Summer Music Lessons

Registration Opens Sunday, April 18, 2021

1:00pm by phone at 604.664.1636 or in person Members of Place des Arts’ highly qualified music faculty offer in-person and online private lessons during the summer and accept new students at this time. See full music teacher bios here. Inquiries regarding a particular instructor’s availability and fees may be made in person at the registration desk or by calling 604.664.1636.

Private music lesson fees

Fee levels vary by instructor and begin at $26 per 30-minute lesson. Longer lesson times are also available. A registration fee of $8.00 will be applied to summer private lesson registrations. Payment in full is due at the time of registration and is payable by cash, cheque, VISA®, MasterCard®, American Express® or Interac® (only available in-person). No refunds will be given for lessons missed by students.

Summer music lessons withdrawal policy

A student may withdraw from summer private lessons at any time. A withdrawal fee equal to one lesson fee will be charged. Notice must be provided to the registration desk, over the phone or via email to info@placedesarts.ca. Registration fees are non-refundable. View the full Withdrawal and Cancellation Policy here.

Summer Music Teachers

Rebecca Blair

Harp Rebecca earned a master’s degree in Performance and Musicology from the University of Victoria. Rebecca’s approach to playing and teaching the harp draws on her classical background and combines it with her passion for Celtic music. Her teaching philosophy focuses on balancing disciplined technique with improvisation and creativity.

Frank Bond

Guitar, Electric Guitar, Bass Guitar, Piano Frank has extensive experience as a live performer and has written music for TV, theatre and film. He aims to give his students a well-rounded ability on their instrument, allowing them to enjoy playing in whatever style(s) they choose.

Geeta Das

Woodwinds and Brass Geeta is a professional musician who has been performing and teaching music in Vancouver and around the world for over 20 years. She studied music at Douglas College, UBC and privately in New York. She is well-versed in a variety of musical styles and loves to share her knowledge and passion for music with her students.

Aleksandra Dziobek

Cello Aleksandra received her bachelor’s degree in Cello Performance from The Academy of Music in Poland. She has over 20 years of teaching experience and many of her students have made great achievements in Royal Conservatory of Music exams (highest marks in the province) and have received gold and silver medals in various music competitions.

Kat Gillis

Voice

Kat studied Opera and Vocal Performance at Mount Allison University in New Brunswick and Jazz Performance at Vancouver Island University. She is excited to use her broad range of education and skills to share her passion for singing with her students at Place des Arts.

Irina Jilina

Irina is a member of the Piano Teachers Federation and a Registered member of the Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) and the BC Registered Music Teachers’ Association. Irina’s students participate in a variety of local music festivals and Place des Arts class concerts. Many of her students successfully complete the RCM requirements for practical and theory examination at all levels.

Maria Jung

Piano

Maria is a graduate of University of Toronto, where she earned her Master’s degree in Piano Performance and Pedagogy, and Bachelor’s degree in Music Education under the tutelage of Lydia Wong and Dr. James Parker. Recently graduated from New England Conservatory of Music, she studied with Dr. Cameron Stowe and John Moriarty in the Collaborative Piano Graduate Diploma program.

Isaac Juarez-Flores

Piano, Theory, Harmony, Music History Isaac earned a Bachelor of Music from the National University of Mexico and an Artist Piano Diploma from the Superior School of Music of the National Centre of the Arts, Mexico City. He also has his Associate Diploma from the Royal Conservatory of Music and Licentiate Diploma from the British Columbia Conservatory of Music.

Christina Krystecki

Piano Christina received a master’s degree in Teaching and Composition from the Academy of Music in Gdansk, Poland. She teaches a variety of styles, from classical to jazz, constantly searching for new ways to nurture her students’ artistic development.

Genevieve MacKay

Violin and Viola Genevieve is a working musician who performs regularly and is an avid teacher of the violin and viola. She holds a BA (English Literature) and an MA (Ancient Culture, Religion and Ethnicity) from UBC, where she also performed in the UBC Symphony Orchestra and the Early Music Ensemble. Her teaching philosophy is that music should be fun and everyone can learn.

Sarab Shamoun

Piano and Violin Sarab graduated with a Teaching Diploma in Music and earned her Bachelor of Music Education from Al Baath University. Her teaching philosophy is “Believing, Achieving, and Serving.” As an educator, she feels that it is important that she is not just setting challenges for herself but to also strive to be a positive role model for her students.

Aouda Yen

Piano and Flute Aouda holds a Master of Education degree in Arts Education from SFU and a Bachelor of Performing Arts from Capilano University. She is a certified educator of Royal Conservatory of Music and a member of the BC Richmond Music Teachers Association. Her teaching philosophy is to provide a safe and welcoming environment for students to explore, learn and grow.