Isaac is a fiery musician with 10 years of professional performance experience who has been instrumental in the formation of several successful musical groups in London, ON, and Victoria, BC (where he lives currently). Isaac studied classical saxophone and piano at Western University along with the London Music Conservatory. He later branched out into a highly improvisatory and energetic jazz-funk style intended to entrance live audiences in popular music settings. Isaac relies on his students' love for their instrument’s voice to keep them engaged. His intention is to tune his students...

About Arturo Arturo García Cuéllar believes music is for everyone, and he puts students first in every lesson. He loves finding out what each student enjoys—whether it is a favorite song, style, or even a character from a movie—and using that as a way to build strong skills at the piano. His philosophy is simple: when lessons connect with students’ interests, they learn faster and have more fun. How he teaches Arturo makes lessons engaging by combining fundamentals with the music students are most excited about. He focuses on strong technique, rhythm, and ...

About Brian Brian Whitman started playing piano at the age of five, taking his first lessons with his dad. Fifteen years later, music remains one of his greatest passions, alongside astronomy and reading the classics. He began teaching during high school, offering piano lessons to beginners of all ages - an experience that sparked his love for sharing music and helping others learn. Today, Brian continues his studies in composition and performance at the University of Victoria. How he teaches Brian brings patience and enthusiasm to every lesson. He believes studen...

With a decade dedicated to piano instruction, I blend classical and popular genres in my teaching. Leveraging Hanon and Czerny, I enhance students’ technical skills for varied musical challenges. Comfortable with both adults and children, my inclusive approach stems from diverse experiences with students of all ages and cultures. My mission is to inspire a love for music, foster technical proficiency, and create a supportive space for students to thrive.

Joshua has been a music geek his entire life. He played trumpet in school band, he studied piano until graduating high school and achieving his grade 8 level in the conservatory of music for piano. The instrument that moved him to take up music professionally was the electric guitar. Rock bands like AC/DC and Led Zeppelin inspired him to buy a six string and dedicate himself to learning classic rock & roll riffs, and eventually leading him towards his purpose in life. After finishing his bachelor of music performance degree at UVic, he found various positions around Victoria as a guitar teache...

*Please Note Kyla is not available until September 2025* Kyla has been passionate about music for most of her life. Classically trained on the violin, she studied through the Victoria Conservatory of Music, dedicating herself to both solo repertoire and ensemble performance, including quartets, orchestras and jazz groups. She is excited to share her musical knowledge with others and finds great joy in teaching. Kyla encourages students to explore traditional repertoire while fostering creative expression, helping them develop strong technique, confidence, and a genuine love for music. S...

Jaime (she/her) is a gentle, expressive musician obsessed with the beauty that surrounds her. Having studied voice since she was 4 years old, Jaime has an array of experience in musical arts including songwriting, recording, seniors-residence entertainment, sound meditation, scholarly choir/chorale work, and classical singing. The classical training that Jaime recieved while completing her bachelor's of music degree at uvic has engrained in her a universal understanding of the fundamentals of most western music. Therefore, She is happy to teach anything from RCM classical vocal pedagogy to...

May is a student at the University of Victoria with a passion for music, and has actively pursued various roles in Victoria’s music community; She has performed at both the Victoria Musical Garden Tour and the Victoria Performing Arts Festival. May has studied at the Victoria Conservatory of Music for ten years with Erin Fisher and recently completed her level 10 RCM certificate, Music History studies and Counterpoint. She highly values the skill and patience required to learn new instruments and is excited to share the gift of music. She looks forward to connecting with students of all ages...

Caiden (He/Him) is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Music Education at the University of Victoria. Originally from Port Alberni, BC, he began his musical journey in middle school band and has since explored a variety of instruments, including piano, saxophone, flute, and ukulele. At UVic, Caiden is the president of UVSMEA (University of Victoria Music Educators Association). Through his studies, Caiden has gained a wide range of musical experience and knowledge, and he is passionate about sharing the joy of music-making with others. He meets students where they are in terms of their favori...