Private lessons can be scheduled in 30, 45 and 60 minute weekly sessions depending on the age and ability level of the student or program of study. Private lesson fees range from $19 to $25 for each 30-minute lesson as tuition fees vary between teachers. Instruction standards are set by the Faculty in conjunction with the Academy Principal, and students may elect to study in preparation for exams such as Royal Conservatory or Conservatory Canada.
Faculty List
(Please see Faculty page for detailed bios and pictures)
* denotes Department Head
Piano
Sharie Atley
Marlene Carr (Kelly Kirby piano)
Colleen Denoni*
Karin Fehlauer (Suzuki piano and piano)
Teng Mackay
Carmen Roberts
Lisa Scyner
Rod Swanson
Caralee Voth
Pre-Professional Programs
April Gibson (piano pedagogy)
Strings
Adrian Albulescu (Suzuki violin and violin)
Karin Fehlauer* (Suzuki violin and violin)
Gwyneth Jones (Suzuki violin, violin, viola and fiddle)
Alisa van Dijk (violin and fiddle)
Ken Nachtigal (cello)
Voice
Marlene Carr
Paula Quick*
Lisa Scyner (voice and popular voice)
Guitar
Nilan Ritter (rock/jazz/blues/country)
Rod Swanson (rock/classical, banjo and ukulele)
Winds, Brass & Percussion
Ian Lochead (drums and percussion)
Alex Maier (saxophone, oboe and clarinet)
Carmen Roberts (flute)
Sean Steeves* (trumpet, French horn)
Jill Tarling (trombone, baritone)