Chenyi Sada - Teacher #1309

Instruments:
- Piano
- Composition

Services:
- Dictation
- Ear Training
- Harmony
- Music Appreciation
- Music History
- Music Theory (Advanced)
- Music Theory (Beginner-Intermediate)
- RCM
- RCM - Basic Harmony
- RCM - History
- Solfege

Languages:
- English
- Japanese
- Taiwanese

Teaching Philosophy

In my teaching philosophy, I emphasize several core principles:

1. Nurturing Music Cognition: I aim to foster a deep understanding of music in both children and adults, drawing from a rich repertoire spanning various musical periods, including Baroque, Classical, Romanticism, Impressionism, and Contemporary.

2. Inspiring Creativity: I encourage students to explore their creative potential in music learning, experimenting with different approaches to achieve the desired tonal qualities that align with specific musical styles. I also facilitate insightful comparisons between the Russian piano school, Austro-German tradition, and French piano school.

3. Interdisciplinary Insights: I believe in exploring the intricate connections between music perception and other art forms, recognizing how music harmonizes with various expressions of art.

4. Holistic Musicianship: I place significant emphasis on effective piano pedagogy and the comprehensive development of musicianship. My goal is to equip students with a well-rounded skill set and knowledge, enabling them to evolve into versatile and accomplished musicians.

Musical Education

Columbia University, Teachers College - Doctor of Education in Music
Boston Conservatory of Music - Masters of Music in Piano Performance
Boston Conservatory - Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance

Awards and Distinctions

Alfred E. Lee Piano Scholarship from The Boston Conservatory, 1991-1993.

Doctoral Dissertation: "The Effect of Touch in Tone Production on a Grand Piano" (2004). A study in performance practice and historical studies on piano playing.

Publication in Taipei, TAIWAN, "Form and Theory Analysis of Toccata in D-Major, BWV 912 by J. S. Bach" by Music and Musicians Monthly (2000, discontinued)

Special Skills and Training

Chenyi (also known as Cheyne) is a concert pianist and dedicated teacher based in Toronto, with a rich background that spans Taipei, Boston, and New York. Born to Taiwanese and Japanese parents, she has captivated audiences across North America, Japan, and Taiwan, including a critically acclaimed performance of the Goldberg Variations by J.S. Bach at Seully Hall, Boston Conservatory. Her talents have also graced the stage at Steinway Hall in New York City, and she has had the honor of participating in a seminar with the legendary András Schiff at Carnegie Hall's Weill Recital Hall. Since relocating to Toronto in 2013, Chenyi has continued to enrich the musical community through both her performances and her commitment to teaching. Chenyi holds a Doctor of Education in Music from Columbia University in New York, where her dissertation, “The Effect of Touch on Tone Production on a Grand Piano,” explored the nuances of performance practice and historical studies in piano playing. Her research was greatly influenced by interviews with renowned New York-based master teacher Seymour Bernstein. In addition to her doctorate, Chenyi earned both her Master and Bachelor of Music degrees in Piano Performance from The Boston Conservatory, where she was a recipient of the Alfred E. Lee Piano Scholarship. As an educator, Chenyi brings a wealth of experience and a passion for fostering musical growth in her students. Her teaching approach is rooted in several key areas: music cognitive development for children and young adults, creativity in music learning, the correlation between music and related arts, and the development of musicianship through piano pedagogy. While her primary focus is on classical music, she is particularly skilled in preparing students for the Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) exams, across all levels, including the Artist Diploma program. Chenyi also offers online tutoring to help students prepare for these exams, ensuring they are fully equipped to excel in their musical journey.

Rates

30 Minutes: $39.00
45 Minutes: $49.00
60 Minutes: $59.00

There is a one-time registration fee of 25 $ charged with the first lessons. All Taxes are included in prices, if applicable

NOTE: Your Credit card will be charged ONLY when the first lesson is set up and confirmed with the teacher

Policies


1. Cancellation Policy

Lessons not cancelled or rescheduled with at least 24 hours notice are billable to the client and payable to the teacher. This does not of course apply to travel fees unless the notice is effectively given at the door and the teacher has travelled to the location.

2. Cessation (quitting) Policy

A client must provide a 2 lesson notice period to stop lessons. So a weekly student needs to give 2 weeks of notice, a biweekly student works out to 3 weeks notice and a twice weekly student works out to a week of notice.

3. Illness Policy

Lessons cancelled due to illness or extraordinary circumstances with less than 24 hours notice remain billable to the client and payable to the teacher.

BAH teachers are encouraged to offer a make-up lesson at a future date in the interest of client relations and general goodwill. This only makes sense as teaching a student with the flu for example, will ruin the rest of your week's employment.

No more than 2 lessons may be made up due to illness within a 60 day period.

4. Rescheduling Policy

Any lesson can be cancelled or rescheduled with at least 24 hours notice.

Summer Vacation and Extended Absence Policy

Clients may schedule longer absences for trips etc. 24 hours notice is required.

It is normal and typical for students and about 20% of our teachers to schedule a break in the summer. We do not enforce a notice period (see cessation of lessons) at the end of a long summer break.

5. Evaluation Period

There are no free trial lessons with Beethoven at Home but we do offer a 2 lesson evaluation period where it is easy to try out a teacher. There are no free lessons during the evaluation period and clients may choose to discontinue the lessons at any time by providing the required 24 hours notice. After the student's 3rd lesson the required 2 lesson notice period will apply (see cessation of lessons above).