Piano Teachers
Want a chance to learn piano from a university-educated instructor in your own home?
YourPlace Music offers in-home piano lessons around Victoria and online Piano lessons from anywhere you happen to be. In-home piano lessons are the most popular option for YourPlace Music students. We offer piano lessons to kids, teens, adults and everyone who's willing to learn. We can accommodate the urge to learn any genre from classical, pop, jazz, Disney anthems, themes from video games and movies and beyond. We also incorporate fun games into lessons to help kids use their competitive nature to develop muscle memory.
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Isaac Kwiatkowski
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...
Lauren Steinmann
About Lauren
Lauren (she/her) has been making music since childhood, and today she shares that same joy
with her students through singing, piano, and ukulele. With a background in musical theatre
and choir, she brings a playful, adventurous energy to lessons while also grounding students
in ear training and musical fundamentals. Beyond teaching, Lauren performs, writes, and
collaborates with fellow musicians, and has even produced and acted in her own plays,
including shows at the Fringe Festival—experiences that enrich her creative approach to
teaching.
How she t...
Arturo Cuellar
Instruments:
Piano
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 ...
Melissa Bracken
NOW SERVING DUNCAN AND COBBLE HILL!
About Melissa
Melissa (she/her) is a multi-instrumentalist offering piano, voice, ukulele, and more.
For over a decade she’s taught a wide range of ages and genres, performing with local
bands, choirs, and theatre companies, and as a solo artist under the name Melaura. See the video below.
How she teaches
Every lesson is personalized: we set clear, achievable goals, choose music you enjoy,
and build solid technique and musicianship along the way. Expect a friendly, student-led
pace with quick wins each week and simple practice...
Brian Whitman
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...
Majid Abhari
Instruments:
Piano
NeighbourhoodsLangford
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.
Brendan Marney
NeighbourhoodsEsquimalt/Vic West, Gordon Head, Gorge/Tillicum, Oak Bay/Fairfield/Downtown, Uptown/Swan Lake
Brendan is a musician, producer, and teacher with a degree in Music and Computer Science from UVic. He has been playing piano and guitar for over eight years, and loves helping others learn how to create music—whether it’s through songwriting, Digital Audio Workstations, or live instruments. Brendan has experience Recording, Mixing, Mastering, and Writing digital music using MIDI Plugins and software programs like REAPER, Pro Tools, and Ableton Live. He uses these tools to write soundtracks for indie game developers and create original songs focusing on mental health.
Music has been a w...
Joshua Amendt-Moylan
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...
Hannah Nickel
Hannah Nickel grew up surrounded by music. Her parents fueled her interest and love of the arts being musicians and singers themselves, and supported her through years of various music lessons and extra curricular activities. Hannah's love of singing and performing lead her to pursue a Bachelor's and Master's degree in music performance. She has performed in numerous concerts and operas throughout her singing career. Hannah also has experience in music directing for a youth production of Footloose with the Sooke Harbour Players this past May.
Hannah places her students at the centre of the...
Jane Johnson
NeighbourhoodsLangford
Jane Johnson M.Mus. is passionate about making music approachable, inspiring, and rewarding for students of all ages. With more than 40 years of teaching experience, she creates a supportive learning environment where students feel encouraged to explore, take risks, and grow at their own pace.
Lessons are personal and flexible. Jane adapts to each student’s goals—building strong technique and reading skills, learning favourite songs, developing confident performance habits, or preparing for exams when that’s the aim. Creativity, confidence, and enjoyment are at the heart of every le...
Jaime Kozak
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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...
Trista Monet-Lang
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NeighbourhoodsOak Bay/Fairfield/Downtown
Trista (she/her) is an artist based in Victoria BC who’s fully driven through creativity and music. She is working towards her Bachelor of Music in Voice at the University of Victoria, and is focused on a career in audio production, composition and teaching. She collectively pulls inspiration from
her experience in jazz studies, classical, musical theater, folk, and pop. She has always considered music the safest space to express herself and finds beauty in helping others unlock and support their passion to express themselves authentically through art as well. In your time together you may ...
Kalia Kryvenchuk
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Kalia (she/her) is currently pursuing her Bachelor of Music in Voice and Education at the University of Victoria! Growing up in Calgary, she loved singing and was always in musical theatre! She strives to share her passion through teaching and encouraging students to challenge themselves musically! Through her studies at the Royal conservatory and University, Kalia has a wide understanding of music from voice to musical theory. Kalia has dabbled in many genres of singing. Her main focus over the years has included musical theatre, pop, and classical. She’s excited to foster a safe and creati...
May Basbaum
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Instruments:
Piano
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...
Ian Sirias
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Ian Sirias (he/him) is an accomplished pianist, teacher and musician. He has been actively teaching and performing piano and guitar on the island for over 10 years. Ian received a Bachelor of Music from the University of Victoria as well as a Diploma from the Victoria Conservatory of Music. On top of being classically trained, Ian teaches a variety of styles including rock, jazz and more. Students have remarked on Ian's easy going and fun nature that allows for an engaging and interactive learning experience. Ian takes great pride in his work to bring the joy of music into peoples lives.
Caiden Meyer
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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...
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