Karly | Teacher #3792
About Karly
Karly, an accomplished musician and educator, offers online and in-home lessons specializing in cello, music theory (beginner to intermediate), ear training, RCM, and Suzuki methods. With a passion for music and a dedication to teaching, Karly aims to inspire her students to harness their innate musical abilities and create magic through their instruments. Holding an Honours BA in Fine Arts from Concordia University, Karly brings extensive training and experience to her teaching, complemented by numerous awards and distinctions from music festivals and competitions across Canada. Fluent in English, Karly provides a well-rounded approach to music education, balancing technical proficiency with artistic expression. Book an interview now for personalized cello and music theory lessons with Karly.
Cello Ear Training Music Theory (Beginner-Intermediate) RCM Suzuki
Online Lessons Lessons in Your Home
Classical
English
Teaching Philosophy
Music is all around us, and we all have our own innate ability to feel, express and channel this energy through our instruments to create magic! Studying music harnesses skills in numerous different avenues such as creativity, multitasking, self expression, confidence, time management, discipline, team work, all of which can be used in your day to day, and other facets of life/career. Music is something I am extremely pationate about and would love to share that with others! My goal as a teacher is to best help and support my student learn and grow, but most importantly, enjoy that journey! This entails a thorough and effective teaching method that gives the student the tools to continue practicing at home as well as in my studio. Scales, warmups and technique always have to balance out learning new repertoire and are essential in setting down a good foundation to flourish !
Musical Education
I have an honours with distinction BA in Fine Arts from Concordia University where music was a key focus in my artistic practice and studies. I studied both piano and cello from the age of 5 until the age of 17. Both of my professors were classically trained professional musicians, who were both educators at post secondary institutions. I was studying in their studios and playing with other University level musicians in orchestras and chamber ensembles from the age of 13. During the summers I would audition and take part in International music institutions such as Domaine Forget in Quebec where I studied with world class musicians privately and also played in quartets and orchestras. Along side the performance studies I studied music theory, history and harmony.
Awards and Distinctions
2015 Woodstock Rotary Festival of Music Scholarship 2014 Woodstock Rotary Festival of Music First Award Advanced Open Strings List B 2014 Woodstock Rotary Festival of Music First Award Advanced -Open List A 2014 Woodstock Rotary Festival of Music Scholarship 2014 Ontario Music Festival Association Provincial Finals Honourable Mention Strings Diploma 2014 LCSS Music Department Achievement Award -Wind Ensemble Best Section-French Horns 2014 LCSS Music Department Music Award for AMI3M1 Class Award 2014 LCSS Music Award Senior Symphony Orchestra Most Improved Player 2014 Music Festival of London First Award Woodwind Ensembles Quintet 2013 Woodstock Rotary Festival of Music Senior Strings Trophy 2013 Woodstock Rotary Festival of Music Selected Performer -Stars of the Festival 2013 Woodstock Rotary Festival of Music First Award Grade 10 Strings List A -own choice 2013 Woodstock Rotary Festival of Music First Award Grade 10-List C 2013 Woodstock Rotary Festival of Music Strings Scholarship 2013 OMFA 2013 Provincial Finalist Honourable Mention Strings Grade 10 2013 OMFA 2013 Provincial Finalist Honourable Mention Chamber Groups Senior Level 2013 Performance Award Kiwanis Music Festival of London Class 6924B 2013 Performance Award Kiwanis Music Festival of London Class T6623 2013 Performance Award Kiwanis Music Festival of London Class T6613 2013 Performance Award Kiwanis Music Festival of London Class T6606 2012 Ontario Strings Association Youth Orchestra 2012 Kiwanis Music Festival of London Gold Award Brass Solo 2012 Royal Conservatory of Music Grade 9 Violoncello with First Class Honours 2012 Royal Conservatory of Music Intermediate Harmony First Class Honours 2011 OMFA Provincial Finalist Honourable Mention Strings RCM Grade 9 2011 RCM Grade 8 Piano with First Class Honours 2011 RCM History and Theory Basic with First Class Honours 2011 Kiwanis Music Festival of London -Junior Cello Trophy 2011 Kiwanis Music Festival of London First Award Cello Solo Concert Group class 6628 2011 Kiwanis Music Festival of London Second Award Cello Solo Concerto Slow Movement class 6624 2011 Kiwanis Music Festival of London First Award Cello Solo Concerto class 6702 2011 Kiwanis Music Festival of London Second Award Cello Solo Concert Group class 6701 2011 Kiwanis Music Festival of London First Award Cello Solo -study class 6627 2011 Kiwanis Music Festival of London First Award Cello Solos Baroque of Classical Sonata class 6629 2011 Kiwanis Music Festival of London First Award Cello Duet class 6904B 2010 RCM Grade 7 Violoncello with First Class Honours 2010 RCM Advanced Rudiments with First Class Honours with Distinction 2010 Wilfred Laurier University Penderecki String Quartet, Participant Chamber Music Sunday 2010 Kiwanis Music Festival of London Junior Cello Trophy 2010 Kiwanis Music Festival of London Gold Award Brass Ensemble Duet 2010 Kiwanis Music Festival of London First Award Intermediate String Orchestra class 6933 2010 Kiwanis Music Festival of London First Award Cello Ensemble class 6928b 2010 Kiwanis Music Festival of London First Award String Ensembles class 6923 2010 Kiwanis Music Festival of London First Award String Ensembles class 6925 2010 Kiwanis Music Festival of London First Award String Ensembles -Duet class 6905b 2010 Kiwanis Music Festival of London First Award Cello Solo Baroque or classical Sonata class 6629 2010 Kiwanis Music Festival of London First Award Cello Solo Unaccompanied Bach class 6703 2010 Kiwanis Music Festival of London First Award Cello Solo Concerto class 6702 2009 RCM Grade 6 Violoncello with First Class Honours 2009 RCM Grade 6 Piano with First Class Honours 2009 RCM Grade 1 Rudiments First Class Honours with Distinction 2009 Kiwanis Music Festival of London Second Award String Quartet class 6920 2009 Kiwanis Music Festival of London First Award Cello Solo Concert Group class 6708 2009 Kiwanis Music Festival of London Second Award Cello Solo Baroque Sonata class 6706 2009 Kiwanis Music Festival of London First Award Cello Solo Unaccompanied Bach class 6703 2009 Kiwanis Music Festival of London First Award Cello Ensemble class 6928 2008 RCM Silver Medal Award for Grade 4 Cello 2008 RCM Grade 4 Violoncello – First Class Honours with Distinction 2008 RCM Grade 4 Piano -First Class Honours with Distinction 2008 RCM Preliminary Rudiments – First Class Honours with Distinction 2008 Kiwanis Music Festival of London First Award Intermediate Orchestra class 6933 2008 Kiwanis Music Festival of London First Award String Ensemble class 6925b 2008 Kiwanis Music Festival of London Second Award Cello Solo Baroque Sonata class 6706 2008 Kiwanis Music Festival of London First Award Cello Solo Concert Group class 6708 2007 RCM Grade 2 Piano with First Class Honours 2007 Kiwanis Music Festival of London First Award Junior String Orchestra class 6934 2007 Kiwanis Music Festival of London First Award String Ensemble Duet class 6906 2007 Kiwanis Music Festival of London Merit Award String Ensemble class 6004b 2007 Kiwanis Music Festival of London Merit Award String Ensemble class 6019b 2006 Kiwanis Music Festival of London First Award String Ensemble Junior Orchestra class 6934
Special Skills and Trainings
I spent my early childhood learning Suzuki methods and later transitioned into RCM were I obtained my Grade 10 cello, Grade 8 piano and intermediate Harmony certificates. Having learned through both of these schools of teaching I believe I have a very well rounded approach. I have also actively participated and received numerous trophies, scholarships and awards from the Kiwanis Music Festival, Woodstock Rotary Festival and the Ontario Music Festivals Association. Through my experiences in competitions across Canada, I have had the privilege of receiving feedback and participating in masterclasses with world renowned musicians, giving me knowledge in multiple ways to approach teaching and coaching.
Lessons in your home
Karly is available to teach in your home if you are located in the following areas:- Montreal, QC
Lessons on an online platform
Karly 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:
Karly 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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