Louise | Teacher #976
About Louise
Louise, a dedicated music educator, offers enriching lessons online, in your home, or at her studio. With an MA in Music Education from McGill University and an MMus in Clarinet Performance from Indiana University, Louise brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her teaching. She fosters a love of music and adapts her approach to each student's needs, ensuring a personalized learning experience. Fluent in English and French, Louise specializes in clarinet instruction, composition, music theory, and more. Book an interview now for inspiring music lessons that cultivate joy and skill.
Clarinet Bass Clarinet Ear Training Harmony Music Theory (Beginner-Intermediate) Solfege Music Appreciation Dictation Composition RCM Music Theory (Advanced) RCM - Analysis RCM - Intermediate Harmony RCM - Basic Harmony RCM - Advanced Rudiments RCM - Intermediate Rudiments RCM - Basic Rudiments
Online Lessons In Studio Lessons Lessons in Your Home
Classical Jazz Pop Folk Blues Broadway Musicals Celtic Baroque
English French
Teaching Philosophy
Regardless of the student's age, the most important element of a music lesson is the joy we have in sharing music. Music is after all, about playing! I teach through experiential learning so that students learn and understand through doing, striving to help my students build the skills they need to play the music they love. I have a studio of clarinettists of all ages and abilities, and enjoy them all, from age 8 to age 98. I adapt to each students' interests and enthusiasm, bringing in music of a wide variety of genres to inspire students to play to the best of their ability.
Musical Education
McGill University - Master of Arts in Music Education Indiana University - Master of Music
Special Skills and Trainings
I hold an MA in Music Education from McGill University, MMus in Clarinet Performance with a minor in Jazz from Indiana University, and a Certificate in Shiatsu Therapy from Institute Kine concept. My primary influences include clarinettist James Campbell, jazz pedagogue David Baker, artist coach Valerie Dean, and the One Yellow Rabbit Theatre Company.
Lessons in your home
Louise is available to teach in your home if you are located in the following areas:- Mont-Royal, QC
- Montreal, QC
- Westmount, QC
Lessons in a music studio
Louise 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
Louise 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
Principal Teacher Lesson Rates:
Louise is a Beethoven at Home Principal Teacher
- 30 minutes: $49
- 45 minutes: $62
- 60 minutes: $75
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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