Rob Gellner (On-line Lessons Only Available for Trumpet, Trombone, French Horn, Jazz Theory, Improvisation, Arranging) Registration Request

Teaching Day(s): Wednesday, Saturday

With a composition degree from Wilfrid Laurier, Rob has been playing trumpet for over 30 years and teaching for a decade, focusing on technique for the best possible sound while creating a fun yet challenging environment. He also teaches theory, composition and musical arrangement. He is known for playing in big bands as well as in solo performances. He has played in many musical productions, symphonies, and classical groups, touring and recording with many artists in the area. Rob's private lesson rate is $28.00/half-hour.

Robert Gordy (Brass) Registration Request

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Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday

With a Masters Degree from New York University, Robert has been teaching school band since 1980, and with Glenlyon Norfolk School since 2017. He has played with numerous bands and orchestras and is currently a member of the Island Big Band. Robert's rate is $30 per half hour.

Robert Rioux-Calogero (Guitar, Ukulele) Registration Request

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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Robert has been a professional guitarist for many years. He has perfected his guitar playing through private lessons with high level musicians such as Pierre Côté, Yves Nadeau, Greg Amirault and Christian Malette. Having performed on many Montreal stages as an accompanist for several artists including Jean-François Fabiano (Robert Charlebois), Chicago Beau (Muddy Waters) and Carl Tremblay, Robert has also released a jazz album of original compositions in 2018 to then play on many stages in the Caribbean with his jazz trio. Robert is a versatile musician and will be able to teach you more no matter what genre you prefer, from music awareness to advanced guitar techniques.

Robert Tite (Saxophone, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Recorder) Registration Request

Robert Tite holds a Bachelor of Music from the University of Toronto and an Artist Diploma from Mohawk College. He is the Principal Clarinetist of the Georgian Bay Symphony and has also played as a guest of the New Hamilton Orchestra and the Toronto Philharmonic. Robert has also performed in several of the GBS chamber concert series and performed the Copland Clarinet Concerto with the Georgian Bay Symphony. He is the director of many groups including the Great Lake Winds and the GBS Clarinet Choir and has been a guest clinician at many schools. Robert's private lesson rate is $24.00/half-hour private lesson.

Robin Brinkerink-Johnson (Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone, Tuba) Registration Request

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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Saturday, Sunday

Robin is currently working on her bachelor’s degree in Jazz Studies at Capilano University, as well as her bachelor’s degree in psychology at SFU. She currently plays lead trumpet in Matt Grinke’s Happiest Big Band on Earth, the Leading Ladies Little-Big Band, and the Brentwood Jazz All-Stars. Robin has also performed at the TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival and the West Coast Big Band Festival with the ensemble Space Elevator. In addition to trumpet, Robin also plays French horn, trombone, and tuba. She is fluent in English, Dutch, and French. Her rate is $28 per half hour.

Robyn Slack (Guitar, Ukulele) Registration Request

Teaching Style: rock, ,

Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Robyn Slack is a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, performer, and music educator based out of Edmonton, Alberta. He is well-versed in many different genres and styles, having studied classical guitar from an early age before playing lead in a variety of hard rock and punk bands and ultimately studying jazz at Grant MacEwan College, graduating from their music program with a comprehensive major. Robyn has been awarded several EAC grants for his musical endeavours, and has written and released albums with a number of different projects, including pop punk quartet Colour In Conflict and alt-folk ensemble Payphones. He has performed in festivals across the country, as a musical guest on CBC’s The Irrelevant Show, and has composed music for film, theatre, and podcasts. Robyn has been teaching guitar and ukulele for over a decade, and believes in tailoring curriculum to each student’s individual musical goals in order to help them excel while making learning engaging, rewarding, and fun.
His rate is $28 per half hour.

Roger Stone (Guitar, Banjo, , Mandolin, Ukulele) Registration Request

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Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

For the past 30 years, Roger has been delivering a consistent and expansive repertoire of Maritime folk and contemporary music of the 60s and 70s, built on a base of traditional Celtic themed tunes. Whether playing solo or collaborating with multiple local talents, Roger is sought after for his multi-instrumental skills. Roger lives in a perpetual school of "life and music", sharing his knowledge and capable technique in his teaching of guitar and 5-string bluegrass claw-hammer & 4-string Irish style banjo.
Born in Richmond County, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, his musical roots are deep with a family long on talent. Roger is a true local music professional and is described as such by all who know him and work with him. Roger's rate for a half hour private lesson is $25.

Roger Wecker (Cello, Violin, Viola) Registration Request

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Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Thursday

Roger Wecker has a music degree from Pepperdine University and was an itinerant band and strings teacher in North Vancouver until his retirement. He has conducted several choral and orchestral community groups including the White Rock Community Orchestra and the Greater Vancouver Operatic Society. Roger plays the viola and currently teaches violin, viola and cello. His rate is $28 per half hour.

Roshanak Farzadkish (Piano, MYC) Registration Request

Roshanak started playing piano at age 8. At age 16 she turned her focus from Iranian music to Western classical music and obtained her Bachelors and Masters Degrees in piano performance. She also has a conducting certificate from Capilano University. Her desire is to help students become more intelligent, diligent, conscious, and to help them to experience the joy of playing piano. Roshi is a RCM certified teacher, and a specialist in both elementary and intermediate music education. Her rate is $35/half hour.

Ruel Morales (Guitar) Registration Request

Teaching Style: rock,

Teaching Day(s): Tuesday

Ruel Morales, a seasoned performer, educator & YouTuber, boasts over 20 years of professional expertise. From Spanish guitar to 7-string fingerstyle to elaborate live looping, Ruel performs his diverse acts for weddings, celebrations and corporate functions. With a BMus in Classical Guitar Performance from UBC, his teaching blends classical discipline along with studies in blues, jazz, rock, pop, fingerstyle & folk. A dedicated educator, he has guided students to seven gold medal awards from the RCM. Ruel's commitment to personalized instruction creates a transformative experience, inspiring students to discover their unique musical voice. His rate is $32 per half hour.

Ruth Peterson (Piano, Theory) Registration Request

Teaching Style: classical, ,

Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday

Ruth began teaching music at the age of 18, and studied at the University of Concordia. She has taught for many years in Alberta, Saskatchewan and BC, has participated in multiple Kiwanis Festivals, and has earned her Grade 9 in Royal Conservatory, as well as completed courses in Establishing Strong Foundations for Young Pianists with The Frances Clark Center, and Royal Conservatory's Teaching Elementary Piano. She has taught music story time groups and loves making her lessons fun and engaging. She is fluent in French and English. Ruth's rate is $27 per half hour lesson.

Ryan Berends (Fiddle, Strings, Violin) Registration Request

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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday

Ryan holds a Bachelor of Music degree from King’s University and has his Grade 8 RCM certification in Violin. Ryan is classically trained and had the privilege of studying Violin under Charles Pilon; Assistant Principle Viola of the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra. He is an active performer as a member of local band Hold for Home and productions through Plain Jane Theatre. Ryan is interested in all forms and styles of music, currently playing and teaching a variety of instruments; Guitar, Banjo, Drums, Saxophone, Ukulele, and Didgeridoo. Ryan teaches at our Edmonton South location.
His rate is $26 per half hour.

Ryan Browne (Guitar, Harmonica, Piano, Slide Guitar) Registration Request

Ryan Browne has been performing professionally, for over 20 years, and teaching for 12. He is well known in the Peterborough music scene for his work with the Weber brothers, Emily Burgess and the Emburys, the Lindsay Barr Band, and countless others. He studied jazz performance at Humber College. His rate is $25 per half hour.

Ryan Claxton (Drums) Registration Request

Teaching Style: metal,

Teaching Day(s): Monday, Wednesday

Ryan is an energetic and creative drum educator that has spent over a decade perfecting his craft. Having studied with the likes of Aaron Edgar, Stephane Chamberland, and others, Ryan has developed a strong pedagogical approach from his time under the tutelage of world class musicians. As a touring musician and session player, he has gained great insight into what it takes to work in a professional band setting, and has picked up many great practice and performance tips along the way. It’s Ryan’s goal to inspire and motivate his students to want to meet and exceed their potential as a drummers, while having the most fun possible in the process!
Ryan's rate is $27 per half hour lesson, in person or online.

Ryan Nolin (Piano, Voice) Registration Request

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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Friday, Saturday

Ryan, a born and raised Calgarian holds an ARCT in piano performance and bachelor of music in vocal performance from the University of Calgary. Over his career he has had the opportunity to work with groups such as Alberta Ballet, Decidedly Jazz Dance, Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines and The Young Canadians. Ryan looks forward to sharing his experience and passion while helping foster a deep love and appreciation for all music. Ryan offers lessons at the Calgary Chinook store. His rate is $31/half hour.

Ryan Van Poederooyen (Drums) Registration Request

Teaching Style: rock

Teaching Day(s): Monday, Wednesday

Ryan started teaching drums in 1998. His lessons have a linear structure helping students build on technical skills, and song learning. He tours professionally and records albums for the Canadian band, Imonolith and was a touring/studio drummer for Canadian artist Devin Townsend. He is a guest educator at Drumeo, and as session drummer has recorded albums for producers such as Chad Kroeger (Nickleback), Jay Van Poederooyen (Simple Plan, Chris Daughtrey) Brian Howes and others. Ryan's rate is $32.00 per half hour lesson.

Ryan White (Guitar, Bass Guitar, Banjo, Ukulele, Rock Camp, Drums) Registration Request

Teaching Style: classical, jazz, rock

Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday

Ryan White is a performer, composer, and arranger who hails from Halifax, Nova Scotia. He plays several instruments including electric bass, guitar, ukulele, drums and auxiliary percussion, piano/synthesizer, kalimba, and voice. He has taken influence from and worked in a wide variety of genres including rock, alternative, pop, folk/indie, classical, jazz, funk/soul, R&B, hip-hop, jazz-fusion, and world music. Ryan graduated from the Dalhousie music program in 2016 and has been performing and teaching professionally ever since. Ryan's rate is $23 per 1/2 hour private lesson.

Sam Patterson (Guitar, , Voice, Ukulele, Mandolin) Registration Request

Teaching Style: rock, , pop, , ,

Sam began playing guitar in 1987 and shortly after high school enrolled in the Bachelor of Music program at St. Francis Xavier in Antigonish NS. He earned a Music Ed degree in 1996 and moved back to Saint John to pursue playing in various local bands as well as writing and recording original music. Sam has played extensively with the Steve Waylon Band, Sidekick and The Mix. He's also been fortunate to back Canadian country recording artists Chris Cummings, Julian Austin and Joan Kennedy. Sam has produced two albums for Chipman native Steve Waylon and the two have enjoyed serveral trips to Switzerland promoting these recordings. Sam's rate per half hour is $25.00

Samanta Izquierdo (voice) Registration Request

Teaching Style: classical, rock

Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Thursday

Samanta was born in Quito Ecuador and graduated in 2009 with a BA in music from the University of Cuenca where she studied opera. While at university she toured Europe with her band and received national recognition from the government of Ecuador.
She was Choir Director at a major school in Cuenca and has performed with students in TV shows and events and has been showcased here in North Bay by local media. She continues to perform, compose and collaborate with her band Medussah while working in Early Childhood Education. Samanta teaches voice in Contemporary, Pop, Rock and Classical styles. Her rate is $25 per 1/2 hour lesson.

Samantha Watson (Piano, Voice, Theory) Registration Request

Samantha (she/her) recently graduated ‘with distinction’ from the University of British Columbia with a BA Major in Music. Beforehand, she received a diploma from Capilano University with a focus on classical voice and piano performance. Having been fortunate to experience a multitude of positions in music, from performer to conductor and director, she is enthusiastic to formally begin her path towards music education. She confidently believes in the concept of comprehensive musicianship and regularly applies this in her teaching philosophy. Believing that every challenge is a lesson, and that a lesson can be composed from every genre/example of music. She is interested to work with students of all ages and varying levels of experience who are fascinated by a wide range of musical styles. Her rate is $29/half hour.