About Yara
Yara is an inspiring piano and music theory teacher who offers lessons to students of all ages in their homes within Toronto. With a rich educational background, Yara holds a Master in Choral Conducting from the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama and a Bachelor of Arts in Music Education from the American University of Beirut. She has also achieved an ABRSM Grade 8 in piano and music theory. Known for her ability to create a welcoming and supportive learning environment, Yara tailors her lessons to fit each student's unique needs and goals, ensuring a personalized and enjoyable learning experience. Fluent in English, she also emphasizes developing each student's full potential. Book an interview with Yara now for in-home piano lessons that nurture skills and confidence.
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My teaching philosophy is about having a good time and feeling good about oneself. Music is a form of expression and is an excellent way to express oneself using no words. I can't imagine my life without music. It has been a constant in my life. I believe if a student enjoys their lesson, then they are able to learn better and reach the desired outcome. I cater each lesson to meet individual needs taking into consideration their taste and goal from learning this instrument.
Name: Yara (Full name will be provided upon registration)
Age: 40's
Gender: female
I have attended the following schools earning the following degrees: - Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama - Master in Choral Conducting - American University of Beirut - Bachelor of Arts in Music Education - The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music - ABRSM Grade 8 in piano and Music theory.
Zaki Nassif Award (First Place) 2 years in a row for leading school choirs in Lebanon.
I have the ability to see the full potential in each student and help them achieve their best. I am patient and can adapt to various learning styles. I have done many trainings and workshops over the years that help me develop my teaching style. Here are some of the trainings I have done: - Orff Pedagogy Level 1 -Curriculum Planning -Voces8 method -Musical features -Diploma in Special Education
English
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).
Lessons in your home
Yara is available to teach in your home if you are located in the following areas