Janet | Teacher #2621
About Janet
Janet offers online piano lessons, ear training, music appreciation, music history, and beginner-intermediate music theory. With over 20 years of private piano study and extensive experience as an elementary teacher with the TDSB, fluent in English, she instills discipline, perseverance, and commitment in her students, drawing from her lifelong commitment to music. Her calm and patient teaching style, coupled with honesty and grace, creates a supportive and engaging learning environment. Book an interview now with Janet to begin your musical journey!
Piano Ear Training Music History Music Theory (Beginner-Intermediate) Music Appreciation RCM - Basic Rudiments
Online Lessons
Classical
English
Teaching Philosophy
Music has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. The discipline, perseverance and commitment to learning Music has crossed over into other areas of my life. The lifelong commitment I have made to Music has taught me about willpower and patience. More importantly, it has taught me to set goals throughout my life.
Musical Education
I have an undergraduate degree in Music Education and a Bachelor of Education degree specializing in Primary/Junior education. I studied Piano privately from the age of 8 until my late twenties. I also played the Clarinet from elementary school until I was in university. Weekly piano lessons, band rehearsals and concerts have been a part of my entire life. I cannot remember a time when I was not in an ensemble group rehearsing for concerts or preparing for a RCM piano exam. I have been an elementary teacher with the TDSB for over twenty years and have taught Music and the Arts for the last five. As a Music teacher, I have taught thousands of children how to play various ORFF instruments. In addition, I have led various extra-curricular clubs, such as choir, drumming club, recorder club and uklulele club. Each year hundreds of students are prepared for concerts and performances. I hope to now embark on a new adventure of teaching beginner students how to play the Piano.
Awards and Distinctions
* Top OAC Band-(Music award) 1993 David and Mary Thomson C.I.
Special Skills and Trainings
* 20+ years of Private Piano study * Played the Clarinet from elementary school until university * Played in All-City Scarborough orchestra in 1993 at Roy Thomson Hall * Attended 10 day Scarborough Music Camp in June 1993 * RCM Piano Grade 9 * taught over thousands of elementary children how to play the Recorder * directed school Musicals (e.g., Annie, Wizard of Oz)
Lessons on an online platform
Janet 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:
Janet 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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