About Ana
Ana offers in-studio piano lessons in Montreal and teaches in English, French, and Spanish. A graduate of Cuba’s Amadeo Roldán Conservatory, she brings a rich background in classical, choral, opera, and Afro-Cuban music. Ana also teaches ear training and solfege, combining technical mastery and patience to support learners of all levels.
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As a piano teacher, I firmly believe in the profound benefits of music for both physical and emotional health. Music engages the body and mind, promoting coordination, fine motor skills, and cognitive development. The act of playing the piano requires physical precision and control, which can enhance overall dexterity and posture. Emotionally, music serves as a powerful outlet for expression, allowing individuals to process feelings and experiences in a creative way. It fosters resilience, reduces stress, and promotes relaxation, contributing to overall well-being. In my teaching, I aim to create an environment where students can explore these benefits, encouraging them to connect with music not just as a skill, but as a vital component of a healthy and fulfilling life.
Name: Ana (Full name will be provided upon registration)
Age: 30's
Gender: female
I am a Cuban pianist and music educator based in Montreal. I began my musical studies at the age of 7 at the Manuel Saumell Conservatory in Havana, Cuba. There, in 2003, I was a two-time winner of the Amadeo Roldán Competition, receiving a prestigious award for "Best Interpretation of Cuban Music". I graduated from the Amadeo Roldán Conservatory of Music, also in Havana, in 2010. After graduating, I was appointed piano teacher and accompanist for violin, viola and cello students at the Manuel Saumell Music Conservatory, where I supported the musical community for four years. From 2010 to 2014, I was hired as a pianist by the National Lyric Theatre of Cuba, where I worked with and trained singers, choirs and theatre artists. During this time, I was also the piano soloist for the Opera de la Calle. My broad musical training extends beyond classical forms to include chamber music, choral music, opera, musical theatre and ballet. I am known for my unorthodox approach to contemporary genres that blend pop-rock, Cuban and Afro-Cuban music. My talent and contemporary approach to classical music caught the attention of theatre and ballet companies such as Teatro Buen Día, Escuela Nacional de Ballet de La Habana and Cambalache, with whom I performed as pianist from 2010 to 2016. In Montreal, thanks to the mentorship of Maestro Oliver Esmonde White, who has been teaching me the craft since 2022, I became a piano technician and have gained wide recognition as a musician and piano teacher, demonstrating a particular technical mastery of my instrument and incredible patience while working with music students of all levels. I hope that my contagious enthusiasm and passion for music will inspire and motivate you to share your piano journey with me.
English
French
Spanish
Rates and Studio Policies
Registration Fee: $25.00 (One-time lifetime registration fee may be used by all family members)
Rates for instruction:
30 minute private lesson: $39.00
45 minute private lesson: $49.00
60 minute private lesson: $59.00
Travel charge: additional $15.00 per visit (for lessons in a client's home as opposed to my studio)
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).
Ana's Studio Location
Ana offers lessons from her studio. Please note that map locations are based on the postal code of the teachers studio. address will be released to you if needed.