Joanna | Teacher #2904
About Joanna
Joanna, with a Bachelor's degree in Musical Arts Voice Performance and Education, believes that music is inherent to all living beings and views singing as a powerful means of self-expression and connection. She encourages creativity and exploration, fostering a supportive environment where students can discover their unique musical voice. Whether teaching piano, voice, music theory, or appreciation, Joanna offers both online lessons and lessons at her studio for the convenience of her students. Book an interview with Joanna now!
Piano Voice Ear Training Music History Music Theory (Beginner-Intermediate) Solfege Music Appreciation RCM Orff RCM - Basic Harmony RCM - Intermediate Rudiments RCM - Basic Rudiments
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Classical Folk Broadway Musicals Celtic Christian Baroque
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Teaching Philosophy
I believe that music is intrinsic to all living beings - everything vibrates! Singing in particular is our most powerful, uniquely individual and collectively universal way of expressing our authentic selves in the world. Music is a lifelong exploration of how sound, voice, movement and vibration informs our growth not only as musicians, but as creative beings shaping our reality. Music unites communities to remind us of our healing and wholling potential. Music is the joy that wakes us up in the morning and soothes us to sleep at night. Children LIVE music in a whole-bodied way, and adults benefit greatly from reclaiming that holistic approach to exploring music which they had naturally as a child. To that end, I offer lessons based in foundational pedagogy for voice and piano which uses the whole body/mind/spirit approach to learning. This includes breath and movement exercises to engage musical skills through muscle memory, creating new neural pathways to the brain, regulating body systems as we learn rhythm, beat, melody, harmony and music appreciation. I also encourage students to explore their own creative expression through improvisational techniques, connecting the many moods of music with the way we humans feel into our daily life experiences. Play and risk-taking are a fundamental part of each person's musical exploration, and extends to everyday life. My purpose is to support each person's unique journey with music as a joyful, potent force for growth and change in our lives.
Musical Education
I have a bachelor degree in Musical Arts Voice Performance from the University of Western Ontario, as well as a bachelor of education degree from same. I studied vocal and piano privately from the age of 13 years until 19 years at which point I entered university. My teachers were classically trained in voice and piano. My voice teachers at the university were performers in the Canadian Opera Company and the Elmer Isler Singers, and soloists in the community of the GTA. I have worked as a professional vocal soloist since the age of 16 for various events such as weddings, funerals, and as part of symphony, community and church choirs and jazz/gospel ensembles since the age of 16. I currently sing as both a choral member and soloist for the Windsor Symphony Chorus and the County Classic Chorale, and as a church soloist and cantor. I received certification in music education following the Kodaly method and have also studied therapeutic music applications using voice as the primary healing instrument, under the instruction of Chloe Goodchild, founder of the Naked Voice method.
Special Skills and Trainings
I have studied music in both the classical sense as well as in alternative therapeutic modalities involving music and movement such as Eurythmy, Paneurythmy, primordial sound and movement, as well as expressive arts therapies using vocal sounding and mantra in creative somatic (whole-body) processes. I have studied Guided Imagery and Music (the Bonny Method) and music therapy at the introductory level. I have also studied kirtan facilitation (mantra meditation) with Brenda McMorrow, an international devotional singer/songwriter. I have studied Vocal Yoga as a yoga teacher with Mark Moliterno, which incorporates vocal exercises in simple yoga postures, something which is very useful as an embodied learning process through music for people of all ages. Fully-embodied sounding and singing is incredibly effective for learning at all levels of human functionality, as it creates new neural pathways to the brain affecting health on all levels. These whole-bodied rhythmic processes found in musical learning are powerful allies in lifelong growth. I use an eclectic approach resourcing all of the above and more in my work with people of all ages, and in specialty work with children who experience learning or developmental challenges. As a life coach, I integrate music and the arts in self-transformational processes.
Lessons in a music studio
Joanna 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
Joanna 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:
Joanna 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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