Iresha - Teacher #4669

Instruments:
- Piano
- Voice

Services:
- Composition
- Counterpoint
- Ear Training
- Harmony
- Music History
- Music Theory (Advanced)
- Music Theory (Beginner-Intermediate)
- RCM
- RCM - Analysis
- RCM - Basic Harmony
- RCM - Basic Rudiments
- RCM - Counterpoint
- RCM - History
- RCM - Intermediate Harmony
- RCM - Intermediate Rudiments

Languages:
- English

Teaching Philosophy

I focus on creating a sense of enjoyment and building confidence in piano and music overall. I aim to empower each student by providing them with the freedom and choices in their musical path, encouraging them to take charge of their learning. This could involve exploring a wide variety of musical styles and genres, establishing a solid foundation in classical piano technique and repertoire, and promoting creativity through composition and improvisation. By fostering both technical skill and artistic expression, I strive to inspire a lasting passion for music while developing important abilities that go beyond playing the piano.

Musical Education

I am currently pursuing a Master of Education at Lakehead University in Thunder Bay and I hold a Bachelor of Performing Arts from the University of the Visual and Performing Arts in Sri Lanka, where I specialized in Piano Performance and Voice, along with Ballet and Teaching Methodology. Additionally, I have achieved Grade 7 in both Theory and Practical from the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM), London.

Awards and Distinctions

I secured the first prize along with a gold medal at the Festival of Music, Dance, and Speech in Sri Lanka as a solo Pianist affiliated with the British and International Federation of Festivals for Music, Dance, and Speech.

Special Skills and Training

I have been deeply passionate about music from a young age, initially as a performer, but my true calling now lies in teaching piano and composing music. I am a registered teacher with the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM), London, and Trinity College London. Additionally, I have extensive experience as a Western Music teacher for both elementary and high school students, preparing them for G.C.E. Ordinary Level and Advanced Level examinations in both theory and practical components. Beyond classroom teaching, I have served as the Teacher in Charge of the school choir, guiding choristers to perform at national-level competitions and various school functions.

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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