The School

We believe in the unlimited potential in every one of our students. Our aim is to educate and inspire them to achieve exceptional artistic and academic results. Our students have been gold medal winners at festivals and many have been accepted into the music programs of McGill University, University of Toronto, University of Victoria, and the University of British Columbia. Today they are our colleagues.

“The personal example is the only way to influence others.” - Albert Einstein

Piano Instruction

Piano Instruction

  • Beginner to Advanced Students
  • Any age, any level
  • RCM Exam Preparation
  • University & College Entry
  • Festivals & Competitions
  • Advanced level training:
    ARCT Performers and Teachers
  • New Licentiate Level training (LRCM)

Music Theory

Music Theory

  • Rudiments:
    Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced
  • Harmony:
    Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced
  • History:
    Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced
  • Counterpoint & Analysis
  • University/College tutoring & entrance
    preparation

Professional Accompaniment

Professional Accompaniment

  • UBC Associate Accompanist
  • RCM examinations for any level.
  • University exams and auditions.
  • Festivals and competitions.

Anna Levy

Anna Levy

Piano Study
Grades 6 - ARCT and LRCM

In addition to a Masters Degree from the State Academy of Music in Sofia, Bulgaria, Anna Levy holds her Doctorate of Musical Arts from one of the world’s prominent musical institutions: the Moscow Conservatory. Her teaching methods are based on the Eastern-European traditions of hard working and ambition. Over 25 years of teaching experience has enabled her to recognize the individual potential of all her students and to successfully achieve their goals.

Gregory Myers

Gregory Myers

Music Theory & History

Gregory Myers holds a PhD in historical musicology and the Master of Library and Information Studies from the University of British Columbia. He has also pursued advanced studies at the University of Virginia (MA), SUNY at Stony Brook and the Moscow Conservatory. Myers is active as a musicologist, bibliographer, author, and educator. He has been a member of the RCM examination board and served on the teaching faculty at Simon Fraser University (Continuing Studies), Kwantlen Polytechnic University and Douglas College.

Karen Wu

Karen Wu

Piano Study
Grades 1 - 6

Karen is a professional pianist and full-time piano teacher. She loves performing and teaching piano with an area specialization in teaching beginners and younger children. Karen was born and raised in Taiwan. After moving to Vancouver, she began formal piano training with Henry Waack and Dunja Bohinc , followed by advanced studies with Dr. Anna Levy. She currently holds an Associate Diploma from the Royal Conservatory of Music in Performance, and is pursuing an ARCT Diploma in Piano Pedagogy. Her students have received distinctions in piano exams and awarded in many festivals and competitions.

Piano Instruction - Private Rates

Prices effective September 2011. Prices are not subject to HST.

Beginner

  • 30 minutes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 30

Grades 1-5

  • 45 minutes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 45
  • 1 hour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 60

Grades 6-9 (with Anna Levy)

  • 1 hour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $65

Grade 10 and ARCT (with Anna Levy)

  • 1 hour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $65

LRCM (with Anna Levy)

  • 1 hour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  $ 70
  • 1 1/2 hour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $90

Theory Instruction

Private

  • 60 minutes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 60
  • 45 minutes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 45
  • 30 minutes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 30

Group

  • 60 minutes (3 or more people) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 30

Discount Options

  1. Package deal: Students taking both piano and theory (min. 2 hours total/week): 10%
  2. Students paying for the entire year: 10%

*Only ONE Discount may be chosen at a time

Single Lesson

A one time fee of $80 for a 1 hour no-commitment lesson.

Come visit our brand new, modern, bright and spacious studio facilities overlooking Burrard Inlet, featuring two top-quality European grand pianos and 2 extra practice rooms with pianos.