Peter performs with his band VanCuba - Featuring Miguelito Valdes, trumpet.

Experience

Students of Peter Schroeder learn piano in a way that is engaging, relevant, and motivating.

With over 25 years of teaching and performance experience, Peter Schroeder helps students develop strong musical foundations while learning the styles they genuinely enjoy, including Pop, Jazz, Classical, Latin, Indie, Worship, Salsa, and contemporary music.

Since 2006, Peter has taught private and group music lessons throughout Vancouver’s North Shore using a contemporary, non-traditional approach that keeps students inspired, creative, and consistently progressing. Lessons are tailored to each student’s interests, goals, and learning style, encouraging not only technical growth, but also confidence, creativity, self-expression, and musical independence.

Students are also encouraged to explore playing solo, singing, songwriting, music production, and accompanying themselves on piano or guitar, where appropriate.

Peter’s professional performance background alongside respected Canadian and international artists brings real-world musical experience into every lesson while maintaining a supportive, structured, and age-appropriate learning environment.

If you are looking for a piano teacher who helps students enjoy music, stay motivated, and grow with confidence, Peter would be honoured to guide their musical journey.

— Peter Schroeder

Education

• Private fundamental and RCM piano instruction since the age of five.

• The Royal Conservatory of Music, Alberta College, with Mrs. Helen Buick, Concert Pianist, and prodigy of Canada’s own Jean Paul Sevilla.

• Five and a half years of post-secondary education in music and piano performance:

  • Capilano University – Coursework toward Bachelor of Music, Piano Performance & Jazz

  • MacEwan University – Diploma of Music, Piano Performance, Jazz & Contemporary Music

  • University of Alberta – Coursework toward Bachelor of Arts, Piano / Clarinet

  • Concordia University of Edmonton – Coursework toward Bachelor of Arts, Piano / Clarinet

• Pedagogy - Capilano University, North Vancouver, BC.

• Sound Engineering - Capilano University, North Vancouver, BC.

• Guest entertainer. Travelled and performed Latin, salsa, and jazz music (Salsa Beat-Marlin Ramazzini and Fito Garcia) with Royal Caribbean.

• Princess Cruises from 2002 to 2010 (Salsa Beat), Newyork to Europe.

• Studied voice and vocal instruction with Angela Kelman (lead singer of Canada’s Juno Award-winning group “Farmer’s Daughter” and author of The 5 Point Singing System).

• NCCP-trained coach.

• Trained and led classes for Music for Young Children, Kindermusik, and Bumble Bee Music with Irene Tam, a global award-winning children’s music educator.

• 1st Clarinet in the University of Alberta Concert Band.

Continuing Education

• Songwriting (MusicBC)

• Music Licensing (Nat Jay)

• Orchestration (Screen Composers Guild of Canada)

• Working with Young Children (Music Therapy Association of British Columbia)

• Social Media Marketing (Music Therapy Association of British Columbia)

• Copyright, Royalties, and YouTube (SOCAN)

• Alternative Funding & Crowdfunding (MusicBC)

• Guitar (Robbie Stienenberg)

• Trumpet (Kevin Elaschuk)

• Rudimentary Snare Drum (Capilano University)

• Film and Television Agent with Rising Star Management — ongoing professional development in talent, film, and television representation with Kumi Kimura, a licensed BC talent agent.

Professional Memberships

(Member in good standing — currently inactive where applicable)

• American Federation of Musicians (AFM)

• Screen Composers Guild of Canada (SCGC)

• Music BC

• Songwriters Association of Canada (SAC)

• Music Therapy Association of British Columbia (MTABC)

Performance Experience

Pianist & Performer With:

• La Candela — featuring Mark Beaty

• Adonis Puentes — alongside Adonis Puentes, Gilberto “Gilbertón” Moreaux (Charanga Habanera), and José Sánchez

• VanCuba — featuring Miguelito Valdés (trumpet & vocals)

• Salsa Beat — with Marlin Ramazzini, Fito Garcia, and Miguelito Valdés

• Massacote — featuring Malcolm Aiken

• Expression Juvenile

• Solo Pianist — Hundreds of performances in festivals, private and public functions, events, weddings, fund-raisers, and professional band performances.

Education Summary

Peter Schroeder students will learn from a teacher with deep, well-rounded musical training and decades of real-world experience.

Peter Schroeder began taking private piano instruction at the age of five and went on to pursue extensive formal education in post-secondary studies in piano performance, music pedagogy, and sound engineering, including studies through the Royal Conservatory of Music. His background spans classical foundations, contemporary styles, and child-centred music education.

For more than 25 years, Peter has taught children, youth, and adults, including specialized early-childhood programs such as Music for Young Children, Kindermusik, and Bumble Bee Music. He is also trained in vocal instruction with Angela Kelman (Farmers Daughter Band), helping students develop healthy singing technique while learning to accompany themselves confidently on piano.

Beyond teaching, Peter has performed internationally throughout North America, Europe, and the Caribbean, and continues ongoing professional development in songwriting, orchestration, music licensing, and child development. His experience as a former Film & Television Agent also provides valuable insight into how musical training and creative skills can support future artistic and professional opportunities.

Parents can expect structured, encouraging lessons grounded in strong musical fundamentals, creativity, and age-appropriate motivation — designed to help students grow in skill, confidence, discipline, and a lasting love for music.

— Peter Schroeder

Peter Schroeder performing at the Sacramento Jazz Festival with

La Candela (Headliner)

Explanation

Peter Schroeder's students receive thoughtful, structured instruction tailored to both their individual needs and your goals as a parent.

Peter Schroeder uses proven teaching methods and adaptable learning approaches to help students progress confidently while developing strong musical fundamentals, performance skills, creativity, and age-appropriate music theory.

He invests personally in each student, building a supportive mentor relationship that helps develop not only musical ability, but also confidence, focus, independence, listening skills, discipline, and a positive attitude. Just as importantly, he prioritizes clear communication with parents, ensuring lessons align with your values, expectations, and long-term goals for your child.

Lessons are reliable, well-prepared, encouraging, and designed to keep students engaged and motivated. When possible, Peter also organizes and hosts recitals that give students valuable experience performing on a professional stage, helping them build confidence and develop a lifelong connection to music.

For students who wish to pursue music more seriously, additional guidance is available in recording, songwriting, stage performance, music production, and creative development — supporting young musicians as they grow in skill, self-expression, and confidence.

The goal is simple: to help your child enjoy music, grow as a person, and carry these skills and experiences throughout life.

Peter Schroeder performs at Deep Cove Days with Salsa Beat (Marlin Ramazzini and Fito Garcia)

Peter Schroeder — Composer for Dart, a contemporary dance work choreographed by Dr. Naomi Lefebvre Sell (Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance).

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