First 3 Lessons Just $49.00
We teach music lessons on piano, guitar, ukulele, voice, violin, viola, cello, drums,
clarinet, saxophone, flute, oboe, trumpet, french horn, trombone, baritone, tuba & recorder.
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clarinet, saxophone, flute, oboe, trumpet, french horn, trombone, baritone, tuba & recorder.
Click the Register Now link to take advantage of this great new student offer
or click the Contact Us link or call 519-204-9222 for more information!
Piano Lessons (Ages 5+)
Piano and keyboard lessons are currently available with the teacher(s) listed below and are open to all ages 5 and above. Students must have access to their own piano or keyboard for practice at home. A method book will also be required, and we advise that you wait until your first lesson before purchasing a book so that the teacher can assess and recommend appropriately, which book to purchase. All of the above instruments & supplies as well as additional supplies that may be useful for piano and keyboard lessons are available for purchase and/or rent from School of Music Arts. Please refer to our Rentals page for further details on instrument rentals.
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danielle cyr - limited space available
Danielle Cyr, Soprano, is a passionate performer and music instructor. Offering Voice Lessons, beginner piano lessons and alto Saxophone Lessons, her love of music inspires as well as empowers students throughout their vocal and artistic development.
Originally from Vancouver, B.C., Danielle holds an MMus in Vocal Performance from the University of Alberta, an Artist Diploma from Western University, an Artist Diploma from the Vancouver Academy of Music, as well as a BA in Vocal Performance from Trinity Western University.
She has performed in summer programs such as La Musica Lirica in Novafeltria, Italy, AEDO: Accademia Europea Dell'Opera in Lucca, Italy, COAA: Canadian Operatic Arts Academy, and VISI: Vancouver International Song Institute. Past Roles include La Contessa Ceprano in Verdi's Rigoletto, Fourth Maid in Strauss' Elektra, La Badessa in Puccini's Suor Angelica, Dido in Purcell's Dido and Aeneas, Erste Dame in Mozart's Die Zauberflöte, and Miss Jessel in Britten's The Turn of the Screw.
Originally from Vancouver, B.C., Danielle holds an MMus in Vocal Performance from the University of Alberta, an Artist Diploma from Western University, an Artist Diploma from the Vancouver Academy of Music, as well as a BA in Vocal Performance from Trinity Western University.
She has performed in summer programs such as La Musica Lirica in Novafeltria, Italy, AEDO: Accademia Europea Dell'Opera in Lucca, Italy, COAA: Canadian Operatic Arts Academy, and VISI: Vancouver International Song Institute. Past Roles include La Contessa Ceprano in Verdi's Rigoletto, Fourth Maid in Strauss' Elektra, La Badessa in Puccini's Suor Angelica, Dido in Purcell's Dido and Aeneas, Erste Dame in Mozart's Die Zauberflöte, and Miss Jessel in Britten's The Turn of the Screw.
ryan grant
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nina jogia
With over 15 years of teaching experience, Nina's passion is watching students grow and learn about music in a way that will instill a lifelong love of playing. Raised in a home where so many different styles of genres of music were played, (everything from Beethoven to Bollywood to the Blues and The Beatles), she has a very eclectic playlist and continues to build on it through her students! With a focus on beginner levels, she encourages students to learn the foundations of music while also encouraging personal creativity. She has worked for several music schools in the London area teaching piano lessons, Guitar Lessons and Flute Lessons. She studied flute with Fiona Wilkinson and Annelie Metrakos while completing her Bachelor of Music from The University of Western Ontario. One of her fondest memories was learning classical guitar with Paul Kramer at The Tamarack School of Music. She holds certificates for Grade 6 Piano and Grade 1 Rudiments from the Royal Conservatory of Music. As a member and co-facilitator of the group Belong to Song (a weekly program under the direction of The London Arts Council) she also had an opportunity to teach participants of guitar and saw how music can heal the heart, the soul and a community.
bohdana liashko
Bohdana is a music conductor with a Master's Degree as a conductor and teacher at the Academy of Performing Arts in Bratislava, Slovakia. Music for her is primarily an emotion that helps to make our lives brighter. She offers Voice Lessons and piano lessons.
Bohdana is originally from Ukraine, and began playing music at the age of 5. She has always been fond of playing and singing, and later went to study the profession of conducting to understand the intricacies of all musical styles.
For the last 8 years, she has lived in Bratislava, Slovakia where she studied and worked as a teacher at a music school teaching vocal, piano, music theory, music history, solfege and children's choir. She also worked with various vocal groups as a conductor and vocal coach. During her years in Europe, Bohdana participated in various master classes and workshops related to pedagogy and music.
Bohdana is originally from Ukraine, and began playing music at the age of 5. She has always been fond of playing and singing, and later went to study the profession of conducting to understand the intricacies of all musical styles.
For the last 8 years, she has lived in Bratislava, Slovakia where she studied and worked as a teacher at a music school teaching vocal, piano, music theory, music history, solfege and children's choir. She also worked with various vocal groups as a conductor and vocal coach. During her years in Europe, Bohdana participated in various master classes and workshops related to pedagogy and music.
liz linden
Liz has been involved in music her entire life. She started playing piano at age 3 and violin, viola and voice at age 8. She has been teaching music for over 15 years and works with children and adults of all ages and stages. She holds a bachelor's degree in drama in education from the University of Windsor with a minor in music education. She has been involved with numerous choirs and orchestras including the Windsor symphonic orchestra as principal violist, and performed in numerous musical theatre productions including Sweeney Todd and Little Shop of Horrors. At School of Music Arts, Liz teaches piano lessons, Voice Lessons, Violin Lessons and Viola Lessons. When Liz isn't teaching, she loves relaxing with her dogs reading romance novels with a big cup of tea.
abe martin
Abe has been studying music since he was 7 years old and has been teaching for 4 years. Since a young age, music has been a passion for him, and an outlet for him to express himself. Through his teaching, his goal is to instill that in his students. He has obtained his grade 9 certificate under the Royal Conservatory of Music, and is well versed in Piano Adventures and RCM material. He has worked with a wide range of students, of various skill levels and a robust age range. He is excited to get to know each student personally, and help them grow.
mia masui - Limited spaces remaining
Mia is a pianist and an educator native of Osaka, Japan, currently based in London, ON. She started taking music lessons at age 3 through the Yamaha education system and has been surrounded by music and piano ever since. Mia holds a Bachelor of Music from Mount Allison University in Sackville, NB, and a Masters of Music from Western University. She was fortunate to study with various teachers including Lynn Johnson, Stephen Runge, and Brett Kingsbury. While she was a student, she participated in several summer music programs to develop her solo and chamber music repertoire such as Orford Music Academy (QC), Scotia Festival (NS) and Tuckamore Chamber Music Festival (NF). Mia's interest in piano is not only performing pieces by great composers, but also having a healthy approach to the instrument both physically and mentally. She received a full scholarship to attend Dr. Lister-Sink Intensive Injury Prevention Program in the US to learn prevention of performance injuries from piano playing. As a performer and educator, Mia is looking forward to sharing the joy of music with students, teaching them a proper approach to the instrument to prevent injuries and create a healthy relationship with music and the body.
sarah otten
Sarah is looking forward to working with you to develop your musical self and discover music as both a means of personal growth and self-expression. The benefits of studying music go beyond acquiring technical skills and include emotional intelligence and interpersonal connections. Her studies in music therapy and her own personal journey with music have given her a depth of understanding as to how it affects the person as a whole and the cultural, communal, and spiritual significance that it can hold. In teaching, she works with each student to meet the goals that most inspire them, whether it is learning a new skill that stretches the mind, implementing the skill in a way that stretches the heart, or building a community or personal connection that stretches one's identity. At School of Music Arts, she teaches piano lessons and Voice Lessons.
jasmine ruffo
Jasmine has been teaching Flute Lessons for 10 years and piano lessons for 5 years. She also teaches alto Saxophone Lessons. She received her Bachelor's of Music Education from the University of Western Ontario. She did a Bachelor's of Education at the University of Ottawa and is currently doing her Master's of Music Education at Western. Jasmine loves teaching students of all ages and abilities, and recently completed a course in Special Education for students with exceptional needs. She has performed with groups such as the New England Arts Orchestra on flute and the Ottawa Woodwind Ensemble on piccolo. She loves chamber music (especially flute choir), but wants to focus on what the student wants to learn, whether it's jazz, pop, theory or classical. She is registered with both the Ontario College of Teachers and the Royal Conservatory of Music.
What Are Your Rates?
We've learned that every music teacher is different, and each has different skills. Some have Masters degrees, while others are still students themselves. For this reason, we've given the teachers the ability to set their own rates when they are hired based on their skills. The rate for piano lessons start at $25.00 for a 30 minute lesson.
Is 30 Minutes Enough?
For beginners the answer is definitely yes. When you are first learning, you're getting a lot of new, and in some cases, confusing information given to you. The amount of information given in one 30 minute lesson will give you a lot to work on as you practice throughout the week. Practicing is absolutely essential to learning music. As you get to more advanced skills, more time may be necessary if and when your teacher recommends it.
How Long Will It Take To Learn?
We get asked this question a lot. There is no specific date, or number of lessons. It depends on a few things including how often students practice. Although the songs may be very simple, we know we can have students playing at least one short song within 30 days. If you are hoping to play Mozart, it will take more time. But anyone can do it if they want it enough or work hard enough.
What Else Do I Need To Play?
There are additional supplies that may be needed throughout the course of your study, such as metronomes or piano benches. Also, as you progress, you will need new, more advanced method books so that you can continue to learn new songs and new techniques. We stock the basics to make sure every student has what they need to play, but other items can be specially ordered for you if needed or desired. Also, for acoustic pianos, piano tuning and repairs are also available. For more information on product availability, and piano repair scheduling and pricing, please ask our administrative staff.