Richmond - Theory Lessons

Amy Empey

LESSONS COORDINATOR
[email protected]
604-270-3620

Ben Lockwood (Clarinet, Flute, Saxophone, Theory)

Online Lessons:

Teaching Day(s): Monday, Thursday, Saturday

Ben Lockwood studied music theory, performance psychology, composition and arranging at the Dartington College of Arts, where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts with Honours-Music (Performance). He has performed professionally on flute, saxophone and clarinet in the United Kingdom and internationally. He has taught students of all age groups and experience levels in both private and school settings. His students are consistently successful at exams, with some having gone onto study music at notable institutions such as the Royal Academy of Music in London, and the Leeds Royal School of Music. His rate is $28 per half hour.

Erika Dauphinee (Piano, Voice, Theory)

Online Lessons:

Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Wednesday

Erika Dauphinee is a classically trained musician with an ARCT from the Royal Conservatory of Music, specializing in voice, piano, and music theory. She studied jazz piano and musical theatre in university and has extensive experience in teaching Speech Level Singing, the Alexander Technique, and Contemporary Vocal Technique. Erika has performed with Alberta theatre companies, worked in the film industry, and sung with Pro Coro Canada. Her lessons are designed to be fun and engaging, enhancing students' communication, patience, and confidence. Erika customizes each lesson to match her students' goals and learning styles, often incorporating music-related games to keep classes enjoyable. With a deep understanding of piano and music theory composition, Erika is dedicated to inspiring and nurturing the next generation of musicians. Her rate is $28 per half hour.

Lesley Law (Piano, Guitar, , Theory, , DJ)

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

Lesley is a musician, producer, songwriter and DJ. She obtained her Associate of the Royal College of Teachers in Piano Performance at age 17 and attended Capilano University on scholarship where she studied classical and jazz piano, classical guitar and jazz bass. She is also a certified Bass Specialist from Berklee College of Music. She produces and performs with various R&B Hip Hop artists in Vancouver and Los Angeles. She teaches piano, guitar, bass, ukulele, theory, history and DJ and her students do very well in their RCM exams as well as university auditions. She provides instruction in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese. Her rate is $30 per half hour.

Lillian Chan (Piano, Theory, Harmony)

Online Lessons:

Teaching Day(s): Monday, Friday, Saturday

Lillian has a degree from UBC, holds a Piano Performance Licentiate Diploma from Trinity College of Music in London, is qualified to teach the Kelly Kirby Kindergarten Method & TMA programs, and successfully completed the Music Together Teacher Training workshop developed by the Center for Music and Young Children, Princeton, New Jersey. She volunteers as coordinator of the Richmond Music Festival Society, where she accompanies and also adjudicates for the music festival. Lillian is also a member of the BC Registered Music Teachers’ Association Richmond Branch, Canadian Federation Music Teachers’ Association & Canadian Music Teachers’ Association. She is fluent in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin. Her rate is $30 per half hour.

Morgan Young (Guitar, Piano, , Ukulele, Theory)

Online Lessons:

Teaching Day(s): Friday, Saturday

Morgan Young has been classically trained in guitar and piano through the RCM curriculum and is on her way to achieving her ARCT. Morgan studied under Darren Young at Mount Royal University in Calgary & obtained a Music Production & Sound Engineering Diploma from Nimbus in Vancouver. She has been teaching for 5 years and works with all age groups. Morgan believes in building a relationship with each student and catering the lessons to their goals and personality. She performs with an all girl band and her influences come from indie rock, rock, metal, and jazz. She teachers guitar, piano, bass, ukulele, and theory. Her rate is $28 per half hour.