Get to know us
My name is Robi Varga. I have over 35 years of experience playing the alto and tenor saxophones, flute, and clarinet. I have a bachelor’s Degree in Music and I am a UMTC Certified Elite Music Theory Educator with 25+ years of teaching experience. See what others are saying about Robi Varga Music on my Google Reviews above!
— RVM Saxophone Academy teaches music students how to express themselves musically to brings about a positive personal change, self-awareness, and confidence into their daily practice using music theory tools, aural skills, the internet, and various musical apps. Robi Varga Music uses music and wind instruments to build confidence in students. —
A wind instrument—like the saxophone, flute, or clarinet—uses the body’s energy, through breath control, to express a musical sound. RVM Saxophone Academy teaches student musicians how to utilize their body and breath through a musical wind instrument in a safe, positive, encouraging environment to have fun and play music with phrasing and dynamics!
RVM Saxophone Academy teaches Musical Wind Instruments:
Saxophones: Bb Soprano, Eb Alto, Bb Tenor, Eb Baritone,
Flutes: Concert (most common) open hole or closed hole,
Clarinets: Bb Clarinet (most common), and Bb Bass Clarinet.
Creating good habits RVM Saxophone Academy focuses on creating a controlled tone and having facility of a woodwind instrument so a student can confidently and effortlessly express themselves.
1-on-1 Online Open Hours Ask Me Anything Sessions | RVM Music Academy teachers are problem solvers. Robi takes pride in what he does as a music mentor. Other than regular music lessons, 1-on-1 Online Open Hours are for RVM students to have their questions answered by a qualified, acclaimed musician. And to inspire musicality and bring a positive transformation and awareness to students musicality. You can ask Robi anything about Music Theory, Composition, or music skills. We can talk about music instruments and cultures around the world. Or, we can even have a short jam session! Robi is here for you during Online Open Hours.
RVM Music Academy teaches students how to:
Read and write music
Understand rhythm
Simplify complex rhythmic figures into your musical awareness
with UMT Music Theory lessons.
UMT Music Theory lessons are taught online via chat, in-person, in 1-on-1 or small group (3 to 6 students) Music Theory lessons. Visual, Auditory, and Kinaesthetic Learning Styles using the Ultimate Music Theory Rudiments course studies is a highly successful step-by-step, systematic approach to Music Theory Exams. UMT Music Theory lessons follows ABRSM and RCM guidelines to deliver a high level of success.
UMT Music Theory Rudiments courses include:
• Beginner Music Theory
• Basic UMT Music Theory Rudiments
• Intermediate UMT Music Theory Rudiments
• Advanced UMT Music Theory Rudiments
Robi Varga is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, and music educator based in Vancouver, Canada. He currently teaches Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Improvisation/ Composition, Music Theory, and Aural Skills, at RVM Music Academy. In 2005, Robi acquired a BMus from King’s University College in Edmonton. Robi has also taught at many music academies across Greater Vancouver including Long and McQuade and Tom Lee Music.
Robi works with pride and integrity. He has helped transform many students into thriving musicians who have ventured into National Jazz Band auditions, college and university music student auditions, RCM and ABRSM Practical Woodwind and Music Theory Exams. Robi has played in many musical styles, choirs, concerts, and festivals.
Robi has appeared as a solo musician and band member in many jazz and blues club venues across Western Canada and has sat in with musician in Hungary, Europe and even the Fiji Islands with his saxophone and flute. Locally, Robi has played for many corporate and wedding events in a duet or trio setting and has collaborated with his saxophones with local musicians. He has also sung in various choir settings from Chamber, Concert, Gospel, and Christmas Choirs. In 2020, Robi completed the Elite Educator Certification and Music Theory Rudiments Certification: Basic, Intermediate, Advanced with Universal Music Theory.
Robi can be contacted by e-mail or text 24/7 for any issues, questions, or concerns.
Our mission
Growing up I did not have a place to expand my musical skills or have someone that I could trust to give me musical guidance on my instruments and music concepts. I made a promise to myself to make an positive impact on children wishing to become musicians and musicians wishing to expand their skills. Robi Varga Music Saxophone Academy is a space to give new and continuing musicians a safe place to learn how to play their instrument and guide music students to achieve their musical goals. Goals such as accomplishing the Royal Conservatory of Music Certification, Honour Band, and post-secondary auditions, how to improvise with musical confidence, or just wanting to learn a new instrument!
Our vision
RVM Saxophone Academy aims to be a leading mentor and music coach for young and emerging musicians and instrumentalist wanting to gain more confidence in their musicality. RVM Saxophone Academy nutures young musicianship by focusing on core musical FUNdamentals in a fun and entertaining way.
Robi Varga Music
Our strength lies in the student's individuality. Each music student is unique in the way they learn and approach music. Robi Varga has taken the approach of neurolinguistic programming to teach music students using Glory St. Germain's approach. Robi teaches theory using the Ultimate Music Theory system.
Robi Varga
Founder / music teacher, umtc, bmus