Richmond - Guitar Lessons

Amy Empey

LESSONS COORDINATOR
[email protected]
604-270-3620

Anthony Kelly (Guitare, , Ukulélé)

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Jours d'enseignement: Lundi, Mardi, Mercredi, Jeudi, Vendredi

Anthony Kelly is a contemporary guitarist who is proficient in classical, flamenco, fusion, rock, metal and progressive styles of guitar, with over a decade of teaching and performance experience. Anthony studied at VCC in the Bachelor of Applied Music program as a classical guitar major and jazz/contemporary guitar minor. Anthony has also studied guitar under Canadian virtuoso guitarist and music producer, Dave Martone, where his primary focus has been in instrumental guitar in the style of Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, and fusion guitarist Greg Howe. Anthony is also influenced by bands like Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Iron Maiden, Ozzy Osbourne, Metallica, Pantera, Polyphia, Tool, and Dream Theater.
His rate is $29 per half hour lesson.

Jack Zhou (Guitare, , Ukulélé)

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Jours d'enseignement: Mardi, Mercredi, Vendredi

Jack Zhou is a contemporary guitarist who studied guitar performance at Musicians Institute, as well as composition at Berklee College of Music. He is sophisticated in rock, blues, pop, improvisation, neoclassical, songwriting, and music theory. He has also studied under some of the greatest musicians in the world; Dave Martone, Paul Gilbert, Tony MacAlpine. He released his first solo instrumental album in 2018 and it has received many positive reviews. Jack has also collaborated with other artists/bands; 'Beyond the Root' and 'Ashes and Afterglow'. Jack is able to teach students of all ages and skill levels in guitar, bass & ukulele. He is fluent in English and Mandarin. His rate is $28 per half hour.

Lesley Law (Piano, Guitare, , Théorie, , DJ)

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Jours d'enseignement: Lundi, Mardi, Mercredi, Jeudi, Vendredi, Samedi

Lesley Law is well versed in classical, jazz, funk, R&B, Latin, and rock styles.
She is equally experienced preparing students in the Rockschool and RCM curriculum. Lesley studied piano, bass, and guitar on scholarship at Capilano University then furthered her studies at Musicians Institute and Berklee. Her students are regularly selected to perform in the awards galas of the most prestigious music competitions in the Lower Mainland. As a session and live musician on bass, keys and guitar she has played across stages in North America in bands spanning R&B, Hip Hop, Indie, Post Punk, & Pop. She also provides instruction in composition, theory and music history. 2024 student achievements include Highest Overall Mark Trophy at the 2024 BCCM Festival, 10 Gold and 5 Top Overall Mark Winners. 2024 Richmond Music Festival yielded 10 First Place, 12 Second Place, 4 Division Winners and selected to perform at the awards gala in piano and classical guitar. Many of her students have gone on to successful careers and post-secondary studies in music as producers and songwriters. Her rate is $30 per half hour.

Peter Chotem (Guitare, , Ukulélé)

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Jours d'enseignement: Lundi, Samedi

Peter is a guitarist-composer who studied music in Montreal at McGill and Concordia universities. Since 1999 he has taught many different styles of guitar to students of all ages in the Richmond-Vancouver area. Peter performs and records with his brother Tony in the guitar duo Double Helix. They have recently completed tours of Saskatchewan, Ontario, Quebec, and the BC interior. His rate is $28 per half hour.

Zack Brannon (Basse électrique, Guitare, Ukulélé, Théorie)

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Jours d'enseignement: Mardi, Jeudi

Zack Brannon is a jack of all trades guitarist and solo artist whom since the age of 12 has always persisted in the pursuit of writing, studying, and practicing in all avenues of music genres and techniques. Since 2014 he has worked both as a private teacher and a live/studio session musician and graduated from VCC School of Music in Jazz/Contemporary Guitar. Zack is also incredibly experienced playing and running live shows in many different styles of bands along with his own solo projects. With all that said one of his favorite things above all is seeing his students succeed at their goals and making this crazy instrument feel like a new tool of expression. Zack's rate is $28 per half hour.