Sheryl - Teacher #4658

Instruments:
- Piano

Services:
- Music Theory (Beginner-Intermediate)
- RCM
- RCM - Basic Rudiments

Languages:
- English

Teaching Philosophy

I believe that music enhances brain development in many ways: hand-eye coordination, note identification, performance skills and an ear attuned to music. Students practice these skills while learning an instrument and use these skills in other areas of their lives. All of my lessons focus on the individual student and how they can be successful in every lesson.

Although learning a new instrument and the language of music can be tricky, I make sure every lesson includes a fun activity and time for the student to express themselves.

Musical Education

I started playing piano at the age of 5, my first teacher was my mother - an ARCT Teacher and Performance Certified instructor. I earned my own ARCT Performance diploma through the Royal Conservatory of Music right after graduating from high school. I competed in many music festivals during my music education, often winning first place. I have been teaching piano students since 2000, both in person and online. Many of my students competed in local festivals and completed RCM exams up to level eight. I enjoy teaching any age, but in 2016 I completed the training to be a Kindermusik Educator - teaching music to young children. Teaching a group of young children music and movement was exciting and fulfilling. However, I am most comfortable teaching classical piano: helping students identify notes, learn technique combined with practical theory.

Special Skills and Training

As many musicians know, learning one instrument leads to learning about other musical avenues and skills. Although my formal training focused on piano, music theory and history, I also had the opportunity to participate in formal cello lessons. Having the basic skills that I learned through piano - note identification, dynamics, an understanding of music in general - I was able to pick up the cello quite quickly. I have also dabbled in guitar and the harmonica. Much of my youth was spent singing with a small group of peers. We even travelled to different communities to sing there as well as competed in music festivals. Music is a lifelong skill that often infiltrates every aspect of life.

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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