Christine | Teacher #4811
About Christine
Christine offers piano, ear training, and beginner to intermediate music theory lessons in English and Mandarin. With over 25 years of teaching experience, she holds an ARCT from the Royal Conservatory of Music and a Bachelor of Fine Art from Simon Fraser University. Christine teaches online, in her Burnaby studio, and in students' homes across Burnaby, Vancouver, and New Westminster.
Piano Ear Training Music Theory (Beginner-Intermediate) RCM
Online Lessons In Studio Lessons Lessons in Your Home
Classical Pop Christian Baroque
English Mandarin
Teaching Philosophy
The learning atmosphere is positive and relaxed. My teaching style is gentle but firm at the same time. My goal has always been about bringing out the enjoyment and confidence in them in the most efficient way possible. Most of my students stayed and learned for years.
Musical Education
I have attended Royal Conservatory of Music - ARCT Diploma. I have Bachelor of Fine Art from Simon Fraser University. I have BC Early Childhood Educator certificate. I studied piano from the age of four and I'm classically trained. I have perfect pitch and am able to play pop songs by ear. This is especially great for the kids because it can make learnings more fun.
Special Skills and Trainings
I taught piano for over 25 years. I also teach my kids piano. If I can teach my own kids, I can teach others kids! I work well with kids of all ages. I also have experience teaching adults as well.
Lessons in your home
Christine is available to teach in your home if you are located in the following areas:- Burnaby, BC
- New Westminster, BC
- Vancouver, BC
Lessons in a music studio
Christine 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
Christine 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:
Christine 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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