Illia holds a Master’s degree in Music from the University of Alberta and studied at the Ukrainian National Tchaikovsky Academy of Music and Kyiv Lysenko State Music Lyceum.

He has taught piano to students ages seven and up, focusing on classical repertoire, technique, theory, and performance preparation. Illia has also accompanied choirs and violinists, sharing his deep musical expertise and passion for excellence.

His thoughtful, inspiring teaching style helps every student grow in skill, confidence, and love for music.

Josselyn is passionate about helping children discover the joy of music. She holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Alberta and a Grade 9 Royal Conservatory of Music certification, and she’s been playing piano since she was a young child.

When she’s not teaching piano works as an Early Learning Education Assistant where she supports young learners through creativity and play. Josselyn also has experience as a Recreation Program Leader and as a Behavioural Interventionist with the Centre for Autism Services, giving her a strong foundation in child development and inclusive education.

With her warm personality and love of music, Josselyn creates a welcoming environment where every child can shine!

Barbara Leah Meyer has been a dynamic member of the Canadian and European music scenes for many years. A native of Edmonton, she has entertained a variety of audiences across Canada and throughout Europe, Scandinavia, Japan and the Middle East as a solo artist, in jazz ensembles, with big bands and symphony orchestras.

Barbara is a graduate of the Grant MacEwan music program. She has taught voice and piano for over 30 years. While living in Germany, Barbara was on the faculty at the Frankfurt University for Music and Performing Arts, Frankfurt Musikwerkstatt and Frankfurt's Scream Factory. Barbara teaches a classical, "Bel Canto" technique applied to repertoire in various genres from jazz and musical theatre to pop and country. Barbara has released and co-produced 6 CDs and was honoured to have been selected as Female Vocalist of the Year at the 1992 ARIA (Alberta Recording Industry Association) Awards.

Sherrilyn is a talented pianist with a wealth of experience in many musical genres. She grew up in a musical family in Vancouver, BC where she completed her Royal Conservatory of Music education, receiving numerous awards and accolades. Upon moving to Edmonton, she continued her musical journey studying flute, and received Grade 10 RCM level.

While raising three children she worked as a piano collaborator at Alberta Ballet School, Ballet North and numerous dance studios. She taught at Alberta College for many years assisting in the development of their early childhood music program.

After graduating with distinction in the Arts and Cultural Management program at MacEwan University, Sherrilyn stepped into the world of directing, producing multi-disciplinary productions and festivals. This inclusion of theatre, storytelling, poetry, dance and visual arts carries over into her piano teaching where she is dedicated to inspiring her students to develop their full potential and a life long love of music.

Svitlana has many years of experience as an instructor and professional musician in both piano as well as violin.

After graduating from the Dniepropetrovsk Academy of Music in Ukraine, with a degree in pedagogue and performance, Svitlana, taught in the string department at the Academy. She performed in the Dniepropetrovsk Regional Philharmonic Orchestra , The Radio and Television Orchestra in Kiev and upon relocating to in Cairo she was a principle in the Cairo Symphony Orchestra. Her performance career has included tours of France, Germany, Croatia, China, Korea and Dubai.

Svitlana has trained many award winning students including winners of the International Katarovich Competition and is dedicated to inspiring a love of music in her students of all ages.

A ‘little bit country and a whole lot of rock and roll’ describes award-winning soulful powerhouse singer-songwriter Dahlia Wakefield. Like many artists from humble beginnings, Dahlia (PRON: DALE-yuh) was raised in a small rural town; she left when rock ’n’ roll and bright lights of the big city beckoned. Since graduating from the Grant MacEwan Music program where she majored in Vocal Performance, Dahlia has been a full time musician. A vocal and beginner piano coach for the past ten years, Dahlia has taught at Dance Theme in Edmonton, Cooper Studios in Sherwood Park, The Leduc School of Music, and Miss Maddi's Dance Company in Stony Plain. Music has been and always will be Dahlia’s passion, and from performing and songwriting to teaching, and she looks forward to a lifetime of music!

Jocelyn recently graduated in April 2021, with a Bachelor of Music from the University of Alberta. She has studied under the direction of Robert Uchida, concertmaster of the ESO, and Guillaume Tardiff, Associate Professor and String Area coordinator of the University of Alberta. She has studied internationally with Lin He, Associate Professor of Louisiana State University and violinist with the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, Gregory Lee, Concertmaster of the Oklahoma City Philharmonic and Lynn Kuo, Assistant Concertmaster of the National Ballet of Canada Orchestra.

Along with violin, Jocelyn plays the piano, flute, and alto saxophone. She has taught violin in the Music Enrichment program to both children and adults, and has been told that she is a patient and caring teacher. She is excited to teach at VCPA and is looking forward to helping her students develop their musical skills and a joy for playing!

Kristine’s love for the performing arts started early with dance, acting, singing and piano. She is a versatile pianist and vocalist with a wide range of experience and training. After competing her Bachelor of Music degree at the University of Brandon with a major in both piano and voice. she worked as an accompanist, church music director, organist, musical theatre director, and performed in hotels in Brandon as well as Edmonton. She has performed roles with Mercury Opera, Alberta Opera, and has been in the Edmonton Opera Chorus. She also has experience behind the scenes working in the production department of various theatre companies.

Kristine has always had a passion for inspiring musicianship in people around her. She welcomes students of all ages from beginners to advanced students and is comfortable teaching everything from classical to pop music. If you are looking for a dedicated teacher with a wealth of experience, Kristine looks forward to working with you!