Young children
First lessons that build posture, listening, and good habits — at a pace that works for a child.
European-trained cello teacher · South Burnaby
Private cello lessons for all ages.
One-to-one lessons for children, teens, and adults — from first notes through exam and festival repertoire. Studio at 6173 Rumble Street.
50+ years
Playing and teaching the cello
European trained
Teaching in Canada since 1999
Strong results
High exam marks, festival awards, advanced diplomas
South Burnaby
Private studio at 6173 Rumble Street
Elvira Lagji is a European-trained cello teacher in South Burnaby, British Columbia. She has taught private cello lessons in Metro Vancouver since 1999 and is on faculty at the British Columbia Conservatory of Music. Lessons are one-to-one at 6173 Rumble Street, Burnaby, BC V5J 2C8, in Royal Oak near Metrotown.
She teaches children, teens, and adults — including young beginners, RCM exam students, and adults starting or returning to the cello. Enquire at elviracello.com, call 604-805-4560, or email [email protected].
The teacher
European training. Clear, patient teaching.
Elvira Lagji started the cello at six and trained in Europe. She holds a Bachelor of Music with Honours in Cello Performance and has played as a soloist and orchestral musician across Europe.
She has taught in Metro Vancouver since 1999. She is on faculty at the British Columbia Conservatory of Music, and she teaches privately at her South Burnaby studio. Students have earned high exam and festival marks, completed advanced diplomas including ARCT, and gone on to music schools in Canada and abroad.
Who she teaches
Children, teens, and adults.
Exam and festival prep
RCM and Conservatory exams, festival pieces, and the practice plan to get there.
Adults and returning players
Start as an adult, or pick the cello back up after time away. Lessons fit around a full schedule.
Questions
Before you get in touch.
Yes. Elvira teaches first-time players, including young children, as well as intermediate and advanced students.
Yes. Exam and festival preparation is a regular part of the studio. Students have earned high marks, completed advanced diplomas including ARCT, and continued at music schools in Canada and abroad.
At the studio in South Burnaby: 6173 Rumble Street, Burnaby, BC V5J 2C8, in Royal Oak near Metrotown. Get in touch to confirm a time.
Lessons are at the South Burnaby studio. Students come from Vancouver, New Westminster, Richmond, Coquitlam, and other parts of Metro Vancouver.
Use the contact form, email [email protected], or call 604-805-4560.
Next step
Ask about a lesson time.
Tell Elvira the student’s age and level. She will reply herself.