Hi, I'm Kevin Robb, and I have over 20 years of experience in Blues, Rock, Metal, Pop, and Classical Guitar. Let Passion, Fun, and Creativity meet within music lessons--from beginner to advanced--all are welcome! In my lessons, I bring all of my experience to the table. From music theory, improvisation, finger-style, song-writing, and recording, to beginning guitar fundamentals like chords and strumming, I bring my years of experience as an active musician and educator into our lessons. I have a Bachelor's degree in Music (classical guitar), a Master's in Musicology, and I am currently working toward a PhD in Musicology, here in Beautiful Victoria! My lessons are fun, engaging, and informed by my professional expertise as an active musician, educator, and academic. Whether you are just beginning or want to take your playing to the next level, I will help you achieve your musical goals!

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My name is Sam Kaiser, and I am a musician, songwriter, and engineer originally from Hong Kong, now based in Victoria! I hold a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Drama and Music from Queen’s University, and am a recent graduate from the University of Victoria’s Master’s of Music Technology program. As a working musician, I bring my practical knowledge and experience into my teaching philosophy, helping you find your sound as a performer. I have over 10 years of experience on guitar and voice, and professional experience in genres ranging from folk music, to contemporary rock, to musical theatre. I teach healthy vocal techniques to protect your voice and strengthen your singing range.I am also a practising audio engineer, and have experience in professional recording, mixing, and mastering. I’ve produced projects from all sorts of musicians, including singer-songwriters, rappers, and classical instrumentalists.​

Trevor is a graduate of the Victoria Conservatory of Music's post-secondary program in contemporary music performance.

He is the co-founder of two active bands, those being Victoria's Baba Chaka, and Vancouver's Polynice. Trevor grew up on the sound of The Strokes and the early 00's garage rock scene.

His teaching style promotes a foundation of practice as an everyday habit, grounded in music theory and positive reinforcement.

Aoise is a classically trained pianist holding their grade 10 Certificate with Honours from the Royal Conservatory of Music. They enjoy teaching students of all ages and finding creative ways to make lessons engaging.

Aoise has practiced with the Edmonton Moravian Church Choir and participated in a
variety of festivals and workshops. They taught piano for five years in Edmonton before moving to attend the University of Victoria.

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Aoise is excited to pass along their love of music to budding pianists!

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Currently, Aoise is only accepting students for online instruction -- a great option for those looking for highly flexible, quality music lessons!

Nima Kolmohammadi is an accomplished guitarist who completed his Bachelor's degree in guitar performance at Tehran University of Art and his Master's degree in guitar performance at the University of Victoria in 2020. He has showcased his talent through notable performances, including duets and trios in Tehran, as well as performances with the Victoria Guitar Society.
With over 15 years of teaching experience, Nima has a diverse range of expertise in various music genres such as classical, flamenco, pop, and rock. Nima's extensive studies in different guitar methods and genres, combined with his teaching experience with students of different ages and interests, have contributed to his exceptional skill and professionalism as a music instructor.
Nima's commitment to his craft, both as a performer and a teacher, has established him as a respected figure in the guitar community. He continues to inspire and empower aspiring guitarists to reach their full potential, sharing his knowledge, experience, and love for music.

Arturo García Cuéllar is a dynamic and versatile piano professor who started his musical studies at
an early age. With a focus on piano, he pursued a bachelor’s degree in music composition at the
University of Texas at San Antonio. His continuous desire to grow as a musician urged him to
attend the National University of Cuyo in Argentina and learned 20th century Latin-American music
with emphasis on piano. A degree that has help him gained over twenty years of teaching
experience on the field. Parallelly, he has created distinct musical organizations in Mexico, starting
a conducting career and with that a new episode to acquire conducting skills at the Wiener
Meisterkurse and at the European Music Institute Vienna. Some of his most important
achievements were the creation of Tambojazz, Zacatecas State Chamber Orchestra, Zacatecas
State Choir, and Zacatecas State Youth Orchestra which he once conducted. He is currently
attending the conducting graduate program at the University of Victoria under the guidance of
Ajtony Csaba.

Eldar Talipov is a distinguished musician specializing in trumpet, flugelhorn, and piccolo trumpet. A graduate of the prestigious Musical College I. Chaikovsky in Crimea, Eldar has honed his craft through rigorous training and diverse performance experiences. With a deep passion for brass instruments, he brings a unique blend of technical mastery and expressive artistry to his performances. His background includes extensive experience performing on renowned cruise lines such as Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Cruise Line, and CMV, among others. Eldar is committed to sharing his love for music through both his performances and teaching, inspiring students and audiences alike with his dedication to the art form. He has recently moved to beautiful Vancouver Island, where he continues to enrich the local music community.

Having moved to Victoria in 2022, I'm excited to bring my years of piano education and performance experience to the community. I have a passion for music and for helping my students find and cultivate this passion within themselves too. With broad experience in teaching, including not only piano but also English as a foreign language, German, and philosophy, I'm able to draw upon a wide range of teaching methods to tailor lessons to my students' unique needs and strengths.

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I teach students of all age levels from elementary school to adult, and teach from the absolute beginner through intermediate levels. As a pianist I'm classically trained, with a fondness for romantic era music à la Mendelssohn, Chopin, and Rachmaninoff.

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I have experience with solo performance, accompanying soloists and choirs, performance in pit orchestras, and performing in jazz bands as well. In addition to teaching piano lessons, I'm currently in school studying acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine.

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