Once you start lessons with me, I will help you craft a tailored plan of music to work on based on your goals and current skill level. I will direct you to specific materials to purchase in store or to order as needed. Students also have access to all sheet music in the studio’s physical…
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Yes. Each student in my studio receives a record of the pieces and topics covered at each lesson with links to scores and recordings to refer to. Quarterly check-ins on piano goals with projected dates for completion are also discussed and a checklist of pieces and scales that have been fully learned are also maintained.…
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Several times per year, there will be recital opportunities in my studio or through the Ontario Registered Music Teachers’ Association’s events. Students also have the opportunity to participate in local music festivals such as the Contemporary Showcase Festival, Royal Conservatory of Music and Conservatory Canada examinations. Duet / Duo / Collaborative piano opportunities are also…
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Students may cancel as many lessons as they’d like. Cancelled lessons do not get the credit pushed forward: In other words, the student still pays for the cancelled lesson in advance but will reschedule the lesson to another time. I will reschedule as many makeup lessons as I can – however, the time and number…
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Absolutely! Hand size is not a limiting factor. It simply means that you will need to learn specific techniques that help you to play the music effectively for your body. For small hands, in particular, I will select pieces that minimize the chances of injury from over stretching. I will also teach you which notes…
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It’s hard to say as an opening in my teaching schedule depends on a current student leaving or changing their time slot. If you are looking for a lesson after 3pm on Mondays-Fridays, which are popular times for both 9-5 working adults and kids attending day school alike, the wait can be as long as…
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It depends. Every child develops differently and every piano teacher has their preferences. I, personally, will not start a child on private piano lessons until they have: Developed fine motor ability in their hands and fingers. Can sustain concentration at the piano bench for at least 15 minutes at a time. Can listen to and…
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Short enough that you can play on the skin of the fingertips. Long nails tend to force playing with flat fingers, which can lead to improper piano technique and increase the chances of getting injured.
Practice as long as you can, provided you do so without discomfort (pain, tension, tingling sensations) in your body and with full mental concentration. What’s more important than the length of a practice session is the frequency and consistency of practice. The more practice sessions you can get in a week, the better. You will…
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As much as you can. As with any skill or art form, learning to play the piano requires significant commitment. The level of commitment will vary from person to person depending on their independent goals and lifestyle. Some ideas to consider include: 1. Practice Time: consistent practice at the piano is essential to make progress.…
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It varies from person to person. It also depends on what you define as your benchmark for “learn to play the piano”, how well you take to the learning process, and how much time you put in to practice. Typically, learning to play an instrument is a long term process. With most students, it can…
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1. Individualized feedback: one-to-one instruction allows you to receive specific and immediate comments to help you address your needs. This allows you to minimize the amount of time spent struggling with the material and progress faster. 2. Tailored Curriculum: private piano lessons can be adjusted to match your individual skill level, learning style, and target…
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1. Of all the instruments, piano has the most repertoire (i.e. pieces written particularly for the instrument), which allows for a wide variety of music to play and learn from. 2. With the piano, beginners will immediately produce beautiful sound simply by depressing a key, which makes for instant gratification. Whereas with the other instruments,…
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Learning to play an instrument is scientifically proven to make you smarter. For kids: Music education builds neural pathways in the brain which neuroscientists have linked to developing processing, problem solving, language, and communication skills among a whole host of other benefits. For adults: music lessons boost cognitive abilities including memory, motor and attention skills.…
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