Piano Lessons with Emily
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Private Instruction
Weekly 30 min or 60 min online lessons to help you reach your musical goals and bring joy and fulfillment to your piano studies! Royal Conservatory exam preparation offered, but not mandatory. Lessons will focus on classical repertoire & technique, but all students are encouraged to gain experience playing a variety of styles and genres. Students can receive free access to practice apps which feature videos, lesson assignments, and additional resources to stay on track.
Weekly lessons run from Sept-June, with optional summer lessons.
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Composition Club
(As of Fall 2024, not included in Private Instruction)
Students are offered opportunities to learn composition techniques and produce their own music throughout the school year. Curriculum developed to suit the individual needs and levels of each student and delivered once monthly with 45 minute classes that include a package of homework assignments and activities. Participation in music festivals encouraged. In person option available for local students.
Other: five to ten day one-on-one composing intensives offered in July/August for current students at an additional cost.
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Music for Veterans Project
(Included in Private Instruction - Sign up required)
Students are highly encouraged to register and participate in MVP to experience the amazing opportunities provided via the program. Within my studio I offer digital music annotation, one-on-one coaching, event preparation, mentoring, and extra support at no extra charge for my private students. For more information about the projects MVP students have participated in visit: www.musicforveteransproject.com
Why Online Piano Lessons?
Teaching online has allowed me the ability to serve my students in a way I always wished I could. As an online instructor, I can provide quicker access to more varied resources during and between lessons to suit individual learning needs, create unique composition projects, and provide more opportunities for group performance workshops. I have noticed a significant improvement in student focus, practice, and retention since I began online instruction. My students have become more accountable and miss far fewer lessons, helping them progress faster. Sick days, snow days, or traveling out of town? No longer an issue! All students need is access to a working instrument and good internet connection to reach their goals and stay on track!
Is online music instruction new to you? Contact me to set up a phone appointment and I’ll walk you through it!
emilyarmourmusic (at) live (dot) ca
No matter your age, or ability, I believe that everyone deserves to feel like they belong at the piano. I have been so fortunate to have had amazing teachers in my life who always encouraged me to move forward with my studies and find meaning in the journey. When I work with students of all ages and backgrounds, I aspire to help them reach their goals in a fun and constructive way. I try to gently encourage each and every one of them to challenge themselves with different styles of music, composition, performing, and regular practice. Piano lessons with the right teacher can create confidence in finding our own voice and teach us to believe in, and accept, our own uniqueness as musical beings. Credentials aside, I will always consider myself a lifelong student of music. There is so much to learn, experience, and create...and it’s never too late to start!