Surrey - Piano Lessons

Chris Sallis-Lyon

Lessons Coordinator
[email protected]
604-588-9423

aaron brazeau (Piano, Guitar, Voice)

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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Saturday, Sunday

Aaron Brazeau is a versatile musician based in Vancouver who has been teaching Guitar, Piano and Voice lessons since 2016. Aaron completed his BMus in 2020 at VCC, where he studied guitar under Daryl Jahnke, piano under Sharon Minemoto, and voice in ensembles under Paula Kramer and Gerald Van Wyck. Aaron enjoys teaching and playing many different styles such as Pop, Rock, Jazz and more! Aaron's rate is $29 per half hour.

alan chiang (Piano)

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Teaching Style: classical

Teaching Day(s): Sunday

Alan Chiang is a Tenor at Chor Leoni and a well rounded worship musician at Northside Foursquare Church. He’s worked with beginner piano learners and managed Duly Noted (a local a cappella group) for a couple of years. He’s currenty studying voice under Dr. Jeanie Lovetri’s faculty member and working towards the Somatic Voicework Certificate. Alan's rate is $28 per half hour.

ali marsman (Piano, Theory, Music History)

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Teaching Style: classical

Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday

Ali Marsman has had a strong love and passion for playing and teaching piano for as far back as she can remember. Upon completing her studies at the British Columbia Conservatory of Music, she was finally able to fulfill her dream, and has been happily teaching for the past 10 years … although she did take a short break to publish a trio of books. Ali truly has a unique way of engaging students. She develops lesson plans and goals for each of her students, and with tremendous patience and care, she brings students to whichever goal(s) they wish to achieve in music. Along with teaching piano, Ali teaches music theory and as well as history, and is able to adapt to any ability, or disability that a student may have. She provides music therapy, and in 2008 developed a music and art therapy program for those diagnosed on the autism spectrum , and a wide range of other diagnosis ... most recently, she found a way to teach those who are hearing and visually impaired. Ali is certified Kelly Kirby Teacher; a wonderful program for children as young as 2.5 years old, where they develop the solid foundation needed to confidently move onto the next stages of music, but also uses this method for students of any age who need to learn at a slower pace due to cognitive issues. Ali's rate is $30 per half hour.

bryan binnema (Piano, Theory, Composition, Piano, Piano)

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Teaching Style: jazz, classical, gospel

Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday

Bryan has been playing piano for as long as he can remember. He holds a degree in Jazz Performance from Humber College in Toronto and has been teaching and tutoring since the age of 15. He has spent several years playing on cruise ships; as part of Top 40 cover bands, as a music manager and director, and as a solo pianist. He has recorded 3 EPs of original music, and has played on many sessions for various projects. Bryan is excited to join the Long and McQuade team and share his passion for music with his students. His rate is $29 per half hour.

dave ballard (Piano)

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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday

Dave has a BA. in Music from UBC and a Diploma in Performing Arts in Music from Douglas College. He is a multi-instrumentalist and composer and enjoys teaching both classical and popular music. His rate is $28 per half hour.

emmett wilson (Piano, Theory, Composition)

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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Emmett graduated from Simon Fraser University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts with Distinction, majoring in music. He specializes in teaching classical and contemporary piano as well as composition and theory. While Emmett enjoys teaching students of all ages and levels, he particularly enjoys helping advanced piano students to hone their skills. His rate is $29 per half hour.

erin sutton (Voice, Piano)

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Teaching Day(s): Saturday

Hailing from Quesnel BC, Erin Sutton is a classically trained soprano and teacher, and has her Bachelors of Applied Music degree from Vancouver Community College. Since coming to Vancouver, Erin has performed extensively both locally and throughout BC. Erin performs a broad range of classical repertoire and also enjoys exploring other genres, including pop, jazz, and musical theatre. In addition to performing, Erin is a dedicated and passionate instructor. She has experience teaching a wide range of ages and levels, and specializes in teaching Voice (of any genre), Musicianship, and Piano. Erin has a passion for using both solfège and singing as tools to help students deepen not only their love of music, but their understanding and fluency as well. Erin's rate is $28 per half hour.

esther choi (Piano, Voice)

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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Wednesday

Esther holds a Bachelor’s in Music (Voice) from UBC, and is familiar with French, Italian, and German languages. She is bilingual in English and Korean. She has a strong background in piano. While comfortable with all ages, Esther particularly enjoys teaching children. Her rate is $28 per half hour.

john booy (Piano, Theory, Composition)

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Teaching Day(s): Tuesday

John has a BMus in Composition from UBC, and a MMus in Scoring for TV, Video, Games, and Film from Berklee College of Music. He has been playing piano for over 21 years and has taught piano, composition and theory since 2014. When he's not teaching at Long & McQuade, John directs a choir, plays keyboard in an alternative band, and works as a film composer and orchestrator. Fluent in a variety of styles from jazz to classical, John enjoys the process of meeting people on their musical journey, and guiding them on their way to their goals. John's rate is $28 per half hour.

karen white (Piano, Voice)

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Teaching Day(s): Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Karen graduated in 2017 from Capilano University, where she completed a Bachelor of Music with a concentration in Jazz Voice. Karen has been teaching piano and voice since 2015 in a wide variety of styles, and with a focus on fostering a safe and creative environment for students to explore their passion for music. Her rate is $29 per half hour.

katherine bonness (Violin, Viola, Piano)

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Teaching Day(s): Saturday

Katherine Bonness received her Bachelor of Music in viola performance from the University of Manitoba and has studied violin, piano, theory, and composition privately. Katherine has performed in a wide variety of ensembles across Canada as a violinist and violist, from string quartets to orchestras. With over a decade of teaching experience, Katherine customizes her approach to each student, using various method books and supplementary material, while emphasizing solid foundational techniques and catering to the individual's musical interests to keep things fun! She can help students of all ages and levels prepare for anything from just learning for enjoyment, to mastering a specific piece, performing in recitals, auditions, preparing for RCM exams, and beyond to any other musical goals the student might have. Her rate is $28 per half hour.

lily zhong (Piano, Voice)

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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Sunday

Lily (Haifei) Zhong is a classical vocalist with a Bachelor’s Degree from Kwantlen Polytechnic University, under the guidance of Dale Throness and Gail Suderman. She enjoys performing in ensembles and choruses, using various styles from classical to jazz to musical theatre. She also has experience working and connecting with students of all ages. Her goal for teaching is to create an ideal environment dedicated to students’ growth and nurture their passion for music. Lily's rate is $28 per half hour.

luc benoit (Piano, Voice, Guitar)

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Teaching Day(s): Thursday, Sunday

Luc Benoit is a local singer, storyteller and support worker from New Westminster, BC. His love of music started when he was 7 years old, when he joined a children's choir where he discovered how much he loved to sing. Since then, he joined as many choirs as he could during high school. Luc also participated in his high school concert bands and jazz bands, playing the tenor saxophone that was passed down from his father. Music has been something that has run in his family ever since he could remember. Typically, family gatherings involved almost everyone playing a guitar, microphones and amps and everyone would play and sing together as a way to cultivate bonds and connections. Luc's older brother, Brenden, used to teach at Long and McQuade and Luc has been studying his brother's teaching methods in piano and guitar. Luc has also been studying under one of Vancouver's best voice teachers, Billy Gollner, who has helped Luc understand the voice in new and expansive ways. Luc is so excited to embark in this new journey at Long and McQuade, helping those discover how music can be one of the best parts of the human experience. Luc's rate is $28 per half hour.

ming-xuan chung (Piano, Voice)

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Teaching Day(s): Saturday

Ming-Xuan started his musical endeavours at the piano at the age of 6. He studied under the guidance of Josephine Koh and Low Shao Suan during his time in Singapore, eventually completing his LTCL in piano performance. He didn’t come to singing until he joined the Simon Fraser University Choir, completing his BSc with a minor in educational psychology at SFU. He discovered his passion for singing during his time in the UBC Summer Voice Workshop and has meticulously learned how to use his voice to suit various vocal styles. Ming-Xuan also regularly sings and performs with various local opera and musical theater companies. He is currently pursuing his MMUS in Opera Performance at UBC. As a pianist, he plays and sings for the Beacon Unitarian Church. Ming-Xuan has also had experience teaching the Music for Young Children (MYC) program, learning from his mentor, Charlene Dubrule. As a teacher, Ming-Xuan aims to foster a nurturing environment, equipping them with the necessary skills so that they may find joy and success in their music making. Ming's rate is $29 per half hour.

rita hsiung (Piano)

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Teaching Day(s): Thursday

Rita has a Bachelor's in Music from the University of Victoria and has studied with pianist Bruch Vogt. She also has her teacher's certificate from the Victoria Conservatory of Music and a certificate in Early Childhood Education. Rita works well with all ages but particularly enjoys working with younger students. Her rate is $29 per half hour.