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Samantha B (PIANO)
Sam B has been teaching proffesionally for 10 years, is a certified Suzuki Method Teacher, and is passionate about her students and her proffesion. She is also a seasoned performer with a diverse background (from classical to jazz to punk to electronica).
Carl K (GUITAR, BASS)
During an active music industry career spanning over 25, Carl toured North America as a guitar prodigy, playing in numerous bands covering everything from rock to classical, written and recorded dozens of tracks at some of the best studies in Canada, and opened for Grammy-Award-Winning International recording artist Eric Johnson (Eric Johnson once commented that he has never heard anyone play guitar like Carl can.)
Melissa B (VOICE)
Growing up in a musical home, Melissa B began taking musical instruction from the early age of 4. She has earned her diploma in Performing Arts - Music, majoring in voice and has performed in many vocal competitions in Calgary, Alberta and Vancouver. She has been a part of many choirs and has also been invited to perform as a soloist for music groups. Melissa believes in a very positive and encouraging learning process and in developing good vocal technique and health.
Nate S (DRUMS)
Nate is a diverse drummer who has experience playing a wide variety of musical styles, from jazz and blues standards, hip-hop, pop and funk, all the way to punk and heavy metal. He is a graduate from Selkirk College's Contemporary Music program. Aside from being an active performer on the drums Nate also has a love of music production, which was his chosen major.
Jodi B (VIOLIN)
Migrating from just south of the border, Jodi Bagge is a born and raised Seattlite who has made her home here in Langley for the past four years. She is earning her BA in Music at Trinity Western University (violin studies), as well as a TESL certificate for teaching English. In spring of 2012, Jodi played the role of “Fiddler” in Trinity Western’s 50th anniversary show of Fiddler on the Roof. She loves the integration of the arts and enjoys using music as a medium for community growth and restoration.
Katie C (VOICE)
Katie has a passion for teaching all kinds of people. She believes that everyone has music in them, and delights in drawing it out of her students. Her BA in Voice Performance and Psychology from Seattle Pacific University, and interest and training in anatomy and physiology combine for a balanced view of singing from the heart, mind, and body.
Michelle I (VOICE, PIANO)
Michelle I is a teacher at heart and her first love is music. She holds a BC Teacher’s Certificate and taught high school choir and band for years. She has a BA in Music (vocal major) and minor in Education from Trinity Western University and a BEd from UBC. Musical experiences from around the world have enriched her range of style and she creatively draws students into the journey of being the best musician and singer they can be. Her top musical styles include: R&B, jazz, black gospel, pop, broadway, world music
Tristan P (GUITAR)
Tristan P grew up in a house of music. His father, being a working drummer and singer, exposed him to a wide variety of musical genres and concepts at an early age. This inspired Tristan to take up multiple instruments finally arriving at guitar. After high school, he attended McGill University in Montreal and obtained a B.Mus. in Jazz Performance. Now back in the Vancouver area, Tristan is working as a performer, composer and educator.
Christian B (PIANO)
Christian B is a young piano instructor with a concrete mission: Provide exceptional piano education for young students while promoting their self-esteem and developing their musical abilities through an educational plan that takes into account their individuality. He studied the piano instructor program at the University of Guanajuato in Mexico, before moving to BC to continue his musical education.
Derek V (GUITAR)
Derek has graduated with honours from Selkirk College’s Contemporary Music and Technology Program and has been an active part of Vancouver’s music scene with the bands My Pet Lion and Noise In The Hall.
Katy F (PIANO)
Katy specializes in teaching young children, and has a unique teaching style that draws out the best in each of her student. She is extremely encouraging and is skilled at creating opportunities for success. She has completed her Elementary Piano Pedagogy Certificate and has completed her Grade 10 RCM exam.
Abigail B (PIANO)
Abigail has a lively personality, and is full of passion. She specializes in teaching children, and has an ARCT in Piano Teaching. She also received the Gold Medal for Canada with the Royal Conservatory of Music, which means that she had the highest mark in all of Canada that year.
Jenny H (PIANO)
Jenny H specializes in teaching young children, and has a creative and engaging approach that inspires students to excel on the piano. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in both Contemporary Music and Psychology, completed Royal Conservatory Grade 10 with a Gold in perfomance, and graduated from the Associate Board of the Royal School of Music in Taiwan.
Christine D (MUSIC THERAPY, PIANO, VOICE)
Christine D, MMT comes with a great depth of experience in both Music Therapy and Music instruction. Her experience is dwarfed only by her natural empathy and ability to draw students into a natural love of music.
Marselina L (VIOLIN, PIANO)
Marselina has a degree in music performance from the University of Victoria, a Teachers Diploma from her home country in the Ukraine, and extensive experience teaching and performing as a soloist and as staff violinist at the PGSO. Marselina's patient and encouraging demeanor makes her a particularly excellent fit for children.
Kane E (DRUMS)
Kane E is an active local musician and works as the current drummer and percussionist for 3 bands: My Pet Lion, Harvard Business and Hello Dynamo. Currently residing in Vancouver, British Columbia Kane is a recent graduate of the Music and Contemporary program at Selkirk College. Before attending Selkirk College Kane studied under instructor Scott Grant for three years. While working with Scott he learned the importance of time, feel and groove.
Kimberlee S (Piano)
Kimberlee has been teaching piano for 21 years. Her students have ranged in age from as early as 4, right through to age 65. She loves teaching and is always looking for ways to make sure her students achieve their music goals.
Braden F (Guitar, Voice, Songwriting)
As a dad, mom or potential student, the question is: Can he teach? Can he inspire? Can he communicate, equip and empower me or my child to become as passionate about developing my voice/instrument as he is? The answer unequivocally is: Yes he can.
Cameron R (Cello)
Cameron Reed was introduced to the world of music as a child, when his mother taught him to play and sing hymns at the family piano. Since then, he has explored this world with gusto. He started cello at age 12 but quickly picked up the guitar to jam with his mandolin-toting brother. He now enjoys playing banjo and mandolin as well.
Shelley E (Piano)
Shelley Eckstein, piano instructor celebrating 30 years of teaching. Still young, vibrant and exciting; she tailor's her program to each and every student’s particular needs and wants.
Sarah D (Piano)
A talented and dedicated performer and instructor, Sarah Derkowski has achieved her ARCT diploma in piano performance and completed all of her Royal Conservatory examinations with a standing of first class honors or higher.
Tessa T (Voice)
Tessa Trach has been training and performing in voice for the past 16 years. She received a Diploma in Music majoring in Voice from Capilano University. Through this program she was given the great opportunity to perform in cathedrals and churches across Italy. She has voice training in many styles including, Classical, Musical Theatre and Contemporary.

Our Teachers | Resound School of Music

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Our Teachers

Samantha B (PIANO)

Carl K (GUITAR, BASS)

Melissa B (VOICE)

Nate S (DRUMS)

Jodi B (VIOLIN)

Katie C (VOICE)

Michelle I (VOICE, PIANO)

Tristan P (GUITAR)

Christian B (PIANO)

Derek V (GUITAR)

Katy F (PIANO)

Abigail B (PIANO)

Jenny H (PIANO)

Christine D (MUSIC THERAPY, PIANO, VOICE)

Marselina L (VIOLIN, PIANO)

Kane E (DRUMS)

Kimberlee S (Piano)

Braden F (Guitar, Voice, Songwriting)

Cameron R (Cello)

Shelley E (Piano)

Sarah D (Piano)

Tessa T (Voice)

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