Angela | Teacher #4716
About Angela
Angela teaches bass clarinet, clarinet, and piano. She offers online lessons and provides instruction in music theory, ear training, harmony, solfege, and RCM exam preparation. Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in piano at the University of Toronto, Angela has extensive performance experience, including national competitions on both piano and bass clarinet. She creates a fun, respectful learning environment tailored to each student's musical goals.
Piano Clarinet Bass Clarinet Ear Training Music History Harmony Music Theory (Beginner-Intermediate) Solfege Dictation Music Theory (Advanced) RCM - Analysis RCM - History RCM - Advanced Harmony RCM - Intermediate Harmony RCM - Basic Harmony RCM - Advanced Rudiments RCM - Intermediate Rudiments RCM - Basic Rudiments
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Classical Jazz Pop Blues Broadway Musicals Christian Gospel Baroque
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Teaching Philosophy
Everyone needs music in their lives! Music is the key to improving your mental, emotional, physical health and well being. The skills and coordination developed from learning music is transferable to everything you do in your life. Music is all around us, as well as a part of us. As your music teacher, I will have lessons that are fun, safe, and respectful. No matter the age, you can expect an environment where your teacher listens to what you want, and need. We will learn a lot together and enjoy the process. Let’s make music together!
Musical Education
I have studied classical piano, as well as music theory, privately since I was five years old. I am currently continuing my piano studies at the University of Toronto, in my second year undergraduate degree. I have also studied the bass clarinet since I was thirteen years old, and am also participating in performance classes at the University of Toronto on this instrument. I have competed in provincial and national festivals on both the piano and bass clarinet, at high standards to both my private instructor and band program.
Awards and Distinctions
Received Gold at National Music Fest for three bands. (2023) Received the Wind Ensemble Honour Student Distinction Award at the National Music Fest (2023) Winnipeg Music Festival, winner of 2 classes. (2016 - 2017) Best Performance in Provincial Class 2351 piano solo. (2016) Recognized as a University of Toronto Scholar in the Faculty of Music, $7500.00 (2023) Recipient of The Harald and Jean Bohne Scholarship, $3006.00 (2023) Recipient of The Kristin and Robbie Schaldemose Memorial Award, $1500.00 (2023) Recipient of The Nancy E. Hardy Music Education Entrance Scholarship, $1000.00 (2023)
Special Skills and Trainings
I have taught students of all ages, from young children to grandparents. In my first year of teaching, I realized that every single one of my students have a different reason for being here, in a lesson with me. Every single one of my students had a different story on what music meant to them, and why they love it. As they bring their stories to me as well as all different types of music they wanted to learn, I got better at building a personal connection with each and every one of them, as well as every student I had in the future. This is an interpersonal skill I carry with me at all times. As I pursue my own musical journey too, I always make sure to take great consideration to each and every one of my students’ own perspective and journey to music as well.
Lessons in your home
Angela is available to teach in your home if you are located in the following areas:- Toronto, ON
Lessons on an online platform
Angela 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:
Angela 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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