Ali Marsman (Piano, Theory, Music History) Registration Request
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.
Alicia Maynard (Piano) Registration Request
Teaching Style: classical, rock
Available Day(s): Wednesday, Thursday
Alicia holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Music from York University. She enjoys teaching students of all ages and maintains her disciplined instruction curriculum in the classroom. Alicia sings in the Gospel choir and is working towards level 10 RCM piano including theory, history, and harmony. Her rate is $28.00 per half-hour lesson.
Alida Schedel (Drums) Registration Request
Available Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Originally from Vancouver Island, BC, Alida started playing with her family band at the age of 15. Since relocating to Calgary, she has been working with bands full time as well as hosting jams. A newfound passion has been teaching students the fun and enjoyment of music. The great interaction with her students and the 30+ years of professional performance make the perfect combination for a high level but enjoyable learning experience, particularly for the younger students who possess the same enthusiasm she had at a young age. Alida offers lessons in Calgary at the East store and her rate is $28 per half hour.
Alisa Anderson - ONLINE ONLY (Guitar, Bass, Voice, Ukulele, Piano) Registration Request
Alisa is an accomplished musician who is passionate about inspiring music in others. She is a singer, plays multiple instruments, and graduated from Selkirk College’s Music and Technology program in Nelson, BC with a major in guitar performance. She has played all over the country, as a solo jazz performer, and as a vocalist at black tie events fronting a 17 member big band. She has been a blues bassist, a big band pianist, and a funk singer. She has written and recorded for movies, performed as a studio musician and worked as a recording engineer. Alisa is most excited about sharing her knowledge and fostering a lifelong love of music through teaching, and is a very capable and flexible teacher within many styles of music and teaching methods. Alisa's rate for a half hour private lesson is $25.
Alisa Borland (ONLINE LESSONS AVAILABLE) (Piano, Flute) Registration Request
Alisa holds a Bachelor of Music degree from Algoma University and her Grade 10 RCM on piano and flute. She has also completed teacher training in the Suzuki method. Alisa has been teaching for over 10 years in Sault Ste Marie, and is fluent in a variety of styles from classical to pop and rock. Her rate is $27 per ½ hour lesson.
Allan McPherson (Voice, Clarinet, Flute, Saxophone, Woodwinds, Piano) Registration Request
Allan studied music and music education at Mount Allison University and the University of Victoria. He studied clarinet with Jean-Guy Boisvert, David Bourque, Keith MacLeod, and Patricia Kostek. He studied voice with Signi Murgatroyd, and he is currently studying with Garry Gable. Allan teaches flute up to an RCM grade 5 level, and saxophone and oboe up to RCM grade 3. Allan has over five years' experience as a public school teacher in BC and Alberta and a private music teacher in Saskatoon.
Rate: $27 per half hour
Allie Bennett (Fiddle, Guitar) Registration Request
Teaching Style: ,
Available Day(s): Monday
Allie has been in the Canadian Music Industry since 1975. He has toured Canada, the U.S., Britain, Sweden, Australia, and Germany and has over 125 album credits as a studio musician. In 2003 he was Musical Director of The Rise And Follies Of Cape Breton - The Second Coming. In 2005 he was presented with the East Coast Music Association’s Musicians Achievement Award. Nominated for 2 Music Nova Scotia Awards – Educator of the Year and Traditional / Roots Recording of the Year for his CD “Full Circle.” Allie has been teaching music since 1992 and his rate for a half hour private lesson is $26.00.
Amanda Fung (Piano) Registration Request
Teaching Style: classical
Available Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Amanda has over 20 years of experience in playing piano and is currently working towards her ARCT diploma. As a music student herself, she can appreciate the influence her teachers have had in shaping who she is today. Amanda believes that the role of a teacher is one of great responsibility and honour. Through her coursework, she has become well-versed in the field of pedagogy, harmony and history. Amanda wishes to continue learning and expanding her knowledge in music. Amanda has been offering lessons in Calgary at L&M since 2014. Her rate is $32 per half hour.
Amanda Turner (Piano, Theory) Registration Request
Teaching Style: classical, rock
Available Day(s): Wednesday, Thursday
Amanda has been teaching piano classes full time since 2002. She specializes in teaching beginners of all ages, including young children. She enjoys teaching with a fun, yet logical approach and strives to help students build confident independence as they develop a well-rounded musical foundation. Amanda teaches all of her students relevant theory for their current level to help light the way forward for growth and creativity. She has acquired her RCM Level 10 and is also able to help students prepare for their RCM exams. Amanda also offers exclusive theory lessons. Amanda's rate is $28.00 per half-hour lesson.
Amilia Hildahl (Violin) Registration Request
Teaching Style: ,
Available Day(s): Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
Amilia Hildahl has been playing the violin since the young age of 3. A well-seasoned performer as well as teacher, she has performed as a soloist throughout North America—most notably at the world famous Carnegie Hall in Manhattan—and as an orchestral ensemble member with the Calgary Youth Orchestra in countries across Europe. Alongside performing, she is also an experienced music teacher who has worked with students of all ages hoping to learn everything from Bach to Irish fiddling. Likewise, while Amilia is classically trained, she is able to work with a wide variety of genres, and is always happy to work with the student to create an individual style of playing. She hopes that her love for the instrument will be passed down to all of her students, who she hopes will share a love for music, and a passion for creativity. Amilia offers lessons at the Calgary Chinook store and her rate is $30 per half hour.
Amos Wong (Violin) Registration Request
Teaching Style: classical
Available Day(s): Saturday
B. Mus, M. Mus Violin Performance
Obtained both Bachelor and Master degree in Violin Performance, his main mentors were violinists Etsuko Kimura (TSO Assistant Concertmaster), Lucy Gould (Chamber Orchestra of Europe & Gould Piano Trio), and Itzhak Rashkovsky (pedagogue at Royal College of Music). Amos is an avid chamber musician with tremendous experiences in chamber ensemble, orchestras, as well as solo performances. He has had the privilege to work and collaborate with many internationally world renowned artists both in Canada and the UK. Some of his chamber highlights were in collaboration with Nicola Benedetti, Leonard Elschenbroich, Pieter Wispelwey, and principals of the BBC NOW & WNO.
Amos' rate is $30.00 per half hour.
Amy Ewer (Piano) Registration Request
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Amy has a Bachelors of Music from Dalhousie University with a major in piano. She has played Bach, Beethoven, Chopin, Prokofiev, etc., in recitals at Dalhousie and other venues. Amy has been teaching music since 2009 and has years of experience working with children. Her rate per 30-minute private lesson is $26.
Anait Koutsouzian (Piano, Voice) Registration Request
Teaching Style: classical, jazz, rock
Available Day(s): Thursday, Friday
Ph. D (Komitas State Conservatory), RCM Accredited Teacher (Piano, Vocal)
Anait holds a Ph.D in music from Komitas State Conservatory. She has taught music at TCDSB schools, Montessori private schools as well as other private music schools. Anait has taught piano, vocal and music theory over 28 years. She prepares her students for RCM examinations, for competitions and provides them recording opportunities. Many recital engagements have taken her to major cities in Armenia, Russia, the Middle East, Canada and the U.S.A. She recorded her three albums that have been nominated in Los Angeles at Armenian Music Award. Her music videos in variety of languages and styles can be found on her You Tube account. Anait has been performing in a number of concerts at venues such as Toronto Centre for the Arts, St. Lawrence Concert Hall and University of Montréal. She has also sang as a soloist with the Russian Strings Orchestra in Los Angeles, California. In Canada, Anahit’s music has been part of two documentaries, one in 1994 on the Armenian Artists for TV Ontario and one in 2004 for the National Film Board of Canada. Anait loves to share her passion for music with students of all ages and levels with individualized approach.
Anait’s rate is $33.00 per half hour.
Anatol McGinnis (Violin, Cello, Bass, Banjo, Guitar,) Registration Request
Available Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday
Anatol studied Jazz Performance at VIU. He’s played in many ensembles covering a wealth of genres, from classical, latin, jazz, country, rockabilly, to celtic, and rock. He is a multi-instrumentalist teaching violin, cello, bass, banjo and guitar and plays in Bossa Loca, Kiltlifters, Hub City Hooligans, Kings Without, Myc Sharrat, Karuna, Musica Vagaboundo, the Calgary Chamber Orchestra, and the Nanaimo Dance Salon Orchestra among many other groups.
His rate is $29 per half hour.
Andréanne Tremblay (Piano) Registration Request
Available Day(s): Sunday
Andréanne Tremblay détient une maîtrise en interprétation du Conservatoire de musique de Montréal, ainsi qu'un baccalauréat en enseignement de la musique primaire et secondaire de l'UQAM. Également corniste, elle a eu avec les années l'occasion de se produire avec plusieurs ensembles au Québec et en Ontario. Depuis plus de vingt ans, elle se consacre à l'enseignement, en instaurant dans ses cours un climat de respect, de positivisme et d'ouverture. Pendant la pandémie, elle a aussi créé des capsules musicales disponibles sur le web, qui sont désormais utilisées par des musiciens éducateurs du Québec et d'ailleurs.
Langues parlées: français et anglais
Andréanne Tremblay holds a master's degree in performance from the Conservatoire de musique de Montréal, as well as a bachelor's degree in elementary and secondary music education from UQAM. Also a horn player, she has had the opportunity over the years to perform with several ensembles in Quebec and Ontario. For more than twenty years, she has dedicated herself to teaching, creating an atmosphere of respect, positivism and openness in her classes. During the pandemic, she also created musical videos available on the web, which are now used by music educators in Quebec and elsewhere.
Spoken languages: French and English
Andrew Greenwood (Sax, Flute, Clarinet, Piano) Registration Request
Available Day(s): Monday, Thursday, Friday
A multi-instrumentalist, Andrew is a performer and composer, as well as educator and has degrees from UVIC where he studied classical music and Humber College in Toronto where he studied jazz. He performs regularly in a variety of genres including jazz, reggae, funk, hiphop and rock and his rate is $29 per half hour.
Andrew Kay (Clarinet, Flute, Sax, Woodwinds) Registration Request
Teaching Style: classical, jazz
B.A.
Andrew is a versatile musician and artist from Toronto, Canada performing music ranging from Indo-Jazz, World Music and Indian Classical Raga Music to Contemporary Jazz and Improvised Music. He is among one of the first musicians to perform Indian Classical music on the Alto Saxophone. He is a seasoned performer through numerous feature concerts around the globe with maestros and is the co-leader of many successful creative musical projects. Andrew also teaches lessons on flute and clarinet.
Andrew's rate is $29/half hour.
Andrew Somerville (Guitar, Bass, Banjo, Ukulele, Mandolin) Registration Request
Available 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.
Andrew Ty (Violin,) Registration Request
Andrew graduated from the Vancouver Academy of Music with a BMUS in Violin Performance, and has been teaching since 2008. He believes studying a wide variety of genres will help the student express themselves and develop their self-confidence in music and in life. Andrew's rate is $30/half hour.
ANDREW WEAVER (Piano,Trumpet, Saxophone, Guitar, Mandolin) Registration Request
Andrew has been studying music at this location when it was Academy of Music, since age 8. After studying at Mohawk College he came back as a teacher and has over two years experience. Andrew has his grade 10 RCM in piano and has studied under concert pianist Alexei Gulenco.
His rate is $23/ half-hour private lesson.
