At New West Music, our music teachers in New Westminster are experienced, passionate, and dedicated to creating a supportive learning environment. As leading music teachers in Metro Vancouver, our team includes sought-after performers and degree-holding professionals.
Whether you are looking for a professional piano teacher, a skilled guitar instructor, or an experienced vocal coach in New West, our staff combines creativity and professionalism to help you reach your musical goals.
Check out some of our talented teachers performing in the video below!
Our 30+ professional music instructors come from a wide range of cultural and educational backgrounds, with years of experience teaching students of all ages and skill levels.
We proudly offer music lessons in more than ten languages—allowing you to learn in the environment that feels most natural to you.
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Christian is a piano instructor and music author with 12 years of teaching experience. Christian has been fortunate to teach hundreds of students over the years, ranging from young beginners discovering the piano for the first time to advanced students preparing for college and university auditions to pursue a professional music career…
Seira Hayakashi’s love of piano started at age 7 and she has been playing ever since. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree of Music from the University of Victoria. Currently, Seira plays as an accompanist for a Japanese choir group and shares her passion for music with students of all ages and skill levels…
Jenny Mu holds a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education from the Conservatory of Music at Shenyang Normal University (China). With over a decade of experience in early childhood music education and seven years of teaching in Canada, she is also a certified Kawai Medallion Educator. Jenny Mu specializes in introducing young learners to music through engaging, developmentally appropriate methods…
Skye began performing with his family’s Mexica percussion ensemble at a young age and started drum lessons at 14. With over 14 years of experience in performing and teaching, he holds a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Performance. As a teacher, Skye fosters each student’s passion for music, creating an environment tailored to their goals and interests…
Member of the Suzuki Association of the Americas, author, composer, and Persian violinist-pianist. Shawn started his musical journey at the age of 6 where he began taking private lessons. He has over 10 years of teaching experience with violin and piano students of all ages…
Julian is a skilled guitarist, mixing engineer, session player, and guitar teacher with over 10 years of experience. Passionate about music, he enjoys exploring various genres through performance, teaching, and studio work. As a mixing engineer, he focuses on bringing out the best in every track, while as a session player, he adds creative touches to projects…
Shay began her music journey at the age of five as a piano student. In 2014, she graduated in music teaching and composition from the Tehran Conservatory of Music, with a focus on classical singing. A passionate vocalist, Shay embraces a wide range of musical styles, including pop, rock, jazz, opera, and more…
Graham is a seasoned music teacher with over 10 years of experience specializing in Guitar, Bass, and Drums. Graham discovered his love for music at a young age and began playing guitar in his teens. He quickly developed a passion for music production and songwriting, and almost immediately began writing and performing his original music in bands and on his own…
Mariia is a certified classical pianist who holds a Master’s degree from the National University of Arts, Ukraine, where she majored in piano teaching and performance. Her six years of experience teaching at different music schools allow her to identify growing talents and help them achieve their goals through customized lessons where kindness, creativity, and appreciation for music are the foundation…
Enrique is a multi-instrumentalist who has taught guitar and piano for around 20 years, alongside bass, ukulele, and drums for 5 years, catering to all age groups. His passion for teaching is rooted in the belief that music lessons enhance cognitive and social skills. Starting with classical piano and guitar, he later explored rock, blues, jazz, world, and contemporary music styles…
Tiffany Kwok is an award-winning pianist, composer, and recording artist who has been playing since age 3 and holds RCM Level 10. She is the recipient of the 2024 Berlioz International Music Competition Silver Prize and Artistry Award for her original composition “Nightmaring”, along with numerous festival awards across Canada…
Flor Torres is a highly experienced music educator with over 25 years of experience teaching piano, cello, and music theory. She holds a Bachelor of Music, a Bachelor of Musicology, and a Music Associate Degree from prestigious institutions in Spain, as well as a Master’s in Music Education with honors from Alfonso X El Sabio University (2024)…
Raised in Hong Kong and shaped by years of songwriting and piano study across classical, jazz, and pop styles, Jasmine now teaches beginner piano in the Vancouver area with a gentle, creative approach focused on artistic growth…
Sam is an experienced musician with 19 years of expertise across various styles, including classical, rock, and pop. Primarily a guitarist, he also has four years of dedicated drum training. Sam tailors his lessons to each student’s unique interests and skill level…
Kolawole Temitope-Destiny is a passionate and versatile music educator whose teaching journey spans Nigeria, Dubai, and now Canada. She holds a Diploma in Music from Obafemi Awolowo University and a Bachelor of Arts in Music from the University of Nigeria. She is currently pursuing a Master’s in Music Education at UBC…
Growing up surrounded by teachers and a musical community that shaped her love for the flute and piano, Nicole is passionate about helping students discover their own connection to music. She holds an ARCT Diploma in Flute Performance from the Royal Conservatory of Music and Grade 8 Certification in Piano…
Michelle began her musical journey at age five with piano, later adding voice and studying classical music at the British Columbia Conservatory of Music. She expanded into R&B, pop, and jazz in her teens, earning a Bachelor’s in Jazz Performance/Composition from Capilano University…
Ekinsu is a passionate voice and piano teacher with a love for storytelling through music. She began playing piano at the age of five and later earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Opera Performance. For years, she has taught both voice and piano, working effectively with beginners and advanced students alike…
Quincy Mayes is a professional pianist, composer, producer and music educator working mainly in the realms of Jazz, Classical, Alternative RnB/Neo Soul, Electronic and film music. Having studied classical piano and theory since the age of 4, Quincy achieved his Grade 9 RCM with distinction by the age of 15. Using his classical training as a platform, he began studying the history of Jazz, completing a Bachelor of Fine Arts in New York City in 2013 with a focus on jazz piano studies…
David Burnett is a professional guitarist and composer based in Vancouver, Canada. For twelve years, his love for guitar has driven him to explore many genres and styles including rock, metal, blues, jazz, and classical music. David recently completed his Bachelor of Applied Music at Vancouver Community College…
Erin Sutton is a vocalist and educator with a Bachelor of Applied Music from Vancouver Community College. She specializes in solfège, musicianship, and healthy, expressive singing, helping students of all levels build strong technical ears and confident musical fluency…
Jane grew up in Seoul, Korea, and graduated from Dankook University with a major in string instruments. She continued her studies at the Tchaikovsky Conservatory in Moscow, Russia, majoring in viola, and completed the RCM Elementary Violin Teaching Course to further enhance her instructional skills…
Minnie is an experienced piano teacher with a strong foundation in music theory, technique, and pedagogy. Holding a diploma in Piano Education, she has taught students of all ages and skill levels, from beginners to advanced pianists. Passionate about the piano, Minnie tailors lessons to each student’s unique abilities and learning style…
So Young Park studied Electronic Music at the Seoul Institute of the Arts and is highly skilled in piano and MIDI programming, specializing as a beat maker. With extensive experience teaching at various music academies in Seoul, as a high school music teacher, and online via Zoom, So Young works with diverse student groups to keep lessons engaging and modern…
Chad Kamer is an experienced guitar and ukulele instructor with over 15 years of teaching experience and 25 years of playing experience. He holds a Bachelor of General Music in Guitar (BMus) from the University of British Columbia, specializing in performance and music theory…
Carter Yeung is a dedicated drums instructor with 10 years of teaching experience, known for creating engaging, well-structured lessons. Carter holds ABRSM certifications for Drums, Piano, and Music Theory. Fluent in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin, he works with a diverse student community…
With over 20 years of professional experience as a drummer and musician, Jeffrey has built a dynamic career performing, recording, and touring. He served as a Drum Teacher at the Yamaha School of Music Philippines, where he trained aspiring drummers to build strong foundational rhythms…
Justin Juan is a pianist, keyboardist, and beat maker based in Vancouver, BC, recognized for his dynamic touch and versatility across jazz, soul, and contemporary music. Rooted in Black American Music traditions, his playing blends rhythmic depth with improvisational freedom…
Diego Sanchez is a versatile pianist, vocalist, and passionate Music Educator, holding Bachelor’s Degrees in Music Composition for Media (with Honourable Mention) and Contemporary Voice Singing from EMMAT, a Berklee Global Partner. With a background in composing and orchestrating for film, video games, and series, he brings a dynamic and creative approach to teaching…
Coloratura Soprano Olivia Kang is driven to communicate with her community and is passionate about engaging them through music and storytelling. With over 5 years of experience as a teacher, her primary goal is to guide her students towards finding pure joy through music…
Eddie is a drum instructor with 12 years of playing experience. He began taking drum lessons at age 10 and studied jazz in the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Honours Jazz Combo in his teens, which laid the foundation for his understanding of advanced drumming by prioritizing listening and the use of space, and understanding the intersection of technicality and feel. During this time, he became actively involved in Vancouver’s live music scene and cultivated a strong passion for live performance, as well as a deep sense of community through music…
Russell Klyne is a Vancouver-based musician, professional guitarist, and educator with over 30 years of experience in the music industry. Throughout his career, Russ has toured and recorded with a diverse range of acclaimed Canadian and international artists, including Mike Reno of Loverboy, Bif Naked, Juno Award-winning hip-hop artist K-os, and Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Nelly Furtado…
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