Vancouver

Cordelia Donovan

LESSONS COORDINATOR
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darya chalubeyeva (Violin, Viola, Fiddle)

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Teaching Style: classical, jazz, rock

Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday

Darya is a dedicated musician with over a decade of teaching experience. Her teaching method and style are flexible and suited to every student. Darya studied violin and viola performance at Douglas College, TRU (Vancouver Academy of Music), and Astona International in Switzerland. She is fluent in English and Russian. Her rate is $32 per half hour.

dave say (Sax, Clarinet)

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Teaching Style: classical, jazz, rock

Teaching Day(s): Wednesday

Dave is a well known and sought after local musician who has worked with artists like Michael Buble, Soulstream and the Supremes. He has been a professional musician for over 25 years and is versatile in all styles. His rate is $31 per half hour.

doug gorkoff (Cello)

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Teaching Style: classical, jazz, rock

Teaching Day(s): Monday

Doug is a dedicated musician, educator, and performer. He has studied privately with members of the VSO and Vancouver Opera as well as in the music program at Douglas College. Currently, he plays with four different orchestras and ensembles, and has also worked with a wide range of artists including Sting, The Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Johnny Mathis, Tambura Rosa, and many more. His rate is $32 per half hour.

dragana hajduk (Flute, Group: Flute Ensemble, Group: Young Music Explorers (Orff))

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Teaching Style: classical

Teaching Day(s): Friday, Saturday

Dragana is an active musician and dedicated teacher for over 20 years to all levels and ages. She is the Principal Flutist with the Richmond Orchestra and Choir, and was the Principal Flutist with Sombor Philharmonic Orchestra (Serbia). She loves to explore different genres of music, having composed electronic music for video productions as well as playing folk music from the Balkan region. Dragana is also a Certified Early Childhood Music Educator promoting the Orff method of teaching music to young children through body movements, folk songs, rhymes, and playing a variety of percussion instruments. In addition to music, she holds a BA in Psychology and postgraduate studies in Body Psychotherapy with focus on bettering emotional expression in performing. Her rate is $32 per half hour.

gerard satamian (Piano)

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Teaching Style: classical

Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Friday, Saturday

Gerard has taught in Canada, Lebanon, and L.A. He received his BMus. from the Beirut National Conservatory and his Master's in the former Soviet Union. He is also a local performer and opera singer and is fluent in English, French, Arabic and Armenian. His rate is $32 per half hour.

gord robert (Drums)

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Teaching Style: jazz, rock

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

Gord studied world percussion at SFU, and also received his BMUS from UVIC. He has played with artists such as Jann Arden and the Jaydee Bixby. He is fluent in the styles of classic rock, pop, funk, and jazz. His rate is $32 per half hour.

jasmine moore (Flute, Saxophone, Clarinet)

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Teaching Style: classical, jazz

Teaching Day(s): Monday, Sunday

Jasmine Moore is a classically trained flautist with experience playing baroque flute, piccolo, clarinet and saxophone in various ensembles from chamber music to large ensembles throughout Vancouver and the Fraser Valley. She has a Bachelors of Music degree, where she studied under Paolo Bortolussi and Mark McGregor. She believes in creating a well-rounded musical experience for her students while allowing them to explore and grow within their own musical interests. Her rate is $31 per half hour.

kian jafari (Piano, Theory, Voice, Composition, Conducting, Group: Explore Improv, Group: Harmony from Scratch)

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Teaching Style: classical, jazz, rock

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

Kian Jafari is an experienced performer, piano teacher, and composer with over 7 years of teaching experience. He is classically trained, with a passion for contemporary music which led him to play with different bands in various styles such as Jazz, Pop, Rock, Iranian music, Prog Rock and Prog Metal both locally and internationally. He is currently enrolled in the Jazz and Contemporary Piano program at VCC, and taking lessons under the tutelage of Jazz pianist, Sharon Minemoto. Kian teaches piano, voice, keyboard, theory, improv, conducting and composition in styles such as Jazz, Classical, Iranian pop music, Rock and R&B. In addition, he is fluent in English and Farsi. His rate is $32 per half an hour.

michael ferraro (Guitar, Ukulele, Bass, Songwriting, Electronic Media, Group: Drop-In Guitar)

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Teaching Style: rock

Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Michael Ferraro has studied at Musicians Institute in Los Angeles and has more than 6 years teaching experience. He is well versed in Rock, Pop, Jazz, and folk style guitar and is comfortable teaching students of all ages and experience levels. Mike has developed his own musical career with his band, Candelora. He has released two albums that he showcased and toured across North America. His rate is $32 per half hour.

niloofar farzadshad (Piano)

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Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Sunday

Niloofar Farzandshad is a highly accomplished piano instructor with a wealth of musical expertise. Holding her L.T.C.L Performance Licentiate from Trinity College London and a diploma from the Tehran Conservatory of Music, she brings a unique blend of international training and local artistry to her teaching. With an impressive 13-year tenure at the Tehran Conservatory of Music and over 31 years of combined academic and private teaching experience, Niloofar is dedicated to nurturing the musical talents of her students.

Her proficiency extends to preparing students for RCM exams. Beyond the classroom, Niloofar has showcased her musical prowess in numerous classic, baroque, and progressive rock concerts since 1988. She has collaborated with both national and international artists in live performances and recordings, showcasing her versatility and passion for music. Niloofar's outstanding contributions to the musical landscape were recognized when she was awarded the Best Young Artist in Tehran in 1992, underscoring her commitment to excellence in both performance and education. Her rate is $32 per half hour.

peter prihoda (Piano)

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Teaching Style: classical, jazz, rock

Teaching Day(s): Monday

Peter received his degree in Music Composition and Jazz Arranging from Capilano University in 2008, minoring in Jazz Piano. He teaches jazz theory and varying piano styles. His rate is $32 per half hour.

ruel morales (Guitar)

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Teaching Style: rock

Teaching Day(s): Tuesday

Ruel Morales, a seasoned performer, educator & YouTuber, boasts over 20 years of professional expertise. From Spanish guitar to 7-string fingerstyle to elaborate live looping, Ruel performs his diverse acts for weddings, celebrations and corporate functions. With a BMus in Classical Guitar Performance from UBC, his teaching blends classical discipline along with studies in blues, jazz, rock, pop, fingerstyle & folk. A dedicated educator, he has guided students to seven gold medal awards from the RCM. Ruel's commitment to personalized instruction creates a transformative experience, inspiring students to discover their unique musical voice. His rate is $32 per half hour.

ryan van poederooyen (Drums)

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Teaching Style: jazz, rock

Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Thursday

Ryan has been teaching drums since 1998. He currently tours the world professionally and records albums for the Canadian band, Imonolith and was the touring/studio drummer for Canadian artist Devin Townsend for 16 years. Ryan has been featured in Modern Drummer Magazine, Rhythm Magazine, Drum Magazine, Sick Drummer Magazine, Drums ETC and many other international publications. He is a guest educator at Drumeo and is also a session drummer who has recorded albums for producers such as Chad Kroeger (Nickleback), Jay Van Poederooyen (Simple Plan, Chris Daughtrey) Brian Howes (Hinder, Hedley) and many more. His rate is $32 per half-hour lesson.

sara pun (Piano, Theory)

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Teaching Style: classical, jazz

(Online lessons only.)

Sara Pun, MMT, MTA, BA, ARCT, is an accomplished musician. She has earned her ARCT in Piano Performance from the Royal Conservatory of Music, has a Bachelor’s degree in Music from the University of Calgary, and has a Master’s degree in Music Therapy from Wilfrid Laurier University. She has performed at the Banff Centre for the Arts, the University of Calgary, Wilfrid Laurier University, Memorial University of Newfoundland, and the National Music Centre.

Sara is a seasoned piano and theory teacher as well as a music therapist. With over 20 years of experience teaching, Sara believes in the joy of music for everyone regardless of age or ability. She has taught students from as young as 3 to well in their 70s. Students can learn recreationally or train for RCM piano and theory examinations. Sara also offers adapted music lessons for children with special needs, including autism. Whatever your goal, Sara is willing to work with each unique student.

She also plays guitar, clarinet, Balinese gamelan, Japanese Taiko drums, and sings. Sara's rate is $32 per half hour lesson.

tresor otshudi (Voice, Piano, Guitar, Theory, Composition, Conducting, Group: Just Sing!)

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Teaching Style: classical, jazz

Teaching Day(s): Saturday

Tresor is an award-winning singer, composer and conductor who has more than 20 years of experience performing in 4 different continents. He is also a Band and Choir Educator at École Gabrielle Roy, in Surrey and a Music Director at Tresor Music. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music from Trinity Western University, in Langley, a Musical Theatre certificate From Choreia, in Paris, France, and a Business Diploma from Pigier, in Lille, France. Tresor teaches all ages, styles and abilities, with a focus in Classical, Jazz and Pop music.
French is his mother tongue. His rate is $36 per half hour.

troy zackowski (Guitar, Bass, Group: Rock Skool)

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Teaching Style: rock

Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday

Troy is a certified recording engineer and completed a Berklee transfer diploma in Music Production and Composition. He also has a diploma in Advanced Music Production from NIMBUS. Strong in rock styling as well as blues, Troy has also done partial RCM theory training. His rate is $32 per half hour.