Nicola | Teacher #3712
About Nicola
Nicola, a seasoned music educator, offers engaging piano lessons coupled with music theory and history. With a Diploma in Music from Victoria Conservatory and a Bachelor's from the University of Victoria, Nicola's expertise shines through her stress-free teaching style. Drawing on over a decade of performance experience and a knack for sight-reading, she fosters a nurturing environment for students of all ages and levels. Fluent in English, she provides lessons online or in the comfort of students' homes. Nicola's passion for music ensures a rewarding and enjoyable learning journey.
Piano Music History Music Theory (Beginner-Intermediate)
Online Lessons Lessons in Your Home
Classical
English
Teaching Philosophy
Music is a world of amazement and wonder. I want to help guide students through this world, a place where creativity and expression can come to life. My goal is that lessons are fun, interesting and stress-free. I provide quality education for students of any age group and any skill level. As a teacher, I stress the importance of physicality and finger control, a concept that I derived from the teachings of master educators of the French Style of keyboard playing. I also put special focus on the nurturing of each students innate creativity and musical gifts. Included in my lesson plans is the teaching of stress management, proper stance and posture, fundamental Music Theory, and music literacy. All of these are extra details that will improve a student's skill as a pianist and aid in the study and performance of piano repertoire.
Musical Education
I have degrees from the following schools: Victoria Conservatory of Music- Diploma in Music University of Victoria - Bachelor's in Music, Comprehensive
Special Skills and Trainings
I have over ten years of experience as a professional pianist performing both solo and group repertoire. In that time I have learned a wide variety of skills for dealing with performance stress. Working as an accompanist for vocalist helped expand my understanding of pop and jazz standards, expanding my range of music beyond the traditional classical piano that I had learned from my teachers. In my early years I was self-taught, and learned a high level of music literacy before I ever sat in a formal lesson. I am a prodigy in the reading of sheet music and can sight read just about any piece of music, regardless of its complexity. I also have a deep and comprehensive understanding of music history and literature, having a familiarity with most all major works of the Classical Composers. As such, I can easily accommodate piano pieces to both a student's likes and dislikes as well as educational needs by drawing on my vast knowledge of repertoire.
Lessons in your home
Nicola is available to teach in your home if you are located in the following areas:- Burnaby, BC
Lessons on an online platform
Nicola 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:
Nicola 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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