Lessons for Adults

June 5, 2015 By

WMA has many adult music lessons available in the instrument of your choice. Adult students are encouraged to attend and participate in our regular “Music Socials”, hosted by World of Music & Arts. It is a great opportunity to meet other adult music students, perform and make new friends.

Fee starting from: $30 per 30 min*

* Please call in for up-to-date pricing, as some instructors apply a surcharge.

Lessons: weekly private lessons, scheduled based on teacher’s availability.
Call 778-297-5505 or email info@worldofmusicandarts.com office to inquire about the schedule options.

Music Socials
Adult students are encouraged to attend and actively participate in our regular “Music Socials”, hosted by World of Music and Arts. Friends and family are welcome to attend.

The regular format of Music Socials:
5 min. Welcoming words from the WMA director
30 min. Performance by adult music students
1 hour (approx.) Reception – POT LUCK style

Elissa Matthew B.Mus.

Elissa Matthew is a passionate voice instructor with over 9 years of vocal training and 16 years of comprehensive musical experience. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Opera Performance from the University of British Columbia, and is dedicated to passing on the tradition of singing to aspiring musicians and music lovers alike. This past ...

Anja Kelly B.Mus.

Anja Kelly is a soprano and music educator with experience singing and teaching a broad range of musical styles and genres. She performs frequently as both a soloist and a chorister throughout the Lower Mainland, and she runs choir programs in Elementary schools through Vancouver Extracurricular Music Society. She is also a founder ...

Ash Yadav M.Mus.

Ash is a distinguished musician and educator with a dynamic career that spans over a decade. A passionate performer since the age of 10, he has garnered acclaim as a solo guitarist, including his notable appearance at the National Level Youth Festival in 2015. His expertise in music arrangement has enriched various college performances and earned...

Iris Hwang M.Mus (Brandon)

Clarinet teacher Iris Hwang is currently a member of the Pacific Symphonic Wind Ensemble in Vancouver. She studied economics for undergrad and holds a Bachelor of Economics Degree. Unfortunately, economics is really not her thing. She decided music is her true love so she came all the way to Canada and received a Master of Music Degree from Brandon...

Elaine Siu M.Ed. Music (UBC)

Piano and Cello teacher Elaine Siu is an enthusiastic music educator with a passion for teaching. She completed her Master of Education in Music at the University of British Columbia in 2024 and her Bachelor of Arts in Music from the Chinese University of Hong Kong in 2020. She specialized in piano and music education under the guidance of Hong Kon...

Sara Elizabeth (Liz) Seligosky, M.Mus. (UA), B.Mus. (VSU)

Liz is a versatile musician originally from Honduras, with extensive experience as a pianist, accompanist, educator, and arranger. She holds an undergraduate and a master's degree in Piano Performance and studied with Dr. Lyle Indergaard and Dr. Kevin Chance. Recently, she completed a second master's degree in Music Education and studied with Prof....

Mary Jo Carrabre, MMus (UWO)

Before relocating to Vancouver in 2019, Mary Jo Carrabre served as Director of the Eckhardt-Gramatté Conservatory of Music for twenty years. During that time, she maintained a busy schedule as an adjudicator and as a regular sessional instructor at Brandon University. Mary Jo began her career as a collaborative pianist specializing in contemporary...

Amanda Andrishak MMus, BMus, ARCT, ACCM

Pianist and Violinist Amanda Andrishak have completed a Master of Music in Piano Performance from Indiana University, where she studies under the tutelage of Professor Evelyne Brancart. Previously, Amanda has pursued undergraduate studies in piano at the University of British Columbia, where she received her Bachelor of Music in 2020, studying with...

Melissa Huen, BMT, MTA, MT-BC, ARCT

Born and raised in Richmond, Melissa's passion for music began with her first piano lesson at the early age of three. In her later years, Melissa studied piano with renowned pianist Patricia Rolston and completed her ARCT in Piano Performance from the Royal Conservatory of Music in 2016. Melissa also sang with the Richmond Youth Honour Choir fo...

Gregory Samek, M.Mus. (UT), B.Mus. (UW)

Percussionist Greg Samek has been teaching drums and classical percussion instruments to students for many years! He enjoys structuring lessons, where students not only have a fun component of drumming along with their favorite tune but also learn music theory. Many of Greg's students have successfully passed RCM exams in percussion instruments. Mr...

Thomas Beckman, M.Mus. (UBC)

CMC associate composer, teacher, violinist, violist Thomas Beckman, serves as Festival Composer for the Artists for Conservation, in-house composer for MillsPictures Studio, and film composer for the Circle of Eagles organization. As an active musician, Thomas additionally serves as acting principal violist of the Prince George Symphony, lead for t...

Julia Polissky, B.Mus., ARCT

Julia Polissky holds a Bachelor in Music from the University of Victoria, and an ARCT in Piano Performance from the Royal Conservatory of Music. As well as teaching piano Julia is an accompanist and has experience playing for instrumental soloists and vocalists. Julia’s music education began at age six with established Russian professors, coming ...

Karen Huh, M.Mus., B.Mus

Cellist Karen Huh holds a Bachelor of Music degree from California State University, Northridge and a Master of Music degree from Peabody Conservatory of Music. She studied with Rowena Hammill, Andrew Cook and Sthephen Kates. She has been teaching cello for 20 years from young beginners, college students to adults. She taught students privately, in...

Dr. Ross Braes, Ph.D. (UBC)

Dr. Braes earned his Bachelor of Music and Master of Arts in musicology at the University of Victoria. He returned to Vancouver in 1987 to complete his PhD in music theory at the University of British Columbia. His 30 years of teaching encompass all conservatory-style courses -Rudiments, Harmony, Counterpoint, Analysis and History, as well as and...

Michael Bemmels, M.Mus. (UBC)

Michael Bemmels is an accomplished guitarist from Richmond, B.C. He holds a Master’s and Bachelor’s degree in classical guitar performance from UBC, where he studied under Daniel Bolshoy and Michael Strutt. Throughout his studies at UBC, Michael was awarded nine scholarships, including the Wallace Berry Memorial Prize for his outstanding achiev...

Maria Harding, M.Mus (Poland)

Maria Harding, born in Poland into an artistic family, performed for many years around the world as a Symphony and Chamber Violinist. She is a very experienced and knowledgeable teacher who enjoys sharing her wide range of musical expertise with her violin students. Maria was born in Gdynia, Poland and began violin at the age of 6 and piano at 10 ...

Dawn F. Williams B.A. B.Ed., BC Certified Music Teacher, Part 1 ORFF Certified

Dawn Williams has been a teacher for over 30 years. Ms. Williams' talents are versatile; she is proficient in several instruments, flute, piano, vocal music and accordion. She plays first flute and piccolo for the Vancouver folk orchestra. As a pianist and vocalist, Ms. Williams enjoyed a long-spanning career in education. Ms. Williams has c...

Alvin Tran, B.Mus., M.Mus.

A native of Vancouver, Canadian violinist Alvin Tran is an active performer throughout North America. Comfortable performing solo, orchestral, and chamber music, Alvin is eager to bring music of all kinds to audiences around the world. He is a former member of the first violin section of the Boise Philharmonic and plays as an extra musician with th...

Ruel Morales, B.Mus. (UBC)

Ruel Morales is a seasoned performer, educator, producer, and YouTuber with over 20 years of professional expertise. His early foray into music began at the age of four with classical piano lessons at The Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM). Ten years later, Ruel taught himself the guitar and the drums, exploring rock and metal genres. He ventured...

Samantha Fu, M.Mus.

Samantha Fu’s passion for music led her to accomplish ARCT Performance certificates for both flute and piano from the Toronto Royal Conservatory of Music Examinations program in Canada. In 2001 Samantha Fu graduated from the University of British Columbia with a B.Mus degree, majoring in Flute Performance. During this time Samantha also contin...