Michelle | Teacher #1719
About Michelle
Michelle, a dedicated music teacher with Beethoven at Home, offers online and in-studio lessons in Langley for harp and piano to students from age 6 to adults. With over 25 years of teaching experience, she integrates ABRSM Grade 8 (RCM Grade 10 equivalency) standards into her lessons and is currently pursuing her diploma with Trinity College, London. Michelle's teaching philosophy emphasizes the joy of music, using innovative techniques to make lessons fun and engaging. She encourages creativity, expression, and a comprehensive understanding of music, aiming to develop versatile musicians who love and understand music deeply. Her services are available online and in her studio, providing a flexible and convenient learning environment.
Piano Harp Music Theory (Beginner-Intermediate)
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Teaching Philosophy
Michelle's lessons provides parents and kids the solution to boring music lessons by using fun and innovative techniques that transform children into musicians who love music and leave parents feeling proud. There’s never any pressure to practice, compete, or perform. Only pressure to PLAY and have FUN! Each and every week, all of our students walk out of their lesson with a grin on their face from how much they loved learning their instrument. So no more tears, no more sad, and no more exhaustion from begging your kids to even go to their lessons! Learning the harp is not just about playing the right notes at the right time; it's also about expressing feelings, creativity, and sharing stories through music. My goal is to develop in each student a comprehensive understanding of music that allows them to play the harp with enjoyment and musicality. During our lessons, we have fun, playing games, boom cards, engaging in fun activities, composing, and learning the music they want to play. My students can expect to learn: proper technique, efficient practice methods, sight-reading, music theory, versatility in different music styles, composing and arranging music, improving interpersonal skills, and gaining confidence in performance, and above all, having fun! I am the solution to those boring music lessons you probably hated growing up!
Musical Education
I have my ATCL diploma with Trinity College, London. Michelle received her formal music education at the Trinity Western University, Langley, BC. She has also studied at the Royal Conservatory of Music, Toronto, The Associated Boards of the Royal School of Music, London & Trinity College, London. She is also a member of the BC Registered Music Teachers Association, BCRMTA and a Teacher listed with Royal Conservatory of Music, Toronto. With over 25 years of experience in piano & harp teaching & performing, owner Michelle Klimchuk started her studio to change the stereotypes that are associated with piano lessons.
Special Skills and Trainings
Master classes with: - Nancy Allen (Julliard) - Alice Giles (Sydney Conservatorium of Music) - Jill Whitman (Western Washington University) - Baltazar Juanrez (Principal Harpist of Mexico's National Symphony Orchestra & Founder of Mexico's International Harp competition) - Elizabeth Volpe - Bligh (UBC & Former principal harpist of the VSO) - Motoshi Kosako (Former principal harpist of Stockton Symphony Orchestra) - Over 25+ years of professional harp performance experience - 20 years of hands-on teaching experience in harp & piano - RCM 8, ABRSM 8 (RCM 10 equivalency) - Tech-savvy and uses multiple camera angles for enhanced learning experience during lessons - Member of the Teach Music Online community and proficient with teaching online - Working on becoming a Pro Certified Online Teacher.
Lessons in your home
Michelle is available to teach in your home if you are located in the following areas:- Abbotsford, BC
- Aldergrove, BC
- Langley, BC
- Surrey, BC
- White Rock, BC
Lessons in a music studio
Michelle 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
Michelle 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:
Michelle 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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