London South

Aaron Dimoff (Voice, Piano)

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Teaching Style: classical, classical

Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Friday

Aaron Dimoff has been singing professionally on operatic stages across the country for the last decade. After receiving his Masters in Vocal Performance degree from UWO, he worked as a resident artist for the Calgary Opera company, performing and training with singers, conductors, and directors from around the world. Aaron has since performed on Canada's biggest stages, from the Edmonton Opera company to the Canadian Opera Company in Toronto. An avid teacher when not performing, Aaron enjoys passing on his experience to everyone from absolute beginners, to musicians pursuing a professional career. His rate is $28.00/half-hour private lesson.

Andrew Somerville (Guitar, Mandolin, Banjo, Ukulele)

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

From jazz to jugband, mariachi to metal, Andrew Somerville has performed, studied and taught music in Canada, The U. S. and México. Mr. Somerville studied guitar and bass at Toronto's Humber College, Detroit's Wayne State University and privately in Detroit, Toronto and Mexico City. Andrew’s goal-oriented approach focuses on the student’s abilities and musical tastes. He is equally comfortable teaching beginners of all ages up to the most advanced students of theory and technique. "The way to motivate a student is to give them the means to create the music they love and to show them how to make practice both fun and rewarding." Andrew's rate is $26.00/half-hour private lesson.

Greg Gowan (Saxophone, Violin, Theory, Trumpet)

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Teaching Day(s): Saturday

Greg Gowan studied music as a saxophonist at Western University, completing the program with Honours in Music Education (BMus 2015). He then acquired a Bachelor of Education from Nipissing University in 2017 and became an educator for Thames Valley District School Board in 2018. Aside from the saxophone, Greg also has a deep love for music theory, and has plenty of experience teaching it in a classroom setting. Using a holistic approach, he teaches the necessities of music while also incorporating the needs and interests of each student. He looks forward to sharing his interest and knowledge with all who have a love for music. Greg's rate is $26.00/half-hour private lesson.

Selin Uctu Atiseri (Violin, Piano)

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Teaching Style: classical

Teaching Day(s): Monday, Friday, Saturday

Selin is a professional violinist who began playing the piano at the age of 8 and later switched to the violin. She holds a Master’s degree in violin performance and has participated in concerts as a tutti violinist in renowned European venues such as the Konzerthaus in Berlin and Vienna. Having taught university-level violin for seven years, she is currently pursuing a PhD in Music Education at Western University. She adapts her teaching methods to suit different personalities and interests, enabling students of all ages to embrace and nurture their individual strengths. Her rate is $26.00/half-hour lesson.

Yasmin Abedi (Piano, Voice)

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Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Thursday

Yasmin holds a Masters of Music Education at UWO, with a focus on the neuroscience of music learning. With over ten years of experience teaching piano and voice to students aged five and above, her expertise includes six years of group music instruction, masterclasses in piano and voice at the Vorarlberg Conservatory in Austria, and pedagogy training at the University of Zurich in Switzerland. She assists student with preparations for recitals, competitions, and university entrance exams. Yasmin emphasizes multicultural inclusivity, teaching voice in English, Farsi, French and Italian and incorporating cultural folk, or contemporary genres. Her rate is $27.00/half-hour lesson.