Calgary Chinook - Piano Lessons

Nikol Popovics

austin latta (Piano, Theory, Brass, Violin)

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

Austin is an experienced piano, brass and theory teacher who believes that fun is an important ingredient in developing a love for music! He has taught all ages of students in many places around the world in various languages — including Swahili in Kenya and Portuguese-Creole in the Cape Verde islands — and just can't help teaching music wherever he goes! He has studied music at the University of Toronto and Ambrose University in Calgary and has performed with his trombone across Canada. He enjoys playing jazz with Calgary's own Prime Time Big Band. With a love of teaching children and an easy-going teaching style regardless of age, one of Austin's greatest priorities is creating a meaningful, personal connection with each individual student. Austin offers lessons at the Calgary Chinook store and her rate is $30 per half hour.

dean lauderdale - b mus (Voice, Piano, Guitar)

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Teaching Style: classical, jazz, rock

Teaching Day(s): Tuesday

Dean holds a Bachelor of Music degree from Humber College and a Diploma in Classical Voice Performance from Mount Royal University. With over 8 years of teaching experience, Dean's passion for music and performance greatly reflects that upon his own students. He understands how important it is to discover what motivates and inspires an individual, and does so in a fun & friendly manner. Dean works with many styles of music including pop, rock, jazz, classical, and musical theater. He has been successful in preparing his students for public performance, auditions, recording projects, and recitals. Dean offers lessons at the Calgary Chinook store and his rate is $31 per half hour.

esteban herrera (Piano)

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Teaching Style: jazz

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

Now living in Canada Esteban was born in Mexico City and began his musical formation very young. He holds a bachelor's degree in Jazz Music Performance and a bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences. He has 30 years of professional experience as a full-time musician and has performed, recorded and toured with artists all over North America, Latin America, and Europe. He has received numerous awards and grants and was nominated for a Juno in 2022 for Jazz Album of the Year (Group) for the album THE PROPHET by the Esteban Herrera Quintet. Esteban offers lessons at the Calgary Chinook store and his rate is $30 per half hour.

georgia korba - b mus (Upright Bass, Bass Guitar, Piano, Guitar, Ukulele, Theory)

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

Georgia began playing piano at age 6, and began playing the upright bass at age 14, and in the process, she developed a strong interest in jazz music. Georgia obtained her Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies from Capilano University in 2007. After graduation, Georgia extensively toured North America and Europe with numerous Jazz Bands prior to settling in the Calgary area in 2011. With over 10 years of teaching experience, Georgia offers a flexible, fun and professional approach to music teaching that will help anyone achieve their musical aspirations. Georgia offers lessons at the Calgary Chinook store and her rate is $30 per half hour.

ryan nolin (Piano, Voice)

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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Friday, Saturday

Ryan, a born and raised Calgarian holds an ARCT in piano performance and bachelor of music in vocal performance from the University of Calgary. Over his career he has had the opportunity to work with groups such as Alberta Ballet, Decidedly Jazz Dance, Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines and The Young Canadians. Ryan looks forward to sharing his experience and passion while helping foster a deep love and appreciation for all music. Ryan offers lessons at the Calgary Chinook store. His rate is $31/half hour.

tia gibson (Piano)

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

Tia Gibson is an experienced pianist who has taught all ages. Her gift is that she can adapt her method of teaching to suit your learning style. She believes that all people are capable of learning music and she thoroughly enjoys walking through the learning process with her
students. She has earned her Level 8 Royal Conservatory of Music certification, with First Class honors. She has also participated in many music festivals across Canada, and earned several 1st and 2nd place awards, including for original composition and quick study. Tia is known for her warmth, care and patience. Tia teaches piano at the Calgary Chinook store. Her rate is $30 per half-hour.