From Rachmaninoff to Ragtime, the piano shows its wonderful versatility.
The keyboard has such a basic layout that you can explore and play while you get a feel for the structure of music. From Adele to Coldplay the sound of the piano provides a base for melody and rhythm underpinning many of our favourite songs and melodies.
Our Piano Teachers
Leon Feldman
Leon Feldman is a musician, composer, arranger, and producer and has taught piano, guitar, vocals, theory and music production for the last 11 years. Leon graduated from the Contemporary Instrumental Music Program at the V.C.C. School of Music, majoring in ‘Jazz and Contemporary Guitar’ and minoring in ‘Vocal Studies’. Receiving the “Fred Bass Scholarship Award” in the 3rd semester for the “most talented all round performer”.
Leon also interned with world renowned film composer, James Newton Howard at his studio, ‘JNH Studios’ interned at world renowned film composer, Hanz Zimmer’s studio, ‘Remote Control Productions’
Leon has been instrumental in the creation/release of 5 albums with different projects, having diverse musical skills as a guitarist, vocalist, piano player, bassist, drummer, composer, audio engineer, producer & arranger enjoying all of these rolls. Leon has completed electronic music production elective courses at VCC with producer credits on many albums.
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Tara Deng
Open Door Music is pleased to welcome Tara Deng to our instructor staff she has a warm persona and welcomes the Open Door Music School approach to teaching. Tara has been playing the piano since age 4, and has developed a passion for music over time. She is an RCM level 10 certified pianist and cellist, with a classical music background. She has played in numerous orchestras during her time and has experience with young children, leading them in the Vancouver Youth Symphony Orchestra, as well as in small ensembles. She has an interest in pop music, and incorporates this into her repertoire.
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Matthew Young
Open Door Music is pleased to welcome Matt Young to our instructor staff adding a contemporary yet traditional element to our music program. Matt is a multi-instrumentalist and performer who has been playing for the last 13 years focusing on Piano and Guitar. Matt is also music producer and audio engineer centered around electronic music production through Ableton Live 10.
Matt was the musical director and session pianist tasked to compose and perform musical accompaniment for guest speakers at UBC for incoming students.
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Emily Brinco
Open Door Music is pleased to welcome Emily Brinco to our teaching staff this fall of 2026, Emily is a piano player, lyric soprano, instrumentalist, and singing actor from Edmonton, Alberta. She is a recent graduate of the University of British Columbia, where she earned a Bachelor of Music in Opera Performance under the tutelage of mezzo-soprano Krisztina Szabo.
Emily has taught students across skill levels, age ranges, and musical genres. She specializes in beginner/ intermediate piano, beginner ukulele, and voice lessons at any level. A versatile musician, Emily is familiar with popular and musical theatre techniques in addition to her western classical training.
In her teaching, Emily works to create a brave space for students to explore their musicality and creativity. She tailors each lesson to the student, working with them on their journey as a musician and performer.
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Mike Brown
Mike Brown is a full-time freelance musician specializing in classical, world and new music. He holds a M. Ed from UBC and a M.Mus. from the City University of New York where he studied with Charles Neidich.
Mike studied classical piano with Ronald Moir of “Duo Noblesse Oblige”, harpsichord with Doreen Oke, and jazz piano with Jillian Lebeck. He holds a Grade 10 Certificate in Piano Performance from the Royal Conservatory of Music Toronto.
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Online lessons only