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Gene Ramsbottom, M. Mus.clarinet

Gene Ramsbottom was accorded “Distinguished Artist” designation in 2015 by FANS, Funding for the Arts on the North Shore, (representing the tri-Cities of North Vancouver, West Vancouver and District of North Vancouver) in recognition of his lifelong artistic accomplishments nationally and internationally. He joined the CBC Radio Orchestra clari...

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Winfried Rompf, WMA Duet Clubpiano

German born pianist, Mr. Winfried Rompf is a senior piano examiner for the British Columbia Conservatory of Music, festival adjudicator, and master class clinician, both in Canada and abroad. He has been frequently invited to be on the jury of the International Competition for Piano Six Hands and Two Pianos Eight Hands in Marktoberdorf, representin...

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Dr. Henri-Paul Sicsicpiano

Canadian and French pianist Henri-Paul Sicsic devotes his passion for music through performance, always looking to serve the composers and to find their true voice, but also through teaching where he works painstakingly to communicate art music to the younger generations. As a result of his pedagogical research, dedication and accomplishments, Sics...

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Irina Gaivoronskaia, M.Mus.piano / theory

Irina was born in Russia and has been trained in the classical Russian piano teaching method. After graduating from the state music school, she went to pursue a Bachelor of Music in Piano Teaching with Krasnodar Music College under the tutelage of Tatiana Doronkina. She then continued her studies and earned a Master's Degree in Piano Pedagogy (Teac...

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Julia Polissky, B.Mus., ARCTpiano

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 ...

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Salvo Barrale, M.Mus (Italy)violin / viola

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”)...

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Hilda Lam voice lessons

Hilda Lam, M.Mus. voice

Renowned for her vibrant tone and colourful vocal palette, Hilda is an avid performer in opera and musical theatre. Rooted in the passion for musical arts and theatre, Hilda began her vocal journey at a young age studying privately with soprano and vocal pedagogue Cindy Leung. She continued her vocal training at the University of Alberta (Augustana...

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Dr. Matthew Ming Li, ARCT, BM, MM , DMApiano

Vancouver raised pianist Matthew Li is a diverse and adventurous musician who is not afraid of going beyond the conventional repertoire. He has garnered praise and attention for combining intellectual interpretations with explosive virtuosity. Mr. Li received his Doctoral in Musical Arts program from the University of Toronto. He also holds a M...

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Fabiana Katz, M.Mus.voice

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...

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

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...

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Karen Huh, M.Mus., B.Mus cello

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...

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Dr. Melody Yvonne Chan - Li, ARCT, BMus, MMus, DMA Suzuki Unit 1piano / theory

Always having music play a major role in her life, pianist and music educator Dr. Melody Chan-Li, is constantly seeking new and creative ways to share this wonderful art form with others.  Melody has been teaching for over a decade and thoroughly enjoys the process of working with different people to bring out their joy of music.  Her teaching ph...

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Maria Harding, M.Mus (Poland)violin / viola / theory

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 ...

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Gabby Lee, B.Mus. (UBC), Diploma in Piano Performance (Capilano College)piano / voice / theory

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 ...

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Michael Bemmels, M.Mus. (UBC)guitar / bass-guitar

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...

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

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...

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Alvin Tran, B.Mus., M.Mus.violin / viola

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...

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Anna Vavilova, M.Mus., alumna of BCRMTA & CFMTApiano / theory

Pianist Anna Vavilova, recipient of Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s Top 25 Music Alumni Award, is the director and founder of the World of Music and Arts academy. She is also the recipient of Vancouver Foundation and the BC Arts Council Scholarships, as well as the finalist of Pacific Spotlight Competition on CBC Radio Two. Ms. Vavilova is ...

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Inna Rusanova, B.Mus., M.Mus.piano / theory

Inna Rusanova, M.Mus. was born in Ukraine, where she studied piano from the age of 6 at Ukranian State Music School. During this time Inna showed great passion for piano playing and was praised by her professors for participating and excelling in many local and regional piano competitions. Mrs. Rusanova successfully graduated from Khmelnytsky Mu...

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Pam Lam, B.Mus.piano / theory

Ms. Lam has appeared as a soloist and chamber musician in North America and Asia, sharing her passion for piano playing. Pam received her Bachelor of Music Degree from the University of Victoria while studying with Bruce Vogt. After graduation, Pam continued her music studies to become a Certified Instructor of both Kindermusik and the Kelly Kirby ...

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Samantha Fu, M.Mus.piano / recorder / flute

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...

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Andrew Chavez-Kline, M.Mus.clarinet

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...

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Dawn F. Williams B.A. B.Ed., BC Certified Music Teacher, Part 1 ORFF Certifiedpiano / voice / recorder / flute

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...

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Ruel Morales, B.Mus.guitar / bass-guitar / drum / theory

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...

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