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.

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Fee starting from: $27.50 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. Payment Plan: 10 sessions prepaid. Payment Options: cash, check, online.

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

Laura Miller, M.Mus.

Soprano, Laura Miller is a graduate of the Opera Program at the University of British Columbia, where she studied with soprano Heather Thomson-Price and tenor J. Patrick Raftery. Laura performed the roles of The Fox in Janáček's "The Cunning Little Vixen", Mařenka in Smetana's "The Bartered Bride", and sang the title role of Ariadne in Strauss' ...

Salvo Barrale, M.Mus (Italy)

Salvo Barrale was born in Palermo, Italy where he began playing the violin at the age of six. At the age of ten he was accepted into the Teacher/Performer Violin Professional Program at the “Conservatorio di Musica Vincenzo Bellini”. After graduation in 1987 he began teaching at the Conservatory (“Conservatorio di Musica Vincenzo Bellini”)...

Fabiana Katz, M.Mus.

Immersed in music in her native land Argentina, Andrea Fabiana moved to Canada at the age of 14. She earned her B.Mus. in Music at the University of Calgary and her Masters of Music in choral conducting from the College-Conservatory of Music at the University of Cincinnati. Her vocal coaches include Heidi Klassen, David L. Jones, Nancy Arg...

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, i...

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...

Gabby Lee, B.Mus. (UBC), Diploma in Piano Performance (Capilano College)

Gabby Lee has had the opportunity to explore music since she was 4 years old. She received a music Diploma from the Royal Conservatory of Music and from Capilano University in Piano Performance, as well as a Bachelor Degree majoring in Music from the University of British Columbia. Ms.Lee studied with top music teachers in Vancouver, not only ...

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 ...

Amira McCavitt, M.Mus (UBC), B.Mus (UWO)

Amira McCavitt’s love for music and singing developed from a young age. Throughout both elementary school and high school Amira actively participated in choral singing, solo singing and theater. Originally from London, Ontario, Amira had the privilege of being a part of the Grand Theatre’s High School Project for two productions, singing “Mot...

Andrew Chavez-Kline, M.Mus.

NEWS! Andrew Chavez-Kline's student was recently awarded a GOLD MEDAL in Gr.7 RCM Clarinet Exam in BC with the highest mark obtained! Mr. Chavez-Kline is a graduate from the Master’s program at Portland State University where he studied with German clarinetist Dr. Barbara Heilmair. While there he developed a passion for contemporary classi...

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

Dawn Williams has been a successful music teacher for over 25 year. Ms. Willims talents are versatile. She is equally proficient in several instruments and received high praises for her performing and teaching skills. While a student in University of Western Ontario and Brock university Ms. Williams took flute lessons with Christopher Lee an...

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.

Ruel studied at the University of British Columbia in 2005, majoring in Classical Guitar Performance with a minor in Composition. His B. Mus. degree was conferred in 2008, the same year he produced and performed on the Allegra Trio's album, "East-West Journey". Ruel's foray into music began with piano lessons at the age of four with The Royal Co...

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...