Private Lessons
Deidra

Deidra has been teaching voice and piano lessons since 2016.
Her mastery of pop, musical theatre and classical styles enables students to be versatile and adept musicians.
She studied Vocal Performance at the University of Manitoba: Desautels Faculty of Music and went on to earn her Bachelor of Music Therapy from Canadian Mennonite University.
She has worked with a wide variety of students and clientele in both her teaching and music therapy work, ranging from six years old to over the age of 100.
She strives to create a fun, yet challenging environment for all her students, constantly encouraging them to be the very best musicians that they can be.
When she’s not teaching, Deidra uses her spare time to write her own music and perform local shows with her band.
Monday at River Heights School of Music
Thursday at River Heights School of Music
David

David began his musical training with his mother.
In 2002, Troya moved to Pamplona, Spain, where he studied at the Pablo Sarasate Conservatory under Francesca Croccolino & Maite Ascunce. He collaborated with the Pablo Sarasate Symphony Orchestra.
2003, he won second prize at Santander’s Chamber Music Competition (Spain).David moved to Italy in 2005, studied with A Steven Kramer in Rome, with Italian pianist and composer Luca Garbini in Terni.
In 2007, he was awarded a fellowship from Memorial University of Newfoundland, where he studied with Timothy Steeves. David gave a few recitals in St. John’s.
June 2011 he performed at ScotiaFest in Halifax, one of the largest festivals in Atlantic Canada.
David is a very enthusiastic piano teacher, and many of his students have succeeded in festivals, exams, recitals, and competitions.
He completed a Post- Baccalaureate Diploma in Performance at the University of Manitoba in May 2014 under the instruction of David Moroz and Charles Horton.
He is also a pianist at the Royal Winnipeg Ballet.
Tuesday at River Heights School of Music
Tuesday at River Heights School of Music
Thursday at River Heights School of Music
Saturday at River Heights School of Music
Alex

Alex is an accomplished classical guitarist who graduated with a Bachelor of Music Performance from the University of Manitoba’s classical guitar program in 2014.
He is the winner of the Len Hew trophy and scholarship both in 2010 and 2014, as well as the Lieutenant Governor’s trophy in 2012 at the Winnipeg Music Festival.
Alex has performed in master classes with internationally renowned classical guitarists, such as Roland Dyens, Marcin Dylla, and Fabio Zanon, to name a few.
Alex has been a regular performer with the Winnipeg Classical Guitar Society, and has played at multiple local venues and across Canada with various groups.
Alex has been teaching music lessons for over 10 years.
Monday at River Heights School of Music
Tuesday at River Heights School of Music
Tuesday at River Heights School of Music
Friday at River Heights School of Music
Olivia

Olivia completed her Masters of Music in Vocal Performance at the University of Manitoba under the world-renowned soprano, Tracy Dahl. In 2019, Olivia won the Concerto Competition (University of Manitoba). In 2021, she was awarded a Winnipeg Music Festival Scholarship and she advanced to the Winnipeg Provincial Music Festival where she won first place in the Senior Voice Class. Olivia has been teaching singing since 2012. She encourages her students to find joy in music, and is generous with sharing her knowledge and passion for voice.
Tuesday at River Heights School of Music
Wednesday at River Heights School of Music
Friday at River Heights School of Music
Paige

Paige is a professional rock guitarist who studied Jazz at the University of Manitoba. She is entering her 10th year of teaching at River Heights School of Music. Voted 2021 "Guitarist of The Year" at the Manitoba Loud Music Awards.
Wednesday at River Heights School of Music
Wednesday at River Heights School of Music
Thursday at River Heights School of Music
Julie

Julie was born and raised in Steinbach, Manitoba. She began playing the piano when she was five years old. Her past instructors include Lauri Plett, Jane Duerksen, Madeline Hildebrand, and Shirley Elias.
In 2018 she completed her ARCT in Piano Performance from the Royal Conservatory of Music and recently graduated from Canadian Mennonite University with a Bachelor of Music degree concentration in Piano Performance in 2020.
She has performed in many different festivals and competitions over the years, including the Southeastern Manitoba Festival, Winnipeg Music Festival, AMAF Provincial Music & Arts Festival, Women’s Musical Club Scholarship Competitions, and the Verna Mae Janzen Music Competition. She remains active in the music community by playing piano in church and growing her teaching studio. She looks forward to working with students of all ages to explore their love of music!
Wednesday at River Heights School of Music
Wednesday at River Heights School of Music
Klaus

Klaus is a multi-instrumentalist, composer and music educator who specializes in strings, most notably the violin and mandolin families of instruments. In addition, he has also taught piano and wind instruments, and has performed frequently on bass in various community groups as well as being involved in musical ensembles in his local church.
Monday at River Heights School of Music
Tuesday at River Heights School of Music
Thursday at River Heights School of Music
Matthew

Lessons With Matthew are Online only
Matthew holds degrees from the University of Manitoba (B.Mus.) and the University of British Columbia (M.Mus.) in saxophone performance. His achievements include winning the 2015 UofM Concerto competition, the 2016 Adam N. Leckie Memorial Trophy, first place in winds at the 2018 Canadian Music Competition finals, and most recently first place in the American Protege International Concerto Competition. Matthew has performed in venues throughout Canada and as a soloist with both the University of Manitoba Wind Ensemble and the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra. In 2022 Matthew will make his debut performance in Carnegie Hall. Matthew is currently a performing member of the Winnipeg Wind Ensemble and The Exchange Quartet.
Tuesday Online Only Lessons
Wednesday Online Only Lessons
Wednesday Online Only Lessons
Thursday Online Only Lessons
Thursday Online Only Lessons
Robert

Robert is a life long and complete musician. Playing & Teaching Guitar, Drums, Bass, Piano, Ukulele as well Bodhran, Cajon and Djembe. College and University educated with 2 diplomas from the prestigious Humber College Music Department.
Robert is an active musician in the Winnipeg as well as being one of Canada’s only 7 string jazz guitar players. He owns a recording studio and is also the owner of the school.