Angela | Teacher #4326
About Angela
Angela is a versatile BAH teacher offering piano lessons to students aged 6 and up, in Vaughan Ontario. With an ARCT diploma in Piano Performance, she brings a wealth of experience and education. Angela's lessons encompass ear training, harmony, and advanced music theory, including RCM curriculum. She provides instruction online, in her studio, or in students' homes in Vaughan. Fluent in English and Mandarin, Angela tailors her teaching to foster a genuine appreciation of music.
Piano Ear Training Harmony Music Theory (Beginner-Intermediate) RCM Music Theory (Advanced) RCM - Intermediate Harmony RCM - Basic Harmony RCM - Advanced Rudiments RCM - Intermediate Rudiments RCM - Basic Rudiments
Online Lessons In Studio Lessons Lessons in Your Home
Classical Jazz Baroque
English Mandarin
Teaching Philosophy
It’s important to remember that learning music and being able to play music is not only a wonderful way of self-expression, but also an asset that can help you excel in all aspects of life. It’s not just the music itself that you learn but the growth, discipline, creativity, and self-discovery you attain during the entire process. My approach to teaching involves fostering a genuine appreciation and understanding of the music you’re playing, and it stems from a personal challenge during my time as a young pianist. Channeling the motivation to attend lessons and practice is a common struggle among young students. I firmly believe that structuring the lesson around the student’s likes and strengths will encourage them to learn effectively and motivate them to continue. Along with this, I engage in an interactive learning approach and strong communication between teacher-to-student by reminding students that I am also there to support them, creating a comfortable and safe space for them to voice any concerns and struggles. I also want to play an active role in ensuring that students structure their independent practice properly. At-home practice and being fully committed to one’s own progress is a key success factor to falling in love with an instrument.
Musical Education
My musical education began when I was 6 years old and it started with piano. I dabbled in other instruments such as the flute but ultimately decided to commit to piano. I’ve competed at competitions yearly such as the Kiwani’s Music Festival and participated in orchestras and violin duets. I completed various RCM examinations and theory requirements, finally obtaining my ARCT diploma in Piano Performance and passing with a practical mark of 87. I have also completed all required theory, harmony, history, and analysis requirements within the RCM syllabus, averaging a score of 80+ across all written components. During my ARCT training, I was mentored under Canadian-Israeli pianist Michael Berkovsky, a The Juilliard School graduate who is currently a faculty member at The Glenn Gould School.
Awards and Distinctions
Kiwani’s Music Festival - First place, Modern (Debussy selection)
Special Skills and Trainings
From a very young age, I spent a lot of my time listening to all sorts of music outside my classical training. After hearing songs that resonated with me, I’d often sit at my piano and begin figuring out the notes to a particular song that I wanted to play. During lessons, I always looked forward to when my teacher would test me on intervals, playbacks, and chord progressions, as it was like playing a game to me. After learning more about harmony and composition, I find myself transcribing songs in my free time. I often pick up on songs in movies or shows that I like, only to find that there is no sheet music available online for it. Although I’m still in the beginner stages of music transcription, I find it extremely fun to figure out the little nuances in the music I’m hearing and the feeling of finally finding that “right” sound is satisfying, to say the least.
Lessons in your home
Angela is available to teach in your home if you are located in the following areas:- London, ON
- Markham, ON
- North York, ON
- Richmond Hill, ON
- Toronto, ON
- Vaughan, ON
Lessons in a music studio
Angela offers lessons from her studio. Map locations are approximate and based on the postal code of the teacher’s studio. The full address will be provided upon registration.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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