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Faculty
Edmundo Gonzalez PHD (Piano for Advanced students) By appointment
Edmundo has performed his solo concerti with the National Symphony Orchestra of Mexico, the Querétaro Symphony, and the Coyoacán Symphony. Mr. Gonzalez also won acclaim for performing a wide range of repertoire in his solo and chamber concerts in Mexico, USA, Canada, Italy, Austria, and Cuba. Mr. González holds a Doctor of Musical Arts the University of British Columbia, where he studied with Sara Buechner and Jane Coop. He received his Artist Diploma in Piano Performance and Master of Music degree in Piano Performance at the Southern Methodist University Meadows School of the Arts in Dallas, Texas. At this school, he had the privilege of working under renowned artists Joaquín Achúcarro and Alessio Bax. Mr. González gained his teaching experience as a teaching assistant at the University of British Columbia and the Southern Methodist University Meadows School of the Arts.
Edmundo has performed his solo concerti with the National Symphony Orchestra of Mexico, the Querétaro Symphony, and the Coyoacán Symphony. Mr. Gonzalez also won acclaim for performing a wide range of repertoire in his solo and chamber concerts in Mexico, USA, Canada, Italy, Austria, and Cuba. Mr. González holds a Doctor of Musical Arts the University of British Columbia, where he studied with Sara Buechner and Jane Coop. He received his Artist Diploma in Piano Performance and Master of Music degree in Piano Performance at the Southern Methodist University Meadows School of the Arts in Dallas, Texas. At this school, he had the privilege of working under renowned artists Joaquín Achúcarro and Alessio Bax. Mr. González gained his teaching experience as a teaching assistant at the University of British Columbia and the Southern Methodist University Meadows School of the Arts.
Thassana Asoksiri BMUS MMUE (Guitar, Ukulele, Electric Guitar, Thai, Music Theory）
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.
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.
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 is also Artist instructor at PaintNite events. She also acquires 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 is also Artist instructor at PaintNite events. She also acquires MA, Masters in Art education.
Mario Has BMUS (Guitar, Ukulele, Banjo, Mandolin, Theory, Portuguese) Saturday and Monday
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 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 studied under Canadian soloist Jasper Wood, Juno award winner Andrew Dawes and Eugenia Choi. 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, performing in BC orchestras such as the 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 studied under Canadian soloist Jasper Wood, Juno award winner Andrew Dawes and Eugenia Choi. 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, Theory) Thursday-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 have a double bachelors degree in History literature and 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 have a double bachelors degree in History literature and Music performance.
Michael Leng BMUS (Piano, Harmony and theory) Tuesday
Michael has solid teaching skills in piano, music harmony/history, and ear training. He won several first prizes in music competition during the study in Tianjin Music College and performed in many solo concerts in China. In 2018, he was awarded music scholarship of distinction of Douglas College. And he also matriculated by University of Victoria. He has rich teaching experiences for speaking both English and Mandarin.
Michael has solid teaching skills in piano, music harmony/history, and ear training. He won several first prizes in music competition during the study in Tianjin Music College and performed in many solo concerts in China. In 2018, he was awarded music scholarship of distinction of Douglas College. And he also matriculated by University of Victoria. He has rich teaching experiences for speaking both English and Mandarin.
Josh Sung B.Mus (Trombone, Trumpet, Music Production) Tuesday
Josh is a composer and trombonist based in the Vancouver area. He holds, with distinction, a Bachelor’s in Music and Musical Arts from Kwantlen Polytechnic University. He has performed with various ensembles, including the Vancouver Pops Orchestra, Vancouver Academy of Music Symphony Orchestra, the Royal Westminster Regiment Band, and the Fraser Valley Symphony. He has worked with, and transcribed for, Walt Johnson, the lead trumpet player for Elvis, Frank Sinatra, Lionel Hampton, and countless Hollywood soundtracks including Star Wars, Rocky, and more. Josh’s compositions and arrangements have been premiered in BC, Texas, Poland, Germany, Denmark, Norway, Austria, and South Korea. With both classical and contemporary training, he composes both concert music as well as composing/producing music for films, video games, webseries, and other media. He is the composer, sound designer, and music supervisor for Raccoopack Studios. Josh is an advocate of the importance of music theory, as well as classical music appreciation.
Josh is a composer and trombonist based in the Vancouver area. He holds, with distinction, a Bachelor’s in Music and Musical Arts from Kwantlen Polytechnic University. He has performed with various ensembles, including the Vancouver Pops Orchestra, Vancouver Academy of Music Symphony Orchestra, the Royal Westminster Regiment Band, and the Fraser Valley Symphony. He has worked with, and transcribed for, Walt Johnson, the lead trumpet player for Elvis, Frank Sinatra, Lionel Hampton, and countless Hollywood soundtracks including Star Wars, Rocky, and more. Josh’s compositions and arrangements have been premiered in BC, Texas, Poland, Germany, Denmark, Norway, Austria, and South Korea. With both classical and contemporary training, he composes both concert music as well as composing/producing music for films, video games, webseries, and other media. He is the composer, sound designer, and music supervisor for Raccoopack Studios. Josh is an advocate of the importance of music theory, as well as classical music appreciation.
Kathy Han ARCT (Piano, rudiments, Mandarin) Weekends
For Kathy, music is life; and she wants to let the children experience the same joy that she has been experiencing since the age of four; that's why she became a music teacher. Kathy also loves kids and is patient with them. Kathy specializes in teaching piano from beginner and intermediate levels because she is exhilarated by the potential to instill the love for music in someone for a lifetime. Academically, Kathy is a graduate of Simon Fraser University and holds Piano ARCT. In her teaching career, what Kathy values most is the lasting relationships that she has built with her students because it is extremely rewarding for her to see her students flourish under the influence of music, a language that's commonly spoken across the world.
For Kathy, music is life; and she wants to let the children experience the same joy that she has been experiencing since the age of four; that's why she became a music teacher. Kathy also loves kids and is patient with them. Kathy specializes in teaching piano from beginner and intermediate levels because she is exhilarated by the potential to instill the love for music in someone for a lifetime. Academically, Kathy is a graduate of Simon Fraser University and holds Piano ARCT. In her teaching career, what Kathy values most is the lasting relationships that she has built with her students because it is extremely rewarding for her to see her students flourish under the influence of music, a language that's commonly spoken across the world.
Christine Seo MMUS (Piano, Choir, Piano Ensemble, Festival participations) Tuesday and Saturday
Christine is a passionate piano teacher who graduated from SeoulSook Myung Womens University with Bachelor of Music in 1982, Master of Music degree in 1984 and teaching there as university piano faculty. She has been teaching piano for 40 yrs since 1978. She gave numerous concerts as a soloist, duet, trio, accompaniment, 2 piano 4 & 8 hands concerts as well as being the children’s choir accompanist and conductor. In 1982 she performed Chopin fantasy f minor op.49 at Sejong cultural centre in downtown Seoul. She accomplished RCM ARCT Piano Pedagogy Certified Elementary Specialist, ARCT Performer Certificates. She is acting as a director of Allegro Major Ensemble (AME). AME was awarded 1st place 3 consecutive times. She has a lot of experience teaching RCM exam & her students won at numerous BC Music Festival Competitions such as Kiwanis, CDMF, Festival on the lake and Richmond music festival. She is the President of Vancouver Artist Society.
Christine is a passionate piano teacher who graduated from SeoulSook Myung Womens University with Bachelor of Music in 1982, Master of Music degree in 1984 and teaching there as university piano faculty. She has been teaching piano for 40 yrs since 1978. She gave numerous concerts as a soloist, duet, trio, accompaniment, 2 piano 4 & 8 hands concerts as well as being the children’s choir accompanist and conductor. In 1982 she performed Chopin fantasy f minor op.49 at Sejong cultural centre in downtown Seoul. She accomplished RCM ARCT Piano Pedagogy Certified Elementary Specialist, ARCT Performer Certificates. She is acting as a director of Allegro Major Ensemble (AME). AME was awarded 1st place 3 consecutive times. She has a lot of experience teaching RCM exam & her students won at numerous BC Music Festival Competitions such as Kiwanis, CDMF, Festival on the lake and Richmond music festival. She is the President of Vancouver Artist Society.
Charlene Lee BMUS (Piano, Theory) Friday and 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 saxophone at the age of 13. Joel 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 musical 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. By making music a fun experience! Joel aims to pass down his great love of music to each of his students.
Joel began his musical career by learning saxophone at the age of 13. Joel 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 musical 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. By making music a fun experience! Joel aims to pass down his great love of music to each of his students.
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 the private instruction of 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 the private instruction of 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.