Anastassia | Teacher #2330
About Anastassia
Andrea, an experienced piano instructor with over 13 years of teaching full-time, offers online lessons tailored to each student's needs. With a Bachelor of Music (Piano) and a Master of Music (Musicology) from the University of Ottawa, Anastassia combines classical training from her native Russia with Canadian musical education. Fluent in English and Russian, she imparts her knowledge joyfully, fostering a love for music while focusing on theory, solfeggio, ear training, sight-reading, technique, and musicality. Book an interview now!
Piano Ear Training Music History Harmony Music Theory (Beginner-Intermediate) Dictation Music Theory (Advanced) RCM - Advanced Rudiments RCM - Intermediate Rudiments RCM - Basic Rudiments
Online Lessons
Classical Jazz Pop
English Russian
Teaching Philosophy
Teaching piano is a very special and serious responsibility and I understand the important role that music plays in the each person's development. As someone who has over 13 years of experience of teaching piano lessons, it is a true honour for me to be able to share and to pass on my knowledge and love for music. Every person is unique and I model my lesson plan according to the specific needs of every student. I do my best to ensure that the student is able to learn what he/she needs in the most accessible, easiest, and most joyful way. In addition, my goal is to help the student to develop a real love for music while gradually learning theory, solfeggio, and ear training, as well as helping develop strong sight-reading skills, technique and musicality of the performance.
Musical Education
As a native of Novosibirsk, Russia, I started my music education in one of the local music schools when I was six years old. My interest and love for music grew as I continued with classical training. With the encouragement and support of my family and my first piano teacher, I started to quickly improve and I was actively performing at numerous concerts and competitions every year. After coming to Canada at the age of 12, I continued to pursue my passion for piano performing. As a result, I have completed all RCM levels, Bachelor of Music (Piano) and Master of Music (Musicology) at the University of Ottawa. Throughout my studies, I have been very lucky to study and to play with great pianists, such as David Jalbert, Boris Lysenko, Andrew Markow and John Perry. I have also been fortunate to research and study musicology with Professor Murray Dineen, Professor Christopher Moore, Professor Julie Pedneault-Deslauriers, and many others.
Special Skills and Trainings
I have over 13 years of teaching piano lessons full-time. In addition, I also have plenty of accompaniment experience, as I have worked extensively as an accompanist for the last few years, performing with vocalists and instrumentalists at festivals and exams. I am also an experienced theory teacher and I love to teach all RCM theory levels.
Lessons on an online platform
Anastassia 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:
Anastassia 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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