About Mila
Mila brings a rich tapestry of musical education to her students, with a Master of Arts in Piano Performance from the University of Moscow. Her teaching philosophy is rooted in nurturing growth and fostering a deep appreciation for music. Mila's extensive experience, spanning over three decades in Russia and Canada, equips her to cater to a diverse range of students – from children to adults, across various cultures and musical levels. Operating from her studio in Maple, equipped with advanced facilities including two grand pianos, she offers a conducive learning environment for aspiring pianists. Mila's services are not just confined to in-studio lessons; she embraces modernity by offering online lessons as well, ensuring flexibility and accessibility for her students. Her expertise encompasses a broad spectrum of musical disciplines beyond piano, including dictation, ear training, music history, and advanced music theory, making her a versatile and highly sought-after instructor.
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I've devoted my entire professional life to music, with a mission to nurture students' growth and appreciation for one of the world's greatest gifts: MUSIC. As a graduate from one of Russia's renowned musical institutions, I bring a markedly different and inspiring learning experience to the table. My aim is to empower your child to reach for greater heights and attain artistic excellence. My Richmond Hill studio boasts state-of-the-art equipment, including two Grand Pianos, providing an ideal foundation for any dedicated child who has a passion for piano. With over 30 years of teaching experience in both Russia and Canada, spanning youth and adult students from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and musical levels, I can offer a wide array of personalized training materials and methodological resources.
Name: Mila (Full name will be provided upon registration)
Age: 50's
Gender: female
University of Moscow - Master of Arts, Piano Performance.
2019- Top Music Teacher, Voted by Steinway Piano Gallery of Toronto 2017- Top Music Teacher, Voted by Steinway Piano Gallery of Toronto 2017- Certificate of Excellence, International Student Exchange Program. Certified by the Creshendo International Competition Committee. Recognition of outstanding commitment to music education and students achievement s 2016- Too Music Teacher, Voted by Steinway Piano Gallery of Toronto 2014- Thank Teacher Award, Awarded by Royal Conservatory of Music 2015, 2017-🥇 Gold Medal received for students for the highest examinations grade on Ontario
1993- Progressive Methods of teaching Piano Moscow State Conservatory , P I. Tchaikovsky- Moscow. Russia
English
Russian
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
Mila 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.
Mila 's Studio Location
Mila offers lessons from her studio. Please note that map locations are based on the postal code of the teachers studio. address will be released to you if needed.