Caren - Teacher #4720

Instruments:
- Piano
- Voice

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

Languages:
- English

Teaching Philosophy

Music in my experience means vibration/freedom of movement and self- expression.
I feel that it’s important to have a basic musical foundation. With basic knowledge of theory, scales ear training and one’s repertoire; one can build upon the skills needed to move to the next level.
I strive to build confidence in my students to play self-assured and smart. I will make sure my student has a foundation of theory and technical abilities, so playing feels effortless and free.
Organization and goal setting can make the difference in their practice and performances. Knowing where you are going basically.
With my students, I will hand out a series of charts so they can mark their progress daily, weekly or monthly. Charts such as short and long term goals, scales and chords, will hold the student and parents accountable for what work is put into their piano studies.
To nurture creativity and focused practice, I will include tailor made activities, games and popular music of their choice that coincide with each segment of their repertoire. I will encourage the appropriate books, apps etc. for their level and style.
I will encourage improvisation activities and encourage them to write their own songs. It’s important for students to develop their own style while being technically proficient.
If the student wishes I would also advise them to perform publicly as much as possible. Public performances like competitions, examinations, school concerts, or even zoom/ in person recitals can build confidence and showcase their technical ability.

Musical Education

I have an Advanced Piano Certificate from the Royal Conservatory.

I have studied piano, voice and theory from the age of five to the age of eighteen. My teacher was classically trained (and from) New Zealand and conducted a methodical, detail oriented and focused lessons.
I have attended University of North Carolina at Greensboro
where I majored in Music Performance and Composition. These courses had intensive training in Sight Reading, Harmony, Counterpoint, Musical Notation and Theory.

At University of North Carolina at Greensboro, I formally studied Classical Voice. Learning European diction, arias, and performing in mass choirs and solo recitals.

I also attended York University with a concentration in Jazz Performance and Jazz Theory. At York, I was able to venture into Musical Improvisation; refining my sound in Voice and Piano for the stage.

Special Skills and Training

I later applied my musical studies into a passion of Music Education. I have worked as a Piano, Vocal, and Theory Instructor for over 18 years. I am also a working professional singer/performer, visual artist and music composer. I work as a studio session musician and perform piano in a seven piece band. I love working with people who share a joy for music. Working with students, music enthusiasts and artists a like, and encourage them to explore the beauty and skill music has to offer. I also highlight the ability to believe in one's own 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).

Register with Caren

Information for Student #1


Student(s) Availabilities

Billing Contact Information