Registration Opens for new piano school in Aberdeen Centre

RICHMOND, BC - Registration for piano lessons has now begun as excitement builds for the new piano school that is due to open at the end of August in Aberdeen Centre! The new school offers both Private and Group Lessons.

The Artistic Director for the school is none other than the highly acclaimed Dr. Sasha Starcevich whose passion for teaching has earned him a tremendous reputation throughout North America. Teachers for private classes include two teachers for advanced students who are currently studying for their Doctor of Musical Arts degree under Jane Coop at UBC. The school also offers lessons for beginners and intermediate players, as well jazz lessons. Click HERE for more information on the teachers.

The school also offers special group lessons through the MYC (Music For Young Children) program where children as young as 3½ years old enjoy instruction together with their parents. Click HERE for more information on the MYC Classes.

Enroll today! Call Julie at (604) 270-8861 or email at: juliec@showcasepianos.com

"Music Imitates Hockey"

VANCOUVER, BC - Just days after Vancouver Canucks came in 2nd to the Boston Bruins in this year's race for the Stanley Cup, Vancouverite Daniel Chow placed 2nd to a person from Boston in the Boston International Piano Amateurs Competition! Daniel Chow, despite not owning a piano himself, is an accomplished pianist who has just received his official designation of Chartered Accountant.

Showcase Pianos appoints Dr. Sasha Starcevich as Artist Director of new school

RICHMOND, BC - Showcase Pianos is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Sasha Starcevich as Artist Director of their new piano school in Aberdeen Centre.

Pianist Sasha Starcevich is currently enjoying a very rewarding career as an international performer and teacher. Since receiving his Doctor of Musical Arts Degree from Yale University in May of 2003, he has continued to thrill audiences here in the United States, Canada and Europe.

Starcevich has given recitals at New York’s Carnegie Recital Hall, Moscow’s Tchaikovsky Hall, Windsor Castle, and in London’s Wigmore Hall. His solo recital there in May of 2002 was met with much critical acclaim, and a review in the Musical Opinion wrote: “The repertoire was brilliantly conceived; a thoroughly enjoyable recital at every level”.

Starcevich has recorded for CBS Television in the United States and has released two CD’s under the Britstar label in the United States and the Jacques Samuel Label in London, England.

Dr. Starcevich has been affiliate professor of piano at the State University of New York, department chair of music and professor of piano at the South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts, and has taught students attending the pre-college division at the Juilliard School in New York. This Summer, Dr. Starcevich will join the faculty of Musicfest Perugia, in Italy.

His students have been prizewinners of local, national and international awards, and have gone on to study music at prestigious schools such as the Eastman School of Music, the Yale School of Music, the Mannes School, the Juilliard School in New York and the Peabody Conservatory. Dr. Starcevich is in frequent demand as a performer, adjudicator and presenter of Master Classes throughout North America, Russia and China.

Through Showcase Pianos, Starcevich will present of Masterclasses for students and seminars for teachers. His students have included Evgenia Rabinovich, Tristan Teo, Jovian Cheng, and Tim Zhang.

The new location, due to open mid August, will have 5 private teaching studios and one group classroom for MYC (Music for Young Children) program. It will be located on the 3rd floor of Richmond's beautiful Aberdeen Centre will be #3480-4151 Hazelbridge Way. To enroll in piano lessons with Dr. Starcevich - or any of our other wonderful teachers, please contact Julie Chang at juliec@showcasepianos.com or by calling the new school at 604-270-8861.

Showcase Pianos annouces new School, expansion in Aberdeen Centre

RICHMOND, BC - After a year and a half of experiencing success selling pianos out of a 500 sq ft store in the beautiful Aberdeen Centre, Showcase Pianos announces their expansion to a new 3,000 sq ft showroom and piano school on the third floor.

The new location, due to open late July, will have a separate room for high-end luxury pianos, as well as 5 private teaching studios and one group classroom for MYC (Music for Young Children) program.

Showcase Pianos has recently sold their 36th Fazioli since opening in October of 2007. The new address at Aberdeen Centre will be #3480-4151 Hazelbridge Way. To enroll in piano lessons, please contact Julie Chang at juliec@showcasepianos.com or by calling the new school at 604-270-8861

Daniil Trifonov wins first place at Rubinstein Competition

TEL AVIV, ISREAL - Daniil Trifonov wins the 1st place award at the 13th International Rubinstein Piano Competition on Thursday the 26th of May, 2011. Trifonov also won the Pnina Salzman award for "Best Performer of a Chopin piece" as well as the prizes for the "Best Performer of Chamber Music" and also the "Audience Favourite Award".

Trifonov now immediately prepares to go to the Tchaikovsky Piano Competition in Moscow.

Fazioli piano featured in new video by SR Auto

SR Lounge+Patio Event, Spring 2011 from SR Auto Group on Vimeo.

VANCOUVER, BC - On a beautiful sunny day in April, SR Auto Group invited some of their valued clients to their first annual Lounge + Patio event which was held at the Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel. The lunch time featured a performance by talented 18 year-old concert pianist Evgenia Rabinovich on the beautiful satin white Fazioli F212 that was custom made for the lobby of the hotel.

Showcase Pianos hires new Piano Consultant

Vancouver, BC - Showcase Pianos is pleased to announce that we have added a new member to our team of piano consultant. Tina Hunko was born in XiAn in China, raised in Hong Kong, and is fluent in English, Mandarin and Cantonese. Tina brings more than 6 years of experience selling pianos to Showcase Pianos, as well as a long history of teaching piano. Tina will work as the main piano consultant of Showcase's Richmond store, located in the beautiful Aberdeen Centre.

Reach Tina Hunko directly by emailing her or calling (604) 270-8883