Nanaimo - Piano Lessons

angela wilson (Voice, Piano)

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

Angela Wilson is a dynamic vocalist, piano player, and composer from Nanaimo, BC. She holds a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies from Vancouver Island University. Most recently, Angela has been teaching music privately and performing at a variety of local venues on the island including the Vault Café, the Queens, and Hermann's Jazz Club, and also frequently plays music on her church's worship team. Angela is well-versed in multiple styles of music such as R&B, soul, neo-soul, pop, funk, jazz, alternative, CCM, and gospel. She believes providing hands-on experience is essential to her students' musical development. Angela values a holistic music education approach which helps students of all ages achieve their goals. Her rate is $30 per half hour

arvon brunt (Voice, Piano)

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Teaching Style: musical

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

Arvon studied at VIU and has performed throughout the Cowichan Valley and Nanaimo, and her work was behind the musical success of the Nanaimo Theatre Group’s productions of Godspell and Cabaret. Arvon is brimming with enthusiasm for teaching and she brings out the very best in those who work with her.
Her rate is $31 per half hour.

james darling (Piano)

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Teaching Style: jazz

Teaching Day(s): Sunday

James has a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies from VIU and studied piano with Phil Dwyer, Bob Murphy and Steve Smith. He spent a decade working on cruise ships in lounge bands and showbands and most recently James was the keyboardist for the high energy dance band, Johnny Inappropriate, the pianist in the NMA big band led by Bryan Stovell and played keyboards in the Chemainus Theatre’s production of Rock Legends.
His rate is $31 per half hour.

kosma busheikin (Guitar, Bass Guitar, Piano)

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Teaching Style: jazz

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

After starting his musical journey performing at small local events, Kosma received his Bachelor of Music in Jazz from VIU. He has been teaching since 2016 and has performed at prestigious venues such as The Port Theatre, Hermann's Jazz Club and Frankie's Jazz Club.He enjoys teaching all skill and age levels. His rate is $30 per half hour.

susie craven (Brass, Piano, Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone, Tuba, Theory)

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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Susie Craven holds a Bachelor of Music (Honours) from the University of Victoria. With over
30 years of teaching experience on a variety of instruments: trumpet, piano, French horn,
trombone, tuba, brass quintet and music theory, she has accumulated a wealth of knowledge
on teaching techniques and exam preparation. She enjoys teaching immensely and has had
students from the ages of 5 to 85 years. She plays with local groups, including the
Arrowsmith Big Band, and sings in a local choir. She runs a music studio in Qualicum Beach
and works as a freelance musician, having toured and performed throughout BC and
Alberta. Her rate is $31 per half hour.

teighan couch (Piano, Voice)

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Teaching Day(s): Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday

Originally from Ottawa, ON, Teighan moved to Nanaimo with dreams of becoming a vocalist with inspiration from her favourite jazz artists Ella Fitzgerald, Dizzy Gillespie and Oscar Peterson. With a Bachelor of Music at Vancouver Island University she has taken a keen interest in jazz studies and vocal improvisation. She can be seen performing locally at venues like the Port Theatre, the Vault Cafe and the Flying Canoe. She is excited to share her ardent knowledge of music and voice with students of all levels. Her rate is $30 per half hour.