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Music Lessons for All Ages
At Tapestry Music, we offer personalized music lessons with expert instructors who are passionate about helping you reach your full musical potential. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, our tailored approach ensures that you achieve your goals. Join our vibrant community of musicians and take your sound to the next level with lessons that inspire and empower.
Our Lessons
Tapestry Music offers a wide range of lessons, from beginner to advanced, across various instruments.
Lessons at Tapestry Music White Rock
Why not join the 250+ kids, teens and adults who visit us each week! Take music lessons at Tapestry Music and learn from any one of our experienced music educators who teach everything from guitar, bass, double bass, ukulele, banjo, mandolin, piano, trumpet, trombone, violin, cello, clarinet, sax, flute and voice.
Locations
We have 12 teaching studios at two locations. Six studios are next to our store at 1335 Johnston Road in White Rock. Six more studios are just up the street at 1373 Johnston Road.
Fees
Options are available from 30, 45 or 60 minute lessons taught one-one-one. $32 every 30 min and scheduled weekly, with payment due monthly in advance.
Schedules
Monday-Sunday. Contact us for more information!
Registration
A completed and signed registration form is required, and first payment must be made before lessons commence.
Our Teachers
Strauss Whiteside-Hope Rapp
Instruments: Piano
Availability: Mon
Strauss is a prolific piano teacher and jazz pianist from the South Surrey area of BC. Strauss started his music study at the age of 10 and has devoted his life to the art, playing in many bands and combos throughout high school and university. While attending KPU to complete his Bachelor of Music in Musical Arts, he studied classical piano under the esteemed Jane Hayes, as well as jazz with famous bassist Jodi Proznick. While studying at KPU, Strauss discovered a love for teaching music, as well, and was hired as a piano instructor at Tapestry Music in 2018, and has taught there ever since. In 2021, Strauss completed his second degree, a Bachelor of Education in Secondary Music, from UBC, and has since been hired by the Surrey School District as a band and choir TTOC.
Strauss is also a member of Hamilton Street Swing, a jazz combo consisting of a bassist, trumpet/vocals, and Strauss on keys. Hamilton Street Swing performs at many venues for KPU and private ceremonies, dinners, and swing dances around the Fraser Valley.
Angela Zhang
Instruments: Piano
Availability: Thu
B.Music, B.Commerce, ARCT Performance, PFSA
Angela has been teaching with Tapestry Music in the city of White Rock since 2019. With over 15 years of teaching experience, Angela has taught students of various ages, abilities and background. From preliminary to advanced level students, classical pianistic technique is taught and emphasized. Musical styles introduced include classical, pop, rock, jazz, and musical theatre. Lessons take place either in person or online. Examinations through the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto provide a national standard for measuring progress and achievement.
Yuting Guo
Instruments: Piano
Availability: Mon, Tue, Wed
Yuting Guo, originally from Guangzhou, China, earned her Master's degree in Piano Performance from South China Normal University. She has a rich professional background, having served as an adjunct piano accompanist at the School of Arts, South China University of Technology. Additionally, she has contributed her expertise as a piano teacher at the Seychelles National Music Academy and as a piano accompanist for the Seychelles National Choir.
With an impressive 15 years of teaching experience, Ms. Guo has successfully guided students of diverse age groups, consistently achieving outstanding results in her teaching endeavors. Her dedication and proficiency have been recognized through various accolades. Notably, she has been honored as an Excellent Instructor at prestigious events such as the 2021 GBA Youth International Piano Open Competition and the Canadian International Piano Competition China Division. Furthermore, she has received recognition at the 3rd Liszt International Youth Piano Competition China Division, the 9th Steinway & Sons National Youth Piano Competition （the 83rd Steinway & Sons International Youth Piano Competition China Division), and the 6th International German Irmler Piano Competition National Finals.
Ms. Guo possesses a remarkable ability to identify the unique interests of each student and tailor her teaching approach accordingly. This personalized approach not only fosters effective learning but also allows her students to experience the profound joy of music through the piano.
Shawn Julie
Instruments: Guitar, Bass, 5-String Banjo, Lap Steel Guitar and Ukulele
Availability: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu
Discover the world of music with Shawn Julie, a seasoned music teacher and virtuoso with over three decades of enriching lives through his expertise. Proficient in guitar, electric bass, upright bass, 5-string banjo, lap steel guitar, and ukulele, Shawn is a dedicated educator since 1986, continuously enhancing his skills with luminaries like David Whitehill and David Oakes. His studies in jazz harmony, arranging, and Howard Roberts' accelerated learning principles offer students a dynamic learning experience. His Humber College education further strengthens his comprehensive musical teaching.
Shawn's versatile repertoire spans Rockabilly, blues, jazz, flamenco, classical, and bluegrass, while his collaborations with artists like Susan Tyler, Lauren Dally, and blues legends Mel Brow horz-whitepsacen, Shawn Kellerman, and Scotty Anderson, as well as his tenure as a Rockabilly Magazine columnist, reflect his esteemed status in the music world. With 40 years of studio and live performance experience, Shawn Julie is your guide to unlocking musical potential and harmonies. Reach out to embark on this transformative musical journey.
Steve Johnston
Instruments: Banjo, Bass guitar, Guitar, Clarine, Double Bass, Mandolin, Ukulele
Availability: Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Steve Johnston is a distinguished musician whose virtuosity on the double bass has resonated through a prolific career spanning a diverse range of musical genres. As the Principal Double Bassist, his talents have graced renowned orchestras including the New Westminster Symphony Orchestra, Skagit Valley Symphony Orchestra, Western Washington University Symphony, Chamber Orchestras, and the White Rock Community Orchestra. Simultaneously, Steve has made indelible marks in the realm of jazz, collaborating with luminaries like the Panorama Trio at the Hotel Vancouver, Ron Rutherford's Preservation of Swing Big Band, the Fraser MacPherson Quartet alongside Oliver Gannon and Rudy Petschauer, and the Bill Perkins Quartet with Jud Sherwood and Raul. His eclectic journey includes memorable performances with the Charlie Rouse Quartet featuring Greg Williamson and Bill MacDonaugh, as well as enchanting vocalists like Ernestine Anderson, Dee Daniels, and Cheryl Bentyne in jazz trios.
Notably, Steve has lent his musical direction to the Cloverdale United Church choir and boasts a coveted Life Member status with the Vancouver Musicians Association Local 145. His extensive gig history includes hundreds of performances across Vancouver's hotels, theaters, bars, and restaurants, and he's embarked on four exhilarating tours across BC and Alberta, spanning traditional jazz, rock bands, and live theater productions. Steve Johnston's musical prow horz-whitepsaceess and commitment to the craft have left an indelible mark on the Canadian music scene.
Jay Duncan
Instruments: Guitar
Availability: Mon, Wed
Jay Duncan has been playing guitar for 45 years and enjoys teaching beginner to intermediate players, young and old alike. In college, he studied classical guitar up to RCM grade 10, and then fell in love with the blues and songwriting. Over the years, he made a few recordings and spent time training up and empowering young people in church music settings. He is a dedicated father of 6 beautiful kids and spends as much time with them as possible!
As a young man he became fascinated with building and repairing guitars, and has been a guitar builder and designer now for 30 years, and is the founder of the DuncanAfrica Society – which has been teaching young men and women in Uganda to build fine guitars since 2007. Jay spent 7 years working for the infamous Jean Larrivee Guitar company in Vancouver and developed a passion for fine woods, techniques and great tone under Jeans’ influence.
Whether you are looking to learn the basics, or to understand the instrument itself better and ask the deep questions that will take your playing experience to a new level, you are invited to book some time with Jay and move forward on your musical journey.
Stephan Boies
Instruments: Guitar, Ukulele
Availability: Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri (Morning), Sat
As a versatile and bilingual(English, French) educator and musician, Stephan has held numerous professional roles in the music industry, including guitar and music theory teacher, coupled with extensive live performance experience. Holding a Bachelor's in Music from Musicians Institute's G.I.T. in Los Angeles and a Diploma in Classical Guitar studies from the CEGEP of Sherbrooke, Quebec, he brings a wealth of academic and real-world expertise to his teaching.
Stephan's teaching philosophy is rooted in passion, patience, and adaptability. He takes pride in his ability to effectively teach students of all ages, seamlessly adjusting his methods to accommodate diverse learning styles. Flexibility is a cornerstone of his approach, as he is dedicated to tailoring strategies to meet the unique needs and preferences of each student, fostering an encouraging learning environment where every student can thrive. With expertise spanning classical, pop, blues, jazz, rockabilly and rock, he has performed from San Diego to Anchorage, Vancouver to Montreal in festivals and concert venues across the US and Canada.
With over ten years of teaching experience, Stephan offers invaluable real-world insights and expertise. His background in live performance and passion for sharing knowledge drive him to be an outcome-driven and motivated teacher, empowering students to embark on their musical journey with confidence and enthusiasm.
Christy Hung
Instruments: Flute and Piano
Availability: Sat
Christy started playing the piano when she was seven and the flute when she was ten, and has fallen in love with music ever since. She has always been involved in different areas of music, including playing in ensembles (flute quartet, youth orchestra), singing in choirs, as well as competing in local and international competitions. In the past, she has partaken in a multitude of RCM exams, including the RCM Associate Diploma of the Royal Conservatory of Music (ARCT) exam. She has also completed the Young Artist Collegiate Program at the Vancouver Academy of Music, a program that trains high school students musically and where students take courses at the college level.
Christy started teaching in 2020, and has taught people of various ages. Christy has received the grand prize of the Crescendo International Youth Music Competition and was the RCM National and Provincial Gold Medalist for Level 8 Flute. She is currently studying at UBC and hopes to help students find joy in music.
Sebastian Rendon
Instruments: Clarinet and Saxophone
Availability: Tue
Sebastian is a well-rounded musician who is well-versed in both Classical and Jazz music, on both the clarinet and the saxophone. Having played in ensembles all over Vancouver and with a strong history of music competitions and soloing, he has made a name for himself as a strong up-and-coming clarinetist. He is currently studying music at UBC under the guidance of renowned player Jose Franch-Ballester, with the dream of becoming a world-class soloist and performer.
With a history of teaching students throughout Canada, Sebastian has learned how to bring out the best in every player he teaches. His patient and encouraging teaching has helped bring success to the young musicians who study with him. His students have gone on to become section leaders in their ensembles and win provincial band festivals.
Terry Keller
Instruments: Trumpet
Availability: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu
Terry started his journey with the trumpet at 13, inspired by his father, Allen Keller, who not only played the trumpet but also served as Terry’s first music teacher. Growing up in Richmond, B.C., Terry benefited from a vibrant and energetic high school music program. Under the guidance of his band directors, Mr. John Hudson and Mr. Ken Hackwell, Terry's passion for music continued to grow. During that time Terry also had the privilege of studying privately with well known Vancouver trumpeter Stewart Barnett. After graduating, he was accepted to Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts.
While at Berklee, Terry participated in some of the top student ensembles, and studied under notable trumpet instructors such as Wes Hensel, Jeff Stout, Greg Hopkins, and Ray Kotwica. He amassed valuable performance experience throughout Boston and the Northeastern U.S., playing in a variety of settings including big bands, small jazz groups, church performances, pit orchestras, recording sessions, and R&B bands. Terry graduated with a Bachelor of Music degree from Berklee in 1988, returning to Vancouver in 1989.
Since his return, Terry has maintained an active performance schedule with various bands across a spectrum of musical styles. He expresses, “I’ve had the chance to play with some incredible bands, and I keep busy with numerous musical groups and freelance projects. In 2004, I picked up private trumpet teaching again, collaborating with the amazing team at Tapestry Music in White Rock, B.C. This work fuels my passion!”
Andrew Radke
Instruments: Trombone
Availability: Thu, Fri
Taking to the trombone in sixth grade and never looking back, Andrew Radke is an active low brass player and educator in Vancouver, BC. Comfortable playing in many different styles of music, (classical, jazz, musical theatre, contemporary, even jazz metal!) his performing experiences have sent him to many places across the country and beyond. He has been honoured to have studied privately with two of Canada’s finest trombonists in Brad Muirhead and Dennis Esson in high school and at Capilano University. While a member of the jazz program’s top large ensemble A Band, he had the privilege of sharing the stage with many great jazz artists including Ernie Watts, Don Thompson, Phil Dwyer, Dave Liebman, Claudio Roditi , Mike Murley and Randy Brecker. A passionate music educator in the public school system eager to share the joys of musical experiences with others, he has also taught students with a wide range of playing experience in private lessons, group lessons and masterclasses. You can usually hear him in various jazz big bands or musical theatre shows around Vancouver. He believes in providing a welcoming learning environment that will equip students with strong playing fundamentals to become confident musicians, help them to explore their musical tastes, and also introduce them to new styles for as much musical enrichment as possible.
Don Kelley
Instruments: Violin and Electric Bass
Availability: Mon, Tue
Don's career in music has reached across genres and instruments. Currently, Don is Concertmaster of the VPO under maestro Jin Zhang.
With an A.R.C.T. in violin performance, undergrad and private studies at UBC School of Music, and additional violin coaching in Vancouver and San Francisco, Don has a lot of knowledge in many styles of music. His mother, a concert pianist, taught Don to read music before he could read and write. While his main instrument is violin, he has a second career as bass guitarist in multiple styles of music, playing with famous Vancouver musicians and cofounding groups in rock, funk, jazz, fusion, neo-classical, and more.
In 1991 Don won the VCC/VPO concerto competition with his performance of the Mendelssohn Violin Concerto, and then performed as soloist with several orchestras live and on tv over the following years. Don also was first violinist of the Romanza Quartet, Animato Quartet, and concertmaster and founder of the Pacific Chamber Orchestra.
Don has been teaching music for most of his career using RCM method, with a focus on reading and interpreting music, and also coaches students of all ages in solo, chamber and orchestral playing.
Jeremy Ferland
Instruments: Violin
Availability: Wed, Thu
Violinist Jeremy Ferland has a passion for communication through music. He has appeared as a soloist with the Victoria Chamber Orchestra, the University of Victoria Orchestra, and Vancouver Youth Symphony Orchestra, among others. He regularly plays first violin in the Vancouver Island Symphony, and also appears as a freelance performer throughout British Columbia. He is a founding member of the Khimera Trio, which brings obscure works and popular favourites to a broad audience.
After initial studies with Dolores Vann and Arthur Polson, he obtained Performance and Teaching Diplomas from the Victoria Conservatory of Music, under the tutelage of Burkhard Godhoff. He also completed a Bachelor of Music degree with a major in violin performance in the class of Sharon Stanis at the University of Victoria. He has participated in lessons and masterclasses with renowned musicians such as Pinchas Zukerman, Eugene Fodor, Régis Pasquier, Tadeusz Gadzina, Gwen Hoebig, and Yu Lina (the esteemed Chinese pedagogue who premiered the Butterfly Lovers’ Concerto).
As a teacher, he has done extensive research into historical pedagogical methods, and seeks to integrate the knowledge of the last three centuries of violin teaching into his current practice, while also imparting his love of music to the next generation. His students have won top awards at music festivals and RCM examinations.
Jason Yan
Instruments: Voice, Piano
Availability: Thu
Taiwanese-born Tenor Jason Yan moved to Hong Kong with his family when he was 14 years old. At the age of 18, his music teacher in secondary school found his talent about music and singing. Jason has been studying music and vocal technique with her during the secondary school, after a year vocal training he won The Hong Kong Schools Music Festival Vocal Solo Chinese Language 1st runner up and Foreign Language 2nd runner up in 2015. His outstanding performance shows his talent in vocal and music.
Mr. Yan has earned his Bachelors Degree in Arts (Honours) in Music Studies.
來自台灣的抒情男高音 顏子杰 在14歲跟隨家人移居香港。在17歲被中學音樂老師發掘到他的音樂才華和在唱歌上的天份。顏氏並跟隨她學習音樂和聲樂，並於學習聲樂後的一年內贏得了2015年香港學校音樂節中文組獨唱組的亞軍和外文組季軍，傑出的表現展現了他在聲樂上的天賦。
Martin Brosnan
Instruments: Cello
Availability: Sat
Martin has been playing the cello since he was four years old and has always thought of it as an integral part of his identity. He has performed with many ensembles in both the U.S. and Canada across many genres including classical and pops orchestras, jazz ensembles, musical theater pit orchestras, and chamber ensembles. Additionally he plays the double bass and bass guitar in several ensembles in metro Vancouver.
Gavin Tang
Instruments: Piano, Music Theory
Availability: Wed, Sat
Gavin started learning piano at the age of 5. By the age of 11, he had completed Level 10 piano in China before immigrating to Canada. During high school, he started teaching piano and music theory to a diverse range of students, customizing lessons to suit individual goals and skill levels. Gavin later earned his ARCT diploma in Piano Performance from the Royal Conservatory of Music and a Bachelor of Science degree from Simon Fraser University.
Gavin has participated in multiple music festivals, recitals, and piano competitions both in China and in Canada. He is passionate about piano teaching and music, and he hopes to share his musical knowledge with more music lovers. Besides playing piano, he enjoyed playing the clarinet and guitar in his spare time.
As a piano teacher, he encourages his students to be expressive and creative musicians. His philosophy centers on cultivating the joy and enthusiasm for music within each student. He strives to create a supportive and inspiring environment where students can freely explore their musical passions.
Lesson FAQs
There is no age limit. Little kids to adults!
30 min for $32, 45 min for $45, and 60 min for $60.
If you fill out the lesson registration form at the store, you can start within a week. We will check the schedule for you.
Credit cards will be processed the last week before the 1st of the following month. Our lesson fee is charged monthly. (e.g., If there are 4 weeks and you're taking a 30-minute lesson, the fee is $120).
Please call us at (604)538-0906 and notify us that you want to cancel. There is no refund for any missed lesson. Make-up lessons only within the teacher’s available schedule.
We have a rental program at Tapestry Music. Please ask us about the details or learn more about Tapestry Music Instrument Rentals.
Absolutely. Students can take 30 min, 45 min, and 60 min depending on your preference.
Yes, we have many adult students.
No, we do not have any lessons during the holidays.
In order to withdraw from class, please notify us during business hours by phone or email us at yuka@tapestrymusic.com by the 15th of the month.
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