Dylan Marks
Born and raised in Sooke, B.C., Dylan Marks is a Montreal-based musician recently relocated to Vancouver Island. He has completed a Bachelor of Music in Jazz, with a Minor in Music Education, from McGill University. Throughout his studies at McGill University, where he studied music for early childhood, Dylan learned the practical skills of developing age and skill appropriate music games and activities, as well as Orff, Dalcroze, and Kodaly pedagogical practices. In 2015, Dylan earned a Diploma in Jazz Studies from Camosun College and the Victoria Conservatory of Music. This formal academic training has given him the confidence and […]
Jessica Paxman
Jessica is a born and raised Victoria native. She is a trained vocalist with a focus on musical theatre and performance. Jessica has been heavily involved within the theatre community in Victoria for the last decade, both as a performer and music director. Honing her passion for teaching music and working with youth, she joined West Coast Triple Threat Performing Arts Society as Music Director in 2021. Jessica has two decades of experience in working with youth and young children. She teaches private voice lessons, and has worked as a preschool music teacher, choral director, and preschool inclusion support teacher. […]
Julie Ryning
Julie Ryning holds a B.Mus honours in voice performance with a minor in music history, and a M.mus in voice performance, both from McGill University. Julie teaches Early Childhood Music classes at the VCM’s Westhills location, and at the Saanich Commonwealth Rec Centre. Julie also teaches Early Childhood Music in the Greater Victoria Community as part of the VCM’s Children’s Outreach. Having found a passion for early childhood music education, Julie believes that every child deserves to find their own musical potential and to enjoy music as a lifelong endeavor. She feels passionate about helping each child build skills for […]
