About
My love of studying and teaching music spans more than three decades, starting with teaching summer camp music lessons in Quebec Canada. In that time I’ve taught music to all age groups, from small children in a wide variety of settings.
in 2003, after teaching for years, I completed a master’s degree in Piano Pedagogy at San Diego States University. And in 2008 I became certified in teaching the Suzuki method of piano teaching, training directly with Doris Kopelman who co-introduced the method in America. I’m also well versed in the Celebrate Piano Method.
I specialize in customizing my teaching methods to the personality and skill level of each student. I’ve also trained extensively the Alexander Technique, which anable me to help develop proper body posture and movements to enhance their coordination and control.
Drawing on my strong music education background, I create Lessson plans that give each student a solid foundation in movement, sight reading, ear training, sight singing, music theory, improvisation, depending on the student’s interestsand needs.
music and teaching were my first two loves, and I cherish each opportunity to share my joy of playing music. Interacting with students, crafting and teaching approach ideally suited to their personality and level, and watching them develop both In their ability and confidence are the highlight of my work as a Piano instructor. I look forward to each lesson as not only an opportunity to instill the love of music in students but for the chance to learn for the chance to learn from them as well.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
I first need to speak with the sudent or the parent of the student needs and schedule an interview to know more about your need, and see if we are a good fit toghether
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have a bachelors in music from the University of Montreal and a master in Piano Pedagogy from San Diego State University. With clad in Adult piano learning, and a certificate in Community College Teaching studying Adult learning my feewith an internship at San Diego city College teaching adults students. Weighed you are big inner piano students or have some experience it will be a pleasure for me to teach you.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
My fees are $100 a month paid at the beginning of the months.
How did you get started teaching?
I started Giving piano lessons when I finish my bachelor degree in music teaching students of all age and level. I like teaching to adults for their fast learning pace, and interesting relationships.
What types of students have you worked with?
i worked with students al age from music initiation with very Yong children, children all ageand adults with or without or prior piano experience. Teaching piano to adult students is always interesting, because when they are motivated they learn at a fast pace.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
i would encourage the student to contact the teacher by phone for more personal information, and better, meet with the teacher to see it if it is a good Mach. , Think about what you want to get from piano lessons,what type of instrument you should get, and how I propose to get it.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
how much should I preferably practice every day?How much time should I plan to take before going to my piano lesson?
what is the best kind of piano of keyboard should i buy. Is the instrument important to pursue piano lessons? How much time does it take to learn to play the piano?