Sergio Maraj (Voice, Guitar) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Saturday
Sergio has been studying voice anatomy and voice science for eight years, using proven methods of voice pedagogy from all over the world. Working alongside renowned instructors, he has a very wide scope of different approaches to help fix specific anatomical vocal habits and issues. Sergio actively performs, writes and arranges music not only for himself, but also for other vocalists. He continues to push the creative boundaries of music using music software, effects and samples.
His rate is $33 per half hour.
Sharona Clarke (Piano, Voice) Registration Request
Teaching Style: classical, pop,
Teaching Day(s): Monday, Friday
Sharona calls herself a “classically-trained pop pianist”, possessing equal passion for classical music and a natural affinity for popular music. She is a singer-songwriter and performer, having played in bands and solo, produced albums and received nominations for music awards in her home province of Newfoundland (where she received her Bachelor of Music Education degree). She has over 30 years’ teaching experience and is RCM-certified for piano, meaning her students have produced Honors results in the leading piano exam system in Canada. Fun fact - she has composed and published twenty-five modern piano pieces which her students get to play! Her rate is $29 per half-hour lesson.
Shaun Weima (Guitar, Ukulele, Mandolin, Voice) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Monday
Shaun Weima moved to the Comox Valley in 2019 from Kingston, Ontario. He has been teaching music since 2003 at various schools in the area. He has performed, toured and produced with a number of Kingston bands, including Ianspotting, The Swampward Orchestra, and Hoppipolla. Shaun specializes in guitar, ukulele, mandolin, beginner piano and voice. His rate is $32 per half hour.
Shelby Liu (Piano, Piano, Piano, Voice) Registration Request
Teaching Style: classical, jazz, Pop, classical,
Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Shelby Liu is an experienced pianist and music educator with over 13 years of teaching experience. She holds a Master of Music in Piano Performance from the University of Nevada, Reno.
Shelby teaches students of all ages, offering engaging piano lessons that build strong technique, confidence, and musical expression. She also prepares students for Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) examinations, recitals, and competitions.
Skilled in classical, pop, and jazz styles, Shelby helps students explore a wide range of music with creativity and enjoyment. She is passionate about inspiring and motivating students to achieve their musical goals.
Shelby offers private music lessons in Piano, Vocal, Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) exam preparation, theory, and ear training to students of all ages at Long & McQuade Belleville in-person or online.
Shelby offers lessons in English, Mandarin, and Taiwanese.
Shelby's Lesson Rate is $33/Per Half Hour Lesson
Sherry Edwards (Voice, Piano) Registration Request
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Sherry majored in voice at Crouse College of Music at Syracuse University in New York and at the University of Manitoba School of Music and earned a Bachelor of Music and a Bachelor of Education. She taught at the St. James Assiniboia School Division at the K to Grade 6 level for many years with numerous award winning choirs at the Winnipeg Music Festival. Sherry was a broadcast music director, and on-air host for the Woodsmoke & Sweetgrass TV show from 1973-1994. She has composed and arranged many pieces for children including Skydance that debuted at the International Orff Festival. Sherry teaches at our Winnipeg (Pembina) lesson centre.
Her rate is $31 per half hour.
Skylar Sabasch (Voice, Piano, Pre-School) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Skylar is a Canadian soprano and music educator dedicated to sharing the joy of music with her students. She holds a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance and a Bachelor of Education with a specialization in Secondary Music, both from the University of British Columbia. In recognition of her excellence in music education, she was awarded the Don Wright Scholarship in Vocal and Choral Music Education. As a performer, Skylar has appeared in opera, choral, and musical theatre productions across Canada and abroad. She has sung with the UBC Opera Ensemble, the UBC University Singers, and the Vancouver Youth Choir. Alongside her performance career, Skylar is a passionate teacher of voice, choral music, musical theatre, early music, and piano. She has taught musicians aged 3 months to 25 years in a variety of contexts, including early childhood programs that combine music, movement, and storytelling. Skylar is also trained in Orff, Kodály, Colour Strings, and Dalcroze methods, which she applies in her teaching for various age groups ranging from infants to kindergarten and primary-aged students. She fosters musical growth through both technical foundations and artistic expression, helping students build confidence, creativity, and a lifelong love of music. She is currently offering Voice and Beginner Piano lessons on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Her rate is $28 per half hour lesson.
Susana Williams (Voice) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Thursday
Susana Williams has over 20 years of experience teaching music to children, teens, and adults, specializing in voice, drums, percussion, and songwriting. She studied at the Juan Jose Landaeta Conservatory and The Roland Learning Centre in Venezuela and received the Jazz Studies Capilano Program Award. Currently, she is pursuing a BA in Music at Vancouver Community College, majoring in drums. Susana has also developed educational content for Musora Media Inc. As a performer, she has appeared at international festivals, including the Vancouver and Manila Jazz Festivals, bringing a diverse, global perspective to her music teaching. Susana’s rate is $32 per half hour lesson.
Thomas Callow (Voice, Piano, Theory) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Thomas Callow is an experienced musician who has studied and performed for 27 years, and specializes in classical voice and piano. His musical journey started at the age of 5 years old with his first piano lesson, and it quickly flourished from there. He had his first performance at the age of 6, and then continued growing his passion for music by performing in musicals, choirs, orchestras, jazz bands and vocal jazz groups. In high school he found an additional love for music composition. He composed multiple choral pieces for professional choirs across Victoria such as Vox Humana, Prima, University of Victoria Chamber Singers, and many others. Thomas’ journey continued with studying and honing his craft of classical singing and music composition at the University of Victoria. He is now dedicating himself to passing on his knowledge, love and passion for music by offering exciting and engaging lessons to all those who wish to experience the magic that music has to offer. His lesson rate is $32.00 per half hour lesson.
Tori Ratheeshan (Voice, Piano) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Friday, Saturday
Tori grew up playing viola, veena, and ukulele, but ultimately fell in love with piano and singing, continuing to pursue RCM certification in piano and completing a Bachelor of Music in vocal performance at Queen’s University. Tori has performed in various choirs in Toronto, including the Bach Chamber Youth Choir and VIVA Youth Singers of Toronto, and Queen's University's Choral and Women's Polyhymnia ensembles. She has experience preparing students for RCM examinations and performance opportunities for school musicals and talent shows. With an understanding of the importance of connection and curiosity toward music, Tori prioritizes structured lessons with an encouraging space for experimenting with different styles or genres, from pop to classical and everything in between. Tori promotes artistic growth for musicians of all ages!
Tori's rate is $30/30min Lesson
Tresor Otshudi (Voice, Piano, Guitar, Theory, Composition, Conducting) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Trésor is an award-winning singer, composer, conductor, and recording artist with over 20 years of international experience, having performed across four continents. He specializes in Gospel and Classical music, with a soulful and expressive approach to R&B.
He is the founder and conductor of Juste Chanter Gospel Choir, a vibrant and growing choral movement based in Metro Vancouver, and serves as Music Director at Tresor Music.
Trésor is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Choral Conducting at Messiah University and a Post-Graduate Artist Diploma in Voice at the Vancouver Academy of Music. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music from Trinity Western University, a Musical Theatre Certificate from Choreia in Paris, and a Business Diploma from Pigier in Lille, France.
He teaches students of all ages and levels in both English and French, helping them grow in vocal technique, confidence, and artistry.
Rate: $38 per half hour
Victoria Dubois (Flute, Voice) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Saturday
Victoria Dubois is a flautist and vocalist from Halifax, Nova Scotia. She obtained a Bachelor of Music from Dalhousie University in June 2025 and is currently studying at Memorial University for a Bachelor of Music Education. Alongside her university studies, Victoria has also received training in the Suzuki Method at the Great Lakes Suzuki Institute in 2023. With over 10 years of experience in flute in voice, Victoria has played with several ensembles including the Nova Scotia Youth Orchestra, Symphony Nova Scotia, and DalOpera. She believes that every child has the ability to achieve excellence in music and is dedicated to supporting her students on that journey to greatness. Victoria's rate is $27 per 30 minute lesson.
Victoriya Savchenko (Voice, Piano, Theory) Registration Request
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Victoriya Savchenko is a native of Ukraine and is residing in Winnipeg.
She holds a Diploma in Piano Performance and Choir Conducting from the State School of Music in Ukraine, a Bachelor of Music/Bachelor of Education and a Masters Degree in Voice Performance from University of Manitoba, Canada.
Victoriya is the recipient of numerous awards, scholarships and distinctions and is an accomplished concert performer.
As well as teaching piano, music theory and voice for the past fifteen years, Victoriya has taught general music (including Orff and Recorder), choir and band in the public school system.
Every year her students participate in local concerts and festivals, and complete the Royal Conservatory requirements at different levels.
Her philosophy is to keep students interested and challenged while having fun learning.
Victoriya teaches at our Winnipeg (Pembina) lesson centre.
Her rate is $33 per half hour.
