Abbotsford - Woodwinds Lessons

Cheryl St. Pierre (Clarinet, Flute, , Woodwinds)

Online Lessons:

Teaching Day(s): Wednesday

Cheryl’s passion for music began back in her middle school band program, where she got to learn & experience a variety of instruments and ensembles. She has also been involved in many community woodwind ensembles such as the Fraser Valley Winds Ensemble & the Greater Vancouver Youth Music Academy. Cheryl started her degree at Kwantlen Polytechnic University and graduated at the University of British Columbia, in Spring 2023. At both schools she studied saxophone under Julia Nolan.
Her rate is $30 per half hour.

Eileen Heatherington (Clarinet, Flute, Oboe, Theory, Voice, Woodwinds)

Online Lessons:

Teaching Style: jazz

Teaching Day(s): Thursday

Eileen has always had a passion for music and has been playing and performing for over 23 years. As a classically trained flutist, Eileen completed her Grade Nine practical exam with the Royal Conservatory of Music before receiving her Bachelor of Music with a concentration in flute and voice from Trinity Western University. She studied under Dr. Paolo Bortolussi, and has a wealth of performance experience including jazz and classical band, orchestra, small ensemble, and solo performance. She performed with the Chilliwack Symphony orchestra, as well as the TWU band, orchestra, wind ensemble, and choir. She has served as a flute clinician, teacher, and music theory tutor. Eileen loves to help others discover and develop their own musical passion, and focuses on creating a learning experience specifically tailored to each student.
Her rate is $30 per half hour.

Troy Barnes (Clarinet, Trumpet, Trombone, Baritone, Brass, Woodwinds)

Online Lessons:

Teaching Day(s): Wednesday

Troy specializes on saxophone and clarinet, and teaches other woodwinds and beginner brass as well. He enjoys teaching students of all ages and musical styles, particularly classical, concert band, jazz, and improvisation. Troy has been teaching since 1998 and is patient and easygoing though he likes to challenge his students while keeping the lessons fun.
His rate is $28 per half hour.