Dr. Charles Pattison
Originally from France, Dr. Charles Pattison’s diverse international experience spans living and working in the UK, Hong Kong, Singapore, and now Vancouver. His professional journey began as a scientist working on experiments at the CERN laboratory in Switzerland, followed by a successful career in international finance. A profound lover of music, both as a regular listener and occasional performer, Charles brings his expertise, as the owner of a music school in Richmond, BC, to the Mastery School of Music.
Holly Yuen
Holly Yuen is a first generation Cantonese Canadian, having grown up in the 1980s in Vancouver, BC. She majored in English and Political Science during her undergraduate studies at UBC, and attained a law degree from the UBC Allard School of Law. She has worked as a business lawyer in Hong Kong, London, United Kingdom, Singapore, and most recently, here in Vancouver. A pianist herself, Holly has appreciated classical music together with Charles in the many cities in which they have lived. Holly leads the legal and operation side of the music school business.
Stephen Choi
Senior Operations Program Manager
Since 2011, Stephen Choi has been at Mastery School of Music as Business Administrator. He graduated from the UBC Sauder School of Business (BCom), and as a pianist and singer, he also has a passion for music and understands what is required to be a well-rounded musician. Over the past 14 years, he has helped thousands of students to find suitable classes and teachers at MASTERY. Now he serves Mastery as a Senior Operations Program Manager. He is a member of Goal To Fly and loves to connect with others through music. Originally from Hong Kong, Stephen is fluent in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese.
For more information about our school, classes, lessons, and faculty, please contact Stephen.
Office Hours
Monday & Thursday: 2:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Tuesday & Friday: 1:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Wednesday: 2:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Saturday: 9:30 am – 3:00 pm
Phone Number: (604) 568-5854
Email:Â administration@MSMVan.com
Original Founder
Olga Lockwood, ARCT (Piano, Voice)
In 2008, pianist and vocalist Olga Lockwood moved from Winnipeg to Vancouver with a vision of creating a world-class music school. Within a year, she opened a custom-built 2,400 sq. ft. facility in Wesbrook Village, establishing what is now the Mastery School of Music.
With over 30 years of teaching experience, Olga has guided students who went on to win national competitions, earn top honors in Royal Conservatory and Conservatory Canada examinations, and gain acceptance to prestigious institutions such as The Juilliard School in New York City.
Her goal was to provide a comprehensive music education that combined performance, theory, ear training, chamber music, and ensemble opportunities. Under her leadership, the school flourished, earning recognition as a finalist for Small Business BC’s “Growth Award” in 2010.
In 2021, the school was renamed Mastery School of Music to reflect its dedication to excellence. After 16 years of leadership, Olga is now passing the school to Dr. Charles Pattison and Holly Yuen, who will continue her vision of inspiring future generations of musicians.