Ana - Teacher #4801

Instruments:
- Viola
- Violin

Services:
- Music Theory (Advanced)
- Music Theory (Beginner-Intermediate)
- RCM

Languages:
- English
- Spanish

Teaching Philosophy

Music has shaped my life in so many meaningful ways, and I bring that passion into every lesson I teach. As a violin teacher, I believe in creating a supportive, encouraging environment where students feel safe to explore, make mistakes, and grow. I focus on building a strong technical foundation, but I also emphasize creativity, curiosity, and self-expression. Every student learns differently, so I adapt my methods to suit each person’s needs and goals. My biggest motivation as a teacher is to help students discover their own voice through music and to show them that their efforts and stories matter. Teaching is not just about notes and rhythms—it’s about connection, confidence, and joy.

Musical Education

My musical education has been a journey of determination, growth, and deep personal meaning. I started learning music seriously after arriving in Canada, where I finally had access to formal training and a supportive musical community. I worked hard to catch up, taking every opportunity I could to improve—from private lessons to ensemble work and summer festivals. I have taken part of performance programs at the Mount Royal University Conservatory and I’m now studying violin performance at the University of Calgary, where I’ve learned so much about technique, theory, and the importance of collaboration. Every stage of my education has shaped who I am as a musician, and I carry that sense of gratitude and purpose into everything I do.

Awards and Distinctions

As part of my musical journey, I was honored to receive the StingRay Rising Star Award while performing with the Thomastik-Infeld String Orchestra at MusicFest Canada. This recognition meant a great deal to me, as it affirmed the hard work and passion I put into every performance. More recently, I was awarded the Alberta Music Education Foundation Performance Award, which supports young musicians in pursuing their artistic goals. These acknowledgments have encouraged me to keep pushing forward, both as a performer and as someone deeply committed to sharing music with others.

Special Skills and Training

I began my violin studies at the Mount Royal University Conservatory, where I laid the foundation for my technical and musical development. During that time, I also trained under the Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) exam system, which helped me develop strong discipline, musicality, and performance skills. My dedication to the instrument led to incredible opportunities, including full scholarships to prestigious music festivals such as the Tuckamore Festival in Newfoundland, Prague Summer Nights in the Czech Republic, PRISMA and Valhalla in British Columbia, and InterHarmony in Italy. Each of these experiences challenged me to grow as a performer and allowed me to work with inspiring musicians from around the world. These opportunities have shaped my skills, confidence, and understanding of what it means to be a well-rounded, expressive artist.

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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