Lessons, Fees, and Availability
Half-Price Meet & Greet
For prospective students, I offer a half-price trial lesson as an opportunity to connect, understand the student's background & interests, and provide an opportunity to answer any questions. These typically last 45 minutes. Just drop an email and we can find a time that works for you.
I am also happy to speak with prospective students/ their parents by phone prior to a trial lesson.
(Note: Emails are forwarded through a machine-generated email address to reduce spam,
please don't let the odd-looking email address concern you.)
I look forward to meeting you!
Availability in 2025
I currently have openings for in person lessons on Saturday, Sunday, Wednesday, and Friday. Online lessons are available for anyone who prefers the convenience. Most lessons are 60 minutes; however, younger students and absolute beginners may appreciate a 30 or 45 minute option. We can work together to find the duration that works best for you. ​
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While I ask that students give 24 hours notice for cancelations or reschedules, I appreciate that everyone is busy so I try to offer as much flexibility possible.
Weekly Lessons & Payment
I donate up to 10% of lesson fees to performing arts organizations.
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Weekly lessons provide just the right amount of time for home practice and a good rate of progress; however, I appreciate that we are all juggling a lot of other activities so I continue to offer considerable scheduling flexibility while encouraging 4-5 lessons per month. Students working toward auditions and competitions may benefit from lessons twice a week for a short period to facilitate a faster rate of progress. Adult students are welcome to follow a more flexible schedule with a lesson frequency that meets your needs.
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Standard Rates for weekly lessons are:
$45 for a 30-minute young child lesson
$60 for a 45-minute lesson
$70 for an hour lesson
$100 for a 90-minutes as needed ​
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Payment for the month in advance by cash, cheque, or e-transfer is preferred for its simplicity but students are also welcome to pay at the time of their lesson each week.