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I have been teaching music since 1999. I have a masters and I am working on Ph.D. I have a studio in my home. I teach piano, organ, voice, bass, violin, flute, clarinet, theory and songwriting. My age ranges are 3-78. I teach children AND ADULTS. I teach classical, jazz and gospel.

I have been teaching Piano for over 35 years. When I first started I was teaching at an All Girls School in Toronto Ontario in the Music Department there. I also taught in England, UK, Burlington, Ontario and then moved to Kelowna and taught there. I now live in Cranbrook, British Columbia and have been teaching here for the past 16 years. I have a ARCT, BA and Masters in Music Education. I prepare my piano students for RCM (Royal Conservatory of Music Piano Exams from Beginner through Advanced. I myself play: The Piano, Guitar, Flute, Oboe, and teach: Piano, Flute and Voice in my Music Studio in my home. My main instrument is the Piano. I also have experience with composition and melody writing and took several courses in Toronto, Ontario at Toronto University. At Christmas I tape my student performances and share them with my students parents and with their permission I also share these videos on Facebook and Instagram.

Being a passionate musician and singer, my desire is to impact men and women, young and old, regardless of their background, culture, race, gender or color with this God given musical gift. Anybody can learn music. Having been born and raised in church, my ultimate goal is to Enhance Quality Music, Psalm 33:3. I've been in the music industry professionally for over 20 years now. I've played and taught music across Africa, Europe and now America. I bring to my students diversity. I teach how to read music and also play by ear.

At MuseSync Studio, your musical evolution begins with Ivan – your friendly, fun-loving, and uniquely creative teacher! Dive into tailored lessons that groove to your rhythm, exploring engaging teaching methods specially designed for your musical journey. Ivan’s approach is about unlocking your potential with tailored repertoire and crafty technical exercises infused with just the right dose of music theory to fine-tune your skills. Beyond the keys, Ivan is your guide, navigating through RCM levels and piano competitions, sculpting a well-rounded musical education. With his infectious enthusiasm and a supportive atmosphere, your musical growth becomes a thrilling adventure! ABOUT IVAN KOLAR Ivan began his musical journey in Croatia, where he obtained his Master's degree in Piano Performance and Piano Pedagogy. This accomplishment was guided by Professor Marina Ambokadze, a renowned expert in the LISZT-ZILOTI piano technique and an artistic adviser to pianist Ivo Pogorelić. In 2008, he started working as a Piano Professor at the Varazdin School of Music. His students have graced stages across Europe, performing as soloists or with orchestras, excelling in both domestic and international piano competitions, securing over 50 gold awards throughout his career in Croatia. Upon relocating to Vancouver, Ivan further enriches his teaching profession by becoming a faculty member at the well-known Dio Piano School. In 2023, his students achieved a remarkable results by winning seven gold medals, with two of them earning the highest marks and becoming laureates in their categories at both the BCCM and Sea to Sky International Music Festivals.

I teach piano in my home both privately and in small groups. My goal and passion is to develop lifelong musicians from the very young to the retiree who wants a hobby. I have a BA and MM in piano performance and decades of experience.

With my piano students, I want them to be fluent music readers. Each student has specific tastes, so I supplement all my piano students lessons with music choices that appeal to them. I try to balance “work” and “fun” as far as learning the elements of music goes, so that they enjoy the process and the results.