Natalia | Teacher #1075
About Natalia
Natalia is a dedicated and versatile music teacher based in Surrey, offering piano, composition, and voice lessons to students of all ages, from 4 to adults. With a rich educational background, including a Bachelor of Performing Arts and a Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Music, Natalia brings a wealth of knowledge to her teaching. She is an accredited Suzuki teacher and holds a Grade 10 piano certification from the Royal Conservatory of Music. Natalia's teaching philosophy centers on creating a nurturing environment that inspires students to learn and explore music. She offers lessons online and from her studio, catering to the individual needs of each student. Whether you're a beginner or looking to advance your skills, Natalia's comprehensive approach to music education will help you achieve your goals.
Piano Voice Composition Ear Training Music History Counterpoint Harmony Music Theory (Beginner-Intermediate) Music Appreciation Dictation Composition RCM Music Theory (Advanced) Suzuki Jazz Improvation
Online Lessons In Studio Lessons
Jazz Country Pop Rock Rock and Roll Heavy Metal Folk Blues Broadway Musicals Celtic Christian Gospel Hip Hop Progressive Rock Reggae Rhythm and Blues Funk Rap Bluegrass Punk Baroque
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Teaching Philosophy
"I can't teach anyone anything, I can only make them think" Socrates I really believe that it is my job to create an environment where students will want to learn music. It is about building a strong teacher/student relationship where students are comfortable to experiment and are willing to learn. My job as an educator is to share my love of music and knowledge. I have been teaching music since I was 14 years old. Since then I have made it my job to learn all I can learn about music so I can share it with my students.
Musical Education
* Bachelor of Performing Arts - (Capilano, Langara, VCC, Douglas) (composition and theatre) * Bachelor of Arts with a Major in music -Trinity Western University (piano performance - vocal education) * Completed Elementary Pedagogy from the Royal Conservatory of Music * Kelly Kirby Method Teacher * Piano accredited Suzuki teacher Continuous Education: *Neurodiversity -Affirming Voice Ped 101 - Voice & The Art of Teaching from Dr Shannon Coates Spring 2024 * Continuing Education Certificate for Music Therapy Association of BC Activities * Interventions for Autism with musical therapist Ester Thane October 2019 Anatomy and Physiology for Singers with Dr David Meyer - included cadaver lab dissections Summer 2019 1 graduate credit through Shenandoah University Session II: Resonance and Articulation for Contemporary Commercial Singers with Matt Edwards, Kathryn Green, Marcelle Gauvin and Ed Reisert Summer 2019 1 graduate credit through Shenandoah University Musical Theatre Styles with Broadway sensation Edrie Means Weekly through Shenandoah University Summer 2018 1 graduate credit through Shenandoah University Private Mentoring with Ed Reisert Summer 2019 Private Vocal Lessons with Broadway sensation Edrie Means Weekly Summer 2018/19 Studied Vocal Pedagogy of both male and female voices (all ages & types) and the development of the human voice through Bel Canto with International Opera Singer Joseph Shore 2010-2016 Studied Pop/R&B vocal technique with R&B Music Hall of Fame/Grammy Nominee Dutch Robinson (formally of Ohio Players) 2013 Studied Jazz Technique with International Jazz Sensation Dee Daniels 2011 Mentored Under Al Lang Wang (Vancouver Symphony’s organist) from 2010 to 2017
Awards and Distinctions
Awards and Accomplishments: 2025 Winner - Music Educator - Canadian Choice Awards 2020 Finalist - Music Award From Surrey Arts and Business Awards 2019 Winner — Fraser Valley Music Awards: Jazz 2018 Nominated — Fraser Valley Music Award: Jazz 2015 Winner — Close Look TV: Inspirational Award for her work as a music educator 2014 Nominated — CanadianMusicians.com: Instructor & Teachers Award 2014 Nominated — Grammy’s Teachers Award 2013 Nominated — Vancouver Island Music Award: BC Wide Artist of the Year 2012 Won — Greek American Foundation’s 24 hour Short Film Festival for O Tharraleos, as the composer. I also sat on many different panels and festivals as an adjudicator and judge, including most recently as a judge at the 2025 Juno Awards.
Special Skills and Trainings
- vocal pedagogy (Hart, Speech Level, and Bel Canto) - early childhood music education - mentoring - able to trace teachers back to Bach, Chopin, Schumann - composer
Lessons in a music studio
Natalia 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
Natalia 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
Principal Teacher Lesson Rates:
Natalia is a Beethoven at Home Principal Teacher
- 30 minutes: $49
- 45 minutes: $62
- 60 minutes: $75
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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