About Elliot
Elliot is a classically trained pianist with a Bachelor’s degree from Mannes School of Music and a Master’s in progress at the University of Toronto. Fluent in English and Mandarin, she offers a variety of lessons including piano, music theory, ear training, and more. Elliot provides instruction online, in her Toronto studio, or in students' homes. With extensive experience in performance and immersive storytelling, her teaching blends discipline with creativity, fostering a deep connection to music.
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**Teaching Philosophy** As a classically trained pianist with extensive education and performance experience, my teaching philosophy revolves around three core principles: individualized growth, the joy of music-making, and the integration of storytelling in performance. I believe every student is unique, with their own learning pace, interests, and strengths. My role is to guide them through a tailored approach that nurtures their musical potential while cultivating discipline and creativity. Music is a profound form of expression, and I strive to make every lesson engaging and inspiring, helping students connect deeply with the pieces they play. Drawing from my background in immersive storytelling and collaborative piano, I encourage students to see music not only as notes on a page but as narratives that evoke emotions and tell stories. This perspective enriches their understanding of the repertoire and develops their interpretative skills. Ultimately, my goal is to empower students to become confident, expressive musicians who find joy and fulfillment in their journey with piano.
Name: Elliot (Full name will be provided upon registration)
Age: 27
Gender: female
I had my Bachelor of Musi degree at Mannes School of Music, New York. I studied with JY Song at the time. Now I am getting my Master degree from University of Toronto. Both Performing Piano major. My principal teacher is Lydia Wong. I was professionally classical trained since 7. I gained a lot of chamber music experience since high school, worked with almost every types of instruments, including vocal. My large ensemble background was strengthened me as a pianist. I worked with MACE and Mannes Orchestra back in New York. I also minored in Immersive Storytelling at the time. Explored storytelling and interactive design techniques through virtual, augmented, and mixed reality platforms. Gained expertise in narrative design, sonic immersion, and digital asset creation, integrating traditional performance skills with cutting-edge technologies to craft engaging, multisensory experiences.
English
Mandarin
Rates and Studio Policies
Registration Fee: $25.00 (One-time lifetime registration fee may be used by all family members)
Rates for instruction:
30 minute private lesson: $39.00
45 minute private lesson: $49.00
60 minute private lesson: $59.00
Travel charge: additional $15.00 per visit (for lessons in a client's home as opposed to my studio)
1. Cancellation Policy
Lessons not cancelled or rescheduled with at least 24 hours notice are billable to the client and payable to the teacher. This does not of course apply to travel fees unless the notice is effectively given at the door and the teacher has travelled to the location.
2. Cessation (quitting) Policy
A client must provide a 2 lesson notice period to stop lessons. So a weekly student needs to give 2 weeks of notice, a biweekly student works out to 3 weeks notice and a twice weekly student works out to a week of notice.
3. Illness Policy
Lessons cancelled due to illness or extraordinary circumstances with less than 24 hours notice remain billable to the client and payable to the teacher.
BAH teachers are encouraged to offer a make-up lesson at a future date in the interest of client relations and general goodwill. This only makes sense as teaching a student with the flu for example, will ruin the rest of your week's employment.
No more than 2 lessons may be made up due to illness within a 60 day period.
4. Rescheduling Policy
Any lesson can be cancelled or rescheduled with at least 24 hours notice.
Summer Vacation and Extended Absence Policy
Clients may schedule longer absences for trips etc. 24 hours notice is required.
It is normal and typical for students and about 20% of our teachers to schedule a break in the summer. We do not enforce a notice period (see cessation of lessons) at the end of a long summer break.
5. Evaluation Period
There are no free trial lessons with Beethoven at Home but we do offer a 2 lesson evaluation period where it is easy to try out a teacher. There are no free lessons during the evaluation period and clients may choose to discontinue the lessons at any time by providing the required 24 hours notice. After the student's 3rd lesson the required 2 lesson notice period will apply (see cessation of lessons above).
Lessons in your home
Elliot is available to teach in your home if you are located in the following areas
Online lessons
Elliot 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.
Elliot 's Studio Location
Elliot offers lessons from her studio. Please note that map locations are based on the postal code of the teachers studio. address will be released to you if needed.