Victoria - Theory Lessons

Allie Bertholm

Lesson Centre Coordinator
[email protected]
250 384 3620
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Cleo Yong (Violin, Viola, Piano, Fiddle, Theory)

Online Lessons: No

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

Cleo Yong has been teaching musicians of all ages and abilities since 2015. Cleo studied at the University of Victoria, having both a bachelor’s degree in Violin Orchestral Studies (2022) and, more recently, an MA in Musicology (2024). As part of her music education, Cleo studied and performed both the violin and viola. Cleo enjoys guiding her students in their musical learning adventure and sets achievable practice goals to maintain steady improvement.
Cleo's rate is $32 per half hour.

Patrick Walters (Guitar, Songwriting, Theory, Bass Guitar)

Online Lessons: No

Teaching Day(s): Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday

Patrick Walters is a graduate of the Berklee College of Music and has been teaching since 2003. He specializes in rock, blues, jazz, and acoustic styles. Guitar Player magazine has called his music "elegantly beautiful". Patrick has always had a great love of music which has always fueled his guitar playing and composition. He understands that everyone learns in their own way and at their own pace and when a student finds the right musical path, learning becomes a joy.
Patrick's rate is $33 per half hour.

Serena Jack (Piano, Violin, Voice, Fiddle, Theory)

Online Lessons: No

Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday

Serena Jack has been teaching music lessons since 2012. With a Bachelor’s Degree in Violin Orchestral Studies UVIC 2020, Suzuki Training Certificate in Violin and Piano 2017, Royal Conservatory of Music Performance Diploma in Piano 2017, Grade 10 Performer’s Diploma in Violin, 2017 Teacher’s Diploma in Violin 2019, Grade 10 Theory, History, and Counterpoint 2020, and Grade 9 Voice 2017, Serena continues to learn currently pursuing a Grade 10 Performer’s diploma in Voice and a Teacher’s Diploma in Piano.
Serena's rate is $33 per half hour.