Kalie - Teacher #4261

Instruments:
- Piano

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

Languages:
- English

Teaching Philosophy

As a piano teacher, my mission extends far beyond the technical mastery of notes and rhythms. I believe in fostering a deep connection between my students and music, one that cultivates not only skill but also creativity and confidence.

Through patient guidance and constructive feedback, I help my students develop the self-assurance necessary to share their musical gifts with the world. I create a supportive and nurturing environment where students feel safe to take risks, make mistakes, and learn from them. With each triumph, whether big or small, students build confidence not only in their musical abilities but also in their capacity to overcome challenges.

Every student is unique, with their own strengths, weaknesses, and aspirations. I tailor my teaching approach to meet the individual needs of each student, recognizing that there is no one-size-fits-all method for learning music. By nurturing their growth both as musicians and as individuals, I strive to instill in my students a lifelong passion for music.

Ultimately, my goal as a piano teacher is to instill in my students a deep and lasting love for music. Beyond the notes on the page, I hope to impart upon them an appreciation for the beauty, emotion, and transformative power of music. Whether they pursue music professionally or simply as a lifelong hobby, I aim to equip my students with the skills, knowledge, and inspiration they need to embark on their own musical journey with confidence and enthusiasm.

Musical Education

-Western University, BMus Piano Performance
-Western University, MMus Piano Performance
-Western University, DMA Piano Performance candidate (2024-present)

Awards and Distinctions

Wheaton College Concerto Competition Finalist (2020)
Wheaton College Evalin Endowed Scholar (2021)
Western University Concerto Competition Finalist (2023)

Special Skills and Training

Festivals: Tafelmusik Baroque Summer Institute (2024) Additional training in classical violin, harpsichord, conducting (served as honors conductor for Wheaton College Women’s Chorale), and church music. Experience in teaching music theory, and passed the AP Music Theory examination in the US.

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).

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