Amelia | Teacher #1739
About Amelia
Amelia, a highly skilled and multilingual music educator with a Bachelor of Music Performance from the University of Calgary and extensive training at prestigious institutions such as the Luigi Cherubini Conservatory in Italy, offers online cello and piano lessons. Drawing from her diverse cultural experiences and fluency in English, Italian, and Japanese, she provides a rich and immersive learning environment that transcends cultural boundaries. Book an interview with Amelia today!
Piano Cello Ear Training Music Theory (Beginner-Intermediate) Dictation RCM Suzuki
Online Lessons
Classical Pop Rock Celtic Baroque
English Japanese Italian
Teaching Philosophy
My goal as an educator is to instill dedication in young individuals. Learning an instrument demands a commitment akin to pursuing higher education in fields like medicine or law. Unlike mandatory school classes, music lessons occur once a week, but progress hinges on daily practice. I place personal significance on music education as a bridge to studying abroad. When one relocates to a new country, it takes years to grasp the spoken language. Music serves as an international means of communication that transcends cultural and national barriers. Having experienced immersion in four different cultures, I know firsthand how challenging it can be to adapt without a connection to one's prior culture. Music remains one of the few universal languages that enables us to connect with people when traditional communication might not be possible.
Musical Education
Italy -Luigi Cherubini Conservatory 2018-2022 -I perform as a soloist with the Orchestra Sinfonica Florentia. Recent concerts: December 18th and 19th (The Rococo Variations by Tchaikovsky) Canada Mount Royal University -Advanced Performance Program 2014-2016 University of Calgary-Bachelor or Music Performance -Member of The National Youth Orchestra of Canada in their 2018 European Tour-Performed in Berlin, Edinburgh, and Eastern Canada Masterclasses: -Giovanni Sollima, Lynn Harrell, Colin Carr, Larry Lesser, Frans Helmerson and Andres Diaz. Piano: -Royal Conservatory of Music: (Grade 8 Piano and Grade 10 cello)
Awards and Distinctions
2021: 1st prize (primo premio) at the City of Sarzana International Competition 1st price (primo premio) at the Premio Crescendo Competition in Florence, Italy. 3rd place with Quintet Clara Schumann at the Clara Schumann International Competition. 2017: National Finalist in the Canadian Music Competition 2016: Semifinalist in RBC Concerto Competition 2014: Recipient of the Scandinavian Cultural Society Scholarship and performed at the European Masters Gala
Special Skills and Trainings
I am fluent in English, Japanese, and Italian. In Italy, I am the strings coordinator at the International School of Florence In Canada, I prepared my piano students for RCM exams. I also have experience coaching advanced piano students in chamber music settings both at the Mount Royal University as a TA and at the conservatory in the Republic of San Marino. At the San Marino Conservatory, I represent the cello faculty as a performer for events. I also have experience teaching beginner violin from aged 8-10 in groups of 10-15.
Lessons on an online platform
Amelia can provide online instruction. While other platforms are possible BAH strongly recommends the use of the Zoom video conferencing platform as it is optimized for music lessons and audio quality.Reviews
Associate Teacher Lesson Rates:
Amelia is a Beethoven at Home Associate Teacher
- 30 minutes: $39
- 45 minutes: $49
- 60 minutes: $59
Home visit fee: $15 minimum fee. Teachers may negotiate a higher travel fee if the travel distance is longer than they are comfortable with. Most arrangements use the minimum fee.
One-Time Family Registration: $25. This covers your entire family for life - once you're in, everyone can take lessons!
Our Promise to You
Getting Started Together
We don't offer free trials, but we do something better - a relaxed 2-lesson getting-to-know-you period. You can pause anytime with just 24 hours notice. After your third lesson, we ask for a friendly 2-lesson heads up if you need to stop.
Life Happens - We Get It
Give us 24 hours notice for any cancellation or reschedule and you'll receive full credit. Planning a family vacation or summer break? Perfect - just let us know a day ahead and we'll pause your lessons.
When You're Under the Weather
If illness strikes with short notice (less than 24 hours), you'll still be charged since your teacher has reserved that time. However, most teachers are happy to offer makeup lessons when possible - they have the final say, especially if last-minute cancellations become a pattern.
Stopping Lessons
Need to take a break? We just ask for a 2-lesson notice:
Weekly lessons = 2 weeks notice
Every other week = 3 weeks notice
Twice weekly = 1 week notice
Summer breaks are different - no notice period needed when you return in the fall!
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