Rachel | Teacher #3197
About Rachel
Rachel brings a nurturing and fun approach to piano and voice instruction, creating a safe space for students to explore their talents and express themselves. With a background in music from Briercrest College and Seminary and Ambrose University, Rachel offers a wealth of experience in technique and performance. Her emphasis on enjoyment and creativity fosters a love for music while providing therapeutic benefits. Offering online lessons, Rachel aims to make learning stress-free and enjoyable for students of all ages.
Piano Voice Ear Training Music History Music Theory (Beginner-Intermediate) Music Appreciation Dictation
Online Lessons
Classical Pop Broadway Musicals Christian Gospel
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Teaching Philosophy
Music is very important to me as a human, and it is important for others to explore their talents and use them for personal benefit. I believe in creating a safe space for others where they can express themselves and be free to be who they were intended to be. When teaching, I intentionally ask how they are, which usually gets the lesson going. We then do warmups and work on their songs that need working on. If they are younger than 6, we tend to break up the lesson with movement and music and then piano for a wee bit. I do not want the lesson to be stressful for the student, and I want them to have fun and enjoy themselves while they are learning. Music is about being creative and having fun, but also something that can become therapeutic and an escape from the reality of the world for a bit. It has been something that I have always found joy in since I was a young being, and I hope the same can be said for others and those I teach.
Musical Education
I have attended the following schools earning the following degrees: Briercrest College and Seminary -Associate of Arts in Music Ambrose University: Bachelor of Arts in General Studies Majority of my credits on my Transcript are all music related and voice lessons were a big part of that. I have studied music since I was 6 years of age. Piano lessons where I took up to Grade 6 RCM and could not keep taking lessons as I could not afford it. I started taking voice lessons when I was 19, and have been singing for 18 years now. My voice teacher is trained in many facets and she was highly recommended at the time. I have lots of experience in technique for singing properly. I am classically trained I have had experience singing in choirs and doing musicals in college at Briercrest, as well as leading in church settings.
Awards and Distinctions
First Place Musical Theatre NATS Calgary Songfest March 2020 First Place Classical NATS Calgary Songfest March 2020
Special Skills and Trainings
I have had experience working on stage and done a bit of musical theatre in the community when I lived in Caronport, Saskatchewan. For most of my life I was often taken to musicals, where my love for music and teaching came. I trained for piano at someone's house, but my piano came more from training myself at home. I have done a couple of festivals in the past. I did the Moose Jaw music festival and Songfest through NATS a couple of years ago.
Lessons on an online platform
Rachel 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:
Rachel 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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