About Us
Vanessa
- Bachelor's degree in Music Education from Université de Moncton
- 15 years of experience in private music instruction
- 10 years of experience in public school music education
Biography:
Vanessa was raised in Bathurst, New Brunswick. She began her piano studies at the age of six and soon expanded her skills to include guitar and vocal training. She completed the examinations offered by the Royal Conservatory of Music and participated annually in the Bathurst Music Festival. Additionally, she was involved in numerous choirs, music groups, and competitions both locally and beyond. Her early dedication to music earned her several awards.
In 2006, Vanessa enrolled at the Université de Moncton for her post-secondary education. While studying, she worked part-time at the Long & McQuade Lesson Centre as a subcontractor, teaching piano, voice, and musical theatre. She also organized various camps and seminars and was an active member of the university choir and other ensembles, notably the University Opera, where she played lead roles in several productions at the Capitol Theatre in Moncton.
Vanessa participated in a theatrical performance group based in Edmundston. Over the course of several years, she assumed the lead female role with L'acadie des terres et forêts en fête inc., touring across New Brunswick, Quebec, and even France during her summer vacations, which significantly enriched her experience on stage.
Vanessa earned her degrees in 2013, obtaining a Bachelor in Education and a Bachelor in Music with a focus on voice.
Following her graduation, Vanessa dedicated ten years to teaching music in public schools, instructing students of various ages. Her teaching repertoire included recorder, piano, percussion, band, ukulele, guitar, musical theatre, and choir. She taught in both English and French environments across New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. During this period, she also directed and produced numerous musical productions, including those based on Disney Junior themes.
Emma
Emma was raised in Bathurst, New Brunswick, where her passion for the piano ignited at the tender age of two. Initially self-taught, she later pursued private voice and piano lessons with Vanessa at the Studio Vanessa Music Lesson Centre. With two years of experience teaching piano to younger students, Emma is proficient in both classical and pop genres. She actively participates in various concerts and talent shows within her school and the broader community. Notably, she earned a merit award in piano at the 2024 Chaleur Music Festival and is a core member of a youth band. In addition to her piano and voice skills, Emma plays the electric guitar and ukulele, and she is fully bilingual.
Emma is a vibrant individual with a strong affinity for the arts at her school. She engages in drama, musical productions, and a jam band at Bathurst High School, consistently bringing enthusiasm and dedication to all her endeavors.
Roddy
Roddy's passion for music ignited at the tender age of seven when he observed his cousins playing the guitar during family gatherings. Music was a constant presence in his home, as both of his parents were avid music enthusiasts. His father played the harmonica, while his mother was a pianist. Recognizing his interest, his parents enrolled him in the Toronto Conservatory of Music, where he studied for two years. He later pursued private lessons with an instructor who encouraged him to sing, emphasizing that it would enhance his tonal awareness and deepen his understanding of musical connections on the guitar. This guidance proved invaluable, as he eventually earned a modest living through his music career.
By the age of 14, Roddy had joined a band that performed at various high school dances and youth center events. Between the ages of 17 and 22, he was part of a four-member R&B band that toured extensively, playing in clubs throughout Canada. Subsequently, he collaborated with several duets, securing additional performances at clubs, lounges, weddings, and festivals. For nine years, he played in a duo that later expanded into a five-member band known as Those Guys, where he served as the lead singer, guitarist, and manager for a decade, entertaining at festivals, weddings, dinner clubs, and corporate events.
Throughout this period, Roddy also shared his knowledge by teaching guitar and vocal lessons to students ranging from ages 10 to 70. He has experience in recording his own projects and has been invited to collaborate with other artists as well. His music and collaborations have been featured on radio stations, including a notable appearance on a Muskoka, Ontario station. Roddy is a sociable individual who radiates a profound passion for music across all genres.
Francyne
Francyne was raised in Bathurst, New Brunswick, where she first discovered her passion for music as a young child, inspired by her father's performances on various instruments. At the age of ten, she embarked on her musical education by taking private piano lessons. Subsequently, she broadened her musical repertoire by enrolling in voice lessons with Vanessa at Studio Vanessa Music Lesson Centre.
Francyne has achieved recognition at the 2024 Chaleur Music Festival, where she received the Junior Piano Highest Mark award. Although her proficiency in French is limited, she is enthusiastic and willing to teach in both English and French.
In addition to her teaching role, Francyne serves as the lead vocalist in the studio's band. She also enjoys playing other instruments such as guitar, ukulele, and bass.
Francyne is a warm and enthusiastic individual with a profound love for music and the arts. She is always keen to embrace new opportunities and challenges in her musical endeavors.
Anna
Originally from the West Coast, Anna is a dedicated musician who brings both experience and enthusiasm to her teaching. Her love for music started at just eight years old with piano lessons, and over the years, she’s added clarinet, ukulele, flute, percussion, and drums to her repertoire. She also enjoys composing and arranging music, always looking for new ways to be creative.
Anna has always sought out opportunities to perform, whether playing piano in jazz bands and pit orchestras, clarinet in marching and concert bands, or accompanying vocalists and instrumentalists. She loves exploring different styles of music, especially jazz, classical, and rock.
These days, she stays active in the local music scene, playing percussion and clarinet with the Bathurst Community Concert Band and drums and piano with the Phantom Jazz Band.
Anna is passionate about sharing her love of music with others and is excited to help students of all ages and skill levels grow as musicians.