The Chilliwack Academy of Music houses the most talented and certified teachers across BC. Below are our amazing teachers.
Teaches Clarinet, Oboe, Trumpet, & Saxophone
Rate: $34.50 per 30 minutes
Alexander Maier received his musical training in Chelyabinsk, Russia, and in 1976 earned the highest diploma from the State Institute of Culture where he specialized in oboe. Mr. Maier has performed performed and taught in Russia and in Canada for many years. He has played with chamber groups, symphonies, and orchestras across Canada, including the Canada Day POP's orchestra.
Teaches Voice
Rate: $30 per 30 minutes
Alexandra Baird is a promising Canadian Mezzo-Soprano She attained her undergraduate degree from the University of British Columbia, graduating with a Bachelor of Music with High Distinction majoring in Opera Performance. Alexandra has been recognized for her exceptional talent, unwavering dedication and kindness. She consistently delivers stellar performances, committing wholeheartedly to each endeavour. She has won numerous awards from the Regina and Vancouver music festival most recently being the 2nd place winner for Classical voice category at the National festival. She is very excited to be joining the faculty at the Academy of Music.
Teaches Piano
Rate: $37.50 per 30 minutes
"Boris Konovalov is a wonderful, sensitive, and interesting musician, a pianist with something special to say." Peter Feuchtwanger, Vice President of European Piano Teachers Association (U.K.)
One of the most prominent pianists of his generation, Dr. Boris Konovalov has received his education from Novosibirsk Glinka Conservatory, MD under Prof. S. Gindis, and then Moscow Tchaikovsky Conservatory, DMA under Prof. Vera Gornostaeva, who was a student of legendary H. Neuhaus--the teacher of Gilels and Richter. Dr. Konovalov had numerous tours across the globe, including Israel, Germany, England, Austria, USA, China, South Korea, Bulgaria, Mexico, Japan, and Canada. He collaborated with such distinguished conductors as Arnold Katz and Boris Gruzin, Vassilij Sinaisky, Robert Bernhardt, Lu Sha, Alexei Kornienko, Anatoly Zatin and more. His teaching experience includes Novosibirsk Glinka Conservatory, Jerusalem Rubin Academy and Mevasseret-Zion Music Conservatory, and Alberta College Music Conservatory. Boris Konovalov released six solo CDs, recorded live from his concerts. His vast repertoire includes Beethoven’s 32 sonatas, 40 solo programs and 30 piano Concertos. Dr. Konovalov is a member of the Faculty at International Music Festivals in Italy, Germany, Batumi Music Academy in Georgia, and Petrof Festival in the Czech Republic.
Teaches Flute, Piano, and Recorder
Rate: $34.50 per 30 minutes
Carmen received her Master of Music, Flute Performance degree at the UBC. She has a Bachelors of Music from Walla Walla in Washington, and has studied in Massachusetts, New York & France. Carmen has been teaching piano and flute for over 30 years. Her passionate and enthusiastic teaching has motivated and inspired students of all ages to excel. Her students regularly receive prizes and top marks in competitions and exams. Many of Carmen's students have gone on to study music at university. Carmen is an active performer and has performed as soloist, recitalist, chamber musician both live and on radio and television throughout the United States. Carmen is passionate about chamber music and often collaborates with her sister Carla, a concert violinist. They have performed together across the United States, the Caribbean and Asia. Carmen shares the gift of music with her students, knowing the time spent learning music is a positive and lifelong impact. She teaches all skill levels and ages.
Teaches Double-Bass, Bass Guitar, and Piano
Rate: $30 per 30 minutes
Carson has 4 years of experience with young students and 6 cumulative years of theory, performance, and ensemble experience from Trinity Western University. Carson has played in many ensembles, including R&B, Pop/Rock, Orchestra, Musical Theatre, Jazz, Folk. He enjoys writing, performing, and recording with other musicians creatively to bring out their unique voice. Carson's off-time is filled with swing dancing and restoring his 1980 Chevy.
Teaches Piano & Pedagogy
Rate: $37.50 per 30 minutes
Colleen Denoni has been teaching since 1979. She completed the ARCT Performers' Diploma and Teachers' Written exam under the direction of renowned pedagogue, Edward Parker. Mrs. Denoni is an active member of the BCRMTA, and past President. She is a also a recognized adjudicator in the Fraser Valley. Mrs. Denoni is committed to inspiring students to reach their full potential, using performance classes to enhance regular lessons and practice. With Pedagogy classes she is helping student teachers learn the art of piano teaching., and wishes to create in all her students a love for music that will last a lifetime. When not teaching, she can be found hiking Mount Thom, reading, and swimming. Her most treasured times are spent with family.
Teaches Piano
Rate: $30 per 30 minutes
Emily Jou received her RCM level 10 comprehensive certificate in 2022, with First Class Honours in piano. She is a student teacher member of the BCRMTA, and is studying at the ARCT level with Nita Pelletier. Emily is a frequent competitor in the Chilliwack Music Festival and has won numerous awards. Emily's goal is to help students of all ages reach their potential in piano and she strives to create a positive environment when teaching. Outside of music, Emily enjoys reading and coaching swimming.
Teaches Piano and Theory
Rate: $31 per 30 minutes
Jessica Jou is a BCRMTA bursary winner with the highest mark in ARCT piano performance for 2022. Continuing her musical journey, Jessica is studying piano at the Licentiate level with Nita Pelletier. An English major at UFV, she also plays the flute and guitar. Jessica has won many prizes at the Chilliwack Music Festival, and competed in the Vancouver International Piano competition in 2021. Jessica’s goal is to interest young people in music and to provide positive experiences in learning the piano.
Teaches Violin and Piano
Rate: $34.50 per 30 minutes
Karin Fehlauer is well known as a music teacher and performer in the Chilliwack area. She has taught privately and at Alberta College. She has performed with the Chilliwack Metropolitan Orchestra, the Handel Society, and is part of Four Te Strings Quartet. Ms. Fehlauer holds her Licentiate from Trinity College, England in both violin and piano, and has completed extensive Suzuki training at Western Washington U and at various workshops in the Pacific Northwest. Ms. Fehlauer is an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher who believes in the power of music to make a positive impact on each and every student’s life.
Teaches Voice & Piano
Rate: $34.50 per 30 minutes
Lisa lives in beautiful Chilliwack, BC. An experienced voice teacher in many styles, she specializes in CCM (Commercial Contemporary Music – pop, musical theatre, non-classical music). Lisa has an ACCM in Vocal Performance and a Music Diploma in Voice/Piano. Her education includes a vocal science program with a leading instructor in LA and the three levels of Somatic Voicework™ with pedagogue giant Jeanie LoVetri from Baldwin University. Lisa welcomes students in-person or on-line with a safe and encouraging space. Explore the inspiration & enjoyment music has to offer!
Teaches Voice, Piano, Choir
Rate: $34.50 per 30 minutes
Martine graduated from ArtEz Hogeschool voor de Kunsten in Zwolle, with a degree in Music Education. She has been teaching piano, voice, band, choir and early childhood music classes in BC since 2007. She loves teaching music and is committed to creating a positive environment that is stimulating, encouraging and supportive for all participants.
Teaches Violin, Fiddle, Viola
Rate: $34.50 per 30 minutes
Rachael is passionate about the way music connects even the unlikeliest people in harmony. As an artist in Toronto, ON she played regularly with the Kingston Symphony, Hamilton Philharmonic, The Talisker Players, Thin Edge New Music Collective, Opera 5, Django Futuro and her folk roots trio, Coldwater Roots. As a soloist and concert artist, Rachael performed in venues including: New Brunswick Symphony, Prince Edward Island Symphony, Red Deer Symphony, L’Orchestra de la Francophonie in Montreal and principal violist for The National Youth Orchestra of Canada. Mrs. Abramoff holds a Masters in Music from University of Colorado, with a Bachelors in Violin and Viola Performance from the University of Calgary. Ms. Abramoff loves to inspire others in music making and sharing music, and has been teaching for over 15 years.
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Teaches Early Childhood Groups
Rate: $180 per 10 week class
Rhiannon grew up in a musical family and often enjoyed performing. She is a classically-trained soprano, now singing with her students and children. Rhiannon has a degree in Cognitive Science from SFU, where Early Childhood Development and First Language Acquisition were beloved areas of study, and she was once a contestant on Canada’s Smartest Person (smashing the “Musical Intelligence” portion!) She has been teaching Music Together® lessons since 2018.
Teaches Guitar, Ukulele, Bass, Mandolin, Banjo
Rate: $34.50 per 30 minutes
Rod Swanson has had many years of experience performing solo guitar in concerts and in the hospitality industry in Western Canada. During that time, he has developed a wide repertoire to accommodate many situations. Since Mr. Swanson has moved to the West Coast, he has performed with Alexander Maier and participates in Early Music Groups and churches playing the organ. Mr. Swanson also teaches guitar and keyboard throughout the Fraser Valley, and is passionate about helping people any way he can.
Teaches Cello
Rate: $34.50 per 30 minutes
Ruthanne Clements is a native of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan where she began playing the cello at age of five guided by the Suzuki method. She has performed with numerous ensembles such as the Saskatoon Youth Orchestra, Saskatchewan Honour Orchestra, Kelowna Pops Orchestra, and Vancouver Singing Christmas Tree. She has studied with well known cellists Cameron Lowe, Joel Stobbe, and Ian Hampton, and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music from Trinity Western University. Ruthanne launched an arts organization called Mosaic Arts that raises awareness of MS through the Arts.
Teaches Flute
Rate: $34.50 per 30 minutes
My goal is to help students understand music beyond the printed notes. I teach physical mechanics of how to play as well as the way every detail enhances the shape of sound in a composition (or even an exercise). Experimentation is key and students are encouraged to try different techniques such as additional dynamics to develop precise control. Wherever a student is in their flute journey, I give them tools to grow their artistry. My own flute journey continued into university (with Paolo Bortolussi) and in advanced lessons (with Carmen Roberts) where I discovered the power of learning theory and scales. Difficult passages are simplified when recognized as a simple G major scale starting in a different pitch. Students practice more effectively and learn music that is more detailed when theory is a part of the lesson. In addition to teaching, I play with Fraser Valley Wind Ensemble and Trinity Western Orchestra. In my free time, I read music biographies and science fiction novels, and enjoy time with friends, family, and the cat!
Teaches Voice, Piano, and Theory
Rate: $34.50 per 30 minutes
Mrs. Ardies students have won numerous trophies and scholarships at local and provincial levels. Several received the Provincial award for highest Royal Conservatory exam scores. Sheila has a diploma of vocal performance from the Royal Conservatory of Music. She studied voice with Susan Weiser, Geraldine Patterson, Henriette Schellenberg, and choral conducting with William Berg. In choirs all her life, she is passionate about their importance in our lives. She is sought after as a vocal and choral adjudicator and clinician. Sheila has been a vocal coach, coordinator and conductor for many groups and musicals and premiered the singing group for young professional women called Accent. Sheila has performed with the Winnipeg Singers, Manitoba Opera Chorus, The Little Opera Company, at the Winnipeg Fringe Festival, and in many community musicals. Formerly on staff at Steinbach Bible College as head of the conservatory voice department, and Musical Theatre specialist, She is a member of the National Association of Teachers of Singing. Sheila has over thirty years experience as a teacher of singing.
Teaches Piano
Rate: $34.50 per 30 minutes
Teng is a Chinese-Canadian hailing from Singapore, where she earned a Licentiate from the Trinity College of London in piano teaching. She is also a member of the Chilliwack BCRMTA. Her passion in teaching the young and old resulted from the mentoring of teachers such as Tan-Lian Bee Lian and Lena Ching. Classical to modern music is integral in her instruction. It is important to Teng that her students learn dilligence and perseverance with their music studies. In her off-time, she likes to cook and play badminton and loves spicy tofu.
