Keturah | Teacher #3410
About Keturah
Keturah offers both online and in their homes. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes personalized, student-centered learning, encouraging creative expression and understanding music's transformative power. With a rich educational background, including pursuing a PhD in Music Education, a Master's in Early Childhood Development, and specialized training from the Orff Institute. She has been recognized for her contributions to music education with numerous awards and distinctions, showcasing her commitment to excellence. Keturah's lessons are available online and at home in Toronto, catering to a diverse range of musical interests and skills. Book an interview with Keturah now for a comprehensive musical education experience.
Flute Music Theory (Beginner-Intermediate) Orff
Online Lessons Lessons in Your Home
Classical Jazz Blues Reggae Rhythm and Blues Ska Baroque
English
Teaching Philosophy
I gravitated to the teaching profession because of my love of music, joy of inspiring and sharing my passion and knowledge of music with future generations. I am a music educator that strives to ensure that all students under my instruction are engaged in their studies by adapting alternative and creative teaching methods. I approach teaching with a constructivist view of learning. My lessons are geared towards the constructivist learning theory, where students are encouraged to create new understanding for themselves while assimilating their own understanding. My classes are always student-centered and give students the opportunity to express themselves freely. At the same time, I am aware that students learn at different paces, possess different abilities and construct different meanings to content. I am also aware that each learner is an individual and will adapt my teaching style to cater to the best interest of the learners.
Musical Education
I have attended the following schools earning the following degrees: - University of Toronto – Doctor of Philosophy in Music Education 2021 to present. - University of the West Indies, Mona – Master of Education: Leadership in Early Childhood Development. - Universtity Mozarteum Salzburg, Carl Orff Institute – Postgraduate University Course: Advance Studies in Music and Dance Education. - Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts – Bachelor of Music Education (Hons) My BME in Music Education equipped me with both training in performance classes in flute and general classroom teaching. I have studied with flute tutors who have had international artistic and scientific training in the flute, music education, medicine and educational science in Bonn, Cologne, Berlin, Paris and Salzburg and classical instruction at the Royal School of Music in London. I have training in various genres of music and have experience teaching all ages with high pass rate in international flute exams. I have a passion for helping children and adults realize their true musical potential. I aim to make my class engaging, fun and student centered while learning new material and reaching higher heights.
Awards and Distinctions
• Immaculate Conception High School: - Most Outstanding Eighth Grade Homeroom Teacher (2016) - Led the Concert Band to a Gold Medal in the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission Festival Competition (2016) - Led the Concert Band to a Distinction in the Trinity College London Ensemble Exam (2013) • Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts: - Honor’s Award for Outstanding Teaching Practice Performance (2013) • Jamaica Cultural Development Commission: - Silver Medal for Wind Instrument Solo (2005) • Florida Bandmasters Association: - Superior Rating for Wind Instrument Solo (2003)
Special Skills and Trainings
I have been teaching for over 10 year and have experience in teaching persons with varying abilities and levels. I studied at the Orff Institute in Salzburg, Austria and have special Orff training in Elemental Music and Dance Education.
Lessons in your home
Keturah is available to teach in your home if you are located in the following areas:- Toronto, ON
Lessons on an online platform
Keturah 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:
Keturah 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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