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Faculty
Nina Vu - 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.
Leanna Rose - BMUS, B.EDU (Piano, Music Theory)
Leanna is a pianist with 16 years of piano performance as well as 5 years of teaching. She studied the Bachelors of Music and Bachelors of Education program at the University of Calgary and is transferring to UBC to complete her studies. Leanna has completed all the RCM theory curriculum up to the ARCT level and is currently working to get her ARCT diploma in piano performance. Additionally, Leanna also have experience as a music director, accompanist, and juror for private piano music competitions. She was a senior alumni teacher who has mentored newer teachers in teaching the RCM history and harmony curriculum. Her experience include teaching students of all backgrounds, ages, and even students with disabilities.
Leanna is a pianist with 16 years of piano performance as well as 5 years of teaching. She studied the Bachelors of Music and Bachelors of Education program at the University of Calgary and is transferring to UBC to complete her studies. Leanna has completed all the RCM theory curriculum up to the ARCT level and is currently working to get her ARCT diploma in piano performance. Additionally, Leanna also have experience as a music director, accompanist, and juror for private piano music competitions. She was a senior alumni teacher who has mentored newer teachers in teaching the RCM history and harmony curriculum. Her experience include teaching students of all backgrounds, ages, and even students with disabilities.
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.
Carl Fung - MMUS, BMUS (Piano, Violin, Music Theory)
Carl received his Masters of Music at the University of Victoria and has performed with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra. He has studied pedagogical courses of the education program at UBC which has qualified him to teach at Secondary Schools and aids in his approach to one-on-one private lessons. He has also received a Bachelor of Music from UBC. Carl understands the philosophy of academic learning in the classical field and that each student is unique and different in their approach of education and adapts accordingly to each student. As well, Carl has experience as a pianist and accompanist through-out his career. He is familiar with the RCM syllabus as well as piano adventure methods for new students. Carl has experience in aiding many students through successful youth orchestra auditions as well as RCM examinations. He also teaches using the Suzuki methods as well as the Royal Conservatory of Music Curriculum and guides students towards their musical achievements with studies and techniques including, Kreutzer, Mazas, Sevcik, Schradieck, Flesch, Fischer, and Galamian.
Carl received his Masters of Music at the University of Victoria and has performed with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra. He has studied pedagogical courses of the education program at UBC which has qualified him to teach at Secondary Schools and aids in his approach to one-on-one private lessons. He has also received a Bachelor of Music from UBC. Carl understands the philosophy of academic learning in the classical field and that each student is unique and different in their approach of education and adapts accordingly to each student. As well, Carl has experience as a pianist and accompanist through-out his career. He is familiar with the RCM syllabus as well as piano adventure methods for new students. Carl has experience in aiding many students through successful youth orchestra auditions as well as RCM examinations. He also teaches using the Suzuki methods as well as the Royal Conservatory of Music Curriculum and guides students towards their musical achievements with studies and techniques including, Kreutzer, Mazas, Sevcik, Schradieck, Flesch, Fischer, and Galamian.
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.
Francis Lumibao - BMUS (Guitar, Ukulele, Electric Guitar）
After his acceptance into the prestigious Berklee College of Music, Francis studied with world-class musicians such as Bruce Bartlett, Amanda Monaco, Jane Miller, David Gilmore and David Newsam. Studying various styles, Francis focused on Classical and Jazz Guitar studies. In addition, he also studied music production, music business, music theory and some reharmonization techniques as well. After graduating with honors in 2019, Francis moved to Vancouver where he continues to perform and teach music, imparting the knowledge and skills he learned so far. In teaching the craft, Francis lives by the words of the late musician, Clark Terry, "Imitate, Assimilate, Innovate". Music can be learned first by IMITATING what is taught to us. Once we are able more comfortable in maneuvering our instrument, we can go deeper into the hows and whys of music and the theories behind each musical concept.
After his acceptance into the prestigious Berklee College of Music, Francis studied with world-class musicians such as Bruce Bartlett, Amanda Monaco, Jane Miller, David Gilmore and David Newsam. Studying various styles, Francis focused on Classical and Jazz Guitar studies. In addition, he also studied music production, music business, music theory and some reharmonization techniques as well. After graduating with honors in 2019, Francis moved to Vancouver where he continues to perform and teach music, imparting the knowledge and skills he learned so far. In teaching the craft, Francis lives by the words of the late musician, Clark Terry, "Imitate, Assimilate, Innovate". Music can be learned first by IMITATING what is taught to us. Once we are able more comfortable in maneuvering our instrument, we can go deeper into the hows and whys of music and the theories behind each musical concept.
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.
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.
Shilpa Sharma - BMUS (Flute, Theory)
Shilpa has been playing the flute since she was 8 and graduated with a dual degree in music and education at the University of British Columbia and is a BC certified music teacher teaching in public schools. She has participated in Kiwanis Music Festivals, the Richmond Music Festival, was a former member of the Vancouver Academy Symphony Orchestra and the Vancouver Youth Symphony Orchestra. She has done RCM Theory until ARCT and has history and piano background. At the UBC School of Music, she has completed courses in ear training and musicianship, theory, history, conducting, participated in chamber and large ensembles such as the UBC Wind Ensemble and the UBC Symphony Orchestra. She has studied with Brenda Fedoruk who is principal flutist in the Vancouver Opera Orchestra. Shilpa is looking to pass on and inspire other musicians with the experiences that she has had and will have in the future.
Shilpa has been playing the flute since she was 8 and graduated with a dual degree in music and education at the University of British Columbia and is a BC certified music teacher teaching in public schools. She has participated in Kiwanis Music Festivals, the Richmond Music Festival, was a former member of the Vancouver Academy Symphony Orchestra and the Vancouver Youth Symphony Orchestra. She has done RCM Theory until ARCT and has history and piano background. At the UBC School of Music, she has completed courses in ear training and musicianship, theory, history, conducting, participated in chamber and large ensembles such as the UBC Wind Ensemble and the UBC Symphony Orchestra. She has studied with Brenda Fedoruk who is principal flutist in the Vancouver Opera Orchestra. Shilpa is looking to pass on and inspire other musicians with the experiences that she has had and will have in the future.
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.
