Gabriella - Teacher #4639

Instruments:
- Piano

Services:
- RCM

Languages:
- English
- French
- Russian
- Ukrainian

Teaching Philosophy

I see music not just as a skill to master, but as a form of personal expression that can bring joy, build discipline, and encourage creativity.

In my lessons, I emphasize both the technical and emotional aspects of playing the piano. I guide students to develop strong technical foundations through clear, step-by-step instruction while also helping them connect with the music emotionally. Every lesson is tailored to the individual student’s needs, abilities, and goals. I adapt my methods to ensure that each student feels supported, whether they are preparing for an exam or simply playing for fun.

Musical Education

I have a master’s degree in piano performance, which allowed me to develop a deep understanding of music and the skills to inspire young learners. My education combined individual lessons, ensemble playing, and concert performances. From a young age, I was fortunate to experience the joy of learning music, and this inspires me to share that same joy with my students.

Awards and Distinctions

Throughout my career, I have had the honor of receiving several awards in international music competitions and participated in musucal festivals in such countries as Canada, Moldova and Ukraine, both as a soloist and as part of ensembles. These experiences have shaped my approach to teaching by instilling a deep understanding of performance excellence and discipline.

Special Skills and Training

In addition to earning a master’s degree in piano performance, I’ve had the privilege of participating in international music festivals and competitions, which helped me develop a broad perspective on musical interpretation and stage presence.

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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