“Melody, with her ARCT (Performance) Diploma from the Royal Conservatory of Music, offers online piano lessons focused on creativity, interactivity, and joy. With a background in music therapy, embracing diverse musical genres, including pop, movie soundtracks, Christian praise & worship, and contemporary instrumental music. As a multilingual teacher proficient in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese, she creates a welcoming environment for learners of all backgrounds. Book an interview with Melody now.”
- Melody
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As a music therapist with a passion for teaching, I am particularly drawn to working with adult students who have a genuine interest in learning piano for the sheer joy and fulfillment it brings, rather than solely for the purpose of passing exams. My approach to teaching is rooted in creativity and interactivity, aiming to engage students on a deeper level. I believe that music is a universal language, and the songs we explore together are not limited to classical pieces. Instead, I embrace a wide range of genres, including pop and movie soundtracks, Christian praise & worship songs, and contemporary instrumental music, which can be both calming and conducive to relaxation. In our lessons, we will explore various musical styles and themes, allowing students to connect with the music on a personal and emotional level.
Name: Melody (Full name will be provided upon registration)
Age: 40's
Gender: female
I have attended the following schools earning the following degrees: - Royal Conservatory of Music - ARCT (Performance ) Diploma
I have completed the Harmony Road musical training. As a multilingual teacher, I am proficient in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese, which enables me to cater to diverse linguistic backgrounds and create a comfortable learning environment for all.
Cantonese
English
Mandarin
Rates and Studio Policies
Registration Fee: $25.00 (One-time lifetime registration fee may be used by all family members)
Rates for instruction:
30 minute private lesson: $39.00
45 minute private lesson: $49.00
60 minute private lesson: $59.00
Travel charge: additional $15.00 per visit (for lessons in a client's home as opposed to my studio)
1. Cancellation Policy
Lessons not cancelled or rescheduled with at least 24 hours notice are billable to the client and payable to the teacher. This does not of course apply to travel fees unless the notice is effectively given at the door and the teacher has travelled to the location.
2. Cessation (quitting) Policy
A client must provide a 2 lesson notice period to stop lessons. So a weekly student needs to give 2 weeks of notice, a biweekly student works out to 3 weeks notice and a twice weekly student works out to a week of notice.
3. Illness Policy
Lessons cancelled due to illness or extraordinary circumstances with less than 24 hours notice remain billable to the client and payable to the teacher.
BAH teachers are encouraged to offer a make-up lesson at a future date in the interest of client relations and general goodwill. This only makes sense as teaching a student with the flu for example, will ruin the rest of your week's employment.
No more than 2 lessons may be made up due to illness within a 60 day period.
4. Rescheduling Policy
Any lesson can be cancelled or rescheduled with at least 24 hours notice.
Summer Vacation and Extended Absence Policy
Clients may schedule longer absences for trips etc. 24 hours notice is required.
It is normal and typical for students and about 20% of our teachers to schedule a break in the summer. We do not enforce a notice period (see cessation of lessons) at the end of a long summer break.
5. Evaluation Period
There are no free trial lessons with Beethoven at Home but we do offer a 2 lesson evaluation period where it is easy to try out a teacher. There are no free lessons during the evaluation period and clients may choose to discontinue the lessons at any time by providing the required 24 hours notice. After the student's 3rd lesson the required 2 lesson notice period will apply (see cessation of lessons above).
Online lessons
Melody 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.