Gemma | Teacher #2165
About Gemma
Gemma, a highly skilled music teacher with over 5 years of teaching experience, offers online lessons in Piano, Ear Training, and Music Theory (Beginner-Intermediate and Advanced), specializing in the Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) curriculum. She aims to equip her students with both traditional structured understanding and the ability to play and understand their favorite songs across multiple genres. She also offers unique insight into playing various instruments and specializes in teaching students with specific needs. Book an interview with Gemma now!
Piano Ear Training Music Theory (Beginner-Intermediate) RCM Music Theory (Advanced) RCM - Analysis RCM - Advanced Rudiments RCM - Intermediate Rudiments RCM - Basic Rudiments
Online Lessons
Classical Jazz Country Pop Rock Rock and Roll Folk Blues Broadway Musicals Hip Hop Progressive Rock Reggae Rhythm and Blues Funk Rap Punk Baroque
English
Teaching Philosophy
Music has been my dominant form of creative expression for my entire life. It has also been a fundamental part of my education and always provided a healthy challenge throughout my developmental years, which I believe better equipped me for my traditional education and sharpened my abilities for focus, commitment and responsibility. My goal is to share both the flexible, expressive and creative side of music, as well as equip my students with a well-rounded, traditional and structured understanding of music studies. This philosophy supports the students ability to play and understand their favourite songs from radio, tv or movies, and be able to jam with friends, while also having the training to tackle complex pieces and see consistent progress. As a teacher, it has been my passion and absolute pleasure to share the gift of music!
Musical Education
I was enrolled in private piano lessons from the ages of 5-18 before beginning my own teaching career. My qualifications are an extensive education through the Royal Conservatory of Music including: • 8 practical piano exam certificates awarded by RCM with an average of “First Class Honours”. • Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced music theory certificates from RCM all awarded “First Class Honours with Distinction”. • 5+ years teaching experience.
Awards and Distinctions
• RCM “First Class Honours” practical piano certificates. • RCM “First Class Honours with Distinction” advanced theory certificate.
Special Skills and Trainings
As listed under my education, I have spent many years developing my skills in sight reading, ear training and music theory and am confident in my ability to teach it. That being said, the practical application of these skills is very important to me, so I have also spent a lot of time playing and singing my favourite songs, composing my own songs and transferring my skills to guitar, ukulele, flute and vocals. Because of this, I can offer unique insight to my students on how what they are learning can give them the freedom and independence to learn and play whatever they want across multiple genres and instruments. I also specialize in teaching students with specific needs i.e., autism, muteness etc. and am fluent in American Sign Language if your child is more comfortable expressing themselves that way. As well, I have received specific training to be successful teaching music online.
Lessons on an online platform
Gemma 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:
Gemma 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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