Daniel Marshall

Daniel Marshall, Vice President and COO of VAM, is an experienced senior arts administrator, theory instructor, and RCM certified teacher. As a faculty member of VAM’s theory division, Daniel maintains a busy studio specializing in preparing musically and academically committed students for intermediate- and advanced-level RCM exams. Daniel teaches RCM exam preparation classes, college-level courses in VAM’s Young Artist Collegiate Program, and private RCM theory lessons.

Trained in music composition and business, Daniel holds a Bachelor of Music (University of Calgary), Master of Music (UBC), and Professional Master of Business Administration (UBC), having studied with composers Allan Gordon Bell, David Eagle, Keith Hamel, and Stephen Chatman. Active in the arts community as a volunteer, he is a current Board Director of Vancouver Cantata Singers, with past board positions including Vancouver New Music, Vancouver Pro Musica, and the BC Association of Community Music Schools.

Credentials

  • BMus, MMus, Professional MBA
  • RCM Certified Teacher specialist designations: Elementary Theory, Intermediate Theory, Advanced Harmony

Testimonials

“Daniel is an exceptional theory teacher and helped both my children meet their music theory goals. My children have different learning styles and Daniel was the perfect fit for both of them! I appreciated how stress-free our theory experience was because Daniel prepares them so carefully for exams, and they enjoyed a boost in confidence from their excellent exam results. They always looked forward to Daniel’s well-organized lessons and carefully chosen homework.” -E. M.
“Daniel has been teaching my child for almost 1.5 years. He is a wonderful teacher who doesn’t only teach by the book. Daniel is very knowledgeable in the concepts he teaches and his classes are always fun and challenging. I would highly recommend taking lessons with Daniel to make your learning experience enjoyable!” -E.C.
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