Connie | Teacher #3440
About Connie
Connie is a dedicated music educator, specializing in French horn, trombone, and trumpet lessons for students aged 9 to adults. With Bachelor's and Master of Music Education degrees from the University of Toronto and an A.R.C.T. diploma in performance from the Royal Conservatory of Music, her expertise is solid. Connie values matching students' musical knowledge with appropriate challenges to foster enjoyment and growth in learning. She offers online lessons only. Her approach is to create a positive and friendly learning environment, enabling students to achieve their potential.
Trombone Trumpet French Horn Baritone-Euphonium Music Theory (Beginner-Intermediate)
Online Lessons
Classical
English
Teaching Philosophy
I believe in matching student’s music knowledge with the appropriate musical challenges is vital to developing enjoyment in learning to play an instrument. In my lessons, I use musical pieces to develop musicianship which includes basic playing techniques and the basic elements of music. I find this approach much more engaging for students. I have studied with many notable teachers during my time at the university. I have learned to take different approaches to address students' needs. Students' well-being has always been my main priority. I always thrive for a positive and friendly teaching environment for my students. A personable learning environment greatly helps students achieve their potential. As a teacher. I take pride and great joy in seeing the development and improvement of my students of any age. I am confident that I will be able to nurture future musicians, help them grow and develop excellent musicianship. I believe that the 1:1 teaching and learning environment would give me the perfect opportunity to guide and refine their playing skills.
Musical Education
I have a Bachelor's and Master of Music Education degrees from the University of Toronto. I also studied at the Royal Conservatory of Music where I earned my A.R.C.T. diploma performance. I have a Bachelor of Education degree from the University of Toronto where I obtained my Ontario Teaching Certificate.
Awards and Distinctions
I have received awards in various music festivals: Adjudicator Award ( Pickering Rotary Music Featival) First place in Toronto Kiwanis Festival Royal Conservatory Silver Medal Wnner
Special Skills and Trainings
I work as Teacher-Librarian with the York Catholic District School Board.
Lessons on an online platform
Connie 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:
Connie 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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