Bella | Teacher #4182
About Bella
Bella is a dedicated flute instructor offering lessons both online and from her Calgary studio, welcoming students from age 4 to adults. Her musical journey includes studying Flute Performance, BMus, and intensive experiences with ensembles such as the UVic Wind Symphony and the Greater Victoria Youth Orchestra. Bella believes in nurturing the connection between the soul and music, emphasizing physical awareness alongside musical knowledge. Fluent in English and French, she also offers advanced music theory. Lessons can be conducted in the comfort of your home, online, or at Bella’s studio.
Piano Flute Music Theory (Beginner-Intermediate) Music Theory (Advanced)
Online Lessons In Studio Lessons Lessons in Your Home
Classical
English French
Teaching Philosophy
Music is food for the soul! I believe that this artform allows for deeper connection between people, and teaches emotional expressivity. As a small flute player, I am extremely aware of the bodily and muscular attention needed to support the instrument and the students' sound. As such, physical awareness and knowledge is just as important to me as musical knowledge, especially with young and older players! Finally, I approach all my students with love, care, and support. I believe that all students, whether young or adult, are entitled to receive my support so that their music can blossom without stress. I also strongly believe that music develops confidence, sensitivity, and empathy in all learners and players. Lessons will be centered around your aspirations and goals, and we will work together to ensure that you are getting the most out of our time together! I would love to explore and help establish your personal connection to music!
Musical Education
I completed my first two years of Bachelor of Music, Flute Performance at the University of Victoria and will be finishing my degree at the University of Calgary. I first studied classical RCM piano privately from age five to ten before transitioning to the flute at age twelve. My first flute teacher emphasized the importance of emotional connection with music, an aspect that I continue with my students. I have accumulated ensemble experience through the MRU Senior Academy Program, the UVic Wind Symphony, the UVic Orchestra, the Greater Victoria Youth Orchestra, and the Hakuna Fermata Wind Quintet. These programs and ensembles taught me the importance of collaboration, and that having fun while playing elevates the performance!
Special Skills and Trainings
I have spent many summers doing programs with flutists from all around the world. From playing in a flute choir in Phoenix, Arizona to playing solo repertoire for world class flute soloists and orchestral musicians like Lorna McGhee, I have experienced many different perspectives regarding the intricacies of flute and music playing. These varying perspectives and knowledge have personally enriched my own playing, and have connected me, and all my future students, to a "family tree" of flutists.
Lessons in your home
Bella is available to teach in your home if you are located in the following areas:- Calgary, AB
Lessons in a music studio
Bella 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
Bella 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:
Bella 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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