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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or click the Contact Us link or call 519-204-9222 for more information!
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!
Voice Lessons (Ages 5+)
nathalie burden
Nathalie has had a passion for music for as long as she can remember. She started as a dancer at age 4 and soon fell in love with singing in her parent's living room. At age 10, she started voice lessons and began competing and performing around her hometown, right outside of Ottawa. In school, she dabbled in many instruments, the electric bass, drums, saxophone, ukulele, etc. Nathalie has starred in many lead roles in her high school productions of Beauty and The Beast Matilda the Musical, The Lion King, Cats, Tarzan, and Shrek the Musical. She's coming up on 7 years of teaching voice, piano, and ukulele to people of all ages. Nathalie prides herself in creating an individualized and uplifting learning environment for each of her students and believes that connecting with them helps in achieving their musical goals. She continues to eagerly develop and pursue her passion for music and performance through her bachelor's degree in voice performance at the University of Western Ontario. At School of Music Arts, she teaches voice lessons and Ukulele Lessons.
danielle cyr - online only
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.
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.
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.
andrés vega
Andrés Vega is a musician, music producer and audio engineer native to Bucaramanga, Columbia, and currently based in London, ON. He started taking music lessons at the age of 3 and hasn't stopped ever since. He studied music with an emphasis on audio engineering, where piano and vocals worked as the central core to develop all the theoretical and practical music skills to be translated into the audio engineering world. His main goal through his teaching is to make music a passion for his students and make it a way for them to express emotions that sometimes can't be described using only words. In his classes, students will learn about the technical side of the instrument, music theory and training to put your personal mark on your repertoire. At SMArts, Andrés teaches Piano Lessons and voice lessons.
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 voice lessons start at $26.00 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?
It is recommended that you download any free keyboard app for smartphone or tablet, if you don't already have a piano or keyboard, which will help the singer to find their pitch when they practice. If desired, microphones, stands and other accessories are available. 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. For more information on product availability, please ask our administrative staff.