Music Lessons
Whether you're picking up an instrument for the first time or refining your skills, we’ve got you covered. From piano to guitar, cello to vocals, our talented instructors cater to all ages and skill levels.
Check out our instructors and the lessons they offer below, then fill out the registration form and we will contact you with availability.
Winter Semester: Jan 6th - Mar 14th Spring Semester: Mar 31st - June 6th
Semester 2 of Music Lessons has officially begun!
But there are still some spots available for Cello Lessons at a discounted rate!
If you would like to register for any of these lessons, please reach out to:
hello@soundcellar.ca
Our Teachers
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Abby is a multidisciplinary artist from Ontario. She holds a Bachelor of Musical Theatre Performance with a specialization in Popular Commercial performance from Sheridan College. Abby was living in Revelstoke in 2022 and was the musical director of Flying Arrow's production of Mamma Mia!. She is now fresh back from the Cayman Islands where she was scuba diving and teaching music lessons for the last two years. She sings, writes music, plays the piano, guitar, french horn and trumpet. She's excited to be back in town and teaching music lessons!
Abby will be teaching: Piano, Voice, Trumpet, and French Horn.
Her rate is $35/half-hour for piano/voice and $30/half-hour for trumpet/french horn
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Vanessa is a lifelong music enthusiast, with Royal Conservatory of Music grade 8 piano and grade 2 theory certifications under her belt. A love of singing has led her to the Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra chorus, the Lakehead University Vocal Ensemble and the Revelstoke Community Choir. To boot, she dabbles in guitar, ukulele, and fiddle; some more successfully than others! She is excited about the benefits of music education for young kids, and the joy of making music together. She looks forward to using stories, songs and games to introduce you and your child to the language of music!
Vanessa will be teaching: 'Sunrise' Music for Young Children Programs
Her rate is $25/class
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Jen is a longtime Revelstoke local and has been teaching music- both private and group piano lessons for over 20 years. She has completed Royal Conservatory grade 9 piano, music history and theory as well as the Royal Conservatory elementary piano teacher specialist certification. She has also completed all levels of Music for Young Children training. Jen has a love for singing as well and has been involved in choirs, ensembles and solos all her life.
Jen has four kids ages 5-19 and has extensive experience working with kids of all ages. When she's not teaching you'll find her enjoying Revy's beautiful outdoors, drinking coffee and working in her little flower farm. She is thrilled to be bringing the joy and fun of learning music to preschool aged kids through the MYC program at the Sound Cellar this year!
Jen will be teaching: 'Sunrise' Music for Young Children Programs
Her rate is $25/class
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Philippe started teaching 20 years ago in Montreal. He completed his Master’s degree in performance at the Montreal Conservatory of Music. He has played in multiple music venues and festivals across Canada including Toronto Music Festival, National Arts Centre in Ottawa, Orford Arts Centre and Banff Arts Centre. He toured across China, Germany and United States. Mostly focused on classical music, Philippe also plays some jazz and pop.
Philippe will be teaching: Cello
His rate is $45/half-hour or $50/45min
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Francisco "Bambino" Arancibia.
Professional bass player and guitar player, Originally from Chile, Francisco has been part of many different bands along his career path.
Rock, blues jazz and funk styles are his personal favorites. He joined one of the famous rock bands in Chile called "Aguaturbia" as well as founded his own Rock project called "Engranaje".
In Revelstoke he plays with "Beef dip", that's almost releasing a new album and also he play bass with "Sweetgrass Caribou". Rock blues band from town.
He very excited to start teaching at the Sound Cellar and sharing his experience and knowledge with the community.
Bambino will be teaching: Guitar and Bass
His rate is $40/half-hour
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Paddy is a self taught guitarist with experience playing in a variety of styles, from classical fingerstyle, to gentle campfire strumming, to fast and technical heavy metal riffs. He holds a strong passion for learning all kinds of music and would love to help you learn your favourite song or work on different techniques to progress your guitar playing to the next level.
Paddy will be teaching: Guitar and Bass
His rate is $30/half-hour
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Patrick is our percussion and drum teacher, focusing on drumset development for all ages. He has taught students as young as 5yrs old and up to and over 50 yrs old. His methods incorporate specialized technique, rudimentary development and he tailor fits the lesson to each students needs, strengths and individuality.
He is a certified teacher in BC, Ontario and the UK. He has studied under many percussion teachers, including the drummer for the Five Man Electrical Band.
Patrick has been playing percussion for over 25 yrs with a focus on drumset dynamics, rudimentary training, snare drum mechanics as well as audio production. He is a well versed, dynamic player with a program based in fundamentals and basics as well as continuing learning and development. Patrick's tailor-fit lessons ensure that each student reaches their full potential.
Patrick will be teaching: Drums/Percussion
His rate is $40/half-hour