Meet the team

Adrienne

  • Born in Vancouver BC, Adrienne began playing the piano at the age of five. She holds an ARCT diploma in Piano Performance from the Royal Conservatory of Music and a Bachelors of Music with a Specialization in Secondary School Education from the University of British Columbia, where she studied Piano (Primary Instrument) and Voice (Secondary Instrument).

    Adrienne has conducted choirs for various local churches in Coquitlam and has a specialization in Secondary Music Education (playing drums, flute, guitar, etc.). Adrienne also holds a second Bachelor’s degree in Music Therapy from Capilano University and is an accredited music therapist with the Canadian Association of Music Therapy. Besides her enjoyment in teaching children and adults, she hopes to continue using music to inspire students to come.

Cindy

  • Cindy was born in Taipei, Taiwan and has been playing the piano for over 20 years with a Level 10 certificate from the Royal Conservatory of Music. Besides playing the piano, Cindy also has experience playing the Chinese Zither, Violin, and Flute. She is currently completing her Bachelors at SFU in Psychology and Education. During her spare time, Cindy loves to play music that she enjoys such as Pop arrangements, movie soundtracks, choral accompaniments (she has a soft spot for“old hymns”!). Cindy also finds great joy in playing music that just expresses her current mood, something she hopes to share with her students.

    Cindy is an active pianist in church as well as in community choirs (as a singer and accompanist). She enjoys teaching piano to all ages and loves to witness the moment when students realize they can actually communicate and express something about themselves through music.

    Other than having a strong musical interest as a hobby, you can find Cindy reading or writing, re-watching old episodes of “Once Upon a Time”, out taking nature walks, or treasure hunting at thrift stores and secondhand bookstores.

    Her future plans and goals are to complete her Bachelors degree, and find a job that allows her to continue her passion in teaching piano.

Winnie

  • Born in Hong Kong, Winnie has been playing the piano for over twenty years. She enjoys playing different kinds of music such as classical, romantic, and pop songs. Winnie has had many musical experiences in playing the piano at church and teaching young musicians. Completing a Bachelors in Music Therapy from Capilano University in 2013, Winnie also has a completed ARCT in Teaching Elementary Piano Students with the Royal Conservatory of Music.

    Winnie enjoys the process of a student’s learning, understanding and improving through her teaching and guidance whether it’s piano or dance. Winnie’s future plans are to continue teaching piano and dance, as well as establishing a music therapy career.

Fion

  • Fion Leung was born in Hong Kong and moved to Burnaby, BC when she was 1 years old. She started playing the piano at the age of 4, sings casually, and played the clarinet in high school. Fion plays mostly classical music, but she also loves pop music, movie themes, musical theater and Disney. She enjoys teaching and seeing her students find their own love for music with the skills they learn.

    Besides teaching piano, she has shared her music with senior homes, collaborated with local singers, and participated in choirs in university.

    Fion has received her Bachelors in Music from UBC, and her ARCT in Piano Performance from the Royal Conservatory of Music. During her spare time, Fion enjoys reading novels, photography, and hiking. Her future plans are to continue to establish a teaching career and pursue further studies in piano.

Beni

  • Ms. Beni was born in Beijing and has played piano for over 20 years. She began her musical studies at age 4 at the Central Conservatory of Music in China and also holds a Bachelors in Arts and Social Sciences with a Communication Major. Ms. Beni was awarded the 2022 China Macao Piano Invitational Tournament for “Excellent Instructor”! Besides music, Ms. Beni loves to perform on stage as well as participate with non-profit organizations for feminist leaders.

    In her spare time, Ms. Beni loves watching films, musicals and participating in outdoor activities! She loves teaching, and plans to teach piano long-term and spread her knowledge and passion with her students. Ms. Beni's favorite music genres are Baroque, Classical, Romantic as well as 20/21st century works. When moving to Canada, Ms. Beni advanced her training for Piano and is a RCM Specialized teacher in Elementary Levels. She has also been awarded for her China Musician Association Piano Performance in Grade 10, 2021 XiaMen Music Season International Piano Competition Beijing for 1st prize in the Youth division, and 2022 China Macao Piano Invitational Tournament for “Excellent Instructor”!

    In her spare time, Ms. Beni loves film musicals and outdoor activities! She loves teaching, and plans to teach piano long-term and spread her knowledge and passion with her students!

Sarah

  • Ms. Sarah moved to beautiful Vancouver in 2013 from Taipei, Taiwan and has been playing piano since the age of 3. Besides playing the piano, she is also an established trumpet player and also plays the violin. Ms. Sarah loves to play classical, pop and some jazz! She also enjoys listening to electronic music and rewriting the melodies to the piano.

    Ms. Sarah’s has participated in many various competitions throughout her high school and university years, from opera and orchestra competitions, to choir, piano and trumpet competitions. She also studied two years of Orff which led her to opportunities teaching kindergarteners music in Taiwan.

    Ms. Sarah has a Bachelors in Music from Aletheia University in Taiwan and also has a Visual Art & Design Diploma. Adding Off Techniques and visuals to her lessons gives Ms. Sarah’s students another perspective in learning as well as added fun! In Ms. Sarah’s spare time, she enjoys yoga, baking and taking walks with her fluffy dog “Yoke Yoke”. Her future plans and goals include: continuing to teach piano, taking a Music Therapy diploma and have a piano recital in Vancouver in the near future.

Haley

  • Ms. Haley grew up in Topeka, Kansas (USA), and has been playing the violin for over 20 years. She has her Masters of Music in Violin Performance from the Boston Conservatory, Bachelors of Music in Violin Performance, and a Bachelors Degree in German. She loves to play a bit of everything and grew up playing fiddle and classical music, which later opened her up to playing contemporary and pop arrangements. Her favorite composer is Shostakovich, although Caroline Shaw is a top contender.

    While working on her Bachelor’s and Master’s degree, she played with many orchestras in Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, and in Iowa City, including the Southeast Iowa Symphony Orchestra. Ms. Haley made her orchestral debut at 17, playing the Bach Double with the Ottawa Symphony (Kansas, not Ontario). Several of her students in Boston were accepted to prestigious music programs in the area, including the Rivers Conservatory and NEC Prep.

    The best thing about teaching strings for Ms. Haley is playing duets with her students, as well as listening to their wonderful performances at recitals. Besides teaching, she likes to embroider, bake, cook, and try out new coffee shops, bullet journal, read, and watch home renovation shows.

Carolyne

  • Ms. Carolyne is from Malaysia and has been playing the piano since she was 7 years old. She holds an ABRSM Diploma in Performance, and a Bachelor of Arts in Piano Performance. When she was only 15 years old, she began playing piano for her church, and teaching private lessons. In 2018, she performed as a soloist with the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra and Qatar Youth Orchestra. Throughout her university years, she received training from many world class pianists including Charles-Richard Hamelin, Douglas Finch, and Cheng Cheng Zhao. Ms. Carolyne also plays double bass and sings, and she is currently a part of the Klemeta Choral, Valley Festival Singers, and e2021. She mostly enjoys playing classical, pop, jazz, contemporary worship music, and soundtracks from Korean dramas. Her future plans include getting a Master's degree in Piano Pedagogy, and to continue teaching students at high levels. Outside of music, Ms. Carolyne enjoys reading, playing on her Nintendo Switch, going jogging, and trying out international cuisines.

Sung Shin

  • Mr. Sung Shin is from South Korea and has been playing guitar for 15 years. He has lived in Korea, China, and the United States and can speak three languages including English, Mandarin and Korean! Mr. Sung Shin has a Bachelor of Music in Performance from the Musicians Institute in Los Angeles (where he was also a teacher's assistant), and a Master of Music in Improvisation from the University of Michigan.

    Mr. Sung Shin hopes to give his students the tools to learn and enjoy music, and to introduce them to different styles of music. He is well versed in jazz, rock, pop and many other genres. When he is not teaching, you can find him cooking or playing video games.

Wendy (Mobile)

  • Ms. Wendy was born in China and has played piano for over 21 years. She first began her musical studies at age of 5. She was previously part of the Burnaby Clef Music Festival, when she was younger. Ms. Wendy has received the grade of First Class Honours for grades 8, 9, and 10 RCM Practical exams, and also holds a Bachelor of Music Degree from the University of Victoria. During her time as a student, she was also performed as a pianist for the University of Victoria's orchestra.

    In her spare time, Ms. Wendy enjoys playing sports such as volleyball and badminton or walking her dog, Kai.

Erin

  • Ms. Erin was born in Burnaby, and has been playing the piano for 15 years. She has completed Level 10 RCM, and has received numerous scholarships from the VAYA International Music Festival. She is also currently pursuing her Bachelors in Science at SFU. Her childhood dream that she is working towards is to pursue a research career, specializing in astrophysics!

    Ms. Erin loves to play Romantic and Impressionist music, making her favourite composers Chopin and Debussy. In her free time, you can find her spending time with her cat Mira, listening to R&B and J-pop, and reading murder mystery and sci-fi novels!

Michelle (Mobile)

  • Ms. Michelle was born in Hong Kong and has played piano for 16 years. She also plays the Erhu, Soprano Recorder, Marimba, and various percussion instruments.

    Ms. Michelle has an Advanced Music Studies Certificate from the Hong Kong Music Institute, in addition to completing the ABRSM Grade 8 Piano Solo and Trinity College London Grade 8 Musical Theatre examinations. Her experiences include participating in the Hong Kong Schools Music Festival, performing in musicals, and playing the piano in an ensemble and as an accompanist.

    Ms.Michelle is also a freelance fashion designer, and enjoys painting, designing, and crafting new art pieces in her spare time!

Tony

  • Mr. Tony, born in China and raised in Hong Kong, has been playing guitar for 25 years and also plays the ukulele, bass, and a bit of piano. With over 10 years of experience as a musician and guitar teacher in Hong Kong, he's performed in restaurants, weddings, and jazz bands. He holds a Music Diploma from Douglas College, a Professional Jazz Guitar Certificate from Berklee College, and a Rockschool Grade 8 Guitar Certificate. As a teacher, he loves watching his students grow and improve.

Samuel

  • Samuel was born in South Korea, but lived most of his life in Canada. He holds a Bachelor of Communication from SFU, specializing in Technology.

    While Samuel does not teach music here in the studio, he has been playing the piano since he was in kindergarten. In fact, he has completed level 10 RCM, and plays for his church every Sunday.

    In his free time, Samuel can often be found testing unreleased software or fixing computers while sipping a cup of ice-cold coffee.

Milo

  • Milo was born in Langley BC and is a quiet hypoallergenic Morkie (half yorkie/half Maltese). He grew up listening to all genres of music and likes to snooze in the corner of the room while lessons are happening. He is a great listener and also supports the teachers and students with his mellow presence and cute face.

Tiffany (Mobile)

  • Ms. Tiffany was born in Richmond BC, and has been playing the piano for 17 years. She currently holds RCM 10 Piano certification, and also sings as well. As a performer, she has participated in Calgary Arts Festival, Richmond Music Festival, Crescendo Music Festival, and International Berlioz Music Festival. Ms. Tiffany has also published her own music album in 2024.

    Ms. Tiffany’s favourite music to play and perform is classical, neoclassical, and contemporary. When it comes to teaching, her goal is to inspire a passion of music to students and bonding over that passion.

    When not teaching, you can find Ms. Tiffany baking, cooking, and working on her creative writing.

Sonia

  • Born in Seoul, South Korea, Ms. Sonia has been playing the piano for 26 years, and teaching for 12 years. In addition to teaching, she has worked as a music copyist and an organ accompanist for 7 years.

    Ms. Sonia holds a Bachelors of Music in Piano Performance from the Los Angeles College of Music. She was also awarded the Glen Ballard Composition and Production Scholarship, as well as the gold prize in a piano competition held by the International Music Educational Association of Korea.

    Ms. Sonia has a plethora of live performance experience! She has performed at the UNC Greely Jazz and SAC Band Music Festivals, and has worked with multiple singers and songwriters for live gigs and recordings in the Los Angeles area.

    Being able to share her love for music with her students while growing alongside them is Ms. Sonia’s favourite thing about teaching.

    In the future, she plans to pursue a Masters Degree in Music Education!

Amanda

  • Ms. Amanda was born in Vancouver, and has been playing the piano for 25 years. She is a jack of all trades, also playing the trombone, euphonium, and flugelhorn!

    She has plenty of performance experience under her belt, including playing trombone in a jazz band and her university ensembles, and playing the keyboard in an indie alt-rock band.

    Ms. Amanda holds a Bachelor's Degree of Music from the University of British Columbia.

    Her favourite part of teaching is seeing her students gain confidence and feel proud of themselves for their hard work, and getting the privilege to show them what they are capable of.

Mara

  • Ms. Mara is a Philippine born musician who loves to cook and garden. She is most known for her lead roles in the UBC Opera, playing major roles like Fiordiligi from Cosi Fan Tutte, Anna Maurant from Street Scene, and Foreign Princess from Rusalka.

    Her musical abilities are versatile, from playing the guitar for St. Christopher Anglican Church to singing the lead soprano for the Vivaldi Choir.

    Ms. Mara holds a bachelors degree and a masters in Music, both from UBC. She is currently working towards her Diploma as well!

    Ms. Mara desires to share and teach her knowledge in pursuing music in healthy and passionate ways, and sees her future as an Opera singer performing around Europe .

Cher

  • Ms. Cher, originally from China, has been playing the piano for over 14 years. In addition to the piano, she is skilled in playing the clarinet and kalimba.

    Throughout her musical journey, she has performed in a variety of settings, including retirement homes, school concerts, and international tours to Italy and Victoria. Ms. Cher enjoys playing a range of music, from classical pieces to pop songs and tunes from her favorite shows.

    Currently, she is pursuing her ARCT in Piano Performance and has an impressive performance history, including appearances at Carnegie Hall, playing in the JUNOs StarBand, and receiving a KIWANIS Gold award. Alongside her musical achievements, Ms. Cher holds a Bachelor’s degree in Cognitive Science.

    As a teacher, her favorite aspect is helping students discover joy in music and express themselves creatively. In her free time, she enjoys watching K-dramas and anime, as well as writing, drawing, and experimenting with new recipes. Looking to the future, Ms. Cher hopes to continue teaching while finding new ways to support education and student well-being.

Naomi

  • Ms. Naomi was born in Malaysia, and has been playing the piano for 17 years. She also plays the guitar and ukulele!

    Throughout her musical career, Ms. Naomi has played the piano as an accompanist, in church, and as part of a band. She enjoys playing a mix of classical, pop, and film music.

    Ms. Naomi holds a Diploma in Piano Performance from the Associate of Trinity College London. Her favourite part of teaching is witnessing her students’ confidence grow as they improve their skills.

    Outside of music, Ms. Naomi enjoys baking and working on film sets. She is currently pursuing a degree in Interior Design. Her future goal is to work on commercial interior design projects, while still playing music and helping others grow on their musical journey!

Shenella

  • Born in Colombo, Ms. Shenella is a passionate musician with knowledge in guitar and music production and over 20 years of experience in piano!

    She holds a Bachelor of Arts in English and History. She has earned recognition through ABRSM exams and years of performing live in schools, churches, and choirs. she enjoys blending R&B and hip hop into her playing and teaching and her diverse musical background helps her connect with students of all levels.

    Ms. Shenella’s favourite part of teaching is watching students light up when they finally learn and understand a concept or a piece that felt out of reach! Outside of music, she enjoys reading, hiking, and spending time outdoors.

    Ms. Shenella hopes to continue teaching full time in the future, sharing her love and passion for music with her students!

Ronnie

  • Ms. Ronnie is a dedicated musician with 20 years of experience in piano and violin including, orchestra ensemble, musical production and performing in concerts.

    She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music and a Postgraduate Diploma in Education and has an educational background in Master of Social Sciences (Behavioral Health).

    Ms. Ronnie is passionate about helping each student discover their unique strengths and perspectives. She focuses on developing their individual skills while also encouraging collaboration. She values creativity and confidence, and strives to create a student-centered, engaging learning environment.

    Outside the music studio, she enjoys playing board games and exploring arts and crafts. Looking ahead, she hopes to pursue further studies and continue refining her teaching practices to better support and inspire her students.

Tin Long (Mobile)

  • Mr. Tin Long is a guitarist and drummer from Hong Kong with over eight years of experience. He enjoys playing rock, metal, jazz, pop, R&B, and funk.

    His musical background includes performing in a band, playing in church worship teams, and working as a session musician in Los Angeles. He holds a Rockschool Grade 8 certificate in drums and studied guitar performance at the Musicians Institute.

    With a degree in Psychology from The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Mr. Tin Long brings both musical skill and a thoughtful approach to teaching. He loves seeing his students build a relationship and a sense of joy with music.

    Outside of teaching, he enjoys gaming, working out, and exploring new interests. His goals include performing live and one day playing at a major music festival with his own band.

Daniel

  • Born and raised in Vancouver, Mr. Daniel has been playing the piano for 20 years! He has successfully completed Piano RCM Level 10, History Level 10, and Keyboard Harmony Level 10.

    In addition to piano, Mr. Daniel also plays the flute and percussion instruments, and enjoys playing classical and jazz music. His musical experiences include being the pianist for his school jazz band and choir, playing the flute and percussion in his school concert band, and even singing in SFU’s Vocal Jazz band!

    Outside of music, Mr. Daniel enjoys table tennis, long distance running, and coding. He also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from Simon Fraser University.

    Mr. Daniel’s favourite part of teaching is getting to see his students grow in confidence as they discover they are capable of improving their skills. He finds it rewarding to watch students take ownership of their own learning.

Jinny

  • Jinny was born in South Korea and moved to Vancouver at the age of 10. She began playing the piano at seven and continued her musical studies throughout secondary school. She now participates in five to six Christian conferences each year as a keyboardist.

    In her free time, Jinny enjoys reading and running 5 km with her friends. She is also a foodie, so she loves discovering great restaurants on her days off.

Interested in working with Simusique?

If you are interested in joining our team, please forward your resume to simusiquestudio@gmail.com. We are always looking for passionate and enthusiastic teachers for music!

Carter

  • Originally born in China, and hailng from Hong Kong, Mr. Carter brings over 20 years of experience with drums and piano. Mr. Carter holds an ABRSM Grade 8 certification with distinction, as well as a Rock School Grade 8 Drums certification with Merit.

    Mr. Carter’s experience is defined by a rich variety of styles and professional roles. He is proficient in Jazz, Contemporary, RnB, Classical, and Worship music. He has served as a church worship pianist, pianist for composition programs, and also has played in various bands as both a pianist and a drummer.

    As an educator, Mr. Carter is most inspired by seeing his students develop a deeper understanding of art, through their musical training. Looking ahead, he is dedicated to growing as a musician and a composer.

    Outside music, Mr. Carter enjoys spending his time reading books.

Dahlia

  • Originally from Hong Kong, Ms. Dahlia has been playing the piano for over 40 years. She has completed the ABRSM Grade 8 in Piano. Additionally, she holds the ATCL Piano Performance certification from Trinity College of Music as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Music.

    Ms. Dahlia enjoys playing both classical and pop music. She has extensive experience in church worship and has served as an accompanist for

    What Ms. Dahlia loves most about teaching is guiding students to connect with music on a deeper level, beyond just mastering technical skills. She aspires to grow alongside her students in their musical journey.

    In her free time, Ms. Dahlia enjoys running, photography, baking, and drawing.