Gillian | Teacher #4310
About Gillian
Gillian is a dedicated music teacher proficient in flute, piano, and saxophone, catering to a diverse range of students from young children to adults. She offers lessons online and in the comfort of your home, ensuring a flexible and accessible learning environment. Gillian holds a Bachelor of Music from the University of Western Ontario, emphasizing her strong foundation in classical music training. Her accolades include the Cosmo Music Award and an Award of Distinction from PDSB, highlighting her recognized talent and commitment to excellence. Gillian's teaching philosophy is rooted in making music education available to all, believing in its power to enrich lives. She is fluent in English, which she uses to foster clear and effective communication in her lessons. Book an interview with Gillian now for a comprehensive musical education experience.
Piano Flute Saxophone RCM
Online Lessons Lessons in Your Home
Classical
English
Teaching Philosophy
Music has been and always will be fundamental in my life. I believe every student should be able to access music education. Music is a universal language and is the one thing that I would say brings peace to many of my students' lives. Everyday I see my students at the school I teach put their headphones in during work periods - and that is why I feel that it is important that we can continue to provide students with this opportunity.
Musical Education
I have a BMUSa from the University of Western Ontario, which included performance classes in saxophone. I studied both piano and saxophone privately when I was younger. My teachers were classically trained.
Awards and Distinctions
Cosmo Music Award - 2010 Award of Distinction (PDSB) - 2010
Lessons in your home
Gillian is available to teach in your home if you are located in the following areas:- Cambridge, ON
- Guelph, ON
- Guelph-Eramosa, ON
- Kitchener, ON
- Waterloo, ON
Lessons on an online platform
Gillian 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:
Gillian 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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