MEET OUR STUDENTS
Student Profiles
Bridget
Bridget has emerged as a skilled jazz pianist, captivating audiences with her unique approach to music. For Bridget, who is visually impaired, playing the piano is an intimate, tactile experience—she navigates the keys and creates beautiful melodies by feeling the music rather than relying on sheet music. In her four years at SoM, Bridget has not only honed her talents, she also composed her first-ever Jazz composition, Orion with the help of some SoM staff.
Logan
Logan is Anishnaabe, a member of Henvey Inletas First Nation and acknowledged as BGC Canada’s Indigenous Youth of the Year in 2023. This award celebrates Logan’s exceptional volunteer contributions to BGC Canada – South Coast BC Club. Raised in Vancouver, Logan treasures his family, particularly his grandma and aunties, as influential figures in his cultural journey. Beyond his community work, Logan shines as a cherished and talented student at SoM. He’s a guitarist in the band, The Upstairs Neighbours, and a drummer in a jazz band. Beyond performing at SoM’s Open Mics and Year End Concerts Logan and his band has performed in gigs throughout our community like Guilt & Co.
LIVE PERFORMANCES
Alumni Spotlights
NIRVANA, once a shy young pianist, discovered her voice at SoM. “SoM made me feel like it was okay to be myself, and because of that, I grew and found who I was through music. SoM is the reason for that, giving me a way to express myself.” Overcoming past struggles with bullying, she found self-expression and confidence in music. Her journey took a pivotal turn during her first Open Mic in grade 4 when a supportive staff transformed a potential setback into a valuable learning experience. Nirvana ran off stage mid-song after playing the wrong chords and singing off-key. However, the MC brought her back, encouraging the crowd to cheer her on, resulting in a much-improved performance. This transformative moment taught her the unconditional acceptance of self. Now she produces original songs and uses her talent to give back. Nirvana’s dedication to SoM led her to raise $700, a full- circle moment ensuring new students can find their light in the world, just as she did.
AISHA is an upcoming singer, songwriter and poet from Vancouver Canada. Aisha was born in Philadelphia U.S, raised in Vancouver Canada with a Nigerian background. By the age of ten Aisha was already singing, writing and performing. Her genres include R&B, Rap, Soul with touches of jazz & poetic rap. Her passion for music only continues to grow as she hopes to share it with the world. Aisha goes by the artist name AHSIA as a solo artist. She has performed in many different places including the Queen Elizabeth Theatre opening for the successful male vocal group The Tenors. She has also found ways to show her talents in anti oppression and black empowerment movements, including performing at protests throughout the lower mainland.
Bukola is a Vancouver-based musician who blends R&B vocal stylings, jazz guitar and earnest storytelling to create her authentic sound. She’s been influenced by artists such as India Arie, Amy Winehouse and Corinne Bailey Rae.
ALUMNI performances
