Edmonton Mayfield

Alice Nyambiya 

Dominic Plamondon (Violin, Fiddle)

Online Lessons:

Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Wednesday

Raised in the hamlet of Plamondon, Alberta, he has been surrounded by music all his life. Dominic is passionate about music and plays genres including folk, country, rock, metal, soundtrack, classical, and jazz. He is a recent MacEwan University with a Bachelor of Music, majoring in Performance.

Dominic is a legacy violinist, mastery of this instrument has been in his family for over 6 generations. His dad inspired a passion for the violin. Dominic has studied with Daniel Gervais for over 10 years, obtaining his level 6 in the Conservatory Canada repertoire and he fiddles too. Dominic has performed at the Jubilee Auditorium next to Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy.

Dominic's French-Canadian roots have encouraged this passion for the instrument and opened opportunities. He is an avid performer with a love for songwriting, and teaching. Dominic is accepting students for Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays. His lesson rate is $28 per half hour.
Dominic can teach in French. He is accepting in-person and online students.

Eric Lam (Cello, Flute, Guitar)

Online Lessons:

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

Eric Lam has a BMus, majoring in Composition and Theory from the University of Alberta and a Music Diploma from Grant MacEwan University. Eric has taught guitar for over 18+ years and he also teaches flute and cello. Eric teaches various genres of music, his students have consistently received outstanding results on RCM exams and even the golden medal.

As an active musician, composer and music arranger, he plays for various music events and concerts in various cities throughout western Canada. He has arranged/composed music for a radio station, TV program and local artists. In 2005, he attained the Best Music Arrangement Award from the Canadian Chinese Song-Writers Quest. His mission is to guide students to enjoy, discover and increase their musical knowledge. Eric is also fluent in English and Cantonese. Eric offers lessons at our Edmonton Mayfield location. His rate is $28 per half hour.

Isaiah Roemmele (Violin)

Online Lessons:

Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday

Isaiah Roemmele is currently finishing his fourth year of his Bachelor of Music performance degree at the University of Alberta. He is involved in the University String Orchestra and has performed as a first and second violinist with the Lethbridge Symphony. In 2014, Isaiah was the Regional Gold Medalist for receiving the highest mark in Alberta on his Grade 6 Royal Conservatory examination. Isaiah plays both piano and violin, but the violin is his passion!
He has been teaching since 2018 and he enjoys working with all ages of students.
Isaiah's rate is $28 per half hour.

Julia Borden (Piano, Voice, Guitar, Ukulele)

Online Lessons:

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

Julia grew up with music all around her. She began musical ear training at six months old and completed Suzuki Music as a child. Throughout her youth, she would pick up several more instruments, learning to sing and finding her voice alongside her love and a lifelong passion for the whimsical world of music.
Julia completed the Piano Suzuki program and her RCM 10, and ARCT by the time she was 18. She pursued other interests and graduated with a Psychology Degree from The Kings University in 2018, but ultimately returned to music and completed the Piano Performance program at Juilliard in 2020. Julia loves teaching all ages and a variety of instruments. She takes pride in helping students build a solid musical foundation. She loves how music can inspire and support individual expression. Instruction in music production and music play adds to her skill set. Julia strives to connect with every type of student and guide students to their goals and beyond. It's never too late or too early to bring music into one's life. Julia is excited to teach at our Mayfield location.
Julia's rate is $30 per half-hour.
Accepting only weekly students.

Katherine Powers (Piano)

Online Lessons:

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

Katherine has been playing piano since she could walk, when she was first taught by her mother. Raised in a musical household, Katherine was always drawn to music, and it has found a special place in her heart. She focused on classical training through the Royal Conservatory Repertoire and exams. She was honoured to receive not one, but two Gold Medals for the highest exam marks in Alberta for her Level 6 & 7 RCM exams. Katherine holds her RCM Level 10 Certification, and is planning to complete pedagogy training through the Royal Conservatory. Katherine has over three years of teaching experience, working with all kinds of students, including those with special needs. Katherine loves helping students discover the joy of music and fostering a deep love for music with every student. She strives to create personalized lessons for students' individual needs that help them reach their goals and beyond!
Katherine offers lessons for students of all ages and levels. She is willing to teach students as young as 5 years old.
Katherine's lesson rate is $30 per half hour.

Nelson Collins - Lee (Drums)

Online Lessons:

Teaching Day(s): Thursday

Nelson Collins-Lee is an active performer, instructor and recording engineer who has been learning and playing music since the age of 6. Educated at MacEwan University and the University of North Texas, he has been teaching professionally for over 10 years. While his main focus is metal and rock he is also well-versed in jazz, funk, and pop music as well as certain electronic and world music styles. He has appeared on many recordings and has played hundreds of shows nationally, as well as taking on freelance gigs. Nelson has a student-centered philosophy towards drum education and encourages students to develop their ear and taste by actively listening to and engaging with music while introducing them to the relevant tools and methods along the way. Nelson offers lessons at our Edmonton Mayfield location. His rate is $30 per half hour.

Tyler Falk (Drums, Guitar, Ukulele)

Online Lessons:

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

Tyler is an experienced multi-instrumentalist, composer, and educator based in Edmonton. With a decade of experience, Tyler has toured across Canada, performing more than 100 shows as a drummer, guitarist, and vocalist in rock, metal, and pop-adjacent genres. He holds a Diploma in Music Performance from MacEwan University and has furthered his training through private lessons in guitar, drums, and piano, as well as courses like Pickup Music.
Tyler tailors lessons to each student’s unique interests while building a solid foundation, and fostering growth in technique, creativity, and confidence. He values collaboration as a key tool for musical growth, incorporating playing together and improvisation into lessons. Drawing on techniques inspired by the Alexander Method and Kenny Werner’s Effortless Mastery, he emphasizes natural, efficient movement behind the instrument. His extensive background in production and composition adds depth to his teaching, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of music. His rate is $30 per half hour.