Piano Classes
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What We Do
We provide structured, goal-oriented instruction to help students succeed and progress on their chosen instrument. Students also have opportunities to participate in competitions, festivals, examinations, and annual recitals.
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How We Do It
You can expect professionalism, integrity, punctuality, and expertise. We are fully committed to each student’s progress and development, with a focus on building long-term teacher–student relationships.
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Why We Do It
In an increasingly fast-paced and distracted world, music study helps students develop focus, discipline, and resilience. Through consistent practice, lessons provide a clear and structured path toward achieving long-term goals.
Beginner's Approach
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Free Trial
Come and meet your teacher for a free lesson and assessment! No obligation to continue if you don't feel like we are a good fit for you.
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Foundations
We will set up fingers, hands, arms and whole body correctly to avoid the development of bad habits. Good technique starts at the beginning.
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Fundamentals of Music
Students will learn to read notes using our innovative, child-friendly method. They will develop their rhythm through ear training games and exercises.
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Practice Strategies
Helping you develop practice strategies for you household, so that we keep making progress together.
Intermediate & Advanced
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Proper Guidance
Many teachers will leave students to their own devices on sight reading and skill building. We show students how to overcome these skills to become confident and accomplished.
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Technique
Bad technique will stop your progress. We support your goals by helping you build a relaxed, comfortable and reliable technique to tackle the advanced repertoire.
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Music Theory
Theory is introduced as students reach the intermediate stage. We can help work through the RCM levels to ensure a deeper understanding of music.
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Practice Strategies
When juggling multiple pieces for performances or exams, it can be overwhelming for students. We’ll help you manage your practice time effectively!
FAQs
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Ages 3 - 5 | 30 mins
Age 6 and up | 45 mins
Level 8 RCM and up | 60 Mins -
Yes! We use www.fortelessons.com as our online lesson platform. This has been proven to be more effective than Zoom for online classes. We work hard to ensure the process is as effective as it can possible be.
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Practice needs to take place everyday for significant progress to occur. In your interview, we will discuss our expectations for practice and how to include this in your weekly schedule.
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We partner with Stripe to offer monthly online payments via credit card. E-transfer is also accepted.
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It is not mandatory. Typically, we recommend that students sit an exam every other year. The years in between exams allow for wide study of repertoire and the chance for the student to discover new music.