JOY | Teacher #2805
About JOY
Joy is a piano teacher, offering in-home lessons. She holds an ARCT from the Royal Conservatory of Music and a Master’s degree in Music Performance, reflecting her profound musical expertise and academic rigor. Joy's multilingual proficiency in English and Spanish enriches her teaching, allowing her to connect with a diverse student body. Her teaching philosophy focuses on creating a nurturing and challenging environment, ensuring students not only learn music but also develop self-confidence and discipline. She is particularly skilled in preparing students for RCM and ABRSM exams, showcasing her commitment to achieving high standards. Joy's lessons are available in your home, providing a convenient and comfortable learning experience. Book an interview now.
Piano Ear Training Music Theory (Beginner-Intermediate) Music Appreciation RCM RCM - Basic Rudiments
Lessons in Your Home
Classical
English
Teaching Philosophy
I'm a patient and dedicated teacher who loves to learn. My approach to teaching music is fun and approachable, and I also aim to impart valuable life lessons to my students. My ultimate goal is to achieve the ARCT level in music. Music has been a constant presence in my life, and I'm passionate about helping my students effectively express themselves through it.
Musical Education
- Royal Conservatory of Music, Grade 9 honours. - Royal Conservatory of Music, Level 5 theory. - Royal Conservatory of Music, Viva Voce. - Orff, Level 2. - Private piano studies from age 11 to 20. - Private voice and cello studies for 2 years. - Master's degree in special education from the University of British Columbia, providing insights into personalized learning.
Special Skills and Trainings
- 30 years of experience preparing students for piano and theory exams and festivals. - High success rate with students achieving honors or first-class honors. - Expertise in motivating students and advancing their learning with a strong technical foundation. - Specialization in teaching students as young as five years old. - Specialized training in Orff and Music For Young Children. - Participation in various choirs over many years.
Lessons in your home
JOY is available to teach in your home if you are located in the following areas:- Okotoks, AB
Lessons on an online platform
JOY 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:
JOY 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!
-
Reviews about our Teachers
with ReviewsIO
-
Secure Payments
with Chase Paymentech
-
Verfified Teachers
with Certn