Victoriya Savchenko (Voice, Piano, Theory) Registration Request
Victoriya Savchenko is a native of Ukraine and is residing in Winnipeg.
She holds a Diploma in Piano Performance and Choir Conducting from the State School of Music in Ukraine, a Bachelor of Music/Bachelor of Education and a Masters Degree in Voice Performance from University of Manitoba, Canada.
Victoriya is the recipient of numerous awards, scholarships and distinctions and is an accomplished concert performer.
As well as teaching piano, music theory and voice for the past fifteen years, Victoriya has taught general music (including Orff and Recorder), choir and band in the public school system.
Every year her students participate in local concerts and festivals, and complete the Royal Conservatory requirements at different levels.
Her philosophy is to keep students interested and challenged while having fun learning.
Victoriya teaches at our Winnipeg (Pembina) lesson centre.
Her rate is $30 per half hour.
Vincent Paquette Ravary (Drums) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Vincent Paquette-Ravary détient un DEC en batterie du Collège Lionel-Groulx. Diplômé de l’Université de Montréal en interprétation Jazz, il a terminé sa maîtrise, dans le même programme, à l’Université McGill. Il compte à son actif 12 années d’enseignement dans différentes institutions musicales et participe à plus de 150 prestations annuellement. Sa grande expérience de scène l'a amené à la partager avec beaucoup d’artistes tels Randy Brecker, Greg Cohen, John Hollenbeck, Michel Donato, Fred Henke, les Colocs et de nombreux autres.
Vincent Paquette-Ravary holds a DEC in drumming from Lionel-Groulx College. He graduated from the Université de Montréal in Jazz Performance and completed his Master's degree at McGill University. He has 12 years of teaching experience in various musical institutions and participates in more than 150 performances annually. His extensive stage experience has led him to share it with many artists such as Randy Brecker, Greg Cohen, John Hollenbeck, Michel Donato, Fred Henke, Les Colocs and many others.
Langues parlées : français, anglais
Wilfrid Lee (Brass, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Wednesday, Saturday
With an undergraduate degree from McGill University, Wilfrid has extensive performing experience participating in L'orchestra Francophone Canadian, Toronto Wind Ensemble, North Bay Symphony and the Red Brass Quintet and can also be heard on various albums ranging from folk, classical to pop genres.
Wilfrid currently gives brass lessons in the Markham area, but his teaching experience stems back to 2001 conducting brass clinics and educating students from the elementary to university level. His students have gone on to pursue further musical endeavors such as university education and involvement in various orchestras.
Wilfrid's rate is $28.00/30min lesson
Will Fachin (Drums) Registration Request
Teaching Day(s): Tuesday
Will’s passion for music started at a young age in 2003 and it has continued to grow ever since. After years of studying he decided to take him drumming to the next level. He attended Mohawk College for Jazz Performance, and then briefly Humber College for Bachelor of Percussion. Will is fixated on being a versatile and complementary player and teacher. He has experience doing live sessions, including a number of genres such as jazz, funk, R&B, hard rock, indie rock, metal, and more. Will has also studied under many renowned players such as: Lorne Nehring, Mark Kelso, Anthony Michelli, Kevin Dempsey, Adrean Farrugia, Sophia Perlman, Ted Warren, Matt Halpern, Navene Koperwies and many more. Will has also recently become an endorser for Murat Diril Cymbals, and this is just one of the many milestones to come.
Will's lesson rate is $25/half-hour
William Laurin (Trumpet) Registration Request
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Depuis qu’il est tout petit, William a un penchant pour la musique, mais ce n’est qu’à l’âge de 12 ans qu’il rencontra la trompette. Tout au long de son secondaire, ce jeune trompettiste a joué dans diverses harmonies de sa région où il a pu apprendre différents styles de musique tels que le jazz, le pop et le classique.
William a complété un DEC en trompette classique. Voulant faire carrière comme trompettiste dans un orchestre, il poursuit ses études à l’Université de Montréal où il complète un Baccalauréat en interprétation classique en 2021. Lors de ce Baccalauréat, il a eu la chance d’étudier en France et de côtoyer des trompettistes de renom tels que Romain Leleu et Thierry Caens. Il étudie présentement en D.E.S.S. répertoire d’orchestre avec Stéphane Beaulac pour se préparer aux auditions futures. William adore également enseigner. Il a nota mment déjà donné plusieurs cours dans des écoles primaires et secondaire en plus de cours privés. Sa façon de penser: réussir à se surpasser tout en ayant du plaisir et dans un environnement positif!
Tarif pour un 30 minutes de cours privé: 25$
Langues enseignées: Français et Anglais
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Since he was a little boy, William loves music, but it is only at the age of 12 that he discovers the trumpet. Throughout his high school, this young trumpeter played in various harmonies in his region where he was able to learn different styles of music such as jazz, pop and classical.
William completed a DEC in classical trumpet. Aiming to make a career as a trumpeter in an orchestra, he continued his studies at the University of Montreal where he completed a bachelor degree in classical interpretation in 2021. During his bachelor, he had the chance to study in France and meet renowned trumpeters such as Romain Leleu and Thierry Caens. He is currently studying a D.E.S.S. orchestral repertoire with Stéphane Beaulac to prepare his future auditions. William also loves giving trumpet lessons. He has already given several courses in primary and secondary schools and also private lessons. His concept: achieving his goals while having fun in a positive environment!
Rate for a 30 minute private lesson: 25$
Languages taught: French and English
Yanick Bernier (Dieppe & Moncton) (Bass Guitar, Guitar, Ukulele) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Yanick earned his Masters degree at Université de Montréal in 2008 specializing in classical guitar. He has been teaching music since 2006 and has always had a great passion for musical education. Yanick has played guitar since the age of 11 and hasn't stopped learning and playing since. His style of music is very global and he is comfortable teaching most music styles. In the classical music category, so far, nine gold medals from the Royal Conservatory of Music have been earned under his guidance. He also got Platinum in Moncton Community Votes 2022 for the Music Lessons category, and “Silver” in the 2023 votes for the Youth Music Lessons category. Yanick will be happy to teach you how to play guitar, bass or ukulele. His rates are $24 per half hour private lesson.
Yousef Mousavi (Guitar) Registration Request
Teaching Style: jazz, rock
Teaching Day(s): Thursday, Friday
Yousef Mousavi is a songwriter and composer who graduated from Berklee College of Music in 2017. Originally educated on the piano, Yousef picked up the guitar at the age of eleven and has since been performing the guitar in the Halifax area solo and with multiple bands and groups. In 2010, he was awarded King’s View Academy’s Excellence in Fine Arts Award. While at Berklee, he studied under jazz/rock/blues guitarists Tom Miller, Tomo Fujita, and Jack Pezanelli. He also studied video game composition with Duncan Watts, composer of Bioshock: Infinite and League of Legends. Yousef gives yearly lectures in Toronto on the music of Japanese Animation.Lessons are $27 per half hour.
Ysabelle Bertrand (Voice) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Ysabelle was born and raised in Quebec, and has moved across Canada with the goal of taking her artistic career to a new level. With more than 15 years of experience under her belt, she has been ongoingly perfecting her teachings, vocal & musicianship skills, to consistently grow as a musician, but also as a voice & stage performance instructor. You might have seen her sing on big productions like; Canadian Idol, Star Académie, La Voix, or performing with various bands of all styles around town. Constantly promoting the healing power of singing, Ysabelle believes and is a testament, that music is fundamental to human kind and that anyone can learn to sing organically. She welcomes anyone with or without experience! Her rate is $30 per half hour.
Yuliya Zuychenko (Piano) Registration Request
Teaching Style: classical
Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Yulia graduated with Honours from the Zaporozshky State Music College in the Ukraine and worked as a piano teacher and children’s choir director while taking courses at the Harkov Institute for Music and Arts there. In 2000 she taught piano for the New Conservatory of Music in Toronto, and in 2002 and 2003 was named teacher of the year. Yuliya specializes in preparing students for all levels of RCM exams, Kiwanis festivals, and other competitions. She has been teaching for Long & McQuade since 2004. Yuliya also teaches Music Theory. Her rate is $27. for a half-hour private lesson
Zachary Cusson (Violin, Guitar) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Saturday
As early as 3 years old, Zachary began to learn music by taking piano and choir lessons. By the age of 7, he entered an intensive violin program where he gained experience playing solo, in quartets and in orchestras. While continuing to improve on all of these instruments, he also introduced himself to the guitar at the age of 12 and quickly developed a desire to master the instrument, seeking inspiration from classic rock, jazz, blues and experimental genres. As a passionate musician and still in his early teens, he introduced himself to composition, studio production and music theory. Zachary is involved in several musical projects on the local scene, in the creation of film music and collaborates in several artistic projects. In addition, he frequently produces music-related videos for his YouTube audience. Zachary has been teaching since 2015 and advocates the importance of learning while having fun. He stands out but its structured and interactive teaching.
Rate: $25/half-hour
Speaks English and French
