Richmond - Theory Lessons

Amy Empey

LESSONS COORDINATOR
[email protected]
604-270-3620

Ben Lockwood (Clarinet, Flute, Saxophone, Theory)

Online Lessons:

Teaching Day(s): Monday, Thursday, Saturday

Ben Lockwood studied music theory, performance psychology, composition and arranging at the Dartington College of Arts, where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts with Honours-Music (Performance). He has performed professionally on flute, saxophone and clarinet in the United Kingdom and internationally. He has taught students of all age groups and experience levels in both private and school settings. His students are consistently successful at exams, with some having gone onto study music at notable institutions such as the Royal Academy of Music in London, and the Leeds Royal School of Music. His rate is $28 per half hour.

Erika Dauphinee (Piano, Voice, Theory)

Online Lessons:

Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Wednesday

Erika Dauphinee is a classically trained musician with an ARCT from the Royal Conservatory of Music, specializing in voice, piano, and music theory. She studied jazz piano and musical theatre in university and has extensive experience in teaching Speech Level Singing, the Alexander Technique, and Contemporary Vocal Technique. Erika has performed with Alberta theatre companies, worked in the film industry, and sung with Pro Coro Canada. Her lessons are designed to be fun and engaging, enhancing students' communication, patience, and confidence. Erika customizes each lesson to match her students' goals and learning styles, often incorporating music-related games to keep classes enjoyable. With a deep understanding of piano and music theory composition, Erika is dedicated to inspiring and nurturing the next generation of musicians. Her rate is $28 per half hour.

Lesley Law (Piano, Guitar, , Theory, , DJ)

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

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.

Lillian Chan (Piano, Theory, Harmony)

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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Friday, Saturday

Lillian has a degree from UBC, holds a Piano Performance Licentiate Diploma from Trinity College of Music in London, is qualified to teach the Kelly Kirby Kindergarten Method & TMA programs, and successfully completed the Music Together Teacher Training workshop developed by the Center for Music and Young Children, Princeton, New Jersey. She volunteers as coordinator of the Richmond Music Festival Society, where she accompanies and also adjudicates for the music festival. Lillian is also a member of the BC Registered Music Teachers’ Association Richmond Branch, Canadian Federation Music Teachers’ Association & Canadian Music Teachers’ Association. She is fluent in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin. Her rate is $30 per half hour.

Zack Brannon (Bass Guitar, Guitar, Ukulele, Theory)

Online Lessons:

Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Thursday

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.