Brenna | Teacher #3297
About Brenna
Brenna is a passionate music teacher based in Winnipeg, offering piano and trumpet lessons for students from the age of 2 to adults. With a focus on a student-first approach, Brenna ensures a joyful learning experience, incorporating a variety of musical skills and fostering an appreciation for music. She is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Music Performance degree and has extensive experience in childcare and early childhood education. Lessons with Brenna can be conducted online, in your home, or at her studio in Winnipeg.
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Teaching Philosophy
I believe music is inherent to everyone, I have never met someone who hasn't had a single connection to music whether it's through playing an instrument or an appreciation of sound. I follow a student first approach in my teaching, focusing on the experience of learning being a joyful one! I find hands-on learning to be the most important, and in my lessons try to incorporate a variety of musical skills as well as developing an appreciation for individual talents and preferences in music. This also includes wellness skills such as stretching, warmups, and self-care. Learning a new instrument can sometimes be a stressful experience both physically and mentally if special care isn't taken to listen to our bodies while we learn. From the youngest musicians starting out their musical journey to older students looking to develop their sound I am constantly listening to what my students expect from their lessons and hope to provide quality and fun skill development.
Musical Education
I am currently completing a Bachelor's of Music degree in trumpet performance and do additional training in piano and voice. I also have an extensive background in early childhood education and child development focused on ages 13 and under. This has included hands on teaching experience in classroom and private lesson settings, as well as research and theoretical learning about different approaches to teaching.
Awards and Distinctions
DFOM Entrance Scholarship -Based on entrance audition into the University of Manitoba School of Music
Special Skills and Trainings
As a student myself, I have had the opportunity to observe many different styles of teaching such as Suzuki, Orff, RCM, and more. I like to incorporate parts of these philosophies and instructional techniques in my lessons depending on the needs of the student. I also have extensive experience in childcare and early childhood educational centres which has given me a great appreciation and understanding for learning through play. After all, being able to play is the most important to learning an instrument! Over the years I've also worked with many special needs students, both on the ASD spectrum as well as ADHD or other learning differences. I have a lot of experience responding to different levels of comprehension, accessibility requirements and modifications, as well as behavioural modifications within my teaching. As always I take a student-first approach and keep an open line of communication with both my student and their family to learn how to best work together to provide fun, engaging lessons.
Lessons in your home
Brenna is available to teach in your home if you are located in the following areas:- Winnipeg, MB
Lessons in a music studio
Brenna 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
Brenna 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:
Brenna 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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