Annika | Teacher #4397
About Annika
Annika is an experienced piano teacher with 9 years of teaching under her belt, offering lessons to students as young as 3 up to adults. She holds RCM 10 certifications in Harmony & Counterpoint, History, and Practical Piano, and has pursued studies in Jazz and Contemporary Popular Music. Annika provides lessons in piano, ear training, and music theory, both online and in-person at her studio in Edmonton or in students' homes. She has a deep passion for helping students achieve their musical goals in a variety of genres.
Piano Ear Training Music Theory (Beginner-Intermediate) RCM RCM - Basic Harmony RCM - Basic Rudiments
Online Lessons In Studio Lessons Lessons in Your Home
Classical Pop Broadway Musicals Baroque
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Teaching Philosophy
Hi. I'm Annika ! I am a young yet experienced pianist who has had a passion for music since I was 5 years old. I have accompanied the Welsh church men's choir, Kokopelli's Tamariki's children's choir and have since performed with numerous budding artists and bands. I have been teaching piano for 9 years and am ecstatic about becoming apart of Beethoven At Home's team. As a teacher, I enjoy helping students reach their goals in whichever genre they may choose. I believe it is my job as a teacher to provide engaging lessons tailored for each student fostering growth and a love of music. Current Projects: I am managing a couple of artists right now helping them create industry connections, improve their songs, find gigs, obtain studio time and marketing them so they may make music their full-time job. Fun Facts: In grade 9 I had completed the grade 10 RCM Harmony & Counterpoint, History and Practical (playing)exams. Shortly after I began teaching piano to share my love with others and help them discover their own interest in music. Besides piano, I have been a swim coach for 5 years and taught English abroad in South Korea for a year. Travelling is a passion of mine and believe it or not I have been to 10 countries so far!
Musical Education
Studies - 2018 - 2020, Studies in the Bachelor of Music in Jazz and Contemporary Popular Music Other Education - RCM 10 Practical, History and Harmony & Counterpoint Certification - Private lessons with classical pianist Glenda Murphy - Private lessons with jazz pianist Andrew Glover - Private lessons with jazz, funk, pop, latin, and musical theatre pianist Chris Andrew Performance Experience - 2011-2015, Singer in Alberta Children’s Choir - 2011 - 2014, Piano performances in the Kiwanis Festival - 2011 - 2015, Singer in the Kokopelli Association Work Experience - 2015 - Present, Private Teaching Piano, Beginner Ukulele, Beginner Singing and Beginner to Intermediate Theory - 2019-2021, Crescendo Music Studios Teaching Piano Related Work Experience - 2017, Accompanying the Kokopelli Association’s Tamariki Choir - 2016, Accompanying St.David’s Welsh Male Voice Choir Other Experience - 2011 - 2016, Volunteer, Glenrose Hospital, playing piano for patients - 2008 - 2015, Volunteer, Various Senior Centers, playing piano for residents
Awards and Distinctions
Awards: - CFRN CTV Television Inc. Bursary - FFAC Entrance Award
Special Skills and Trainings
RCM 10 Certification in Harmony & Counterpoint, History and Practical
Lessons in your home
Annika is available to teach in your home if you are located in the following areas:- Edmonton, AB
Lessons in a music studio
Annika 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
Annika 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:
Annika 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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