Elaine | Teacher #4567
About Elaine
Elaine is a versatile piano teacher with over 20 years of experience teaching students from age 4 to adults. She offers piano and advanced music theory lessons, specializing in the Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) curriculum, including rudiments, harmony, and history. Elaine holds an RCM Level 10 Certification and a Master’s in Education from the University of Toronto, OISE. Her lessons are available online, in her Mississauga studio, or in-home in areas like Brampton, Etobicoke, and Oakville.
Piano Music Theory (Beginner-Intermediate) RCM Music Theory (Advanced) RCM - History RCM - Intermediate Harmony RCM - Basic Harmony RCM - Advanced Rudiments RCM - Intermediate Rudiments RCM - Basic Rudiments
Online Lessons In Studio Lessons Lessons in Your Home
Classical Pop Baroque
English
Teaching Philosophy
Within my 20 years of teaching piano and music theory I am constantly reminded that there is nothing more important than setting up a good musical foundation. Whether the foundation is in technique, listening, intent, or motivation, a good foundation allows me to feel confident in guiding a student's musical journey for whatever length of time they study with me. I have always seen myself as a facilitator of a student’s individual learning as opposed to strictly prescribing what they should learn and play. Although I teach using structured forms like the Royal Conservatory of Music, there is still a vast amount of value to gain in learning other forms of styles for example (popular, folk, world, etc.) Everyone has something say, and like works of art, exploring pictures and characters in music allow the music student or musician to further understand and communicate something that words would not be sufficient enough to express. When deciding to make music education my career, I realized firstly my job is to serve the music, uncover and communicate what the composer or style intended or requires; and with this, I am able to pass on this knowledge to my students.
Musical Education
I have attended the following schools earning the following degrees: • M. Ed. Masters of Education, University of Toronto, OISE • Royal Conservatory of Music Level RCM 10 Certification
Awards and Distinctions
PERFORMANCE – • Peel Music Festival- Have won gold awards in Piano ARCT class and advanced to Provincial levels • Toronto Kiwanis Festival– Pipa Adult- Advanced to Provincial levels TEACHING - Students have participated in Peel Music Festival. Results: placements up to Gold awards • Students from Peel Music Festival have advanced to perform at Provincial level: results included placements of up to Gold award • Students have earned RCM gold medal award perform at the Celebration of Excellence recital (2021) • Students have continued music at Post- Secondary Level • Students have begun first teaching experiences
Special Skills and Trainings
• After completing my RCM 10 Piano certificate, I have studied piano lessons privately with teachers who are RCM examiners, professional concert pianists, and adjudicators. • During Covid I studied online at Vancouver Academy of Music. • I have participated in various festivals at the Senior Level (Peel Music, Toronto Kiwanis, North York) and received awards and have advanced to Provincial levels • Studied harmony and counter-point with RCM examiner Irina Kapran for over 10 years. • Provides piano accompaniment for solo instrumentalists performing for examinations, recitals, and festivals
Lessons in your home
Elaine is available to teach in your home if you are located in the following areas:- Brampton, ON
- Etobicoke, ON
- Mississauga, ON
- Oakville, ON
Lessons in a music studio
Elaine 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
Elaine 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:
Elaine 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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