Vancouver - Piano Lessons

bryan binnema (Piano, Theory, Composition)

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Teaching Day(s): Thursday

Bryan has been playing piano for as long as he can remember. He holds a degree in Jazz Performance from Humber College in Toronto and has been teaching and tutoring since the age of 15. He has spent several years playing on cruise ships; as part of Top 40 cover bands, as a music manager and director, and as a solo pianist. He has recorded 3 EPs of original music, and has played on many sessions for various projects. His rate is $32 per half hour.

gerard satamian (Piano)

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Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Friday, Saturday

Gerard has taught in Canada, Lebanon, and L.A. He received his BMus. from the Beirut National Conservatory and his Master's in the former Soviet Union. He is also a local performer and opera singer and is fluent in English, French, Arabic and Armenian. His rate is $33 per half hour.

kian jafari (Piano, Theory, Voice, Composition, Conducting)

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

Kian Jafari is an award-winning performer and composer with over ten years of teaching experience. He is classically trained and holds a bachelor's degree in Applied Music with a focus on Jazz and Contemporary Piano, as well as a master's degree in English Language Teaching. An active musician in Vancouver’s music scene, Kian has studied piano with Sharon Minemoto and Dr. Emily Morgan, composition with Dr. David Duke and John Korsrud, improvisation with Laurence Mollerup and Chris Parks (a former student of the legendary Barry Harris), and conducting with Gerald Van Wyck.

Kian has played with various bands in styles such as Jazz, Pop, Rock, Iranian music, Prog Rock, and Prog Metal, both locally and internationally. He offers instruction in piano, voice, keyboard, theory, improvisation, and composition across multiple styles, including Jazz, Classical, Iranian pop music, and Rock. Kian also teaches group lessons “Introduction to Improv” and “Harmony from Scratch,” and leads the L&M Chamber Music Ensemble.

Fluent in English and Farsi, Kian’s rate is $37 per half-hour session

kira bennett (Violin, Piano, Fiddle)

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Teaching Day(s): Wednesday, Friday

Kira Bennett is a classically trained pianist, violinist and Celtic fiddler, as well as an avid composer. Having studied music composition at SFU, Kira is now completing a degree in education, also at SFU. For nearly ten years she has passed along her love of performing to young music learners, with special focus on early years instrumental lessons. Kira can teach in English and Spanish and she is certified in ORFF, Suzuki, and O’Connor Methods, as well as using the RCM, Bastien, and Faber curriculums. Her rate is $30 per half hour.

lynn stewart (Piano)

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Teaching Day(s): Friday

Lynn Stewart is a versatile musician who's been in the Vancouver music scene for over a decade. She has performed both nationally and internationally in styles such as folk, swing, R&B and Afrobeat, as well as performing her original compositions. Lynn holds a Bachelor’s of Music degree from Vancouver Community College where she studied contemporary piano, composition and voice. She has completed her grade 8 Royal Conservatory piano. Lynn also holds a Bachelor’s of Psychology from Simon Fraser University and has been working with children for over two decades. Lynn teaches all ages, styles and abilities, with a focus in classical, jazz and popular styles, providing students with a solid basis in music theory. She adopts a holistic and mindfulness-based approach to teaching, believing in the natural musical potential of students while meeting them where they’re at. Lynn finds great fulfillment in sharing her knowledge and believes in the transformative power of music.
Her rate is $33 per half hour.

niloofar farzadshad (Piano)

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Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Sunday

Niloofar Farzandshad is a highly accomplished piano instructor with a wealth of musical expertise. Holding her L.T.C.L Performance Licentiate from Trinity College London and a diploma from the Tehran Conservatory of Music, she brings a unique blend of international training and local artistry to her teaching. With an impressive 13-year tenure at the Tehran Conservatory of Music and over 31 years of combined academic and private teaching experience, Niloofar is dedicated to nurturing the musical talents of her students.

Her proficiency extends to preparing students for RCM exams. Beyond the classroom, Niloofar has showcased her musical prowess in numerous classic, baroque, and progressive rock concerts since 1988. She has collaborated with both national and international artists in live performances and recordings, showcasing her versatility and passion for music. Niloofar's outstanding contributions to the musical landscape were recognized when she was awarded the Best Young Artist in Tehran in 1992, underscoring her commitment to excellence in both performance and education. Her rate is $32 per half hour.

peter prihoda (Piano)

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Teaching Day(s): Monday

Peter received his degree in Music Composition and Jazz Arranging from Capilano University in 2008, minoring in Jazz Piano. He teaches jazz theory and varying piano styles. His rate is $33 per half hour.

tresor otshudi (Voice, Piano, Guitar, Theory, Composition, Conducting)

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Teaching Style: jazz

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

Tresor is an award-winning singer, composer and conductor who has more than 20 years of experience performing in 4 different continents. He is also a Band and Choir Educator at École Gabrielle Roy, in Surrey and a Music Director at Tresor Music. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music from Trinity Western University, in Langley, a Musical Theatre certificate From Choreia, in Paris, France, and a Business Diploma from Pigier, in Lille, France. Tresor teaches all ages, styles and abilities, with a focus in Classical, Jazz and Pop music.
French is his mother tongue. His rate is $36 per half hour.