With over 14 years of violin teaching experience, Dominic is a dedicated and passionate educator who enjoys working with students of all ages and skill levels. His teaching approach is highly adaptable, offering customized lesson plans that cater to individual learning styles and goals. Whether guiding young beginners or advanced players preparing for ABRSM exams, Dominic provides patient and engaging instruction that fosters both technical excellence and a love for music.
Originally from Hong Kong, Dominic was a core committee member and violinist with the Hong Kong Community Philharmonic Orchestra and a first violinist with the Hong Kong Polytechnic University Orchestra. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Creative Arts and Culture (Music) from The Education University of Hong Kong and further refined his skills under the mentorship of Eduardo Zuber and Gian Paolo Peloso. In addition to his extensive private teaching experience, he has worked with various schools and music centers, leading both one-on-one and group classes. Many of his students have achieved Merit and Distinction in their ABRSM exams.
Read MoreJames has a Bachelor of Music in Contemporary Writing & Production from Berklee College of Music and has been teaching and playing professionally for 6 years. James enjoys teaching jazz, rock and indie music.
James teaches students songs they enjoy listening to by ear and through sheet music. He has an array of teaching materials and musical activities that help foster a love of music. James is happy to teach students music for their own personal enjoyment, for bands they play in, or for school.
James teaches guitar for all ages and skill levels as well as beginner and intermediate piano.
Read MoreFor nearly half a century, Ryan Aguilar has been immersed in music. At the tender age of six he began tinkering away on the piano and shortly after, picked up guitar, bass, ukulele, and vocals. His naturally gifted ear revealed an almost sixth sense for replicating the tunes he heard on his grandmother’s radio. He was insatiable. Soon, Ryan found himself at college for piano and vocals and then university, majoring in piano performance at Southwest Texas State. Since 1993 he has played in several quintessential Texan rock and country bands (Derringer, Sheila Marshall, The Triumphs) touring the southern US, Canada, and even into Mexico. Then in 2003, he felt nudged to give back all he gained on the stage—he began to teach others how to be rock stars. His personal mantra, ‘practice as joy’, sets the tone for each lesson. Watching students’ faces light up when a piece comes together is what continues to stoke the fires of his musical and teaching passion.
Read MoreTony Zazula was born and raised in Grande Prairie, Alberta. He has 16 year of musical experience which includes performing and teaching since 2017 and composing for over a decade. Tony also created his own Youtube channel, Zazulastudios which highlights his guitar performances of standard repertoire, original compositions and his arrangements of anime and game music.
Tony began his formal college training in Grande Prairie and then moved to Lethbridge, Alberta to further his studies in classical guitar performance. It was at the University of Lethbridge that he further developed his craft, knowledge and love for the classical guitar - graduating with a Bachelor of Music degree.
Tony can help you prepare for an RCM exam, a university audition, or to develop your understanding of music and hone your skills further. His teaching style is focused on building a strong foundation to help every student succeed in their musical goals.
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