Deanna | Teacher #2657
About Deanna
Deanna, with a Summa Cum Laude distinction from McMaster University's Honors Music Program and Honors Classical Vocal Major from Mohawk College. With a Performance Diploma in Classical Vocal and Kindermusik certification, Deanna's expertise extends to piano, voice, composition, and more. Trained through the Hamilton Conservatory for the Arts, Deanna offers tailored lessons in English, prioritizing artistic expression and musical enjoyment. Experience personalized instruction in-studio or online. Book an interview now!
Piano Voice Singer-Songwriter Ear Training Music History Counterpoint Harmony Music Theory (Beginner-Intermediate) Solfege Music Appreciation Dictation Composition RCM Music Theory (Advanced) RCM - Analysis RCM - Counterpoint RCM - History RCM - Advanced Harmony RCM - Intermediate Harmony RCM - Basic Harmony RCM - Advanced Rudiments RCM - Intermediate Rudiments RCM - Basic Rudiments
Online Lessons In Studio Lessons
Classical Jazz Country Pop Rock Folk Broadway Musicals Baroque
English
Teaching Philosophy
Music and musical expression is an integral component to development and growth. I believe in the beneficial capacity of music. I believe it encourages joy and freedom of expression. All of my lessons are centred around artistic expression, and the enjoyment of music. Hic ad melodiam -“Here for the melodies”
Musical Education
McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario Honours Music Program. Graduated Summa Cum Laude. • Graduated with Honours Classical Vocal Major Mohawk College, Hamilton, Ontario Applied Music Diploma • Graduated with Honours • Performance diploma in Classical Vocal Kindermusik Certification Teaching Assistant Mohawk College Music Program • Teaching Assistant Role (Piano T.A.) Assisted with Beginner Piano Class Cooperative Education Program (Music) • Itinerant music teacher • Trained through the Hamilton Conservatory for the Arts to instruct students and their teachers in music education
Awards and Distinctions
AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS • Dean’s Honour List McMaster University • The Joan Frances Bowling Scholarship Assistant Teaching Position. Working Scholarship Applied Music Program Mohawk College • Academic Scholarship Excellence Award from Mohawk College Applied Music Department • Aiming for the Top Academic Scholarship Ontario Academic Scholarship
Special Skills and Trainings
Royal Conservatory of Music Honours Rudiments I & II Theory Hamilton Conservatory for the Arts • Trained in Orff, Kodály, and Suzuki methods Piano Tuning training
Lessons in a music studio
Deanna 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
Deanna 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:
Deanna 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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