Norah | Teacher #1442
About Norah
Norah is a multifaceted music teacher, skilled in teaching organ, piano, composition, English horn, oboe, and saxophone. She provides lessons online and in students' homes, catering to a diverse range of ages and skill levels. With a rich academic background including a Ph.D. in Composition and Computer Music from the University of Birmingham, and Master and Bachelor degrees in Music, Norah is distinguished by her profound musical scholarship. She has been honored with notable awards such as the Canada Council for the Arts - Robert Fleming Prize. Fluent in English, French, and German, Norah's lessons are deeply enriching, fostering a comprehensive understanding of music. Book an interview now!
Piano Oboe English Horn Saxophone Organ Composition Ear Training Music History Counterpoint Harmony Music Theory (Beginner-Intermediate) Music Appreciation Dictation Composition RCM Music Theory (Advanced)
Online Lessons Lessons in Your Home
Classical Jazz Pop Broadway Musicals Punk Baroque
English French German
Teaching Philosophy
As a musician with skills in piano, composition, and music technology, I am deeply committed to making music accessible to all. My teaching philosophy revolves around encouraging exploration and innovative thinking in music creation. I firmly believe that integrating compositional ideas into performance and vice versa fosters the development of a well-rounded musician.
Musical Education
University of Birmingham - Ph.D (Composition - Computer Music) University of Calgary - Master of Music (Composition) Mount Allison University - Bachelor of Music (Piano Performance)
Awards and Distinctions
Canada Council for the Arts Research and Travel grants (Music) Canada Council for the Arts - Robert Fleming Prize (Most Outstanding Young Canadian Composer 2014) University of Birmingham Doctoral Fellowship University of Calgary Graduate Research and Teaching Fellowships
Special Skills and Trainings
For the past decade, I have had the privilege of teaching music both privately and in prestigious universities across the UK and Canada. My expertise spans various domains of the RMC music syllabus, encompassing performance on piano, oboe, and saxophone, as well as proficiency in theory and music history.
Lessons in your home
Norah is available to teach in your home if you are located in the following areas:Lessons on an online platform
Norah 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:
Norah 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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