North Vancouver - Flute Lessons

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Ardeshir Pourkeramati (Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Piano)

Online Lessons:

Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Wednesday

Saxophonist and composer Ardeshir Pourkeramati,A long-time student of saxophone guru Stan Karp, Ardeshir holds a Doctor of Musical Arts in Jazz Studies from the University of Southern California,There he was mentored by Bob Mintzer, Clarence Penn, Vince Mendoza, Ralph Moore, and Eric Reed. He also earned a master’s degree from the University of Oregon, where he studied with Steve Owen and Dave Liebman, and a bachelor’s degree from Capilano University, studying under Brad Turner, Steve Kaldestad, and Bill Coon. He brings a vibrant and expressive voice to the Canadian jazz scene. Rooted in the jazz traditionand fluent in a range of styles—from hard bop to modern fusion—he has performed with leading Canadian artists such as Brad Turner, Cory Weeds, Steve Kaldestad, Jodi Proznick, and John Lee. Ardeshir is an active bandleader in Vancouver, where he leads his acoustic jazz quintet and the fusion project ArdyTronics, and has performed with ensembles including the Vancouver Jazz Orchestra, Hard Rubber Orchestra, and Jaelem Bhate Jazz Orchestra. His Rate is $37/half hour.

Coal Shultis (Saxophone, Clarinet, Guitar, Flute)

Online Lessons:

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

Coal has achieved both a Diploma and a Bachelors of Jazz Studies in Music Education from Capilano University majoring in woodwinds. His music journey began over 20 years ago on guitar but soon began to include woodwinds. He has played with many groups across the lower mainland varying in style from classical to traditional jazz and pop. His focus is creating a fun learning environment that helps his students gain a better love for, and understanding of music. His rate is $33/half hour