Calgary Royal Vista - Violin Lessons

Cesar Viloria-Petit

John Matthew Cabalsa (Piano, Violin)

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Teaching Style: classical

Teaching Day(s): Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

John Matthew Cabalsa is an experienced music instructor who has been playing since the age of 3. After finishing his Grade 10 requirements in piano, violin, theory, and history through the RCM program, he graduated from Ambrose University with a Bachelor of Music degree in piano performance. He has played in numerous concerts with the Ambrose Chamber Orchestra, and has been a piano soloist for Ambrose University’s annual Edwin Gnandt Concerto Concert in 2021 and 2023. Through his creative and versatile teaching methods, John inspires his students to develop a love for music and confidence in their abilities, no matter the skill level or age. John has been offering lessons in Calgary at L&M since 2024. His rate is $32 per half hour.

Joshua Park (Violin)

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Teaching Day(s): Wednesday, Sunday

Joshua received his Bachelors of Music from the University of Calgary. Joshua is a member of the Civic Symphony Orchestra and plays with various local chamber ensembles. He also performs frequently at weddings, churches, corporate events, and parties. Joshua is an avid teacher and is passionate about sharing his experiences and various learning techniques with his students. He has experience working with students of all ages and levels. His students successfully participate in Royal Conservatory examinations as well as local festivals and he believes that everyone can learn and enjoy the violin with hard work and dedication. Joshua has been offering lessons in Calgary at L&M since 2022. His rate is $35 per half hour.

Roberta Yee (Violin)

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

Roberta Yee received her Bachelor and Master of Music degrees in violin performance summa cum laude from the University of Southern California, where she studied with Martin Chalifour and Bing Wang of the Los Angeles Philharmonic. She has been the recipient of Awards including the USC Performance Science Award, the USC Christine Marie Ofiesh String Quartet Competition First Prize, and the National Youth Orchestra of Canada Award of Excellence. She has performed in France, Switzerland, Japan, and throughout North America. Roberta has served as concertmaster and principal second violin of the Pacific Music Festival Orchestra under Valery Gergiev and Marek Janowski respectively, as well as concertmaster of the USC Thornton Symphony under Carl St. Clair. Roberta currently plays in the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra. She has been offering lessons in Calgary at L&M since 2020. Her rate is $35 per half hour.

Takafumi Tan (Violin, Viola)

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

Takafumi Tan got his Bachelor of Arts and Science degree (Major in Music, minor in Mathematics) from the University of Lethbridge. He has more than 20 years of violin and piano training with performance from The Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) and received the Provincial medals for Level 4 (2003) and Level 6 (2005) in violin RCM examination. He has played in symphonies in both Japan and Lethbridge Canada. He has also taught violin and piano in various music schools and privately in Lethbridge and Calgary. Takafumi has been offering lessons in Calgary at L&M since 2023. His rate is $33 per half hour.