and the Amalfi Coast Music and Arts Festival in Italy.
Nina holds degrees in piano performance from both the University of British Columbia (BM) and the University of Toronto (MM). As a UBC alumna, Nina has earned numerous accolades, including the Stanley Chuck Cheun Leung Scholarship, the Kimmy Y C Tong Scholarship, and the Mildred Johnson Scholarship in Music, a distinction she has received twice. During her University of Toronto tenure, she was honoured with the University of Toronto Fellowship for the academic year 2021-22, the Dina and Hosie Austin Graduate Piano Fellowship for two consecutive years, and the Faculty of Music Graduate Student Research and Presentation Grant in 2023. Nina's achievements extend beyond academia, as she has secured various accolades and scholarships from piano competitions. In the 2022-23 season, Nina won the 20-30 Age Category and the Gala Trophy at the 10th Pacific International Youth Festival. Her achievements also extend to first prize at the Golden Classical International Competition, and second prizes at the 7th North West International Piano Ensemble Competition in the Senior Division and the Vancouver Westcoast Music Society Bursary Competition. Nina's musical journey has been significantly enriched by her involvement in renowned international music festivals, making notable appearances at both the Acaédmie Orford Musique in Quebec and the Amalfi Coast Music and Arts Festival in Italy.
Parisa Moghadam - MMUS, M.EDU (Piano, Music Theory)
Parisa is a pianist with a decade of experience teaching piano and music theory. She holds degrees in Piano Performance and Piano Teaching from the Tehran Conservatory of Music. Parisa has an extensive performance background, having played piano in numerous concerts, and she has also contributed as a soprano chorister in a renowned choral group. She is well-versed in a variety of musical literature, including technical books, and has substantial experience with the ABRSM exam syllabuses, theories, and repertoires. Parisa excels in guiding students of diverse ages and skill levels, helping them achieve their musical aspirations through personalized instruction and a thorough understanding of music theory. She is dedicated to creating an enjoyable and enriching learning atmosphere in her classes, and her passion for music education is evident in her commitment to fostering a lifelong love for piano in her students.
Parisa is a pianist with a decade of experience teaching piano and music theory. She holds degrees in Piano Performance and Piano Teaching from the Tehran Conservatory of Music. Parisa has an extensive performance background, having played piano in numerous concerts, and she has also contributed as a soprano chorister in a renowned choral group. She is well-versed in a variety of musical literature, including technical books, and has substantial experience with the ABRSM exam syllabuses, theories, and repertoires. Parisa excels in guiding students of diverse ages and skill levels, helping them achieve their musical aspirations through personalized instruction and a thorough understanding of music theory. She is dedicated to creating an enjoyable and enriching learning atmosphere in her classes, and her passion for music education is evident in her commitment to fostering a lifelong love for piano in her students.
Lucia Chan - BMUS (Piano, Music Theory)
Lucia has 18 years of experience in piano performance. She has been involved with music at a very young age, where she played for community services such as weddings, and also church services. She has experience in both piano and flute. Since high school, she has been teaching piano, music theory, music history and flute to the younger kids. She attended the University of Victoria and graduated with a Bachelor of Music, where she studied musicianship, counterpoint, collaborative piano, music education, and individual intuition in Piano. She has worked under Angela Yu and Steinway artist, Arthur Rowe. Lucia is someone who prioritizes creating a safe space for her students. Her teaching approach varies because she acknowledges that each person has their own capabilities and progress. She teaches using Hanon, Royal Conservatory of Music Music Books, Piano Adventures, A Dozen A Day, John Thompsons, etc. Lucia is flexible and can tailor her lessons to whatever the student needs.
Lucia has 18 years of experience in piano performance. She has been involved with music at a very young age, where she played for community services such as weddings, and also church services. She has experience in both piano and flute. Since high school, she has been teaching piano, music theory, music history and flute to the younger kids. She attended the University of Victoria and graduated with a Bachelor of Music, where she studied musicianship, counterpoint, collaborative piano, music education, and individual intuition in Piano. She has worked under Angela Yu and Steinway artist, Arthur Rowe. Lucia is someone who prioritizes creating a safe space for her students. Her teaching approach varies because she acknowledges that each person has their own capabilities and progress. She teaches using Hanon, Royal Conservatory of Music Music Books, Piano Adventures, A Dozen A Day, John Thompsons, etc. Lucia is flexible and can tailor her lessons to whatever the student needs.
Adrianne Marcano - BMUS (Piano, Violin, Music Theory)
Adri Marcano has been teaching music for more than 6 years. Her musical career started in Spain at the young age of 3 years old. Adri is well-versed in the positive impact music can have on a person; she shares her love for both piano and violin with her students through her dynamic and professional teaching approach, being aware that everyone has a different learning style. She has participated in diverse orchestras in BC such as the VYSO, BCMEA, and UBC SO. Currently, she holds a bachelor's degree in Music from the University of British Columbia. Whether it is preparing for the RCM exams or learning music for pleasure, Adri works in a way that is tailored for the student, ensuring that every student reaches their true potential.
Adri Marcano has been teaching music for more than 6 years. Her musical career started in Spain at the young age of 3 years old. Adri is well-versed in the positive impact music can have on a person; she shares her love for both piano and violin with her students through her dynamic and professional teaching approach, being aware that everyone has a different learning style. She has participated in diverse orchestras in BC such as the VYSO, BCMEA, and UBC SO. Currently, she holds a bachelor's degree in Music from the University of British Columbia. Whether it is preparing for the RCM exams or learning music for pleasure, Adri works in a way that is tailored for the student, ensuring that every student reaches their true potential.
Chris Kim - MMUS, BMUS (Violin, Piano)
Graduate of Vancover Academy of Music, Chris Sho Mang Kim has started his music studies at the age of 9 in Korea. In Canada, he has received his bachelor’s of music degree studying under Robert Rozek on a full scholarship at Vancouver Academy of Music. He has been a concertmaster as well as principals in Stradivari ensemble and Vancouver academy symphony orchestra. Currently, he is an associate member of Ottawa Symphony Orchestra. Also as a soloist, he has played works by Mendelssohn, Vivaldi, Bach, etc, with orchestras. He has attended in music camps and festivals on full scholarships in Europe. There, he has studied with Rudolf Koelman, the last student of Jascha Heifetz. Sho Mang studied under Yehonatan Berick at University of Ottawa where he obtained his master’s degree. His goal is to help students to get familiar with music and he clearly gives students instructions what to prepare and practice that would improve students' skills and techniques.
Graduate of Vancover Academy of Music, Chris Sho Mang Kim has started his music studies at the age of 9 in Korea. In Canada, he has received his bachelor’s of music degree studying under Robert Rozek on a full scholarship at Vancouver Academy of Music. He has been a concertmaster as well as principals in Stradivari ensemble and Vancouver academy symphony orchestra. Currently, he is an associate member of Ottawa Symphony Orchestra. Also as a soloist, he has played works by Mendelssohn, Vivaldi, Bach, etc, with orchestras. He has attended in music camps and festivals on full scholarships in Europe. There, he has studied with Rudolf Koelman, the last student of Jascha Heifetz. Sho Mang studied under Yehonatan Berick at University of Ottawa where he obtained his master’s degree. His goal is to help students to get familiar with music and he clearly gives students instructions what to prepare and practice that would improve students' skills and techniques.
Christie Watts - BMUS (Violin)
Christie studied Violin Performance at the University of British Columbia, and has participated in numerous orchestras, such as; the Winnipeg Youth Symphony Orchestra (WYSO), University of Winnipeg Orchestra (UWO), and the University of British Columbia Symphony Orchestra (UBCSO). She has been teaching private lessons for the last 8 years, and has extensive experience mentoring and teaching students of all ages. She has extensive experience guiding and preparing students to successfully complete all levels of violin RCM exams. Christie's passion lies in teaching music to students of all ages, and working with people to achieve their musical goals and aspirations. Taking into consideration that everyone learns differently, Christie is able to adapt her teaching approach in order to meet the students various learning styles.
Christie studied Violin Performance at the University of British Columbia, and has participated in numerous orchestras, such as; the Winnipeg Youth Symphony Orchestra (WYSO), University of Winnipeg Orchestra (UWO), and the University of British Columbia Symphony Orchestra (UBCSO). She has been teaching private lessons for the last 8 years, and has extensive experience mentoring and teaching students of all ages. She has extensive experience guiding and preparing students to successfully complete all levels of violin RCM exams. Christie's passion lies in teaching music to students of all ages, and working with people to achieve their musical goals and aspirations. Taking into consideration that everyone learns differently, Christie is able to adapt her teaching approach in order to meet the students various learning styles.
Christopher Giles - BFA (Composition, Classical Guitar, Electric Guitar, Ukulele)
Originally from Ottawa, Ontario, Chris is a Canadian guitarist and composer. Chris has studied formal classical performance with Canada’s Royal Conservatory of Music. As a performer and composer, his study of the guitar also includes more than a decade of experience teaching students. In addition to performance, Chris’s passion for music inspired him to study Recording Arts and subsequently study composition at Simon Fraser University where, during his studies, He was awarded the “R. Murray Schafer Soundscape Award” and has had instrumental and electronic works performed as part of Ascension hosted by SFU’s School of Contemporary Arts as well as pieces for dance in Voirelia’s 2019 production, Dracula’s Garden. Now based in Vancouver, Chris is currently teaching both pop and classical music to a variety of aspiring musicians of all ages and backgrounds, helping them to unlock their musical potential and achieve their goals.
Originally from Ottawa, Ontario, Chris is a Canadian guitarist and composer. Chris has studied formal classical performance with Canada’s Royal Conservatory of Music. As a performer and composer, his study of the guitar also includes more than a decade of experience teaching students. In addition to performance, Chris’s passion for music inspired him to study Recording Arts and subsequently study composition at Simon Fraser University where, during his studies, He was awarded the “R. Murray Schafer Soundscape Award” and has had instrumental and electronic works performed as part of Ascension hosted by SFU’s School of Contemporary Arts as well as pieces for dance in Voirelia’s 2019 production, Dracula’s Garden. Now based in Vancouver, Chris is currently teaching both pop and classical music to a variety of aspiring musicians of all ages and backgrounds, helping them to unlock their musical potential and achieve their goals.
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Jafnel Flores - BMUS (Guitar)
Jafnel is an Upcoming and Eager Jazz guitarist making his way into the scene. He is a Versatile musician with backgrounds in multiple genres from Jazz, Rock, Gospel, and R&B. Jafnel’s earned a Bachelor's degree from Capilano University in Jazz Performance and Composition. His influences include Ron Samworth, BIll Coon, Joe Pass, Grant Green, and Lenny Breau. In addition, Jafnel has garnered practical experience by playing gigs throughout Vancouver. This hands-on experience has not only honed his skills but also reinforced his reputation as a dedicated team player with a passion for music. Beyond his academic achievements and playing ability, he is a committed collaborative spirit who works well with anyone in any type of situation. His love for music has proved him to be a great team player and a musician ready to take on this new chapter of his life in creating and performing music |
Lina Han - MMUS, BMUS (Violin, Introductory Piano)
Lina has been an orchestral violinist since a young age, regularly performing in BC orchestras such as the Vancouver Island Symphony, Prince George Symphony, Kamloops Symphony and the Fraser Valley Symphony. She has also performed in the Vancouver Roger's Arena. 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 has been an orchestral violinist since a young age, regularly performing in BC orchestras such as the Vancouver Island Symphony, Prince George Symphony, Kamloops Symphony and the Fraser Valley Symphony. She has also performed in the Vancouver Roger's Arena. 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.
Joel Reid - BMUS (Saxophone, Clarinet) Online lessons
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.
Arianne M - BA (IELTS/TOEFL/CELPIP)
Arianne is a passionate and avid english teacher with a love for teaching and spreading the joy of learning english. Arianne is a BC Board of Education registered english teacher. She has worked in a variety of fields including music through play, early childhood instruction, and the learning for the 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 education enhances the mind, but she strives to encourage creativity and positivity in all her students so that they will be excited to take up their exams. She has 6+ years of teaching IELTS and TOEFL.
Arianne is a passionate and avid english teacher with a love for teaching and spreading the joy of learning english. Arianne is a BC Board of Education registered english teacher. She has worked in a variety of fields including music through play, early childhood instruction, and the learning for the 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 education enhances the mind, but she strives to encourage creativity and positivity in all her students so that they will be excited to take up their exams. She has 6+ years of teaching IELTS and TOEFL.
