Katy | Teacher #3903
About Katy
Katy, a dedicated music educator, specializes in voice lessons with a focus on overall enjoyment and engagement with music. Holding a Bachelor of Arts in Music from Western University, Katy prioritizes personal autonomy and meaningful participation over musical perfection. Awarded the Gold Medal for the highest graduating average, her student-centered approach emphasizes gradual skill development and lifelong music appreciation. Fluent in English, she offers in-home and online lessons, fostering a supportive environment for students of all ages. Book an interview now.
Voice
Online Lessons Lessons in Your Home
Classical Broadway Musicals
English
Teaching Philosophy
I have a student-centered approach to teaching music which emphasizes personal autonomy, meaningful participation, and gradual skill development over musical perfection. In lessons, my primary focus is a student's overall enjoyment and engagement with music, followed by developing functional skills. It is my personal belief that it is more important to teach students to appreciate, engage with, and create music for the duration of their lifetime, in a way that feels right for them, rather than to train the most "successful, accomplished" musicians - because success and accomplishment looks different for everyone!
Musical Education
I have recently graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Music from Western University. During my degree I studied solo and choral vocal performance, and music education for children and youth. I have personally attended vocal lessons and participated in choir since the age of 8, with an emphasis on musical theatre and Western classical singing styles. My positive experiences in vocal lessons and choir are ultimately what led me to develop a passion for music education, and to pursue teaching solo and choral vocal music to children and youth!
Awards and Distinctions
Bachelor of Arts in Music, Minor in Psychology (with distinction) from Western University; Awarded the Gold Medal for highest graduating average (BA Music) from Western University
Lessons in your home
Katy is available to teach in your home if you are located in the following areas:- London, ON
Lessons on an online platform
Katy 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:
Katy 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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