I encourage artistry and musicality in my students. I want them to "feel" the soul of each piece, and to create rich and colourful imagery when they play. It is much more than learning the notes... they will feel joy and pride in their accomplishments!
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For Children
Children can start private piano lessons at five or six years old, depending on the individual child. The advantage of studying piano in private lessons is that each student will receive an individualized learning plan, and we adjust the material based on your rate of progress and interests. For children, I choose a method book appropriate for each individual child and my students have enjoyed the success of steady progress. They learn good hand position and tone production, and an accompanying theory book reinforces the concepts at the piano with off-keyboard activities. When students have learned the fundamentals, we start the Royal Conservatory of Music exam program. My students are trained in the classical program and consistently do very well in exams and festivals. Last year, I was very honoured that all of my exam students had marks that exceeded the national average for their level! I believe if your child has fun in the lesson and enjoys their time with me, then they will also enjoy practice time at home! They are excited to show me their progress, and I am delighted they share that with me!! |
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For Adults It is never too late to learn how to play piano!! I have several adult students who are learning the joy of playing piano. I use a method book that introduces classical repertoire in an easy and understandable manner, and the accompanying theory supports the keyboard concepts. It is especially rewarding for adults to learn, as many either started lessons when they were children, or always wanted to learn. Whether you want to learn to play for friends and family, or just enjoy the quiet solitude of your own musical journey, you will find rewards in learning to play! |
Availability Fall 2024
Lessons are offered between noon and 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
I am not accepting new students for Fall 2024. Please visit www.srmta.com to find a qualified teacher in your area.
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IN-STUDIO LESSONS I have many music games, puppets, stories and manipulatives to make learning fun!
Students can participate in performance opportunities for Canada Music Week, Winter recital, year-end recital, music festival and exams. |
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A SAFE AND HEALTHY STUDIO
I have health precautions in place such as hand sanitizer, HEPA filter, the keyboard is regularly disinfected, and I have 2 pianos – students use the Grand piano and I use a digital piano for demonstration and duets. Online lessons are available when students are feeling unwell. This helps to keep both me and other students healthy!
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ONLINE LEARNING
Online lessons are highly successful and half of my students are online learners! I have had online learners throughout SW Sask, Regina, Calgary, northern Alberta, Vancouver Island, and Toronto. There are many benefits to online lessons! |
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HOME-SCHOOL and
DISTANCE LEARNING Supplement your home-school learning with personal music lessons! Specialized learning is a wonderful way to complement your child's home learning experience |
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SCHOOL CREDITS
High school music credits are available for intermediate-level study. Contact me for more details. |
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I offer an exam-stream studio to prepare students for exams with the Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM).
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I am proud to be a Creative Kids service provider! I am honoured to be the first teacher from SW Sask to be featured in their 2019 Annual Report,
Financial assistance may be available to qualifying families through Creative Kids. |
There is a provincial tax credit of $150 for music lessons called the Active Families Benefit. This is an income-tested tax credit for household incomes less than $60,000.