Stella | Teacher #3563
About Stella
Stella is a passionate and versatile music teacher at Beethoven at Home, specializing in piano, voice, and singer-songwriter lessons for students from the age of 4 to adults. With a focus on online instruction, Stella ensures accessibility and convenience for all her students. Her educational background, including studies at the prestigious Glenn Gould School of Music, underlines her commitment to excellence in music education. Stella’s teaching philosophy emphasizes the universal language of music, fostering a love for various musical genres and encouraging students to express themselves authentically through music. She offers lessons in English, French, German, and Italian, making her a culturally versatile instructor. Stella's services are available online, allowing for flexible learning opportunities.
Piano Voice Singer-Songwriter Ear Training Music History Harmony Music Theory (Beginner-Intermediate) Solfege Music Appreciation Dictation RCM RCM - Analysis RCM - History RCM - Intermediate Harmony RCM - Basic Harmony RCM - Intermediate Rudiments RCM - Basic Rudiments
Online Lessons Lessons in Your Home
Classical Jazz Pop Broadway Musicals Baroque
English French German Italian
Teaching Philosophy
I believe music is such an important skill for everyone. Though the world may be divided on beliefs, geographical locations, and different languages, music is universal. Music is made of three things: Life, passion, and love. With just a pluck of a violin string, a vibrating note on a grand piano, and a singer opening their throat to let their sound come through, everyone understands the feeling that comes when we hear the vibrations and frequencies that music is made of. It allows us to embark on journeys of emotions, pushing us to feel. When a performer is onstage, they are connecting with each and every one of the audience members even if they aren’t speaking a word. Music is the only language everyone in the world can understand, because it speaks to the heart. In my lessons I will start with small warm ups and breathing exercises as well as fun music games, ear training, sight singing, solfege and scales. (This is important for piano and voice students alike) I will also open a discussion for interested students on music appreciation and history. In my studio and lessons, there is no pressure, stress or anxiety. Everyone can move at their own pace with which they are comfortable. Previous training and skills are not required for lessons with me. It is a learning process and journey, and I want everyone to have fun and learn. I will also explore different genres of music such as Musical Theatre/Broadway/Disney, Jazz Standards, Pop, Baroque, and Classical. For example, a student can choose a piece they connect with and would like to learn and we will experiment together, starting slow and building up the skill sets. Anything else they are interested in, I will be happy to accommodate.
Musical Education
I am currently in my fourth year Bachelor of Music Performance Honours Undergraduate Program at the Glenn Gould School of Music studying classical voice under Adrianne Pieczonka. Before university, I began advanced piano and voice training starting at the age of six studying in various genres such as Musical Theatre, Jazz, Baroque, Pop, and Standards with a main focus in Classical Voice and Opera. My completed courses include Teaching Methodology, Level I-IV theory, Aural skills, and Keyboard Harmony as well as other various performance classes including conversational language classes and diction (Italian, French, German, and English.)As well as solo performance training, I have been in numerous choirs such as the Holy Heart Chamber Choir, Bella Cantante, Trebles, Shallaway, Atlantic Vocal Ensemble, as well as performances in opera choruses such as Tosca, Pirates of Penzance, Phantom of the Opera and more.
Awards and Distinctions
Level 5 RCM Voice Gold Medal throughout all Atlantic Canada. Level 6 RCM Voice Honours with Distinction Level 7 RCM Voice Honours with Distinction Level 8 RCM Voice Honours with Distinction Kiwanis Music Festival: First Place Classical Concert Group Kiwanis Music Festival: Canadian Federation Women’s Award (1st place Musical Theatre) Kiwanis Music Festival: Finalist Rose Bowl Classical Voice
Special Skills and Trainings
I spent my childhood experiencing and performing various genres of music such as Disney musicals, classical Broadway and musical theatre productions, classic Jazz Standards, Baroque, Classical Voice, and Opera. My training was primarily in private studios along with participation in performance choirs. I also hold a performing arts certificate for classical and musical theatre studying the roles of Shakespeare’s Ophelia, Juliet, and Lady Macbeth. I have also been an acting teacher and mentor for a small Performing Arts Group in Newfoundland. As well as classical theatre, I have performed in operatic choruses, and musical theatre choruses and small roles such as Fiona in Shrek! The Musical, Anna in Pirates of Penzance, Christine Daae and Sophie in scene studies of Mamma Mia! and Phantom of the Opera. Most recently, I performed for young children’s birthday parties as a variety of Disney Princesses including Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, Ariel, Belle, and Anna from Frozen.
Lessons in your home
Stella is available to teach in your home if you are located in the following areas:- Toronto, ON
Lessons on an online platform
Stella 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:
Stella 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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