Selena - Teacher #4775

Instruments:
- Piano

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

Languages:
- Cantonese
- English
- French

Teaching Philosophy

Music is my biggest passion and hobby. Whether it is listening to music, playing music, or learning about music, I enjoy it all. I love exploring different genres and discovering new artists, as each style brings its own storytelling. Playing the piano allows me to express my creativity and emotions, while learning about music theory deepens my understanding and appreciation for the art form. Teaching is also something I love as I have many experiences in the past whether that be leading a group or teaching at camp. However, teaching something I am super passionate about like piano brings me even more joy because I get to share my passion with other passionate individuals.

Musical Education

- I have a first class honours in level 10 piano and history + theory (harmony) issued by the Royal Conservatory of Music since 2021 and 2022.
- I learned the piano since I was 3 years old and finished level 10 at 17 years old.
- I learned the piano at Pro-Music Conservatory of Music and at a private instructor's house
- I have had experience in teaching young children introductory keyboard at the City of Markham where I planned lessons and taught them in an engaging manner

Awards and Distinctions

- 1st place Grade 6 List B Piano Solo at Kiwanis Music Festival (Platinum) - 1st place Grade 4 List A Piano Solo at Arts Richmond Hill Music festival
- 2nd place Grade 7 List C Piano Solo at Kiwanis Music Festival (Gold) -2nd place Grade 5 List C Piano Solo at Kiwanis Music Festival (Gold)
- 3rd place Grade 8 List D Piano Solo at Kiwanis Music Festival (Platinum)
- 3rd place Grade 7 List B Piano Solo at Kiwanis Music Festival (Gold)
- First Class Honours with Distinction issued by RCM: Level 8 Theory, Level 7 Piano, Level 6 Theory, Level 4 Piano, Level 1 Piano

Special Skills and Training

I am currently a camp supervisor and was a camp counsellor. Throughout both jobs, I was teaching campers how to play running games and make crafts. I was always interacting with young children and making sure they understand what I am teaching but also have fun. I also taught children how to play the keyboard. I planned a program of 9 weeks (1 lesson per week) for children and made sure all the introductory content was covered in all weeks.

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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