Victoria

Allie Bertholm

Lesson Centre Coordinator
[email protected]
250 384 3620
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Bryn Badel (Brass)

Online Lessons:

Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Thursday

Bryn performs in a wide variety of styles with various groups around BC. He has a BMus from UVIC and was previously principal trumpet with the Vancouver Island Symphony. He teaches all the brass instruments.
Bryn's rate is $32 per half hour.

Cleo Yong (Violin, Viola)

Online Lessons:

Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

Cleo Yong has been teaching musicians of all ages and abilities since 2015. With a bachelor’s degree in Violin Orchestral Studies from UVic (2022), she is currently pursuing an MA in Musicology from the University of Victoria. As part of her music education, Cleo studied and performed both the violin and viola. Cleo enjoys guiding her students in their musical learning adventure and sets achievable practice goals to maintain steady improvement.
Cleo's rate is $30 per half hour.

Ian Bezpalko (Bass Guitar, Guitar)

Online Lessons:

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

Ian has a diploma in Jazz from the Victoria Conservatory and a keen interest all genres of music. By teaching solid foundations, he's able to help students of all ages reach their musical goals and have a lot of fun along the way.
Ian's rate is $30 per half hour.

Peter Zaza (Piano)

Online Lessons:

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

Peter studied at the Royal Conservatory in Toronto and has been in the music business for most of his life. He teaches kids and adults in styles ranging from Classical to Jazz.
Peter's rate is $30 per half hour.

Robert Gordy (Brass)

Online Lessons:

Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, 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 $31 per half hour.