About Kelly
Kelly is a dedicated music teacher skilled in piano and voice. She conducts lessons online, at her studio in Toronto, or in the comfort of your home. Kelly holds an impressive educational background with a Bachelor's degree in Music, emphasizing her deep understanding of musical theory and practice. She is also proficient in ABRSM certifications, which underscores her commitment to a structured, high-standard music education. Fluent in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese, Kelly's multicultural background enriches her teaching approach, making her lessons accessible and engaging. Known for her patient and motivating teaching style, Kelly encourages students to explore their musical potential fully. Book an interview with Kelly now for a comprehensive music learning experience.
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As a music teacher, my mission is to ignite a lifelong passion for music in my students. I believe everyone has the potential to excel, and my role is to nurture that potential with patient and personalized guidance. I create a supportive and inspiring environment where students feel empowered to explore and express themselves through music. Understanding that each student is unique, I adapt my methods to suit their individual learning styles, making lessons engaging and enjoyable. I strive to foster curiosity and creativity, encouraging students to take ownership of their musical journey and develop their artistic voice. My commitment is to instill confidence and self-belief, celebrating achievements and providing constructive feedback. My ultimate goal is not just to teach music skills but to cultivate resilience, discipline, and perseverance that will benefit my students beyond the music room.
Name: Kelly (Full name will be provided upon registration)
Age: 25
Gender: female
My musical journey spans over a decade, starting with leading a recorder band in secondary school. This early experience sparked my passion for music and collaboration. At the Australian National University, I earned a Bachelor's degree in Music, focusing on film and game composition, which deepened my understanding of music theory and composition. I have been an active participant in various musical endeavors, including conducting a choir and serving as chairman of the music society. These roles enhanced my skills in teamwork, communication, and organization. My extensive experience as a pianist enriches my teaching, allowing me to provide valuable insights to my students.
I am honored to have received recognition for my dedication to music. I hold a Grade 6 Piano certification and a Grade 5 Voice certification from ABRSM, showcasing my proficiency and skill. These achievements reflect my commitment to musical growth and excellence. They remind me of the hard work and dedication that drive my musical journey. As I continue to pursue excellence in music education and performance, these awards inspire both me and my students to strive for musical excellence.
With over three years of experience teaching piano, singing, and music theory to beginners and children, I have honed effective teaching strategies. My background in film and game composition adds creativity and innovation to my lessons. I love working with children and find joy in their progress. My enthusiasm creates a positive, nurturing environment where students feel inspired to reach their potential. I continuously seek professional development to stay current with music education trends. My goal is to foster a love of music and help students become confident, expressive musicians.
Cantonese
English
Mandarin
Rates and Studio Policies
Registration Fee: $25.00 (One-time lifetime registration fee may be used by all family members)
Rates for instruction:
30 minute private lesson: $39.00
45 minute private lesson: $49.00
60 minute private lesson: $59.00
Travel charge: additional $15.00 per visit (for lessons in a client's home as opposed to my studio)
1. Cancellation Policy
Lessons not cancelled or rescheduled with at least 24 hours notice are billable to the client and payable to the teacher. This does not of course apply to travel fees unless the notice is effectively given at the door and the teacher has travelled to the location.
2. Cessation (quitting) Policy
A client must provide a 2 lesson notice period to stop lessons. So a weekly student needs to give 2 weeks of notice, a biweekly student works out to 3 weeks notice and a twice weekly student works out to a week of notice.
3. Illness Policy
Lessons cancelled due to illness or extraordinary circumstances with less than 24 hours notice remain billable to the client and payable to the teacher.
BAH teachers are encouraged to offer a make-up lesson at a future date in the interest of client relations and general goodwill. This only makes sense as teaching a student with the flu for example, will ruin the rest of your week's employment.
No more than 2 lessons may be made up due to illness within a 60 day period.
4. Rescheduling Policy
Any lesson can be cancelled or rescheduled with at least 24 hours notice.
Summer Vacation and Extended Absence Policy
Clients may schedule longer absences for trips etc. 24 hours notice is required.
It is normal and typical for students and about 20% of our teachers to schedule a break in the summer. We do not enforce a notice period (see cessation of lessons) at the end of a long summer break.
5. Evaluation Period
There are no free trial lessons with Beethoven at Home but we do offer a 2 lesson evaluation period where it is easy to try out a teacher. There are no free lessons during the evaluation period and clients may choose to discontinue the lessons at any time by providing the required 24 hours notice. After the student's 3rd lesson the required 2 lesson notice period will apply (see cessation of lessons above).
Lessons in your home
Kelly is available to teach in your home if you are located in the following areas
Online lessons
Kelly 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.
Kelly's Studio Location
Kelly offers lessons from her studio. Please note that map locations are based on the postal code of the teachers studio. address will be released to you if needed.