Pickering - Theory Lessons

Min Feng (Piano, Theory)

Online Lessons:

Teaching Day(s): Thursday

Min is a passionate music instructor with over 15 years of teaching experience. She is an RCM Certified Advanced Teacher and holds ARCT diplomas in Piano and Piano Pedagogy, as well as certificates in Flute and Voice from the Royal Conservatory of Music. She also serves as the Royal Conservatory of Music Representative for Whitby, Markham, and Toronto Central. Her passion for teaching and mentoring young musicians has led her to instruct students in pedagogy, music history, harmony, and rudiments. Many of her students have achieved outstanding success in competitions and examinations, including a gold medal through the Royal Conservatory of Music, as well as a gold medal in History through Conservatory Canada. Several of her students have placed first and second at the provincial level. Min enjoys teaching beginner to advanced levels, and students of all ages. She has a diverse musical background ranging from classical to jazz, pop/contemporary, Disney, Musical Theater, and beyond. In addition to teaching, Min is actively involved in the music community. She runs two local music festivals and sits on the board of the Ontario Music Festivals Association (OMFA).

Min's rate is $28/30min lesson

Neal Davis (Guitar, Ukulele, Bass Guitar, Upright Bass, Theory, Composition)

Online Lessons:

Teaching Day(s): Monday, Wednesday, Thursday

Neal Davis is a graduate of the Humber College Jazz Performance program. He is a busy performer on Upright and Electric bass playing most styles of music. He teaches all levels from beginner to advanced on Guitar, Ukulele, Bass Guitar, Upright Bass, Theory and Composition. He has toured extensively across Europe and North America and has performed at many of the worlds top Jazz and Music Festivals. He is also busy in the Studio music scene playing on many recordings for clients as diverse as Sony Music Canada, Universal Records, Global TV, CBC, CTV, Discovery Television, ABC, History Television, TV Shows such as Saving Faith, Design for Living, The Young and the Restless and Movies for Dreamworks Inc. Neal is in demand as a educator having given countless workshops and masterclasses for Teachers and Students alike for the Durham District, Toronto District and York Region School Boards, Humber College, Jazz School University of Lucerne Switzerland, Royal Danish Academy of Music Copenhagen, Jazz School Basel Switzerland.

Neal's rate is $27/30min Lesson

Pam Wharram (Piano, Theory)

Online Lessons:

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

Pam started studying piano at age 4 and a half and was on the specialized courses at the RCM starting at age 6. At age 6 she started participating in festivals and concerts across Ontario. She is a highly experienced teacher and holds an ARCT degree in Piano Pedagogy from the Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM), teaching beginner up to level 10 piano, and all levels of Theory. Pam’s father, Frank Wharram, was a national examiner and adjudicator for the RCM, and her mother, Barbara Wharram, is the author of 2 best-selling rudiments theory books, and also worked for the RCM. Pam has performed with the RCM Orchestra and York Symphony Orchestra, and she won the provincial silver medal for 3 consecutive years for highest marks in Ontario and Quebec. Pam loves working with both children and adults! She worked as the Senior Section Director for the East York YMCA Day Camps, as well as North York YMCA. She has additional experience working for the DDSB with special needs children. Her goal as an educator is to help students develop a sense of pride and dedication towards learning. She believes studying music is an excellent way to develop self-esteem through positivity, fun, hard work, and lots of practice! All ages, levels, and styles welcome. Pam teaches online and in-person children with autism, and online and in-person preparation for RCM examinations and competitions.

Pam's rate is $28/30min lesson