Marlena | Teacher #2255
About Marlena
Marlena offers online lessons and teaches from her studio, fostering a love for music in students of all ages. With a Bachelor's in Violin Performance and a Master's in Viola Performance from the University of Ottawa, Marlena brings extensive musical training to her teaching. Trained by renowned musicians like Yehonatan Berick and Axel Strauss, she integrates classical techniques with a modern approach, ensuring a well-rounded learning experience. Marlena's expertise includes RCM and Suzuki methods, preparing students for performances and exams. Fluent in English, Marlena's lessons encompass music theory, ear training, and appreciation, catering to individual interests and skill levels. Book an interview with Marlena now.
Violin Viola Ear Training Music Theory (Beginner-Intermediate) Music Appreciation Suzuki RCM - History RCM - Basic Harmony RCM - Basic Rudiments
Online Lessons
Classical Pop Broadway Musicals Baroque
English
Teaching Philosophy
Music appreciation and performance is a fundamental part of a healthy, flourishing, and culturally vibrant society. It is also one of the most integral ways we can keep our brains challenged and functioning, our emotional wellbeing intact, and our intellectual curiosity stimulated! Whether you are 5 years old or 95, learning a musical instrument can be incredibly fun and beneficial to the fabric of your life! Congrats on taking the first step to finding a teacher for yourself or your loved one! Now about me..I am a 27 year old violinist/violist who plays professionally with the Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra as principal violist. I have a passion for teaching both children and adults, with a special interest in stoking your love for music and the arts. Lessons with me will include learning proper technique, and following your individual musical interests. Though my training background is in classical music, I also enjoy teaching other genres such as your favourite pop or rock songs. Together we can explore music theory and history in a relevant way to give context to the songs or pieces we are learning. I am familiar with both RCM and Suzuki methods, and am happy to prepare you for performances, exams or events. You do not have to have any prior experience- just an eagerness to learn and a dedication to apply yourself! I look forward to meeting you!! :)
Musical Education
I have a Bachelor's (BMus) in violin performance from the University of Ottawa, and a Master's (MMus) in viola performance from the University of Ottawa. My principal teachers have included the formidable Yehonatan Berick, Axel Strauss, Joan Barrett and Michael Van der Sloot. My summer training took place at the Orford Arts Centre in Quebec, the International Music Festival of the Adriatic in Italy, the National Youth Orchestra of Canada, and the Oberstdorf Musiksommer in Germany.
Awards and Distinctions
Shelagh and David Williams Scholarship in Music McCoy-Ryan Graduate Scholarship in Music Gaston Héon Graduate Scholarship in Music Gaston Heon Memorial Fund in Arts
Special Skills and Trainings
Music theater pit band: -Bye Bye Birdie -Fiddler on the Roof -Thoroughly Modern Millie Opera Orchestra: -La Boheme (Puccini) -Carmen (Bizet)
Lessons on an online platform
Marlena 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:
Marlena 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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