Lia

Piano & Violin

Q. Why do you teach music?

“I teach music because I want to inspire students to explore their musicality. There are so many amazing aspects of being a musician and I always enjoy being a part of my students’ musical journeys. Each student has such a unique musical sound and I love being able to help them express it. I always encourage my students to discover everything they can in music and enjoy sharing my own experiences and discoveries.”

Lia is a violinist, pianist, and cellist who has been performing and competing for over 17 years. She is a recent graduate of Western University and completed her Bachelor of Music with honours in violin performance. In addition to being a classical violinist, she is a classically trained pianist and cellist earning her Grade 9 RCM certificate on the cello and Grade 8 RCM certificate on the piano. She has performed at several notable venues including the Queen Elizabeth Theatre and the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Games.

Lia has a diverse musical background which includes classical, Celtic, bluegrass, folk, and old-time fiddle music. She has been performing at venues across Canada and the United States for over 15 years such as at the Vancouver Marathon, Northwest Folklife, and the 2015 BC Summer Games. She has competed in fiddle competitions across Canada including Canada’s national fiddling competition the Grand Master’s Fiddle Competition.

As a music teacher, Lia creates individually-tailored lesson plans for each student. She has been teaching violin, cello, and piano for over 7 years and has developed a motivational and constructive teaching method. She aims to inspire students to discover new aspects of their musicality and encourages them to always enjoy playing their instrument. She believes it is important for students to feel accomplished and satisfied after each lesson. She uses Suzuki and RCM methods and focuses on technique and ear training.