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Hello

Music is meant to be shared and experienced.  People always tell me how lucky I am to have known at such a young age that I wanted to pursue music.  Especially for an introvert like me, music gave me space for expression, creativity, connection and community.  I want my students to experience joy in music like I have - and to instill a lifelong love for music while helping them grow musically.  ~Jean Bay

My Musical Journey

 I began my study of music at an early age in New Westminster.  As a young child, I'd often make up my own songs, sing in church, and play the piano by ear.  I knew I wanted to pursue music even more after my high school graduation at NWSS.  I worked as a student music tutor at Douglas College while completing the Basic Musicianship Certificate and Transfer program.  I graduated with the Contemporary Music & Technology Advanced Diploma majoring in Performance (piano), Composition, and Songwriting from Selkirk College.  From there, I moved to Tennessee and completed my Bachelor of Music Education Degree majoring in Voice (Magna Cum Laude) from Southern Adventist University.  In California, I worked for four years as a K-12 music teacher.  My music program included general music classes, strings club, ukulele, band and choir.  After getting married, I moved back to New Westminster and taught as a K-12 music teacher in two independent schools in the lower mainland.  I left the classroom in March 2021 when I had my twin girls.  Now, I am starting a music studio in my home to continue sharing my love for music with others.  

Experience and Credentials

  • BC teacher certificate

  • 8 years experience as a K-12 music teacher in the classroom

  • Orff-Schulwerk Level 1 - Vancouver Community College

  • Bachelor of Music (Voice Major, Education, magna cum laude) - Southern Adventist University

  • Contemporary Music & Technology Advanced Diploma (Piano Performance, Composition, Songwriting) - Selkirk College

  • New Westminster & District Band Society (Baritone player in Senior Band)

  • Praise and Worship Leader (Oakridge Adventist Church)

Contact Me &
Let's Get Started

BayStudio

470 Wilson St. New Westminster, BC V3L 3R8 

jeanbaymusic@gmail.com 

778-792-4943 

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