Gerda | Teacher #2253
About Gerda
Gerda is a distinguished voice teacher based in Dorval, fluent in English, French, German, and Italian. She offers lessons in her studio, at the student's home, or online. With degrees from the University of Montréal and Musikhochschule Zürich, Gerda brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise in voice performance and opera. Her teaching style is characterized by patience, passion, and a commitment to developing each student’s unique vocal abilities. Gerda’s credentials include an array of awards and a rich history of special training across Europe and North America. Book an interview with Gerda for a comprehensive musical education in voice.
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Teaching Philosophy
I am excited to teach voice-students of any level and to see them succeed in their passion and pursuit in the fulfilling field of music. My exercises and choice of pieces are tailored to each student's individual needs and goals - with patience, joy and endurance, much can be accomplished. Regular weekly lessons of 60 minutes usually garner the best results and I highly recommend that formula.
Musical Education
I have attended the following schools earning these degrees : - University of Montréal - MMUS & DESS in Voice Performance - Musikhochschule Zürich (Switzerland) - BMUS & MMUS, Voice Performance & Opera Studio I am trained in the classical Belcanto-style, breathing for all kinds of sustained singing, from Baroque to contemporary (also non-classical); Italian, German, French and English diction, musicianship, music theory, etc.. Among my principal mentors and teachers are Stefano Algieri, Nino Castel, Gabriel Thibaudeau, Dana Nigrim, Louise-Andrée Baril, Adrienne Savoie, Jeanette Aster and Ionel Pantea, who all have (and had) international careers. These teachers have formed me and taught me invaluable lessons, that I am so happy to teach others. Other training includes a Baccalaureat in violin (which I teach to beginners), as well as the Bauhaus-Interior Design school general 1st year (Basel, Switzerland). Represented by LM OPERA-Agency, Leila Chalfoun.
Awards and Distinctions
- 1st prize Crescendo International Competition - 1st prize WOW-competition New York - Semi-finalist Contemporary Opera Competition New York - Semi-finalist Classical Singer Competition New York - Recipient of major maximum Canada Council for the Arts grants - Scholarship Gadbois-UdM - Scholarship Oberlin - Scholarship Crescendo International Festival
Special Skills and Trainings
- Festivals : Opera Nuova, Oberlin, Orford Arts Centre (Opera-program), the Crescendo International, and Nouvel Opera, Nouvel Opera, - My principal teachers and mentors include : Stefano Algieri, Louise-Andrée Baril, Dana Nigrim, Adrienne Savoie, Jane Mengedoht, Kurt Widmer, Ionel Pantea, etc.. - Experience on the operatic, concert and oratorio stage, solo-appearances in France, Italy, Switzerland, Hungary, USA and Canada, the Jeunesses Musical Opera Touring. Performances including with orchestras such as the Octuor de France, Orchestre des Concerts Cinématographiques de Montréal and the Montreal Symphony Orchestra, and touring with Jeunesses Musicales of Canada-Touring Operas as Queen of the Night (Mozart 'Magic Flute'). - I have also auto-produced and performed a One-Woman-Opera featuring a variety of opera-characters gone mad... Continued lessons and coachings with world class singers and musicians help me perfect and hone my skills, and I am so happy to teach others what I have learnt. With a baccalauréat in violin (Switzerland), I am also glad to teach violin to beginners, as well as German (conversation, grammar, etc.).
Lessons in your home
Gerda is available to teach in your home if you are located in the following areas:- Beaconsfield, QC
- Dollard-des-Ormeaux, QC
- Dorval, QC
- Kirkland, QC
- Mont-Royal, QC
- Montreal, QC
- Westmount, QC
Lessons in a music studio
Gerda 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
Gerda 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:
Gerda 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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