Piano Lessons and More in Greater Vancouver
At the Fantasia Academy of Music, we provide quality and enjoyable music lessons for students of all ages. Piano lessons, violin lessons, guitar lessons, and more are offered in Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster, Richmond, and Surrey, BC. No need to choose between gas or music classes – we travel to you! Online sessions are available no matter where you are located in the world.
We teach a variety of genres and instruments, including piano, voice, guitar, violin, flute, clarinet, and music theory/history. Our instruction is always tailored to each student and their goals. You may choose to have your teacher come to your own home, or you can choose to take remote classes. Lesson Options
Our Teachers
Each of our teachers is highly experienced and passionate about delivering the best learning experience for you.
Dr. Alice Lee
Alice graduated from The University of Hong Kong with a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Degree. She began piano training from the age of five and attained Trinity College London ATCL Diploma in Piano Recital (equivalent to RCM ARCT). She has had extensive experience performing in recitals and live concerts.
She is a keen educator and strives to teach students at all levels from the heart, which can be reflected by the outstanding teaching awards that she has received in the last decade. Alice believes in the joy of piano learning and sees music as an integral part of child growth and development._____
Instruments: Piano and ClarinetLanguages: English, Mandarin Chinese, and Cantonese Chinese
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Nick Burns
Nick Burns’ musical journey actually began on the bagpipes! Nick now performs as a solo singer with orchestras across North America and Europe. His passion for teaching is driven by his own experiences as a student, and remembering how profoundly impactful his music instructors have been on his life.
Nick’s teaching is centred on fun, and he is always eager to find creative solutions in order to further engage his students in their learning. Nick has also worked as a conductor, working on both musical theatre works and operettas. Nick received both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from McGill University, and is now working toward his Doctorate at the University of Toronto._____
Instruments: Voice and PianoLanguage: English
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Maggie Lu
Maggie graduated with both her Master’s and Bachelor’s Degrees from the University of British Columbia, where she studied with industry-leading musicians. Since her first piano lessons at 5 years old, she has won First Place in numerous piano competitions and was awarded her ARCT Diploma from the Royal Conservatory of Music in Piano Performance.
Maggie teaches students with a diverse range of levels, and prepares them for recitals, festivals and RCM examinations. In addition to teaching piano, she also gives lessons in music theory and history. One of her recent music compositions entitled ‘The Woodpecker’ was chosen by The Royal Conservatory of Music to be included in their official piano curriculum. Students from across North America will now have the opportunity to learn and prepare one of her compositions for their exams!_____
Instruments: PianoLanguages: English and Mandarin Chinese
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Connie Lin
Born and raised in Hong Kong, Connie has shown keen interest in piano since she was 6. She studied Music, majoring in piano and earned her Bachelor of Arts in The Chinese University of Hong Kong. Later, she obtained her Master of Arts in Music Theory at University of British Columbia. She also received her ATCL Diploma in Piano at Trinity College London and Grade 8 Singing with Distinction at ABRSM. Back to Hong Kong, Connie worked in fields of art administration, education and community outreach and teaching at Hong Kong Ballet and Hong Kong Treble Choir.
Having taught music for 8 years, her goal is to share her passion and knowledge in music to more children, and encourage for a more well-rounded music education with instrumental skills, theory, history and musicianship._____
Instruments: Piano and VoiceLanguages: English, Mandarin Chinese, and Cantonese Chinese
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Amanda Andrishak
Amanda completed a Master of Music in Piano Performance from Indiana University, and a Bachelor of Music at the University of British Columbia. Upon graduating from UBC, Amanda was awarded the coveted Catherine-Cooke Topping Memorial Medal for musical excellence and creativity.
Amanda’s previous teaching positions include Associate Instructor of Piano at Indiana University, where she taught beginner to advanced piano in both private lesson and group class settings. She has over 10 years of experience teaching piano, and has taught students of all ages and levels. She is committed to fostering musical growth and success in her students; her students perform well in student recitals, and university-required piano proficiency exams, and RCM exams on piano and music theory. Amanda enjoys teaching a variety of classical, jazz, and popular musical genres, and believes in instilling in them a lifelong love of music._____
Instruments: PianoLanguages: English
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Alex Cheng
Alex Cheng teaches drums, guitar, bass, and piano. He graduated with a degree in Jazz Studies – Education, as well as a diploma in “Music Production, Mixing, and Recording Engineering”.
Growing up between Hong Kong and Canada, the contribution of culture has shaped his musical direction, and he recognizes the importance of cultural aspects when teaching music. His focus in music education is to help students achieve their goals by providing them with tools they can use for the rest of their musical journey. In addition to drums, guitar, and bass, he also has teaching experiences in Voice, Piano, Clarinet, and trombone. Alex speaks English, Mandarin, and Cantonese._____
Instruments: Guitar, Drums, Bass, PianoLanguages: English, Mandarin Chinese, and Cantonese Chinese
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Sang-eun (Garnet) Lee
Sang-eun (Garnet) Lee obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Music from Korea, where she studied both piano and violin. She has performed in various orchestras and ensembles, including the Volgograd Philharmonic Orchestra in Russia. In addition to performing, she has worked as an instructor in elementary, middle schools, amateur adult orchestras, and youth orchestras.
A multi-instrumentalist, she has taught violin, piano, and the cello to students of all ages and abilities. Her students have prepared well for competitions, recitals, and examinations._____
Instruments: Violin, Piano, CelloLanguages: English, Korean
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Sian Colman-Black Belding
Sian Colman-Black Belding began her classical voice training in her early teens and ultimately was accepted to DIT Music and Drama Conservatory in Dublin, Ireland attaining a BA Honours in Music Performance and Vocal Pedagogy. She has been involved in numerous opera projects and her European performances to date include works in multiple genres.
Her teaching career has included individual, private semi-private sibling and group lessons. She believes in empowering students to have a grounded technique – enabling them to embrace all musical genres – and encouraging them to have a varied interest and passion for music. Her students have consistently achieved distinctions in appropriate exams. Mrs. Sian is passionate about teaching and looks forward to the coming year._____
Instruments: Voice, PianoLanguages: English
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Jonathan Li
Jonathan Li is an experienced and passionate teacher and musician. While teaching in schools and privately across Canada over the last decade, he has trained many students, of all ages and backgrounds.
Jonathan finished his ARCT in piano performance at the age of 14 while studying under Ildiko Skeldon and was awarded by the BCRMTA for achieving the top mark of that exam session in his hometown of Richmond, B.C. Along the way he won multiple awards such as the Gloria Cristobal Scholarship as well as placing in the top three multiple times at the annual Kiwanis Music Festival. Jonathan has completed a degree in piano performance at the University of Victoria, and a Master’s Degree in Piano Performance and Pedagogy at the University of Toronto._____
Instruments: PianoLanguages: English, Mandarin Chinese
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Reid Kelly
Reid Kelly’s musical journey began with his first piano lessons at the age of 9. He then started playing guitar, and has performed as a guitarist for different bands across Vancouver and Victoria. He has taught guitar to a wide range of students of different skill levels, and holds a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Victoria, where he also took classes in music theory. He has spent many years studying music in an effort to become the best musician he can be, and has since discovered a newfound passion for guiding others on their musical path.
Reid’s philosophy is that learning music should be free-flowing and productive; but most importantly, fun! He believes that every student is entirely unique, and each student’s lessons should be tailored to him or herself. Genres taught include pop, classical, rock, country, jazz, and metal._____
Instruments: Guitar, pianoLanguages: English
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Kristie Woo
Kristie Woo’s lifelong dedication to music and education began at the age of five, and her passion continues to drive her accomplishments. She was awarded First Class Honors with Distinction in Level 10 piano and First Class Honors in her ARCT Diploma in Piano Performance from the Royal Conservatory of Music. Both of these scores surpass the national average in Canada.
To further enhance her music education, she also obtained her Elementary Piano Pedagogy Teaching Certificate. Additionally, she tailored her studies in psychology at the University of British Columbia to deepen her understanding of children. In addition to teaching piano, Kristie enjoys teaching music theory and history. She diligently prepares students for competitions, recitals, and examinations, and creates a supportive and encouraging learning environment._____
Instruments: PianoLanguages: English, Cantonese Chinese
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Sung Shin Lee
Sung Shin Lee is a guitarist who has lived in Korea, China and the United States. Having achieved his Bachelor of Music in Performance from the Musicians Institute in Los Angeles, and Master of Music in Improvisation from the University of Michigan, Sung Shin has taught private lessons and worked as a Teacher’s Assistant at the Musicians Institute.
The main goal in Sung’s teaching is not only limited to providing tools for students to learn music and enjoy playing the instrument, but also to introduce different styles of music for students musical discoveries. He is able to teach jazz, rock, pop, and other genres of music on the guitar and ukulele._____
Instruments: Guitar and UkuleleLanguages: English, Mandarin Chinese, Korean
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Hae Kyung (Grace) Lee
Hae Kyung (Grace) has had musical training throughout her life, having studied at the University in Korea as well an extensive summer at the Conservatorio Santa Cecilia in Italy. She would then go on to study voice performance at the University of Oregon and the University of South Carolina. She has won prestigious awards such as the first prize in the vocal section in a most prestigious contest hosted by the Korea Music Association. Whilst winning several contests, she established her professional career as an opera singer in the US before returning to Korea as a nationwide performer and to become a music educator.
Hae Kyung has been teaching music for 20 years, and believes that music has great power to comfort not only oneself but also those who are trapped in emotional darkness. She has a passion for music and hopes to convey all the capabilities and skills that she has acquired throughout her life so that many students’ dreams of music can come true!_____
Instruments: Voice, PianoLanguages: English, Korean
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Michelle Lai
Since age four, playing the piano has been one of Michelle’s earliest childhood memories. Having studied music under the Royal Conservatory of Music and arts at Capilano University, she is well-versed in the industry.
Michelle has experience teaching both group and private lessons, and strives for her students to find passion within music. She has prepared students for RCM exams and recitals, with pupils from Kindergarten age to beyond. Forming strong bonds and catering to each student’s learning style is a top priority in her teaching, with her cheerful approach to music._____
Instruments: PianoLanguages: English, Cantonese Chinese, some Mandarin Chinese
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Maria Kolesnyk
Maria is a certified classical pianist, and is the 2nd Prize winner of the international S. Richter piano competition. She holds a master’s degree from the National University of Arts, Ukraine, where she majored in piano teaching and performance. Her six years of hands-on experience in Music and Art Schools allows her to identify growing talents and help them achieve goals. She tutors beginners on the principles of music by singing songs, chanting rhythms, and playing music games.
Her purpose is to give students responsibility for their music and inspire them to create, move, relax and have fun through music. She shows them how to make their instrument (piano) sound as good as possible, as early as possible, and engage them in self-development. That is the definition of a successful music teacher for her._____
Instruments: PianoLanguages: English, Ukrainian, Russian
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Sara Magal
Sara Magal is a professional singer and acoustic guitar player. Her interest in music started at a young age by learning to play the piano and singing in choirs, and her love for Bossa Nova music led her to study acoustic guitar and create her own musical identity.
Originally from Brazil, in 2014, she graduated from Escola de Musica de Brasilia (Music school from Brasilia, Brazil). In the same year, she also released her first album with 12 original songs and her voice led her to win the award of Best Vocal Interpreter with her song “Cavalo Preto” (Black Horse) at the Brazilian National FM Radio Music Festival. She has been giving guitar and singing lessons for almost 10 years. Since 2016, Sara Magal has been in Vancouver, performing both solo and with musical partners and bands such as Forro do Cana, Brejeira, Ciranda and Amphibiox._____
Instruments: Guitar, Voice and PianoLanguages: English, Portuguese, Spanish
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Learn from Home
At Fantasia Academy, our teachers come to you. We do the travelling for in-person lessons – so that you can focus on learning from the comfort from your own home. Our instructors teach in Vancouver, Richmond, New West, Burnaby, Coquitlam, and Surrey. You may also choose online lessons, taken from your location.
Quality Education
No matter your age or prior experience, we are here to help you succeed. We have helped students achieve excellence throughout a variety of genres (classical, pop, jazz etc.) and goals. Both serious and casual learners are welcome!
Teaching with Care
Our instructors are qualified music professionals who teach with skill as well as kindness. We personalize our instruction to bring out the best in each student, ensuring that music learning is both productive and fun.