Calgary East - Piano Lessons

Andre Barone

Carlene Kalin - B. Mus. (Piano, Clarinet, Woodwinds)

Online Lessons:

Teaching Day(s): Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Carlene graduated from the University of Calgary with a B.Mus in 2016 and a B.Ed in 2019, and has over 10 years of teaching experience and 20 years of performance experience on both piano and clarinet. Carlene has played with ensembles all over western Canada and the United States. Recently, she has had the opportunity to perform for the University of Calgary’s School of Creative and Performing Arts anniversary celebration at the Jack Singer Concert Hall in downtown Calgary. Carlene has experience working with children and adults who are learning to play for fun and those who are preparing for RCM exams. On her own time, Carlene loves to listen to and learn pieces from her favorite movies and video games. Carlene offers lessons in Calgary at the East store and her rate is $29 per half hour.

Daniel Amezcua - BA Mus. (Voice, Piano)

Online Lessons:

Teaching Day(s): Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

A music graduate of UBC, Daniel has studied voice and piano with celebrated teachers including Donald Bell, Nona Mari, Edward Parker, and Daniel Taylor. He was a frequent guest soloist and cantor throughout Victoria and the Lower Mainland, having sung major works in major operatic works under the baton of noted conductors Bruce Pullan, Nicholas Fairbank, Kirk Bergan, and Laurence Cummings. Daniel's current students include 2014 Kiwanis winners and musical theatre performers throughout Calgary. Daniel's student accolades include the 2023 RCM Music Lights the Way Audience Choice Award, the Calgary Performing Arts Festival Platinum and Gold Medal Entries, and Long McQuade Scholarship Recipients. Daniel offers lessons in Calgary at the East store and his rate is $31 per half hour.

Phoebe Chan - B.A., B. Ed. (Piano, Theory)

Online Lessons:

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

Phoebe was born in Hong Kong and began learning the piano at the age of four. She completed both her Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education degrees at the University of Calgary. Phoebe has taught a wide range of music programs across all grade levels, including music theory, band, choir, and jazz band, in both Hong Kong and Calgary. With over 15 years of teaching experience, she is able to help students of all ages and abilities, including those with learning disabilities, learn the piano. During her practicum, Phoebe conducted a music band of 96 students. She has also taught over 450 students in music programs, working alongside two amazing doctoral colleagues specializing in music. At band festivals, Phoebe plays as a pianist in the band at the request of the music doctors, earning multiple national awards. In addition to piano, she teaches flute and clarinet to school bands starting in grade 5. She can help students prepare for university auditions for a Bachelor of Music (BMus) program, either as a major or minor. Phoebe is fluent in Cantonese and enjoys teaching students of all ages. Since 2016, she has been the founder and director of the Mini Orchestra at Long & McQuade Calgary East and Westmount Charter School. Recently, Phoebe partnered with Dr. Wendy Freeman to co-found the Calgary Youth Wind Conducting Ensemble, where they both serve as directors.

Phoebe offers lessons at the Long & McQuade Calgary East location, with a rate of $32 per half hour.