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Piano, Yamaha Group, Theory
“Whoa! Look at her fingers!” was the first thing my Mother said when I was born. Yes, I have long fingers. You could say I was born to play the piano. Since I could move my digits I have been playing and learning all that I can about music and loving every minute.
I believe in music education. Not just playing notes on a page, but understanding how and why it is put together.
Everyone learns in a different way and I believe that true teachers are able to adapt their teaching methods to best serve the student.
In my music education, I was not so lucky to have teachers like this. Instead of nurturing the skills that I naturally had, I was told not to use them and to just read the notes on the page. Well… that didn’t last very long.
I ended up filling in some of the musical gaps myself through my love of popular music. Who knew that Composition and Improvisation were going to be some of my favourite things to study? And don’t get me started on Theory! When I finally made sense of all the notation?!! LIGHTBULBS AND FIREWORKS! All these missing pieces were where the fun really started and when I truly could call myself a musician instead of someone who could just play notes on the page.
Proud achievements:
I have Published a Children’s book based on a song I wrote. It’s called “Ode to my Sock” – ( you should check it out sometime!)
Piano, Yamaha Group
Jillian is a pianist, composer, teacher, and facilitator. She recently completed her Masters of Music in Leadership from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London, UK (2018). She also holds a BMus in Piano Performance and Composition from the University of Victoria (2012). Jillian has been teaching Yamaha Group and Private lessons in Edmonton for 17 years, and also has experience with the Royal Conservatory of Music and ABRSM examination systems.
She teaches both group and private lessons, is a certified Yamaha examiner, and has successfully completed her Yamaha Grade 4 Piano and Grade 3 Fundamentals exams. Jillian is a consultant for Yamaha Canada, training and giving support to new teachers. Jillian is passionate about music-making with people of all ages and levels. She has worked in schools, hospitals, and other community settings and believes that creativity exists in everyone!
As a performer, Jillian has given solo piano recitals, performed as a pianist, vocalist, and percussionist in various ensembles, and has performed in festivals and concerts throughout Canada and the UK. Jillian’s compositions have also been performed in Canada and the UK. Jillian teaches all styles of music as well as composition and music theory. She is looking forward to combining everything she has learned and experienced throughout her career so far to create an invigorating and fun teaching practice at YaMusic!
Guitar, Ukulele and Bass
Cameron is a performing funk, rock, pop, and jazz guitar player. Recently graduated with his bachelor’s degree in jazz and popular music from MacEwan University, Cameron spends his time in the classroom, in the practice room, or onstage. He has been teaching in Edmonton for five years as both a private and group lesson instructor.
As an early Yamaha lesson learner, Cameron has been attending or teaching the Yamaha music program since he was four years old, only interrupted by his work at MacEwan University.
Above all types of music Cameron’s passion lies in funk. Whether it’s electric guitar, funk bass, or a clavinet – Cameron is ready to make heads nod!
Fun Fact: His favorite color is green!
Piano, Theory
Yuanyuan (Michelle) Que, pianist, composer, university lecturer, is currently pursuing doctoral degree in piano performance and a teaching assistant at University of Alberta. Yuanyuan graduated from University of North Texas in the USA, achieved Master of Music with cum GPA 3.934, was invited to join the National Music Honor and International Honor organizations, is winner of Edmonton Chamber Music Society Scholarship Competition, winner of Johann Strauss Foundation Award, winner of Alberta Baroque Music Society Award in Music, won Grand Prize at the Classical Music International Competition, the Grand Prize at the Royal Voice Piano Competition, and the Gold and Special Awards at the Manchester International Music Competition.
Yuanyuan performed throughout Europe, North America, and Asia, and released original music composition albums. During her master’s, she taught piano to undergraduate students at University of North Texas. She was also piano instructor at two well-known music schools in the USA and shared her knowledge with kids there. From 2019, she served as a piano instructor at university and won the Outstanding Instructor Award.
Yuanyuan is very excited to teach at YaMusic! She will try her best to teach every student! Patient, warm, and pretty fun!
Voice
Jessica is an enthusiastic voice teacher who is passionate about student-first, personalized teaching, meaning that lessons are structured around each student’s individual musical interests and vocal goals, and her educational approaches emphasize judgment-free, self-expressive learning. Singing is for everyone, and Jessica believes that learning music should be a positive, fun, and enjoyable experience that builds confidence in addition to technique and skill. She strives to provide a nurturing learning space that invites students to embrace their sound and helps them feel able to unreservedly explore their voices and creativity.
Jessica offers lessons to students of all ages (8+) at any skill level, from total beginners to advanced vocalists. She specializes in vocal techniques of contemporary popular music genres and jazz styles, including pop, rock, folk, country, funk, R&B, blues, swing, bop, cool jazz, and bossa nova, as well as their subgenres and fusion styles. How and what students learn in terms of genres, repertoire, skills, and teaching methods is completely dependent on each student’s own specific preferences, goals, learning style, and experience level.
Jessica has seven years of performing experience and twelve years of private vocal training, and is currently attending Grant MacEwan University, completing her Bachelor of Music with a major in performance. She is excited to use her experience and education to help you develop your voice and share in the joy of music!
Violin
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