North Vancouver - Violin Lessons

Paul Valenzuela

Lessons Coordinator
[email protected]
604-986-3118

andrew ty (Violin)

Online Lessons:

Andrew graduated from the Vancouver Academy of Music with a BMUS in Violin Performance, and has been teaching since 2008. He believes studying a wide variety of genres will help the student express themselves and develop their self-confidence in music and in life. Andrew's rate is $30/half hour.

katherine bonness (Violin, Viola, Piano)

Online Lessons:

Teaching Day(s): Thursday

Katherine Bonness received her Bachelor of Music in viola performance from the University of Manitoba and has studied violin, piano, theory, and composition privately. Katherine has performed in a wide variety of ensembles across Canada as a violinist and violist, from string quartets to orchestras. With over a decade of teaching experience, Katherine customizes her approach to each student, using various method books and supplementary material, while emphasizing solid foundational techniques and catering to the individual's musical interests to keep things fun! She can help students of all ages and levels prepare for anything from just learning for enjoyment, to mastering a specific piece, performing in recitals, auditions, preparing for RCM exams, and beyond to any other musical goals the student might have. Her rate is $29/half hour.

paul cheng (Cello, Violin, Viola, Theory)

Online Lessons:

Paul started playing the violin at age 6. He studied at the Royal Conservatory of Music in London for a number of years, came to Canada in 1987, and continued his music education at the University of British Columbia and Manhattan School of Music in New York. Since then, Paul has been playing and teaching in North America for the last 20 years. Paul is actively performing all year round with local symphony orchestras and small ensembles... from Classical to Jazz and constantly recording with many local composers/artists. His rate is $30/half hour.

winnie liao (Violin, Piano)

Online Lessons:

Winnie is a violinist and pianist who has performed as a solo, chamber, and orchestral musician in concert halls across Canada and the US. She is a graduate of the Cleveland Institute of Music where she completed her Masters and Bachelors in Music degrees. She teaches students of all levels with expertise in the Royal Conservatory of Music program where she holds dual violin and piano ARCT diplomas. Her rate is $30/half hour.