CON BRIO MUSIC

Hi! Music has always been an important part of my life, whether it was singing in children's choir, piano studies as a child, playing cello in string orchestra at school, teaching, or continued learning as an adult.

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I have been teaching piano and theory since 1995 and have submitted more than 800 students for RCM Exams!  I particularly enjoy teaching the Advanced Theory Levels and it is a privilege to work with the students of many accomplished colleagues.

My favourite part of teaching music is variety – from working with young beginners to coaching University students, every day is different.

After many years of attending theatre productions at the Festival, we moved to Stratford in September 2021! I teach from my home studio when possible and also work part-time for a faith-based non-profit organization. Making time for accompanying, playing the piano for worship at church, and being with family and friends is important to me.

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The transition to Zoom and other platforms for virtual lessons has been an opportunity to create excellent systems for future lessons! I currently have distance students enrolled from other parts of Ontario and Asia - opening new doors for music lessons to cross borders and new ways to provide excellence in piano and music theory lessons.

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Find my studio on:

RCM Teacher Directory

ORMTA Teacher Directory (the Ontario Registered Music Teachers' Association)

Stratford Music Teachers

2022-2023

Again, this coming year may look different than past years, as we adjust, adapt, and continue to be flexible with change due to Covid-19.

It was amazing to see the progress of the students through the early months of the pandemic. As other activities became impossible, my students all continued with the piano! Music is a gift in every season, lessons have not been canceled, making music and enjoying music have not been canceled, music is a tool for stress relief at any age & it is a pleasure to continue teaching.

Piano and Music Theory are continuing and the love of music is never canceled!

Spots are open for in-person and distance students between Mondays 12-7:30 pm E.S.T and Wednesdays 3-7:30 pm E.S.T. 

Summer trial lesson packages are available starting June 17th, 2022

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Weekly lessons are scheduled from Monday to Thursday (with increased health & safety measures as required).

Lessons run from September to early June following the school calendar. Summer lessons are available on a more casual basis.

Contact Me to find out about available lesson times for 2022-2023.

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The Ontario Ministry of Education allows students to miss up to one-half day of school per week for music instruction.

It is important to share our music!

Piano lessons can be a lonely solitary activity.  Students are encouraged to be creative, and to bring new music ideas to lessons.

Students are encouraged to participate in:

• local Kiwanis Music Festival Competitions (April)

• RCM Examinations and goal setting

• Year-End Celebration Recital in June

• other Recitals and community events

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Congratulations to Brinley Schmale 2021 KW Kiwanis Music Festival Junior piano scholarship winner and Provincial delegate.

https://www.kwkiwanismusicfestival.com/

https://youtu.be/3K5kBDItFXs?t=3368

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Enjoy a playlist of some of my favourite Christmas pieces

Erin's Music

Recital 2022 teacher performances!

Duets by Johannes Brahms with colleague Roselynn Reed.

Hungarian Dance No5 in f minor

Hungarian Dance No 6 in Db Major

Duets with student 'B'

Spanish Dance No 1 & 2 by Motzkowski

The Studio is centrally located in the town of Stratford.
Serving Stratford, St. Mary's, Mitchell, and surrounding areas for in-person lessons.

My KW studio is located near Ottawa & Weber in Kitchener with limited teaching hours.

Serving the musical community worldwide for Advanced Theory virtual lessons

Dec 2020 - 'P' has enjoyed her harmony lessons quite a bit.  Thank you for the lessons which she found positive and engaging.  The time has flown by absolutely 😊

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June 2022 - 'E' had such a good first recital experience he wanted to play his song 100 more times before bed tonight. I'm guessing he enjoyed himself!! ;)

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July 2022 - Thank you so much for spending extra time with 'I' to prepare for her harmony exam. Really appreciate it!