Nanaimo - Piano Lessons

arvon brunt (Voice, Piano)

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Teaching Style: musical

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

Arvon studied at VIU and has performed throughout the Cowichan Valley and Nanaimo, and her work was behind the musical success of the Nanaimo Theatre Group’s productions of Godspell and Cabaret. Arvon is brimming with enthusiasm for teaching and she brings out the very best in those who work with her.
Her rate is $29 per half hour.

james darling (Piano)

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Teaching Style: jazz

Teaching Day(s): Sunday

James has a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies from VIU and studied piano with Phil Dwyer, Bob Murphy and Steve Smith. He spent a decade working on cruise ships in lounge bands and showbands and most recently James was the keyboardist for the high energy dance band, Johnny Inappropriate, the pianist in the NMA big band led by Bryan Stovell and played keyboards in the Chemainus Theatre’s production of Rock Legends.
His rate is $29 per half hour.

kosma busheikin (Guitar, Piano, Upright Bass, Bass Guitar)

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Teaching Style: jazz, jazz

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

After starting his musical journey performing at small local events, Kosma received his Bachelor of Music in Jazz from VIU. He has been teaching since 2016 and has performed at prestigious venues such as The Port Theatre, Hermann's Jazz Club and Frankie's Jazz Club.He enjoys teaching all skill and age levels. His rate is $28 per half hour.

leon durupt (Piano, Theory, Songwriting, Keyboard, Audio Engineering)

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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Wednesday, Saturday

Leon Durupt, a seasoned musician with decades of experience, offers piano, keyboard, songwriting, and basic recording lessons. Having taught since the 80s and having spent 27 years in China as a musician, musical director, and owner of the successful live music venue Terrace Shenzhen, Leon imparts valuable knowledge in technique, arrangement, stage performance, and sound. His rate is $29 per half hour.

teighan couch (Piano, Voice)

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Teaching Style: jazz

Teaching Day(s): Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday

Originally from Ottawa, ON, Teighan moved to Nanaimo with dreams of becoming a vocalist with inspiration from her favourite jazz artists Ella Fitzgerald, Dizzy Gillespie and Oscar Peterson. With a Bachelor of Music at Vancouver Island University she has taken a keen interest in jazz studies and vocal improvisation. She can be seen performing locally at venues like the Port Theatre, the Vault Cafe and the Flying Canoe. She is excited to share her ardent knowledge of music and voice with students of all levels. Her rate is $28 per half hour.