Stephanie - Teacher #4750

Instruments:
- Piano
- Voice

Services:
- Ear Training
- Music History
- Music Theory (Beginner-Intermediate)
- Solfege

Languages:
- English

Teaching Philosophy

Although I have worked with Voice and Piano students of various ages and abilities, I specialize in working with young beginners. I feel it is crucial to find ways to engage young students with music, in a manner that is personally-relevant, meaningful, and above all, fun.

Artistic expression is an incredibly personal experience, and I believe that lessons should be tailored to meet students' individual needs. I like to take time in the first lesson to get to know the student - their life, interests, hobbies, etc. This allows me to customize lesson plans and develop an approach that will inspire their creativity and passion for making music. If this foundation can be laid early, this can lead to a life-long love of music and creating art.

I also possess an extensive background in Music History and research. Because of my skills in this area, I enjoy providing historical context, facts and information about composers, repertoire and performance practice. This additional knowledge can really help to make music come alive for a student.

Musical Education

A native of Victoria, British Columbia, I began singing with children's choirs and taking piano lessons at the age of 5. I also participated in a variety of musical theatre productions throughout my childhood and teen years. I began formal vocal training at the age of 17, and went on to complete both a Bachelors and a Masters degree in Music, with a dual major in Vocal Performance and Music History, from the University of Victoria.

Special Skills and Training

- Bachelor of Music with Distinction, Music History & Literature (University of Victoria, 2006). - Master of Music, Vocal Performance & Musicology (University of Victoria, 2016).

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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