Lisa | Teacher #4305
About Lisa
Lisa is a dedicated Beethoven at Home teacher providing piano and voice lessons for students aged 8 to adults. Holding a degree in music performance (piano) from Dalhousie University, she has extensive experience as a performer and educator. Lisa offers lessons in Wolfville at her studio and online, specializing in piano, voice, counterpoint, dictation, ear training, harmony, and advanced music theory, including RCM levels. Her teaching style focuses on personalized learning and active communication to fuel students' passion for music.
Piano Voice Ear Training Counterpoint Harmony Music Theory (Beginner-Intermediate) Solfege Dictation RCM Music Theory (Advanced) RCM - Analysis RCM - Counterpoint RCM - Advanced Harmony RCM - Intermediate Harmony RCM - Basic Harmony RCM - Advanced Rudiments RCM - Intermediate Rudiments RCM - Basic Rudiments
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Teaching Philosophy
My personal teaching style is to discover what the client wants to achieve, and what their individual learning process is n order to guide them successfully in reaching their goals. I believe the study of music should be an active communication between student and teacher at every stage of learning. Continuing to fuel the passion that leads a client to study music is always at the top of my agenda.
Musical Education
I hold a degree in music performance (piano) from Dalhousie University in Halifax Nova Scotia. I have also done post graduate study in piano performance, but roamed into the world of performance early. Prior to being in university, I was taught in group lessons , which afforded me a fabulous education in listening, and constructive criticism, as well and a wide experience in repertoire and ensemble work. I have been an active performer of over 40 years, as a musical director, keyboard player, arranger, composer, and musical director, accompanist and conductor. I find myself wanting settle in to teaching as my primary focus. I have been teaching from early on (this being a part of group lesson), and have always loved the contact with musicians and budding musicians at all stages of development.
Awards and Distinctions
I have been awarded an ECMA for the production of a recording of Anne and Gilbert , the original cast recording. I have many theatre nominations for Musical Direction, including the Merrit Award for Cinderella ( twice nominated), Peter Pan, And Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris,. I have also been nominated for the Stirling Award ( Edmonton) for Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. In my early career, I had many successful music festival performances.
Special Skills and Trainings
I have successfully prepared singers for University study, and for professional roles. I've taught voice at Dalhousie University on the 90's, and I've taught piano in the Music faculty at Acadia University in the 2000's, as well as voice and speech on the Theatre Faculty. I have trained musical directors who are now working professionally as well as at community levels.Ive taught in a Private pre-I.B. school (the Booker School in the 2000's) where I had a classroom with and age range of 4-13. I studied composition privately in order to learn orchestrations vocal arranging, arrangement and transcription, which are inseparable from my work as a musical director. I have worked as a creative team member specifically in theatre, where I have also dabbled in sound design, workshopped new musicals, created scores and prepared professional companies for performances. I've played auditions regularly. All of these adventures have made me flexible, creative and fearless when it comes to creation. I love to foster that sort of energy in my students. I offer a safe and enthusiastic space to explore in.
Lessons in a music studio
Lisa offers lessons from her studio. Map locations are approximate and based on the postal code of the teacher’s studio. The full address will be provided upon registration.Lessons on an online platform
Lisa 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:
Lisa 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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