Surrey - Voice Lessons

Chris Sallis-Lyon

Lessons Coordinator
[email protected]
604-588-9423

aaron brazeau (Piano, Guitar, Voice)

Online Lessons:

Teaching Day(s): Monday, Saturday, Sunday

Aaron Brazeau is a versatile musician based in Vancouver who has been teaching Guitar, Piano and Voice lessons since 2016. Aaron completed his BMus in 2020 at VCC, where he studied guitar under Daryl Jahnke, piano under Sharon Minemoto, and voice in ensembles under Paula Kramer and Gerald Van Wyck. Aaron enjoys teaching and playing many different styles such as Pop, Rock, Jazz and more! Aaron's rate is $30 per half hour.

erin sutton (Voice, Piano)

Online Lessons:

Teaching Day(s): Saturday, Sunday

Hailing from Quesnel BC, Erin Sutton is a classically trained soprano and teacher, and has her Bachelors of Applied Music degree from Vancouver Community College. Since coming to Vancouver, Erin has performed extensively both locally and throughout BC. Erin performs a broad range of classical repertoire and also enjoys exploring other genres, including pop, jazz, and musical theatre. In addition to performing, Erin is a dedicated and passionate instructor. She has experience teaching a wide range of ages and levels, and specializes in teaching Voice (of any genre), Musicianship, and Piano. Erin has a passion for using both solfège and singing as tools to help students deepen not only their love of music, but their understanding and fluency as well. Erin's rate is $29 per half hour.

esther choi (Piano, Voice)

Online Lessons:

Teaching Day(s): Monday, Wednesday

Esther holds a Bachelor’s in Music (Voice) from UBC, and is familiar with French, Italian, and German languages. She is bilingual in English and Korean. She has a strong background in piano. While comfortable with all ages, Esther particularly enjoys teaching children. Her rate is $29 per half hour.

karen white (Piano, Voice)

Online Lessons:

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

Karen graduated in 2017 from Capilano University, where she completed a Bachelor of Music with a concentration in Jazz Voice. Karen has been teaching piano and voice since 2015 in a wide variety of styles, and with a focus on fostering a safe and creative environment for students to explore their passion for music. Her rate is $30 per half hour.

lily zhong (Piano, Voice)

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

Lily (Haifei) Zhong is a classical vocalist with a Bachelor’s Degree from Kwantlen Polytechnic University, under the guidance of Dale Throness and Gail Suderman. She enjoys performing in ensembles and choruses, using various styles from classical to jazz to musical theatre. She also has experience working and connecting with students of all ages. Her goal for teaching is to create an ideal environment dedicated to students’ growth and nurture their passion for music. Lily's rate is $29 per half hour.

luc benoit (Piano, Voice, Guitar)

Online Lessons:

Teaching Day(s): Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday

Luc Benoit is a local singer, storyteller and support worker from New Westminster, BC. His love of music started when he was 7 years old, when he joined a children's choir where he discovered how much he loved to sing. Since then, he joined as many choirs as he could during high school. Luc also participated in his high school concert bands and jazz bands, playing the tenor saxophone that was passed down from his father. Music has been something that has run in his family ever since he could remember. Typically, family gatherings involved almost everyone playing a guitar, microphones and amps and everyone would play and sing together as a way to cultivate bonds and connections. Luc's older brother, Brenden, used to teach at Long and McQuade and Luc has been studying his brother's teaching methods in piano and guitar. Luc has also been studying under one of Vancouver's best voice teachers, Billy Gollner, who has helped Luc understand the voice in new and expansive ways. Luc is so excited to embark in this new journey at Long and McQuade, helping those discover how music can be one of the best parts of the human experience. Luc's rate is $29 per half hour.

ming-xuan chung (Piano, Voice)

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Teaching Day(s): Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Ming-Xuan started his musical endeavours at the piano at the age of 6. He studied under the guidance of Josephine Koh and Low Shao Suan during his time in Singapore, eventually completing his LTCL in piano performance. He didn’t come to singing until he joined the Simon Fraser University Choir, completing his BSc with a minor in educational psychology at SFU. He discovered his passion for singing during his time in the UBC Summer Voice Workshop and has meticulously learned how to use his voice to suit various vocal styles. Ming-Xuan also regularly sings and performs with various local opera and musical theater companies. He is currently pursuing his MMUS in Opera Performance at UBC. As a pianist, he plays and sings for the Beacon Unitarian Church. Ming-Xuan has also had experience teaching the Music for Young Children (MYC) program, learning from his mentor, Charlene Dubrule. As a teacher, Ming-Xuan aims to foster a nurturing environment, equipping them with the necessary skills so that they may find joy and success in their music making. Ming's rate is $29 per half hour.