Langley Music Lessons and Dance Classes

Jihun started as a self-taught classical guitar player in his teens, then majored in Jazz Performance at Capilano University where he studied under Bill Coon and received his Bachelor's Degree. He has been teaching guitar in all genres for all ages since 1996 and also taught music theory and jazz ensembles for many years. Some of his students successfully auditioned for and later graduated from Jazz programs at Capilano University, Humber College and Berklee College of Music. Jihun is bilingual (English and Korean) and able to teach in either tongue. His guitar influences include Simon & Garfunkel, Elliott Smith, Luis Bonfa, Jim Hall, Pat Metheny, Ed Bickert and Brill Frisell, and other musical influences include Chet Baker, Keith Jarrett, Brad Mehldau, Eric Dolphy, and etc. His key philosophy in teaching is summed up in two aspects: 1) Spend more time listening than practicing, 2) Don't play guitar, but play music, with guitar.

Anthony is a kind music teacher who loves teaching students to explore and develop their musical talents in piano, guitar, and drums. After spending over a decade teaching, Anthony knows what truly drives musical growth, joyfully sharing a song - and it's not endless hours grinding away in the practice room. It's how well you connect with the music inside you, and the beating hearts of those listening. That said, regular practice is essential, along with appropriate homework assignments :) Anthony studied classical guitar and piano at Kwantlen Polytechnic University. . He looks forward to helping you or your child succeed in music.

Blake first studied classical guitar, but as a young teenager discovered the electric guitar. Influenced by Yngwie Malmsteen, Paul Gilbert, Steve Vai and John Petrucci, Blake is one of the Vancouver guitar community’s most respected shred/rock guitarists. Although a lifelong rocker at heart, Blake later revisited his roots as a classical guitar player, studying at Douglas College with Michael Strutt. He expanded his musical horizons at Capilano College, where he studied jazz. Still, rock/metal remains his passion. Blake’s extensive teaching experience and musical knowledge has made him popular with ambitious students, while his easygoing personality appeals to beginners. He is equally at home teaching blistering shred solos or the latest meme song. Above all, Blake’s goal is to help facilitate a lifelong enjoyment of music. Blake is often seen playing around Vancouver with his progressive rock band OmnisighT.

Chris has been performing and teaching music professionally since 1998. He started out playing rock, blues and metal before taking classical performance at York University and later studying composition, theory and jazz at Grant MacEwan University. Chris has performed live with Oscar Peterson, recorded and performed with world renowned bluegrass artist John Reischman (Tony Rice), and worked in the CBC studios as a session musician. He is an expert in many genres including rock, blues, metal, classical, jazz, prog, funk, country, folk, bluegrass, world, and finger picking. He teaches guitar, bass guitar, piano, drums and ukulele.

Joe started playing music in elementary school with his introduction to the ukulele, violin and choir. In high school he started performing with the symphonic and jazz bands and got to learn a handful of instruments including: percussion, saxophone, clarinet, and guitar. It was his love of singing that led to many vocal lessons and performances and ultimately led him into the York University music program. With his bachelor of music in hand Joe set off to write and play in many rock and pop groups. His love of singing led to many opportunities in musical theatre as well. Joe brings his varied background of performing, writing and acting to his teaching studio. He is happy to help young singers find their voice in a variety of genres from metal to pop to theatre. He also enjoys teaching guitar, bass guitar, ukulele and piano to those students wanting to learn the fundamentals of music in a fun way.