Lisa | Teacher #3727
About Lisa
Lisa offers online lessons with over nine years of teaching experience. Lisa's musical journey began at a young age with piano and choir, and she later expanded her skills to include the xylophone and trombone. She holds an Honours B.A. degree with a minor in Music History & Culture, as well as a B.Ed. from the University of Ottawa. Lisa's teaching approach focuses on keeping students engaged and technically sound, drawing from her certifications in RCM piano, history, and theory, as well as her experience as an elementary school teacher. She is skilled in working with students with special needs and is committed to ensuring their success in both private piano lessons and school settings. Book an interview now.
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Teaching Philosophy
I love teaching piano, because it reminds us all of the importance of spreading happiness and joy through music! I have a great joy for teaching students as young as kindergarten-aged, and spreading happiness through music, movement, and community. I am an enthusiastic, friendly, and organized instructor with a great passion and admiration for all genres of music. I am eager to start teaching you or your child today!
Musical Education
I have naturally been a music lover from a very young age - singing in school choirs throughout my youth, and learning to play piano since the age of eight! I also have experience playing beginner-intermediate trombone pieces from when I studied music at the secondary school level. I obtained my Honours B.A. with a major in Ethics, Society, & Law; a minor in French; and a minor in Music History & Culture from the University of Toronto. I was a member of the Hart House Singers group while pursuing my B.A. at the University of Toronto as well. More recently, I obtained a B.Ed. from the University of Ottawa within the Primary-Junior age division (Kindergarten to Grade 6). I currently work as an elementary school teacher and piano teacher, and have been teaching piano for the past nine years.
Awards and Distinctions
“Teacher of the Year Award” from Mississauga Piano Studios (2016)
Special Skills and Trainings
I am certified up to Level 10 RCM piano, as well as Level 10 RCM History and Theory. I also studied the RCM “Teaching Elementary Piano” course, and learned invaluable tips and skills to use during lessons to keep students engaged and technically sound. I have taken an Orff workshop as well, and learned various fun movement and hands-on activities to teach rhythm, dynamics, and pitch to younger students. Additionally, I have experience working as a Special Education Resource Teacher for elementary students. I have experience instructing students with special needs, and implementing the necessary accommodations in order to ensure their success both during private piano lessons and in a school setting.
Lessons in your home
Lisa is available to teach in your home if you are located in the following areas:- Mississauga, ON
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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