DANCING CLASS
Private Drum Class
We offer 1-on-1 high-quality drum class
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Education & Performance Experience
Studied pop music drums and classical percussion for over 14 years from a young age.
Skilled in various styles, including Funk, Pop, Jazz, and Rock.
Studied under renowned Hong Kong and Macau band "Lychee King" drummer Ivan Wing, as well as jazz masters Stan Taylor and Craig Scott.
Majored in percussion at the Jazz Music Program at Capilano University.
Teaching Skills & Experience
Responsible and emphasizes diverse music learning styles.
With years of teaching experience, combines various musical styles.
Introduces effective learning methods from jazz music, helping students easily connect music and rhythm.
Aims to develop students into not just drummers, but well-rounded musicians.
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Education & Performance Experience
Drummer for the Shanghai independent rock band Crystal Butterfly in 1996. Won the Shanghai regional championship at the MTV “Thunder on the Music Scene” Band Competition with live performances of original works. Signed with Beijing NEW BEES Records in 2000.
Participated in the recording and release of two albums: Mystic Journey (2005) and Dreamy Forest (2010). Represented Shanghai, along with seven other Chinese bands, at the SUMMER SONIC Music Festival in Japan.
Collaborations: Worked with various bands and musicians, including Sweet Child, Bamboo Horse (Ci Band), Top Floor Circus, Sonnet, Just So Band, Xiao Hai, and Chen Zhipeng, among others.
Teaching Skills & Experience
Emphasizing live performance, band coordination, and stage presence. Embracing diversity by covering various music styles, encouraging creativity and improvisation. Integrating industry experience to support students’ musical career development.
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Education & Performance Experience
Marc Suralta is a passionate musician and music producer with 24 years of drumming expertise and over 7 years of teaching experience.
A graduate of SAE Institute Vancouver in Audio Engineering and Music Production
Has collaborated with various bands, performed at diverse venues, and contributed as a recording engineer, mixing/mastering engineer, and vocalist.
Integral in projects like the Holy Ghost Writers album, serving as a co-producer and lead audio engineer. His career spans jazz, rock, and live stage performances, showcasing versatility and dedication to music.
Teaching Skills & Experience
Emphasizes patience, creativity, and fostering individual growth.
Focuses on developing technical skills while nurturing a student’s unique style and confidence.
Combining hands-on practice with theory, creating an engaging and supportive learning environment where aspiring musicians can thrive.
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Education & Performance Experience
Registered guitar and drum teacher at RCM (Royal Conservatory of Music, Canada) and RSL (Real Modern Music Academy, UK). Professional musician and music producer.
A professional musician and producer in China, with over 10,000 hours of live performance experience, including for CCTV and other media outlets. Has composed and produced over 1,000 musical works for CCTV and local radio stations.
Formerly worked at the China National Song and Dance Troupe. Collaborated with numerous famous bands and singers, including Paradise Band, River Band, Thin Man Red Fruit, Trace Band, Na, Ying, Li, Haibo, Li, Jie, and Luo, Dayou.
Teaching Skills & Experience
Use a wealth of music theory, performance, and composition knowledge to guide students to learn music with interest as the main focus, and to apply what they have learned to practice performance and composition, leading students to soar freely in the ocean of music!
Private Guitar Class
We offer 1-on-1 high-quality Guitar & Electronic Guitar class
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Education & Performance Experience
Designated sound engineer for the Vancouver region of "The Voice of China."
Pop music arranger, producer, and contracted musician.
Special manager at VZ Studio.
Extensive experience in teaching pop music and music production.
Highly recognized and loved by students interested in composition, arrangement, and music production.
Teaching Skills & Experience
Uses an easy-to-understand teaching method, making the often-dry music production lessons simple and enjoyable.
Years of guitar teaching experience, building a solid foundation while inspiring students to genuinely love music and continue learning long-term.
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Education & Performance Experience
Started learning classical piano at age 5, achieved RCM Level 10, and studied modern composition with renowned professor Chris Butterfield at the University of Victoria
20 years of guitar experience, trained by famous Taiwanese rock guitarist Marty Young
Specializes in various styles including pop, rock, blues, metal, funk, and fingerstyle, with over 10 years of teaching and performance experience
Performed at Vancouver Live House, concerts, and TEDx events
Currently the guitarist for Vancouver bands Cry of Silence and Loading Band
Teaching Skills & Experience
Develops personalized teaching materials based on student interests, teaching guitar, electric guitar, and ukulele
Uses years of performance and recording experience to help students create their own artistic works