Maki | Teacher #3238
About Maki
Maki offers online lessons in piano, violin, and viola. With a Master of Music degree and a Bachelor of Music with Distinction from the University of Victoria, she brings over 20 years of experience to her teaching. Fluent in English and Japanese, Maki caters to students of all ages and musical tastes, from classical to pop, folk, rock, and anime songs. Her teaching philosophy focuses on nurturing students' love for music while helping them develop lifelong relationships with their instruments. Book an interview with Maki for engaging and personalized music lessons tailored to your goals.
Piano Violin Viola
Online Lessons
Classical Jazz Country Pop Rock Folk Blues Broadway Musicals Celtic Christian Gospel Progressive Rock Rhythm and Blues Irish Fiddle Bluegrass Baroque
English Japanese
Teaching Philosophy
I have experience working with students of various ages - from 5 years old to 70 years old! I accomodate with each student’s musical taste when it comes to choosing repertoire and happy to assist with technical challenges in order for students to enjoy their music making more. My ultimate goal as a teacher is to nourish students’ love for music and help them develop life-long relationships with their instruments.
Musical Education
I have attended the following schools earning the following degrees: University of Victoria - Master of Music University of Victoria - Bachelor of Music with Distinction Camosun College - Diploma in Music My principal teachers included Joanna Hood of Lafayette String Quartet and Michael van der Sloot
Awards and Distinctions
Competition Awards The first place in the Collegiate Division of Progressive Musicians Online Classics Competition based in Las Vegas, USA (2020) Shared first prize at Young Musicians Competition 2019 at Friends of Chamber Music in Vancouver, Canada (2019) Shared first prize at the regional solo Bach competition in Victoria, Canada (2018)
Special Skills and Trainings
I have more than 20 years of training in playing violin, viola, and piano. I am classically trained; however, many of my previous students enjoyed learning various musical genres such as pop, folk, rock, and anime songs.
Lessons on an online platform
Maki 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:
Maki 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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