About Tammy
Tammy offers piano, ear training, and music theory lessons in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin. She holds a Bachelor of Music from the University of Toronto and an ARCT in piano performance. With over a decade of teaching experience, she prepares students for RCM exams and emphasizes creativity and technical strength. Lessons are available online or at her studio in Markham.
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My teaching philosophy centers on fostering a supportive and encouraging learning environment where each student feels motivated to grow at their own pace. I believe in adapting my instruction to meet individual learning styles, abilities, and interests, whether students are preparing for RCM examinations or learning for personal enjoyment. I emphasize the importance of building a solid technical foundation while nurturing musical expression and creativity. Through consistent feedback, goal setting, and positive reinforcement, I aim to develop not only strong pianists but also confident, independent learners who find joy and fulfillment in music. Because of this approach, most of my students progress steadily and are able to achieve at least RCM Level 8 in their piano studies.
Name: Tammy (Full name will be provided upon registration)
Age: 30's
Gender: female
I hold a Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Toronto, specializing in Instrumental Music for the Intermediate and Senior Divisions, where I received comprehensive training in music theory, performance, and pedagogy. In addition to my undergraduate studies, I earned ARCT certification in piano performance, which has equipped me with advanced technical proficiency and interpretive skills. This strong academic foundation has enabled me to teach and prepare students for RCM examinations and performance opportunities with confidence and success. I have been teaching piano for over ten years from my home studio in Markham, as well as at Harmony Music Studio for several years. Throughout my teaching career, I have worked with students of various ages and skill levels, focusing on building strong technical foundations, musical expression, and exam readiness. Many of my students have achieved outstanding results, consistently scoring up to 90% in their Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) piano examinations and 100% in theory exams. I take pride in tailoring my lessons to each student's learning style, setting clear goals, and maintaining open communication with parents to ensure continuous progress and motivation.
I am fluent in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin, which allows me to communicate effectively with students and families from diverse linguistic backgrounds. This multilingual ability has been especially beneficial in fostering strong student-teacher relationships and supporting comprehension during lessons in the past ten years. My education also includes training in music notation software such as Sibelius and Overture, allowing me to adapt and create customized scores for students with diverse learning needs. I am also highly proficient with online teaching tools, having delivered virtual piano lessons using Zoom, Google Meet, and FaceTime. I incorporate screen sharing, digital scores, and interactive tools to maintain high engagement and clear instruction in a remote setting. My approach ensures each student continues to thrive, whether in person or online.
Cantonese
English
Mandarin
Rates and Studio Policies
Registration Fee: $25.00 (One-time lifetime registration fee may be used by all family members)
Rates for instruction:
30 minute private lesson: $39.00
45 minute private lesson: $49.00
60 minute private lesson: $59.00
Travel charge: additional $15.00 per visit (for lessons in a client's home as opposed to my studio)
1. Cancellation Policy
Lessons not cancelled or rescheduled with at least 24 hours notice are billable to the client and payable to the teacher. This does not of course apply to travel fees unless the notice is effectively given at the door and the teacher has travelled to the location.
2. Cessation (quitting) Policy
A client must provide a 2 lesson notice period to stop lessons. So a weekly student needs to give 2 weeks of notice, a biweekly student works out to 3 weeks notice and a twice weekly student works out to a week of notice.
3. Illness Policy
Lessons cancelled due to illness or extraordinary circumstances with less than 24 hours notice remain billable to the client and payable to the teacher.
BAH teachers are encouraged to offer a make-up lesson at a future date in the interest of client relations and general goodwill. This only makes sense as teaching a student with the flu for example, will ruin the rest of your week's employment.
No more than 2 lessons may be made up due to illness within a 60 day period.
4. Rescheduling Policy
Any lesson can be cancelled or rescheduled with at least 24 hours notice.
Summer Vacation and Extended Absence Policy
Clients may schedule longer absences for trips etc. 24 hours notice is required.
It is normal and typical for students and about 20% of our teachers to schedule a break in the summer. We do not enforce a notice period (see cessation of lessons) at the end of a long summer break.
5. Evaluation Period
There are no free trial lessons with Beethoven at Home but we do offer a 2 lesson evaluation period where it is easy to try out a teacher. There are no free lessons during the evaluation period and clients may choose to discontinue the lessons at any time by providing the required 24 hours notice. After the student's 3rd lesson the required 2 lesson notice period will apply (see cessation of lessons above).
Online lessons
Tammy 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.
Tammy's Studio Location
Tammy offers lessons from her studio. Please note that map locations are based on the postal code of the teachers studio. address will be released to you if needed.