Hi there, my name is Ali

I'm a non-binary musical educator located in the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island in Canada. Music has been part of my life since I was a child, it has taken me over the world as both a performer and an educator. It is how I connect with others and has been a constant companion supporting me through life's ups and downs since I was a child.

My main mission as a music educator is to help build diverse, supportive and safe musical communities for people all ages and levels of experience. We all deserve to play music together, regardless of your level of experience or skill. Together we will build the skills and confidence necessary to feel comfortable and confident making music with others.
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As a composer, to be honest, I write songs that I need to hear. My songs are real, they are human, and they are about my life. It's important to me to connect with others and when performing my music, I do my best to engage with the audience on a personal level.

Please reach out if you have any questions and let's build musical community together.
"Ali has a way of finding and exploring joy through music that I haven't experienced with any other instructor. They get me stoked to play and also sparks a little fire in me to go further and experiment with my own music-making. Making music with others is so needed in my life right now!"
- Bronwen Leguerrier

Current Class Offerings

Co-directed with Erinn Doncaster
 
The Comox Valley’s new choir for the 2SLGBTQ+ community!
 
​No experience necessary, bring yourself and your voice as it is, and raise your voice with pride.
Folk Harmonic Orchestra
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An innovative group music class with a focus on building musical communication and ensemble music making.

​Open to all levels of acoustic instruments.
Intro To Swing Guitar