Courtenay - Violin Lessons

Amanda Neufeld

LESSONS COORDINATOR
Phone: 250-338-3899
Email: [email protected]

Filipe Andrade (Guitar, Piano, Ukulele, Violin)

Online Lessons:

Teaching Day(s): Friday, Saturday

Filipe has lived in the Valley for over twenty-five years. He studies classical guitar which remains his first instrument. He has played bass, guitar, banjo, and ukulele in many local musical productions. He has sung in many choirs and has played percussion in worship music settings. He has been a part of many music ensembles, most recently playing with Chouette, a local French Canadian music cover trio: and has returned to playing bass with Raising Hale, with whom he has performed with at Comox Valley Music Fest. Filipe also has a diploma in Social Services and is currently working at Mark R Isfeld as an Indigenous Support Worker. He believes in connecting students following a strength base model. He has mentored and taught many students and is forever learning and growing within his craft. Filipe's rate is $31 per half hour.

Taya Haldane (Flute, Violin)

Online Lessons:

Teaching Day(s): Friday, Saturday

Taya Haldane offers personalized music lessons for both violin and flute. She completed her Bachelor of Music in 2020 at the University of Victoria and a Bachelor of Education from the University of British Columbia in 2024. Taya combines a deep understanding of music and education to provide effective, engaging lessons, tailored to a student’s learning style and interests. Her experience includes serving as First Chair Violin with the Terrace Symphony Orchestra and performing as a flutist with the Skeena Sisters. Taya’s approach focuses on technique, musicality, and building confidence while fostering a love of for all music. Her rate is $32 for a 30 minute lesson.