Our Students

Our students are as varied as the communities we serve; from children just beginning to explore music, to busy adult professionals who want to find some time for themselves to be creative and relax; from teenagers who want to play Mozart, to young adults who want to play Dave Matthews.

Testimonials

Chin has been my teacher for over 10 years and
she still continues to be. She is patient,
thoughtful, and passionate with her teaching, and 
her philosophy is sensible and thorough. To this
day I still find it a treat to see her play my new
music within a matter of seconds of looking at it. 
I've become a teacher myself in a volunteer program
and I could not have earned myself such experience
without the guidance of Chin. I've been a student at 
Lynn Valley Music since day one of my piano studies, 
and never once had I thought about leaving. Not only 
is Lynn Valley Music the closest, available studio 
for music lessons in my area, but it has become a 
second home and an institution for my creativity.

Derrick He

I have been taking piano lessons at Lynn Valley Music for 5 months now and it has been such a positive experience. Dmitri is a very insightful and patient teacher who is extremely dedicated and helpful. He is always pushing me to be better and his teaching skills encourage and inspire me to do the best. I came to Lynn Valley Music to learn to play the piano; every week I improve my skills and learn something new. I would highly recommend Lynn Valley Music to anyone interested in learning how to play an instrument. Thank you Dmitri and Lynn Valley Music!
Carly O
My son has been a student at Lynn Valley Music since he was six years old. He's now preparing to enter Capilano University's Music Diploma Program, having satisfied RCM's requirements for grade 10 piano and grade 2 theory. Over the years, LVM has provided nothing but friendly, reliable, and courteous service. And the quality of instruction has been impeccable! Dmitri Gritsaenko is able to communicate his exceptional knowledge and expertise in the kind of creative and receptive terms that constantly evolve to accommodate his students' developing needs. A gifted teacher indeed! I would not hesitate to recommend LVM to any aspiring musician who is serious about legitimate learning in a positive, professional environment.
Anne Faris
Roxana is patient and gentle with the kids. She is friendly, she is very encouraging; the kids always enjoy their lessons (practice at home is a different story!) She has done a great job teaching them their instruments. She communicates well with me to tell me what the kids are working on, too.
Gerry, father of 2 music students.
Roxana is very kind to me. She is very patient. She never gives up. We have fun when we play songs together. She is nice. I am glad she is my piano and violin teacher!
Anika, age 9, taking lessons since she was 5.
When I was growing up, my parents would always encourage my sisters and me to play music. One day they finally decided to sign us up for piano lessons with Dmitri, and all three of us loved it! Dmitri’s sense of humor, his ability to get ideas across to any student and his encouragement made the lessons really enjoyable and informative. Even my dad ended up taking lessons with him, and he would always come home with a new riff to try out, impressed with Dmitri’s ability to play and to teach. Lynn Valley Music has passionate teachers with excellent teaching ability, making it the best choice for a music school on the North Shore.
Sarah Johnstone
I would absolutely recommend Lynn Valley Music to anyone interested in learning how to play an instrument or expanding their musical skills. I took lessons to learn how to establish a richer sound with my flute and play more in tune, and my flute teacher helped me accomplish just that. She was extremely supportive and I really enjoyed hearing my playing improve with every one of her suggestions.
Brittany Derrick

Chin has been my teacher for over 10 years and
she still continues to be. She is patient,
thoughtful, and passionate with her teaching, and 
her philosophy is sensible and thorough. To this
day I still find it a treat to see her play my new
music within a matter of seconds of looking at it. 
I've become a teacher myself in a volunteer program
and I could not have earned myself such experience
without the guidance of Chin. I've been a student at 
Lynn Valley Music since day one of my piano studies, 
and never once had I thought about leaving. Not only 
is Lynn Valley Music the closest, available studio 
for music lessons in my area, but it has become a 
second home and an institution for my creativity.

Derrick He

I have been taking piano lessons at Lynn Valley Music for 5 months now and it has been such a positive experience. Dmitri is a very insightful and patient teacher who is extremely dedicated and helpful. He is always pushing me to be better and his teaching skills encourage and inspire me to do the best. I came to Lynn Valley Music to learn to play the piano; every week I improve my skills and learn something new. I would highly recommend Lynn Valley Music to anyone interested in learning how to play an instrument. Thank you Dmitri and Lynn Valley Music!
Carly O
My son has been a student at Lynn Valley Music since he was six years old. He's now preparing to enter Capilano University's Music Diploma Program, having satisfied RCM's requirements for grade 10 piano and grade 2 theory. Over the years, LVM has provided nothing but friendly, reliable, and courteous service. And the quality of instruction has been impeccable! Dmitri Gritsaenko is able to communicate his exceptional knowledge and expertise in the kind of creative and receptive terms that constantly evolve to accommodate his students' developing needs. A gifted teacher indeed! I would not hesitate to recommend LVM to any aspiring musician who is serious about legitimate learning in a positive, professional environment.
Anne Faris
Roxana is patient and gentle with the kids. She is friendly, she is very encouraging; the kids always enjoy their lessons (practice at home is a different story!) She has done a great job teaching them their instruments. She communicates well with me to tell me what the kids are working on, too.
Gerry, father of 2 music students.
Roxana is very kind to me. She is very patient. She never gives up. We have fun when we play songs together. She is nice. I am glad she is my piano and violin teacher!
Anika, age 9, taking lessons since she was 5.
When I was growing up, my parents would always encourage my sisters and me to play music. One day they finally decided to sign us up for piano lessons with Dmitri, and all three of us loved it! Dmitri’s sense of humor, his ability to get ideas across to any student and his encouragement made the lessons really enjoyable and informative. Even my dad ended up taking lessons with him, and he would always come home with a new riff to try out, impressed with Dmitri’s ability to play and to teach. Lynn Valley Music has passionate teachers with excellent teaching ability, making it the best choice for a music school on the North Shore.
Sarah Johnstone
I would absolutely recommend Lynn Valley Music to anyone interested in learning how to play an instrument or expanding their musical skills. I took lessons to learn how to establish a richer sound with my flute and play more in tune, and my flute teacher helped me accomplish just that. She was extremely supportive and I really enjoyed hearing my playing improve with every one of her suggestions.
Brittany Derrick

Chin has been my teacher for over 10 years and
she still continues to be. She is patient,
thoughtful, and passionate with her teaching, and 
her philosophy is sensible and thorough. To this
day I still find it a treat to see her play my new
music within a matter of seconds of looking at it. 
I've become a teacher myself in a volunteer program
and I could not have earned myself such experience
without the guidance of Chin. I've been a student at 
Lynn Valley Music since day one of my piano studies, 
and never once had I thought about leaving. Not only 
is Lynn Valley Music the closest, available studio 
for music lessons in my area, but it has become a 
second home and an institution for my creativity.

Derrick He

I have been taking piano lessons at Lynn Valley Music for 5 months now and it has been such a positive experience. Dmitri is a very insightful and patient teacher who is extremely dedicated and helpful. He is always pushing me to be better and his teaching skills encourage and inspire me to do the best. I came to Lynn Valley Music to learn to play the piano; every week I improve my skills and learn something new. I would highly recommend Lynn Valley Music to anyone interested in learning how to play an instrument. Thank you Dmitri and Lynn Valley Music!
Carly O
My son has been a student at Lynn Valley Music since he was six years old. He's now preparing to enter Capilano University's Music Diploma Program, having satisfied RCM's requirements for grade 10 piano and grade 2 theory. Over the years, LVM has provided nothing but friendly, reliable, and courteous service. And the quality of instruction has been impeccable! Dmitri Gritsaenko is able to communicate his exceptional knowledge and expertise in the kind of creative and receptive terms that constantly evolve to accommodate his students' developing needs. A gifted teacher indeed! I would not hesitate to recommend LVM to any aspiring musician who is serious about legitimate learning in a positive, professional environment.
Anne Faris
Roxana is patient and gentle with the kids. She is friendly, she is very encouraging; the kids always enjoy their lessons (practice at home is a different story!) She has done a great job teaching them their instruments. She communicates well with me to tell me what the kids are working on, too.
Gerry, father of 2 music students.
Roxana is very kind to me. She is very patient. She never gives up. We have fun when we play songs together. She is nice. I am glad she is my piano and violin teacher!
Anika, age 9, taking lessons since she was 5.
When I was growing up, my parents would always encourage my sisters and me to play music. One day they finally decided to sign us up for piano lessons with Dmitri, and all three of us loved it! Dmitri’s sense of humor, his ability to get ideas across to any student and his encouragement made the lessons really enjoyable and informative. Even my dad ended up taking lessons with him, and he would always come home with a new riff to try out, impressed with Dmitri’s ability to play and to teach. Lynn Valley Music has passionate teachers with excellent teaching ability, making it the best choice for a music school on the North Shore.
Sarah Johnstone
I would absolutely recommend Lynn Valley Music to anyone interested in learning how to play an instrument or expanding their musical skills. I took lessons to learn how to establish a richer sound with my flute and play more in tune, and my flute teacher helped me accomplish just that. She was extremely supportive and I really enjoyed hearing my playing improve with every one of her suggestions.
Brittany Derrick

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