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“Music, like all of culture, helps us to understand our environment, each other, and ourselves. Culture helps us to imagine a better future. Culture helps turn ‘them’ into ‘us.’ And these things have never been more important.” — Yo-Yo Ma
I maintain an active violin and viola studio in North Vancouver, working with students of all ages (from five to eighty-five). My foundational beliefs as an educator are that (1) music should be fun, and (2) everyone can learn.
In my opinion, it’s more fun to do things well, so I have high standards of musical excellence for my students, which I strive to approach from a place of positivity and encouragement.
Not in North Vancouver, or prefer to go through a school? Online lessons are an option, and I am also a faculty member at Place des Arts (Coquitlam) and the Serena Eades Academy of Music (various). If your young musician is looking for an ensemble, I lead the Debut Strings group as part of WVYB (West Vancouver Youth Band).
If you’re interested in lessons and would like to chat, please fill out the form below and let’s talk!
© Genevieve MacKay