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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.

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.

An accomplished pianist, piano teacher, accompanist, artist of chamber ensemble of Russian origin.
More than 20 years of experience as music teacher, piano accompanist, soloist.
Excellent sight reading, including partitur, transpose, play by hear, have a lot of experience working as accompanist (with vocalist, ensemble, choir) and as a music teacher at a professional level.

Brad Dean Alexander is pianist/singer/songwriter based in Toronto. After over a decade of working as the piano man on cruise ships he is doing shows in Toronto, and live on Facebook every Wednesday night at 7pm EST. Available for virtual shows as well!

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EXPRESS yourself in higher dimensions. Create piano music.

PIANO LESSONS for all ages. Your world of peace.

Play the piano by ear, take Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) exams, or simply play for fun!

Colleen Branson, ARCT, BM, RMT

Colleen Branson has been teaching piano and theory for 36 years, 25+ of those in the Newton area of Surrey, B.C.

Mrs. Branson teaches piano students from age 4 to infinity. It's never too late to start learning the language and joy of music.

Private lessons give a well rounded approach to learning and incorporate theory, ear training, improvisation, and repertoire in a variety of styles, from the many facets of classical and popular.