The team at Song of Stars is pursued & hand selected for their talent, experience & character.

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Tiffany Vlasveld is no stranger to the spotlight! Being the eldest child in a family band, her parents introduced her to a love for the stage at 6 years of age. Surfacing from a musical family of 10, her life has been full of experiences that only a life on tour can entail. With 20 years of teaching under her belt, she has lived by her creed; "A Good Teacher Makes Learning a Joy!"

Tiffany understands the love of music; that with nurturing and support the most beautiful melodies can be created. She has performed along stars such as Carrie Underwood, Gretchen Wilson, Lee Ann Womack, LeAnn Rimes, Reba McEntire, Loretta Lynn and Tanya Tucker.

Tiffany specializes in Vocal Coaching, Performance, Songwriting and Piano and is passionate about helping others discover their own unique sound.

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Zaac Pick is an award-winning songwriter, singer, performer, and touring musician with over 15 years experience in the music business. Many of his songs have appeared on TV shows like One Tree Hill, Degrassi, and Saving Hope, while he has performed alongside the likes of The Civil Wars, Bahamas, and Noah Gundersen.

He is excited to help students to learn to use the guitar as a tool to express their ideas and artistic voice in songs — working together to develop good creative habits and set goals that build confidence and skills.

Zaac teaches guitar, songwriting, performance and ukulele.

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Maddy Lofvendahl is a versatile artist, recognized for her talents as a singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and recording artist. Her music blends the soulful tones of Soul/Pop with the rhythmic nuances of R&B, infused with elements of Jazz. Growing up in a musical environment, Maddy began her musical journey with guitar and piano, fostering a deep connection with music from a young age. This early passion evolved into a love for songwriting and music production, leading her to pursue formal music education at Berklee College of Music. Here, she delved into music theory, honed her skills in Jazz and Blues guitar, and expanded her knowledge in music production.

Maddy's artistic pursuits encompass a range of activities, including songwriting and session playing in both live and studio settings. Currently Maddy channels her expertise to write, produce, perform, and session play for numerous local artists. With a diverse range of experiences in Rock, R&B, Jazz, Blues, Folk, and Pop, Maddy brings a unique perspective to her music and collaborations. Beyond her musical endeavors, Maddy is deeply committed to fostering a supportive and nurturing environment for her students, reflecting her passion for music education.

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Rachel Park is a classically trained Soprano originally from Crowsnest Pass, Alberta. She holds a Bachelor of Music degree in Opera Performance from the University of British Columbia, and a diploma certificate in Voice and German from the Universität Mozarteum SommerAkademie in Salzburg, Austria. Rachel has 13 years of experience with RCM Examinations for Voice and Piano, and is a RCM Gold Medalist for voice.

Rachel has performed as a soloist and in ensembles across Western Canada and internationally. She has toured the UK with the UBC Singers, and received 3rd prize in the Cork International Choral Competition. Currently, Rachel is working simultaneously in classical music, theatre, and casual performance. Her recent credits include Johanna in Sweeney Todd (Snapshots Collecti ve), Lead Soprano in the Yellowpoint Christmas Spectacular (Razzle Dazzle), and Zerlina U/S in Don Giovanni (UBC). Rachel is also a recording artist and songwriter, and has been featured on Hip-hop, Electronic, R&B and acoustic singles.

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Vancouver, BC-born and raised singer-songwriter Amanda Na made her solo debut alongside her producer at Mount Pleasant Music Studio in the heart of Vancouver. From a young age, she grew up performing with the VBCC, gaining over a decade worth of choral experience in frequent collaboration with the VSO and Vancouver Opera. Amanda has also competed and won at the provincial level in the solo catergories of Classical Voice and Vocal Variety. She has been performing live locally and collaborating with artists both in Canada and internationally, taking part in projects such as the Vancouver Opera New Works Project, touring as a soloist with the VSO, and producing music in multiple genres. Amanda has recorded genres including R&B Soul, Indie-Folk, Gospel/Worship, EDM, Jazz, Opera, and Classical music. Making her European debut in Teplice, Czechia in 2019, she sang the title role in Mozart’s opera Die Zauberflöte with the ENO. While in Europe she has studied opera, art song and German Lieder with Sumi Jo, Roger Vignoles and Claudia Visca.

Amanda holds a Bachelor in Music, majoring in Opera Performance from the University of Columbia (2019), a Diploma from the Mozarteum Internationale Sommerakademie (2018), and Master in Music, majoring in Voice Performance from the University of Manitoba (2023). During her time at the Desautels Faculty of Music, she studied under the tutelage of world-renowned coloratura soprano and member of the Order of Canada, Tracy Dahl.

Amanda has been teaching music and performance for over 7 years at the beginner, intermediate and advanced level. Alongside her vocal studies, Amanda has trained in violin, piano and guitar since the age of 5. As a teacher and forever-student, she appreciates the technical knowledge and skill required to produce amazing results. Specializing in interdisciplinary pedagogy, her main objective is to enable her students to develop a balanced understanding of their instruments while building confidence in their artistic abilities. Amanda also is a dedicated follower of European football.

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Elias Cerpa is a multi-instrumentalist, artist and producer originally from Calgary, Alberta. Born into a very musical family Elias’s love for music began at a very young age.

Beginning with piano at the age of five he quickly fell in love with playing and performing. In the years to come Elias joined many groups and collectives to continue on his musical path, playing in church with both piano and drums, joining the city's marching bands and after starting high school playing in and gigging with multiple jazz combos around the city. In 2016 After Obtaining his RCM level 9 in classical piano Elias switched his focus from classical to jazz piano training and on to guitar, bass and vocals.

In 2019 he moved to Vancouver to further pursue a career in music, studying at Nimbus School of Recording, completing his diploma in Audio Engineering & Studio Production in 2021. Currently Elias uses his skills and knowledge in both music and engineering to produce, write, perform and session play for multiple artists in Vancouver expanding his skillset and creating new projects.

Coach Elias believes that music connects us! He is inspired to help each student on their journey to become the artist they want to be. Music has brought so much joy to his life and he is thrilled to be sharing it with the Song of Stars team!

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Tess Anderson is a singer, songwriter, performer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist. Growing up in Victoria BC, music became her biggest passion at a very young age. No stranger to the stage, Tess has taken every opportunity possible to be involved in musical ventures, including choirs, musical theatre shows, vocal jazz ensembles, a classic R&B band, acapella groups, as well as her own solo singer-songwriter projects.

In 2018 she graduated from Nimbus School of Recording and Media where she studied audio engineering, music production, artist development, and songwriting. Since then, she has thrown herself into a professional career as a recording artist and live performer, while songwriting and producing both for herself as well as other artists.

Tess is a firm believer that music lives within all of us, and that nurturing its growth is priceless across all aspects of life. She is passionate about equipping students with the necessary tools and techniques to powerfully use their own unique voices and become the artist they were truly meant to be.

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MJ Ancheta is a Singer/Songwriter and Performer based in Vancouver, Canada, emerging from an R&B/Pop/Soul background. Her artistic work consists of live shows, music production, session recording, songwriting, and guest performances. She embarked on her singing and performance journey at the young age of 3, leading to her joining a Pop Star Idol academy at 6. With intensive experience in singing competitions, national TV shows, radio gigs, and booked live shows at a young age, she polished her skills as a vocalist and live performer.

She has reached many through her performances, including appearances on The Next Star, Philippines Got Talent, Fusion Festival, and more. MJ picked up her first instrument at the age of 8 and began writing songs at 12, utilizing three instruments—piano, guitar, and ukulele—along with two digital softwares to accompany her music creation.

With a passion for music and entertainment, she pursued education at Douglas College for Music Technology, earning Distinction in music production, music management, audio engineering, and live studio setup. She collaboratively worked with fellow artists and musicians within the lower mainland. MJ is set to embark on her new music journey as MARZIA, an R&B/Pop artist through an independent record label. She is actively involved in the live music scene in Vancouver, aiming to share the love and connection of music with all.

She is determined to let that light shine through all of her students and to show that there is always excitement in loving what you do./div>

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Robyn Froese hails from the prairies where she grew and matured her sound fronting garage bands and touring across Canada. She ranges with experience in genres from jazz and soul to screamo to folk. Being trained classically in piano allowed her to explore other instruments such as guitar and ukulele, but finds creative solace at her keyboard as a songwriter. Robyn is currently working on a solo recording project under the artist name Robbs, actively developing her own artistry.

Robyn has co-written and worked with Juno award winning artists like Courtney Wing and Earl Petterra of Wide Mouth Mason and the Steadies, and has a bachelors of arts with a concentration in music from Trinity Western University. Robyn uses her 12 years of experience teaching and performing by taking an individualized approach with each musician she works with, helping shape and call out the artistry in each student. She is very excited to be a part of the Song Of Stars team coaching and raising up artists!

Robyn specializes in Voice, Guitar, Piano, and Songwriting.

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Glisha is a multi-awarded singer and artist with a passion for songwriting, music production, and playing the ukulele. From a very young age, Glisha grew up taking voice lessons and performing cover songs around the Greater Vancouver Area, which developed her into a versatile singer and a seasoned performer.

In her teenage years, Glisha started writing her own original songs and released them on streaming platforms, such as Spotify and Apple Music. In pursuit of perfecting her craft, she enrolled in the Music Technology Program at Douglas College, where she learned audio engineering and music production; and graduated with top honors. Her globally-recognized original music has amassed over 1 million streams on streaming platforms, and her artistry has been accoladed by the Fraser Valley Music Awards, the Canadian Joey Awards, and CBC’s Toyota Searchlight.

Glisha is passionate about helping others unleash their inner superstar on stage, and creating a safe and supportive environment for people to express themselves and their stories through music and performance.

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Niki Piper has been involved and growing in her craft since the age of 6. Growing up in a musical family and community has brought her plenty of growth and opportunities in the music field. From orchestral excerpts to fiddle jigs, to singing alongside Josh Groban, Niki has valued and respected each musical endeavour she has been a part of.

Niki has obtained her associates degree in music, as well as her RCM Level 10 in Violin Performance. Studying under phenomenal musicians such as Joan Blackman (assist/concertmaster of the VSO), Calvin Dyck (Golden Violin), Pat Armstrong (Vancouver Opera Orchestra), Gail Suderman (Good Noise Vancouver Gospel Choir) and Larry Nickel (Requiem for Peace), Niki has won numerous awards for musical excellence.

As a performer she has served as concert master for a season with the CSO under conductors Clyde Mitchell and Paula Dewitt, which included the solo performance of Vivaldi’s “Winter”.

Niki is licenced to practice music therapy, which brings her great understanding of the healing power of music. She has studied with Jeanie Lovetri & taken the somatic voicework ™ the Lovetri method training and is also a licensed Kindermusik instructor, enjoying teaching students at a young age.

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Kamasean Matthews is a multi-national award winning singer/songwriter and actress born and raised in the suburbs of Jakarta, Indonesia. Having started music at a very young age, she quickly rose to fame at the age of 16 after her success in Indonesian Idol. Following her accomplishment, Kamasean began to appear on a multitude of television networks, news headlines, and live performances world-wide working with renowned producers and musicians such as David Foster, Shane Filan, Anggun, and Ruben Studdard.

As an educator with 11 years of experience in the industry, Kamasean has helped children and adults alike from many different cultures explore their musical tastes and continues to bring her master classes to the forefront; equipping students with the proper and custom tools to define their own tailored legacy.

“I want my students to find out who they are in music and what they can grow to be.”

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Emma Alves is an ethereal multi-instrumentalist, producer and recording artist. From a young age, attention has been focused on crafting honey-dipped vocal tones and whimsical songwriting skills. Emma experiments with many genres. From delicate R&B to progressive screamo she believes there is inspiration to be found within all of them. Emma's experience in the studio began at just 14 years old, writing the entirety of her debut album, 'Every Dreamer,' with the help of Song of Star's founder, Tiffany Vlasveld.

Now, Emma oversees all aspects of the creative process in the studio, finding magic in unique instrumentation styles using the Omnichord, QChord, and Keytar in many of her performances. Alongside those rather unknown instruments, Emma is skilled at piano, guitar, and audio engineering. With a passion for genre-blending and creative exploration, Emma Alves is committed to providing a safe space for students to experiment and find their inner artist.