Meet Our Team
Shirley Isaac
Piano
Shirley Isaac began teaching piano as a teenager and obtained the ARCT diploma in Piano Pedagogy from the Royal Conservatory of Music with First Class Honours at age 20. Following a Bachelor of Arts degree at Trinity Western University, she enrolled in the Professional Development Program at Simon Fraser University. After receiving teacher certification from the B.C. Ministry of Education, Shirley taught in the Chilliwack and Toronto school districts for several years, primarily in music and English classrooms.
Shirley teaches piano to students of all ages, ranging from pre-school to adult. Her focus is on the student as an individual, and she uses various methods and teaching resources all geared toward helping students reach their personal goals in a way that is encouraging and enjoyable. Lessons incorporate ear training, sight reading and technical exercises in addition to piano repertoire. Improvisation and chord chart reading (keyboard harmony) are also explored.
Shirley’s rate is $45 per 30 minutes
Susana Williams
Voice, Guitar, Drums
Susana Williams brings over 20 years of experience teaching music to students of all ages. Specializing in voice, drums, percussion and songwriting, she helps students excel across genres like jazz, pop, and rock.
Susana’s education includes studies at the Juan Jose Landaeta Conservatory of Music and The Roland Learning Centre in Caracas, as well as Jazz Studies at Capilano University, where she received the Jazz Studies Capilano Program Award. She is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Music at Vancouver Community College, majoring in drums.
In addition to teaching, Susana has developed curriculum and online music content for platforms like Musora Media. A seasoned performer, she has graced international stages, including the Vancouver and Manila Jazz Festivals, bringing a global perspective to her teaching.
Susana’s rate is $40 per 30 minutes
Emily Eggert-Botkin
Director
Emily began teaching piano in 2008 to students of all ages in lesson centres, private studios and in student’s own homes. In 2013, she completed her ARCT in Piano Performance under the tutelage of Mrs. Lori Elder in Prince George, BC.
After developing an interest in business and marketing, Emily decided to bring her two passions together and open her own music school to serve the Chilliwack community. She founded Mobile Melodies with the goal of making music lessons more convenient and accessible for everyone, without sacrificing quality.
When she’s not busy making music, Emily enjoys paddleboarding, swimming, skiing, traveling and being in nature.