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ShockkGuitarShockk's 25+ years of playing experience has taken him from touring Japan to playing sold out shows in notable venues such as the Commodore Ballroom, opening for renowned bands Clutch and Steel Panther. A member of Mongoose, The Slip-Ons, The Spitfires and others as well as writing his solo music as Interior Design. His strengths are rock, improv and atmospheric music, but is well versed in many more styles. Shockk may be a seasoned pro, but don't be surprised to see him skateboarding around the city and his vibe is one that resonates with his students.
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Alexis NeryGuitar, Bass UkuleleAlexis played for multi-platinum selling Universal/Nettwerk artist Wanting, performing with her on CBC, in China and across North America on the 2014 "Say The Words" tour. He also played for award winning dance/cover band Side One among others.
Alexis has been performing live for 20 years and has been teaching guitar for over 15 years. He has taught beginners from 6 to 60-years-old to play their first notes or chords as well as helped advanced guitarists, wanting to "shred", to improve their technique. |
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David NaylorPianoFrom an early age, David honed his talents in improvisation and playing by ear, which allowed him to excel in pop, blues, and jazz alongside his classical training. After earning a Bachelor of Music in Classical Piano from Brandon University's Conservatory of Music. With nine years of piano teaching experience, David has taught students across various ages, levels, and styles. David has also completed several courses in youth work where he developed strong relational skills, which he brings to his person-centered teaching approach. David tailors lessons to each student’s individuality and interests, fostering their holistic development and setting them on a path to excel in playing the music they love.
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Sam TeoVoiceBorn and raised in BC, Samuel is a pianist and choral singer with more than 15 years of experience, singing with ensembles including the University Singers at the University of British Columbia and the professional chamber choir Laudate Singers in North Vancouver. He holds a Bachelor of Music from UBC as well as a Conducting Certificate from Capilano University, and is currently finishing his Bachelor of Education. Though Samuel has undergone classical training, his love of music started in the pop and rock world, and he is actively learning about other styles and genres of music.
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John OliverAdvanced Classical Guitar, CompositionOliver has performed as guitarist in solo, chamber and orchestral settings with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, Borealis String Quartet, François Houle, Vancouver Chinese Music Ensemble, the Little Giant Chinese Orchestra (Taiwan), and others, and has appeared at various music festivals, and on the concert series of New Music Concerts, Vancouver New Music, Groundswell, Upstream, New Works Calgary, Music in the Morning among others.
Oliver studied classical guitar with Robert Jordan in Vancouver, and with George Sakellariou at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, where he performed in master classes with Michael Lorimer, Abel Carlevarro, Pepe Romero, Leo Brouwer, and others. |
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Eliot DoyleDrumsEliot is a graduate of the Capilano University Jazz Studies Program where he majored in drumset performance. He plays in various original and cover bands around Vancouver, including a RUSH tribute band. Eliot’s focus in music has always been on versatility, making an effort to learn to play as many musical styles as possible. In addition to playing the drumset, Eliot has also composed music for a variety of musical ensembles in Vancouver; most notably, the Borealis String Quartet.
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Dominik DorayPianoDominik has over 10 years of playing piano having completed the Royal Conservatory of Music's elementary piano teacher specialist course and studied music technology at Douglas College. He has a broad piano repertoire from classical to pop and hip hop.
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