Sydney | Teacher #2607
About Sydney
Sydney is an accomplished bassoon and piano teacher offering lessons both in her studio, online, and in students' homes. Her musical education is extensive and diverse, highlighted by her studies at prestigious institutions such as the Royal Conservatory of Music and the Curtis Institute of Music. Sydney is furthering her academic pursuits in Interdisciplinary Arts at the University of Ottawa, focusing on Music, Bassoon, Piano, and Composition. She provides comprehensive bassoon, piano, and ear training lessons, welcoming students of all ages. Fluent in English, Sydney emphasizes a holistic and insightful approach to music that enriches the student’s experience. Book an interview to learn from Sydney in a setting that best suits your needs.
Piano Bassoon Ear Training
Online Lessons In Studio Lessons Lessons in Your Home
Classical Baroque
English
Teaching Philosophy
Musical education provides a sense of insight to oneself, others and the world around us. It teaches us to have a special kind of capacity to feel and understand emotions and characteristics in a universal language. Music not only brings forth comfort, creativity and passion but can provide us with an enlightened way of thinking. Each instrument requires a specific set of attention to technique and physical ability that will allow human beings to connect with it. Being able to study music and perform is a connection between the physical self, mental self and emotional self. My goal as an artist and music teacher is to be able to show my students the beauty of music and all of the many attributes that are connected to the pursuit of a musical and instrumental education. I strive to create a comfortable and accommodating lesson space for all of my students and hope to assist in sparking creativity and happiness while studying this thrilling art form.
Musical Education
I started my musical journey at the age of three with classical piano and composition through self-taught study. By the age of ten I started formal classical music training on the bassoon under the instruction JoAnn Simpson and under the baton of John Gomez in the Ottawa Youth Orchestra Academy as principal bassoonist of the Ottawa Youth Orchestra. Throughout my years in the academy, I became a mentor for the beginner bassoon program and took lessons on piano with Judy Ginsburg and through Canterbury High School. I also worked in collaboration with the National Arts Centre Orchestra and Ottawa Symphony Orchestra where I had the privilege to perform under the baton of Alexander Shelly. In 2016 I began teaching as a wind quintet instructor at La Conservatoire de Musique in Gatineau, Quebec and as a bassoon teacher through the Orkidstra program. In 2018 I became a featured solo pianist where I performed my compositions for the C4 Productions events and started my own private piano and bassoon studio. From there I moved to Toronto to pursue bassoon instruction under Glenn Einschlag at the Royal Conservatory of music. Throughout my first year there I decided to branch out and study at the University of Montreal under Mathieu Lussier. In 2019 I worked as principal bassoon of the Northumberland orchestra and continued my musical pursuits which lead me to the Curtis Institute of Music where I received my Certificate of Music for completion of their intensive summer program. As of 2021 I changed my focus to Interdisciplinary Arts at the University of Ottawa where I am now studying Music, Bassoon, Piano, Composition as well as other fields of interest. I currently run a private piano and bassoon studio and am hoping to share my teachings with more students while I finish my degree and pursue my Masters and PHD.
Lessons in your home
Sydney is available to teach in your home if you are located in the following areas:- Aylmer, ON
- Nepean, ON
- Orleans, ON
- Ottawa, ON
Lessons in a music studio
Sydney 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
Sydney 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:
Sydney 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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