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About Us

Jean Lyons School of Music has been providing quality music instruction in Vancouver, British Columbia since 1963. Our School is a community of 200 students and 13 teachers. All our teachers are specially trained in piano pedagogy and piano performance for children as young as 3 years and up.

Chopin Room - One of our many teaching studios, also used for our popular monthly Studio Recitals featuring students in an intimate concert setting.
Jean Lyons Recital Room, one of our many teaching studios, also used for our popular monthly Studio Recitals featuring students in an intimate concert setting.

Our Facility

  • Piano lessons take place on well-maintained grand pianos, including two Steinway & Sons pianos
  • We have six bright, spacious teaching studios, each equipped with two pianos for duos and ensembles

Our Expertise

  • We prepare students for RCM Piano Examinations, Associated Board Piano Examinations and AP Exams
  • We have dedicated, qualified, and knowledgeable theory teachers for all levels of RCM Theory, Harmony, Counterpoint, Analysis and History
  • We teach all levels including adult beginners, privately or as learn-with-a-friend
  • We invite students in RCM Level 5 and higher to participate in Jazz and Pop Lessons

Performance Training

  • We provide excellent performance training so that students develop performance skills
  • Students have the opportunity to perform on monthly piano recitals in our Jean Lyons Recital Room, and in diverse venues including major concert halls locally, nationally, and internationally

Early Childhood Lessons

  • Our Music, Movement and Make-Believe classes (ideal for 0-4 years old) prepare kids for private piano lessons
  • We have trained teachers in the renowned Suzuki Method for children ages 3 and up

For your convenience

  • We can schedule piano lessons 7 days a week
  • Our teachers offer instruction in English, Chinese, Russian and Korean