Flute, Clarinet and Saxophone Lessons

Woodwind

Private woodwind lessons are great for those who want to learn for fun, or prepare for RCM exams. For students in school band, private lessons can greatly enhance not only a child's proficiency, but also interest in their instrument. Private instruction will help them advance faster thanks to the one-on-one attention they usually don't receive in a group band program. Flute, Saxophone and Clarinet lessons are available for ages 8 or 9 and up, including adults and seniors. Children younger than age 8 typically do not have the lung capacity to handle wind instruments.

Woodwind: Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone Teachers

Melissa Bullen - Flute
Melissa Bullen has been instructing music at HMCS Acadia School of Music every summer and has also been a conductor for many of the military bands since the summer of 2007. Melissa will also be working the same position this upcoming summer. From a young age Melissa has been performing with both concert and marching style brass and reed bands. These experiences have given Melissa the opportunity and privilege during the final year of her Bachelor of Music degree to be the co-director of the Mount Allison University Symphonic Band working closely with MTA Bands director and Professor Wesley Ferreira. With all her experience she has decided to continue onto her second degree as a Bachelor of Music Education student, of which she will be completing winter 2013 at Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Chris McGee - Saxophone

Wade Tarling - Piano, Saxophone, Clarinet
Born and raised in Burnaby, British Columbia, Wade Tarling started playing piano at a young age and has been crafting his art for over 20 years. He received his bachelor of music and diploma from the Capilano College Jazz program and has worked with some of Canada's finest artists including Mike Allen, Ross Taggart, Stanley Karp and Chris Sigerson. Currently playing with the ViBE and the Dana Parsons Project, Wade�s versatility has made him sought after for both recording and live situations.

Janna Whelan - Piano, Flute
A native of Corner Brook, Janna graduated from Memorial University's School of Music in 2008 with a Bachelor of Music (Honours) in Music History and Literature. While at Memorial, Janna studied piano with Maureen Volk and Jane Steele and was a member of several chamber music ensembles, as well as Memorial's Festival Choir and Concert Band. Janna continued her studies at Carleton University, where she graduated with a Master of Arts in Music and Culture in 2010. During her childhood, Janna frequently competed in the Corner Brook Rotary Music Festival and participated in both the Junior and Senior Rose Bowl competitions. Janna has completed her Grade 8 RCM examination in piano and Grade 2 Rudiments examination with honours and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Ethnomusicology at Memorial University.