London South - Piano Lessons

aaron dimoff (Voice, Piano)

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Teaching Style: classical, classical

Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Friday

Aaron Dimoff has been singing professionally on operatic stages across the country for the last decade. After receiving his Masters in Vocal Performance degree from UWO, he worked as a resident artist for the Calgary Opera company, performing and training with singers, conductors, and directors from around the world. Aaron has since performed on Canada's biggest stages, from the Edmonton Opera company to the Canadian Opera Company in Toronto. An avid teacher when not performing, Aaron enjoys passing on his experience to everyone from absolute beginners, to musicians pursuing a professional career. His rate is $28.00/half-hour private lesson.

dan robidoux (Piano, Singing, Songwriting, Self Accompaniment)

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

In addition to an Honours BMus specialized in songwriting and a BA in Psychology, Dan has over a decade of experience as a performing musician in Ottawa-Gatineau and the GTA. He’s played many shows at countless venues and festivals as a solo artist or fronting a band, and as a keyboardist for award-winning groups and vocalists. His debut album, Take It Slow, was released in 2018. During the Covid pandemic, Dan took to the internet, teaching lessons online and streaming live performances on Twitch. A seasoned music instructor, Dan focuses on the individual goals of every student, whether the desire is learning video game music, classical music, playing and singing popular music, or even writing original songs. He has successfully prepared students of all ages for recitals, open mics, paid gigs, music school auditions, and album releases. Dan's rate is $26.00/half-hour private lesson.

imogen wasse (Voice, Piano)

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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Wednesday, Friday

After studying Voice Performance at the University of Toronto, Imogen completed her bachelor degree at Western University (BMus, 2018) in collaboration with Fanshawe’s Music Industry Arts program where she was the recipient of the 2018 Female Vocalist of the Year Award. A proud London local, Imogen continues to perform in theatrical productions, as well as music events and festivals throughout London. In addition to her passion for performing, Imogen is a proud supporter of community arts organizations, having worked with London’s annual Sunfest Festival and London’s Girls’ Rock Camp. Imogen can’t wait to share her love of music with her students at Long & McQuade! Her rate is $26.00/half-hour private lesson.

kayla whipple (Piano, Theory, Composition)

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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Friday

Kayla Whipple has been playing piano and composing since the age of 9. She continued studying piano through her post-secondary education and received her honours Bachelor's degree at Brock University in 2018. While at university, she was able to take classes in theory, composition, and piano pedagogy, alongside participating in many recitals and performance opportunities. Kayla recently won an Ontario-wide composition contest, and is preparing for her ARCT piano exam through the Royal Conservatory of Music. She is passionate about teaching, and enjoys applying unique strategies to help students explore their creativity in a fun and exciting way. Kayla's rate is $26.00/half hour private lesson.

selin uctu atiseri (Violin, Piano)

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Teaching Style: classical

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

Selin Uctu Atiseri is a professional violinist who began playing piano at the age of 8 and later switched to the violin. She eventually earned a Master's degree in violin performance in 2018 and has participated in concerts as a tutti violinist in renowned European venues such as the Konzerthaus in Berlin and Vienna. Having taught violin at the university level for 7 years, she is currently pursuing a Master's degree in music education at Western University. She adapts her teaching methods to suit different personalities and interests, enabling students of all ages to embrace and nurture their individual strengths. Her rate is $26.00/half-hour private lesson.