Loewen Piano House School of Music & Arts is such a special place for you or your child to learn because of gifted teachers.
Belinda li
School Director
Belinda has over 20 years of education and management experience, specially in the music industry.
She started her career as a dance instructor, her passion in education and dedication of music is instrumental for the success of our music school.
I-Cheng Chen
Piano Teacher
I-Cheng Chen began his music studies at the age of five. After he earned his Bachelor of Music degree in Piano Performance, Composition and Conducting, he continued his advanced musical training in Vienna, Austria where he studied with renowned Pianist Jorg Demus.
In 1993, he moved to Montreal where he continued his studies and attained a Master’s degree at McGill University. Throughout the years, he has performed in major concert halls and music festivals. His playing is distinguished by the softness of sound and variety of tonal colors. His extraordinary memory (a 300 composition repertoire) and excellent improvisational skills have led him not only as a recitalist but also as a pianist for Classical ballet and Jazz.
I-Cheng is known for his patient and sensitive approach to teaching. He is fluent in English and Mandarin.
Michael Dobko
Piano Teacher
A Vancouver native, Michael Dobko began studying piano at 4 and has since fallen in love with the instrument. Familiar with both classical and contemporary works and composers, Michael seeks to expand students’ musical understanding and develop their pianism, ultimately allowing them to greater express themselves musically. He has taught and aided everyone from absolute beginners to experienced students and peers, and his teaching method focuses on development and awareness of style and technique. Michael is also pursuing a Licentiate diploma in piano performance from Trinity College London.
Joyce Ho
Piano, Voice, Chello, English, & Mandarin Teacher
Taiwanese Mezzo-soprano Joyce Ho began her musical training with piano at the age of 3. After she came to Canada, she began studying cello with Mr. John Doerksen, and a year later she was accepted into the Vancouver Youth Symphony Orchestra through her teenage years and completed the Royal Conservatory of Music in ARCT. At age 17, Joyce then turned to singing and entered the UBC School of Music majored in opera which the one of the most prominent performer training program in North America. Subsequently, she offered a full scholarship to the Vancouver Academy of Music University division.
Joyce debuted with the UBC Opera Ensemble at the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts as Filipyevna in Tchaikovsky’s Eugene Onegin. As a member of the Opera Ensemble, Joyce also performed the Third Lady in Mozart’s Die Zauberlote, Olga Olsen in Weill’s Street Scene, and Amastre in Handel’s Xerxes. She was chosen to sing in masterclasses with international music figures such as Judith Forst, Malcolm Martineau, Stuart Hamilton and Irving Guttmann, and she was also a finalist in the UBC Concerto competition. With the Vancouver Academy of Music opera ensemble, she was featured in scenes from Carmen and Hansel and Gretel. Miss Ho continues and active career in teaching music and the performing arts.
June Sezto
Piano Teacher
•Over 15 Years of piano teaching experience in HK and Canada.
•Associate Trinity College London ATCL.
•Previous students had won many competition awards and got distinction for exams.
•Focus on students' relax hand shape, and fundamental skills training.
•Training in listening and singing ability, as well as sight-reading skills, and technical skills.
•Good at demonstration.
Rita Hsiung
Piano Teacher
Ms. Hsiung studied comprehensive piano with Dr. Bruce Vogt in University of Victoria. After graduation with Bachelor Degree in piano performance, she soon started her career in teaching piano as well as flute and harmony. Ms. Hsiung has been teaching music for many years. She shows her enthusiasm in and passionate in teaching both children and adults.
Jessica Kang
Piano & Theory Teacher
With over 20 years of experience teaching piano, flute and music theory to students of all ages, Jessica Kang is a highly professional, dynamic and well-loved music teacher adept at developing lessons that bring out a student’s full potential and creativity. In her teaching, she also brings to bear a thorough knowledge of Alexander Technique, a method for overcoming the unconscious body habits that create tension and impede coordination. This, she has found, not only aids a student in developing a natural and relaxed manner of playing, but is also an invaluable tool for alleviating stress in their daily life. She holds a Bachelor of Music Education degree from the University of Ottawa, and has also studied piano with Ronald Turini from the University of Western Ontario.
A devoted teacher who pursues her work with passion and sensitivity, Jessica believes that a good teacher can bring out a student’s positive potential — both for music and for their lives in general.
Aquizamin Garcia
Guitar, Theory Teacher
During more than 15 years of teaching experience I’ve developed music curricula based on different cultures and music styles. From Rock, Jazz, Pop, to Classical, Tango and Bossa-Nova just to name a few. As a teacher, I’m organized, committed and I take each student as an opportunity to develop individual programs of study.
With more than 20 years of artistic exposure I’ve had the opportunity to perform in cities such as New York, Venice, Monte-Carlo, Cape Town (SA), Auckland (NZ) and Habana among many others. I’ve performed in important venues such as “The Chan Centre” in Vancouver and “Bliblioteca Luis Angel Arango” in Bogotá. As artist I’ve been invited to perform at the Mannes Guitar Semminar in New York, and local events such as the Arts at One concert series at Douglas College, the UBC Alumni Achievement Awards and many concerts sponsored by the Vancouver Health Arts Society.
Playing the guitar has taken me to the most distant and amazing places in the world.Both to real places and places in my own mind.This is precisely why I love to play the guitar:because I can explore a wide variety of music from different cultures, times and places.
Jean Wong
Piano, theory, Vocal
30 years of experience
Master Degree of Music from University of British Columbia
Member of BC Registered Music Teacher Association
Ringo Suen
Piano Teacher
From the age of 6, I have enjoyed playing the piano and my musical journey has continued ever since. After going through an array of music festivals, I managed to achieve multiple awards and certificates. From there on, I knew piano was not just a skill I had, but rather a passion I had discovered. After graduating with a First Class Honors in the Piano Performer’s ARCT, I decided to continue with piano through the enjoyment of teaching others.
I am interested in sharing my passion for music with students and enjoy teaching in an encouraging and fun atmosphere where children will be taught using creative methods. Well acquainted with the RCM syllabus, your child will be well-prepared for all exams and music festivals. I look to equip students with the performance and theoretical skills that will see them excel no matter what path they take in the music. As an engaged and determined teacher, I thrive to extend my knowledge to my students ensuring that they have learned something valuable at each lesson.
Daisy Kwan
Piano Teacher
Daisy Kwan is a versatile teacher with over 12 years of experience and she teaches piano to student from age 3 to adult. She received her A.R.C.T. from the Royal Conservatory of Music and holds a B.A from SFU. She is also a graduate of Yamama program and has taught many group classes. Her teaching style is flexible and courses are customized to suit her students’ goal. She plays music instruments for enjoyment. Daisy has a proven track record of helping students achieve high marks during examinations. All students are taught a solid foundation of musicianship skills including rhythm, ear training, musical expression, and music theory. These important transferable skills can be applied to learning to play other instruments and music genres so students can continue to branch out and explore music in their own way.
Gordon Yu
Piano Teacher
Gordon Yu started playing piano when he was 4 years old. He studied classical piano at UBC under Sara Davis Buechner and Terrance Dawson. He also learned pedagogy from Mark Anderson. Gordon would like to pass his passion of music by teaching more students and he hopes to bring out the best in his students like his many teachers before have brought the best in him! With this goal, after acquiring his ARCT in piano performance, he started his teaching career. His teaching method focuses not only on technique, but also on creativity, as he always tries his best to inspire and motivate his students.
Grace Jung
Piano & Theory
Grace’s musical journey began when she started learning violin at the age of 5 in Korea. She then started playing piano 2 years later and immediately fell in love. She continued to pursue her passion even after moving to Canada and achieved the RCM ARCT performer’s diploma with honours. She is currently enrolled in her second year of Bachelor of Music, majoring in piano at UBC. Grace is an experienced piano teacher who taught both group and private lessons at the Rosa Lee music studio.
She wishes to share the joy of music to aspiring musicians.
Connie Qin
Piano Teacher
Corinne started piano at a very young age. Besides western classical music, she also learned Chinese instruments. Corinne enjoys teaching a lot because she loves sharing the enjoyment of music with students. She is very experienced in teaching piano and harmony. She decides to venture into the teaching of group lessons with Music for Young Children and inspiring kids with her love for music through teaching.
Mai Nguyen
Cello & Theory
Language: English
Mai has keep studying cello performance, teaching and chamber music instruction to deepen her understanding and knowledge for cello technique. Mai has participated in numbers of master classes with her extensive studies in teaching methods and she has developed a large knowledge and expertise in what she is most passionate for: Teaching.
Mai has more than 30 years of teaching experiences. She has taught students of all ages and levels. Mai’s teaching method is creative and fun. She believes that the very foundation of teaching is to believe in the student and their abilities – and that it is possible for anyone to find the love for music and learn how to play. Children learns in different ways and Mai targets learning from many different angles. That makes it easier for the student to remember and bring the practicing techniques home. Mai got her Diploma of Music, Specialized in Cello and Bachelor of Music, Specialized in Cello Performance. And Master of Arts in Music, Specialized in Cello Performance.
Eric Chan
Subjects: Piano, Theory
Language: English, Cantonese,Mandarin
Based in Vancouver, Hong Kong-born pianist Eric Chan obtained his Master’s Degree in Piano Performance at Western University under the tutelage of Dr. Kyung Kim and completed his undergraduate studies at Hong Kong Baptist University with guidance from Ms. Nancy Loo.
As an active performer, Eric enjoys collaborating with musicians in the realms of chamber, contemporary, and early music. Serving in multiple roles, Eric has performed and contributed as harpsichordist, opera pianist, and vocal coach with with members of Tafelmusik and Canadian Opera Company.
His performance career includes concert appearances across Canada, Italy and Hong Kong. He has worked with many acclaimed pianists, including Jerome Lowenthal, Arthur Greene, Rachel Cheung and Gerardo Teissonnière.
Beginning his teaching journey in 2014, Eric has taught in kindergarten, primary, and secondary schools, working with a diverse range of students from juniors to adults. His teaching philosophy centers on nurturing a continuous and enthusiastic learning environment, depending on my students’ diverse interests, personalities and strengths.
Hidy Wong
Subjects: Piano & Theory
Language: English, Cantonese
- Piano and theory teacher with ten years of experience
- Hold a Bachelor of Music from University of Victoria, Piano and Literature Pedagogy from Victoria of Conservatory, and Recording and Sound Design Certificate, and graduated with distinction and awards
- Beside teaching, Hidy also design and compose music for different local projects
Jonathan Li
Subjects: Piano, Theory
Language: English & Mandarin
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. He believes that each student’s musical education should be tailored towards their needs, goals, temperament, as well as other factors, and looks forward to the challenge of adapting to each student.
As a young musician, 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 accolades such as the Gloria Cristobal Scholarship as well as placing in the top three multiple times at the annual Kiwanis Music Festival. From 2008-2011 Jonathan contributed to three volumes of the Dynamic Duettists, a CD series stemming from the Young People’s Concert at Tsawwassen Arts Centre.
In 2016, Jonathan sought out the tutelage of Jane Hayes, seeking to continue his music education in the hopes of becoming a better teacher. A major influence on his views of music and education, studying with Jane revitalized him back into the world of piano performance after a seven year absence. Since then, Jonathan has completed an undergraduate degree in piano performance at the University of Victoria in the studio of Arthur Rowe, during which time he was the National nominee from the Greater Victoria Performing Arts Festival, as well as the recipient of the Dr. Robin Wood and Winifred Scott Wood Memorial Award (2019). He has also attended Orford Music Festival (2018, 2019) as well as Brevard Music Festival (2019). In 2020, Jonathan was accepted into the Piano Performance and Pedagogy programme at the University of Toronto with the Yoshiteru Koga and Sumiko Hara Piano Pedagogy Scholarship, where he studied with Jamie Parker. He has since completed his masters, but continues to both practice and research, as there are always more things to learn as a musician and teacher.
Luke Wang
Subject: Violin
Language: English
To educate music through the means of notes, rhythm, and expression. The Art of Music is one of the most challenging yet satisfying skills to acquire. It requires the communication of both the left and right hemisphere of the brain; cognitive coherence and dexterity; along with emotional expression; all fused in one package. My role as an instructor is to share these knowledge and experiences to a student's life in hopes that they may find enjoyment in crafting the art of the violin.
"Art and Life are not two different things." - Felix Mendelssohn
Tiffany
Language： English, Cantonese, Mandarin
Subject: Theory
As a music theory and history teacher since 1992, Tiffany is proudly a fifth generation Chinese-Canadian who speaks fluent English, Cantonese and some Mandarin. In addition to her ARCT (Toronto) and ALCM (London) teaching and piano performance diplomas, she holds a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) degree from the University of British Columbia. Her principal teachers for piano and music theory have included Edward Parker, Mary Tickner and Gaye Alcott.
Tiffany specializes in teaching accelerated theory courses for the quick completion of RCM Theory exams. She is a dedicated teacher who ensures that every student has the best possible learning experience and encourages all students to progress at their full potential. Using a simplified, direct and creative approach to teaching theory helps students succeed in an encouraging and fun online class setting. Tiffany’s students have excelled in their music education and consistently achieve First Class Honours with Distinction examination results with several having scored perfect 100% theory exam marks!
In addition to her busy studio, Tiffany is currently Head of the Theory Department at BC Conservatory of Music and a faculty member at Vancouver Academy of Music.