Siobhan | Teacher #2595
About Siobhan
Siobhan, offers online lessons in clarinet and piano. With a Bachelor's degree in Music from McMaster University, specializing in clarinet performance, and extensive training in theory, harmony, counterpoint, and more. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes creating a positive and supportive environment tailored to each student's unique goals and interests. Recipient of prestigious awards and scholarships, Siobhan's warm approach and dedication empower students to excel. Book an interview now.
Piano Clarinet Ear Training Music Theory (Beginner-Intermediate) Dictation RCM - Analysis RCM - Counterpoint RCM - Basic Harmony RCM - Basic Rudiments
Online Lessons
Classical Baroque
English French
Teaching Philosophy
Music holds a significant place in education, personal growth, and happiness. As a music educator, my purpose is to assist learners of all ages in attaining their goals while fostering qualities like focus, dedication, self-confidence, and critical thinking within a positive and supportive learning atmosphere. Music's impact transcends fields of study, nurturing essential skills transferrable to various aspects of life. By incorporating warm-up routines in each lesson, I enhance my students' learning experience through activities that enhance breathing techniques, posture, finger dexterity, sight-reading, and more. I motivate my students through positive reinforcement, achievable objectives, and engaging repertoire tailored to their proficiency. Whatever your motivation to learn music, its benefits will enrich your life in ways beyond imagination.
Musical Education
I have completed the following certifications in music: - McMaster University-Honours Bachelor Degree in Music - McMaster University-Diploma of Music Performance in Clarinet - Royal Conservatory of Music-Piano - My principal clarinet performance teacher was Zoltan Kalman - My principal theory, harmony and counterpoint professor was Dr. Matthew Woolhouse - My principal musicianship skills and music history professor was Dr. Andrew Mitchell
Awards and Distinctions
- The School of Arts Scholarship in Music - Louise E. Bettger Scholarship in Music - H. B. Greening Book Prize in Music - Joan Francis Bowling Scholarship in Music
Special Skills and Trainings
I spent my childhood listening to music of all genres, and spending time familiarizing myself with a wide variety of instruments. After experience on many brass, string and woodwind instruments, I fell in love with the incredible tone and range of the clarinet, and decided to pursue clarinet performance in university. My time learning at McMaster was supplemented with education in music history, musical theory, counterpoint, harmony, dictation, ear training, as well as other musicianship skills to help me be a well-rounded, effective music teacher.
Lessons on an online platform
Siobhan 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:
Siobhan 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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