Andrea Rodall: (250)748-3781 or email me

Andrea is a registered voice teacher, and she also teaches piano and theory.  She has been teaching private music lessons to all ages, from 4 yr olds to seniors, since 2001, and she is now also offering Kindermusik classes for newborns to 7 year olds. She holds her BMUS from the University of Calgary, and after years teaching in Calgary and Nanaimo studios, she has now opened her own studio, Joy of Music, here in Duncan. Her students enjoy her positive, practical approach to teaching and are given the skills and technique to sing and play the music they enjoy and to pursue their own goals.

Andrea is also an active performer on the island, and has sung with Pacific Opera Victoria and Vancouver Island Choruses, and played the role of Maria in the Sound of Music, Flora in La Traviata, and Adele in the Champagne Ball, to name a few. She will be revisiting the role of Maria with the South Island Musical Society in 2012.

Margret Wesemann: (250)752-8076

Margret works from her private studio, providing piano and theory lessons. She teaches beginner to advanced levels - starting at age 7. Margret holds an associate of Mus. (Performance), AVCM & ARCT (Pedagogy)

Hiromi Bradshaw: (250)247-8155 or email me

Hiromi teaches piano to all levels and ages. She has taught piano at the Victoria Conservatory of Music and produced many excellent students, some of which have won first prizes at the VCM Examination. Many others have received high marks at the RCM Exams. Hiromi moved to Gabriola Island in fall 2007. She holds a B. Mus from Kunitachi Music University in Tokyo. AVCM.

Sorry, there is no-one currently teaching in Ladysmith

If you are a teacher and would like to be part of the BCRMTA mid-island branch, please contact us at (250) 740-0640 in Nanaimo, or TOLL FREE 1 866 756-2304

Dianne Bohn: (250)585-7828 or (250)816-0887 or email me

Dianne offers piano lessons from beginners to advanced and theory lessons including rudiments, history, harmony, and counterpoint. She assists with preparation for all levels of RCM Exams and Music Festival.  Dianne holds an ARCT (Performer / Teacher's Diploma) and ALCM (Performer)

Ellen Boston: (250)390-0347 or email me

Ellen is a registered piano teacher who holds a bachelor of music degree from the University of Victoria. She also offers instruction in theory (preliminary rudiments, grade 1 and 2 theory,[RCM]) and in Harpsichord Performance Practise. Students beginner to advanced are welcome.

Lisa Brown:(250)758-1097 or email me

Lisa teaches piano.

Patrick Carpenter: (250)753-3245 or email me

Patrick teaches composition, guitar, and piano.

Trish Clair-Peck: (250)753-5535 or email me

Trish teaches violin, viola, fiddle, and rudiments. She teaches students aged 4 and up (Suzuki and RCM) and directs the Nanaimo Fiddle Ensemble. Trish holds a B. Mus.

Carmen Falconer: (250)729-7483 or email me

Carmen Falconer teaches theory and piano to all levels and ages of interested students. She also offers a fun new program called "Music Explorers" for 4 and 5 years olds that introduces children to music, drama, and dance. With 15 years experience, she holds many degrees including ARCT, LTCL, and B. Mus. For more information, please view her web site at www.nanaimopiano.com

Donna Falconer: (250)751-2788 or email me

Donna Falconer teaches piano and voice from beginners to diploma level. She also offers lessons in Rudiments, Harmony, History, Counterpoint, and Analysis. Musical Theatre classes are also available. Donna has over 20 years experience and holds ARCT Diplomas in both piano and voice, LTCL, and M.MUS. More information can be found at her website www.longlakemusic.com

Lynne Gauthier: (250)758-2489 or email me

Lynne is a teacher of piano and Rudiments - ages 10 -17, Junior, Intermediate, Senior and Diploma level. She also provides Musical Festival and R.C.M. Examinations preparation.

Lavern Hillier: (250)729-0885 or email me

Lavern H. Hillier, AVCM (piano teacher), 35 years experience. Retired from weekly teaching. Will accept students for occasional piano coaching

Jacinthe Laramee: (250)751-2454 or email me

Jacinthe, a 25 year member of BCRMT welcomes beginners to advanced as well as adults. She teaches piano, theory rudiments and guides her students to write their own compositions. She also prepares her students for RCM exams, Music festivals and recitals. An ear training program of songs, rhythmic elements is offered in both french and english from five to seven year old beginners. Jacinthe holds a bachelor degree in music from the University of Montreal.

Christine McMahon: (250)751-0231 or email me

Christine is voice teacher at Nanaimo Conservatory and teaches in private at the Voice Alive Music Studio. She is the former director of the Island Bel Canto Singers, a soprano soloist, and a certified Kripalu Yoga instructor. Christine holds a B.A., B.Ed. (U. of T), L. Mus. (McGill U.), and an Artist's Diploma, Nordwestdeutsche Musikhochschule (Germany). For more information, please view Christine's website at http://www.voicealivenanaimo.com

Teresa Marusarz-Borek: (250)756-2222 or email me

Teresa teaches piano (intermediate and advanced levels), theory and pedagogy. She is a piano instructor and accompanist at Vancouver Island University, a faculty member at Nanaimo Conservatory, and a private teacher. Teresa holds a Master of Music degree from the Szymanowski Academy of Music (Poland), and a Teacher's Diploma from Victoria Conservatory of Music.

Patricia Miller:(250)390-7508 or email me

Patricia teaches piano and theory, beginners to advanced. She is an adjudicator, a senior examiner and clinician for the Royal Conservatory. Successful students include RCM medal winners and distinction in Provincial and National competitions. ARCT

Marjorie Munro: (250)758-1847 or email me

Marjorie is a teacher of piano and rudiments. She is a 30 year member of R.M.T. and she welcomes students 6 years old and up.

Rie Okamura: (250) 751-7798 or email me

Rie teaches piano (all levels, all ages) and theory. She is an accompanist, and holds a B.A., B. Mus.

Chelsea Peckett: (250) 760-0737 or email me

Chelsea teaches piano and holds her ARCT degree in Piano Performance & AVCM in Piano Teaching. She specializes in beginner to intermediate students, and teaches theory rudiments as well.

Krista Rogers: (250)756-2424 or email me

Krista (ARCT) teaches piano - beginners to advanced. Krista specializes in "Music For Young Children", designed for children ages 2 and up. "Music for Young Children" offers group instruction in piano including singing, rhythm, eartraining, sight reading and composing. For more information, please view her website at www.nanaimopianolessons.ca or www.myc.com/Teacher/KRogers.

Susan Schleppe: (250)756-0664 or email me

Susan teaches piano. She has been a registered music teacher since 1985, Susan holds degrees from both the Royal Conservatory of Toronto and the Victoria Conservatory.

Mila Skeeles:(250)729-0369 or email me

Mila has been teaching piano for over 25 years and welcomes students of all ages and levels.  She is an ARCT Teacher and Performer.

Janice Skipsey: (250)756-3879 or email me

Janice is an accompanist, and teacher of piano and rudiments for all ages; from beginners to advanced. She is an ARCT Performer, and an AVCM Performer and Teacher.

Sharon Sinclair: (250) 756-9993 or email me

Sharon teaches both voice and piano beginner to advanced. Sharon is also a choral specialist and currently teaches choir at Wellington Secondary school. She is also the founder and director of the Sinclair Singers, an auditioned choir for young adults ages 18-24. She is a longtime member of Acappella Plus Chamber Choir and is the piano accompanist for the Island Bel Canto Singers. As well, Sharon is a lever harpist. Sharon holds a Bachelor of Music from the University of Victoria.

Sherilene Chycoski: (250) 468-2097 or email me

Sherilene teaches piano, trumpet, and computer-assisted beginners' theory. She also assists with Bard to Broadway's shows and educational programs. Sherilene holds a B.Mus-Ed, and a M.Mus-Ed (Doctoral candidate).

Patricia Plumley: (250) 468-9205 or email me

Patricia enjoys both her work as a faculty member of the School of Music at Vancouver Community College and her private studio. Watching "musical souls" unfold their wings is an exciting process at all levels and Patricia looks forward to teaching at her new home in Nanoose Bay. Patricia holds an ARCT in piano and voice performance.

Sharon Wishart: (250) 468-7881 or email me

Sharon teaches piano and voice, from beginners to advanced.

Susan Morrison: (250)752-0172 or email me

Susan teaches piano at all levels, including teachers' and performers' Associateship. she also teaches theory at all levels including Grade V and the teachers written exam. ARCT

John Nelson: (250) 954-5895 or email me

John is experienced in teaching piano, theory and harmony to all ages. He was previously a Registered Music Teacher in Calgary, Alberta, where he was active as a music instructor and church music director from the mid 1970's. He lives and works in Parksville but also teaches in Qualicum Beach. He holds a L.Mus., B.Mus., and M.M.A. from McGill University in Montreal.

Linda Patterson: (250)248-1061 or email me

Linda teaches piano and rudiments for beginning to advanced students.  All ages are welcome.  Linda enjoys teaching students with various goals and interests, whether preparing for RCM exams or learning popular music for pleasure, or both.  ARCT

Susan Stephen: (250) 248-3544

Susan teaches piano and rudiments to all ages. She teaches both RCM and popular music. As well as teaching those who take pleasure in music, Susan assists with preparation for exams, festivals, and recitals. ARCT

Ellen Vander Putten: (250) 720-0016 or email me

Ellen teaches piano and rudiments to people of all ages. Her students may study classical and/or popular styles. Students may be prepared for exams, festivals and recitals if they wish. Ellen holds Teachers diplomas from both the Royal Conservatory of Toronto and the Victoria Conservatory.

Donna Atkinson: (250)752-2468 or email me

Donna teaches all ages piano and rudiments. she holds a B.A., Mus. G. Paed, ARCT

Rosemary Lindsay: (250) 951-7129 or email me

Rosemary is a long time singer, voice teacher, choral advocate, arranger and director. She is also a choral specialist, and currently the conductor of Nanaimo’s chamber choir, A Cappella Plus. Rosemary is also a Registered Acupressure Therapist (Jin Shin Do®). She has a private practice in Qualicum Beach and is available for private lessons and ensemble coaching. Rosemary holds a B.Mus (UBC).

Marianne Sadik: (250) 752-8124 or email me

Marianne is an experienced flute, piccolo, fife and theoretical music teacher, offeringtuition to all ages & abilities, and for exams or pleasure. Please see www.fluteflavours.com for more information. She is an Honours Graduate and holds a Flute Teacher's Diploma from the London College of Music, England

Faye Smith: (250)752-9297 or email me

Faye specializes in teaching piano at RCM advanced levels. She holds a BA, M. Mus. from UBC. ARCT.

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