Red Deer - Piano Lessons

Campbell Skelton

Calvin Machmer (Piano)

Online Lessons: No

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

Calvin has over 30 years experience in the music industry professionally as a teacher and as a musician. He has taught piano/keyboard lessons for the past 20 years, including most recently at our Kamloops location. Genres and styles taught include classical, pop, rock, R&B and jazz. As a musician Calvin has in the past performed for Rocky Mountain Tour Dinner Theatres in Kamloops B.C and with a number of musical groups ranging from duos up to 8 piece bands. He teaches Piano lessons on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays and his rate is $27 per half hour lesson.

Randi Boulton (Voice, Piano)

Online Lessons: No

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

Randi Boulton is a multi-talented Singer-Songwriter who's known for her powerhouse, and soulful performances. Although she has spent time writing and performing in Nashville, her roots run deep in Alberta. Red Deer has affectionally voted her “Entertainer Of The Year” several times and she’s been fortunate to carve out a career in Central Alberta. She’s been in the music industry for 20+ years, and has recorded two albums with Juno award-winning producer, Russell Broom, including her latest album "Randi With An I". The first full-length CD entitled "Sometimes Life" was released a year earlier and her music is available on all platforms. Randi entered her “Coffee Song” into the CBC nation-wide Searchlight contest for Canada's best new artist and finished top 16, as well as taking home the top award for Alberta. Randi’s performed in a host of different venues from stadiums to auditoriums, to intimate settings; as well as supporting various charitable events and helping other artists along the way. With her years of experience in the industry, she’s also filmed several music videos, available on YouTube. Randi has shared the stage with many incredible musicians, including Johnny Reid, Tom Cochrane, Virginia To Vegas, Dear Rouge, Shawn Hook, George Canyon, Mavis Staples, Gord Bamford and Brett Kissel to name a few. She was even spontaneously invited onstage by Jann Arden to sing her hit “Insensitive“ a few different times, and was also asked to open up for her twice. Randi’s passion and drive has allowed her to pave her own path in the industry and share her heart, soul & music through her performances and songs. For more information about Randi, please go to her website, www.randiboulton.com
Randi's rate is $30.00 per half hour

Susan Snow (Piano)

Online Lessons: Yes

Teaching Day(s): Thursday, Saturday

Susan began her musical journey at an early age starting formal piano lessons at 8 years of age, marking the start of a lifelong relationship with music. Susan graduated on the Presidents’ Honor roll from Red Deer Polytechnic and holds a Diploma in Classical Music and is the recipient of numerous awards recognizing her musical achievements. SHe has also completed the Grade 9 Royal Conservatory of Music practical examination with theory co-requisites, Harmony 3 & 4. She has always had a passion for teaching. After taking time to raise her family, she is excited to work with students again fostering both technical skill and a love of music in a supportive and encouraging environment. She offers beginner and intermediate piano lessons in Classical and Contemporary music on Thursdays and Saturdays. Her rate is $29 per half hour lesson.