TEACHERS:

	Heather Yaxley, MYCC - Teaching MYC combines two of my fondest interests ... music and children. I have been teaching MYC since 2003 and my goal is to inspire children's musical interest and work with them to build solid musical foundations. Whether a child pursues further musical studies or simply has wonderful memories of music class ... my desire is that they will love music for their lifetime! I began piano lessons when I was 7 years old and enjoyed them for many years, advancing to the grade 10 level. I furthered my musical education at UVIC through electives in rudiments, history and composition and completed my MYCC certification in 2006. I believe MYC creates a fun, positive environment for learning and self-expression while building a solid foundation for enjoying and understanding music. I am so convinced of the benefits of MYC that both of my energetic boys are in the program. Everyday I see how MYC provides them with the best possible musical foundation. And, they love it, too! I look forward to joining you and your child on your musical journey.
	Julia Nobel, BA CYC - My goals as an MYC Teacher are simple: to help children develop a life-long love of music and to give them tools that will help them grow into healthy adults. I began studying the piano when I was three years old and have been involved in music ever since. In addition to 17 years of musical studies, I also completed a Bachelor's Degree in Child and Youth Care in 2003. When I'm not busy teaching MYC, I also work at a preschool and I am the Director of Children's Programming at a local church. After so many years of working with children, I have seen the difference that music makes in their lives, and I love being a part of this learning process!
	Jennifer Yuen, MYCC - I began piano studies at age seven, and completed the Royal Conservatory exams through to the ARCT level in piano performance. I took part in many masterclasses and music festivals through the years, and was privileged to study with Winifred Wood at the Victoria Conservatory of Music. I taught private beginner lessons for twelve years and then found Music for Young Children when I was searching for a music program for my daughter. I loved MYC so much that I decided to teach it. I am thrilled to be teaching positive and fun group classes for children ages newborn through pre-teen. It is my goal to help students enjoy their learning and to inspire them to always keep music as a part of their lives.