Suzanne | Teacher #4516
About Suzanne
Suzanne is a dedicated piano teacher based in Toronto, offering lessons to students from age 5 to adults. With a Bachelor of Music and a Diploma in Education from McGill University, Suzanne brings extensive experience to her teaching, including certifications in Dalcroze Eurhythmics. She provides lessons in piano, ear training, music theory (beginner to intermediate), and solfege. Suzanne offers online and in-studio lessons, fostering a supportive environment for students to thrive musically.
Piano Ear Training Music Theory (Beginner-Intermediate) Solfege
Online Lessons In Studio Lessons
Classical Broadway Musicals Baroque
English
Teaching Philosophy
My philosophy is that learning can only take place when a student feels comfortable, accepted, and supported. I create a warm, encouraging and friendly rapport that allows students to experience the joy and rewards as well as take risks. I engage and guide the student from where they are on their journey, supporting them when challenged and when they need to be challenged. I work to develop the student's confidence and help them feel successful. I believe that all people have music in them. From a Dalcroze perspective, the natural movements and rhythm of our bodies walking, running, speaking, etc., provide an internal physical framework of reference to help the student learn musical concepts and artistic expression. I have found this approach serves to deepen the experience of music.
Musical Education
I started my own musical life when I was 4 years old in group Yamaha music classes, graduating to piano lessons at 7 years. Growing up, I took piano lessons, learned viola and flute in school, and studied ballet. After studying dance more seriously, I decided to choose music as my path and went to McGill University where I got a Bachelor of Music and a Diploma in Education (Music). I recently earned the Professional Certificate in Dalcroze Eurhythmics to become a certified Dalcroze teacher, teaching music through natural movement.
Special Skills and Trainings
After I finished my Diploma in Music Education, I found I needed to learn more. So I have studied Early Childhood Music Education, working as a teaching assistant before starting my own classes that I still teach. I studied the Orff and Kodaly approaches, and most recently the Dalcroze approach. I find it a wonderful and joyful approach to teaching that harnesses people's natural affinity for movement and play. So much so that I went through the process to become a certified Dalcroze teacher, earning the Professional Certificate in Dalcroze Eurhythmics.
Lessons in a music studio
Suzanne offers lessons from her studio. Map locations are approximate and based on the postal code of the teacher’s studio. The full address will be provided upon registration.Lessons on an online platform
Suzanne 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:
Suzanne 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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