CON BRIO MUSIC
music 'with spirit'
The piano and music theory teaching studio of Erin Coffey since 1995.
B.A. Honours, Registered Music Teacher (ORMTA),
RCM Piano Pedagogy Certificate,
RCM Certified Teacher Piano & Music Theory
In-person and virtual lessons to anywhere in the world!
ABOUT ME
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.
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.
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.
Find my studio on:
ORMTA Teacher Directory (the Ontario Registered Music Teachers' Association)
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
2023-2024
Piano and Music Theory are continuing and the love of music is never canceled!
Contact me to meet for a trial lesson and talk about 2023-2024 enrolment.
Weekly lessons are scheduled from Monday to Thursday.
Lessons run from September to early June following the school calendar and students enroll for the full school year.
Summer lessons are available on a more casual basis.
Contact Me to find out about available lesson times or book a trial lesson.
The studio is FULL for piano lessons for September 2023. There are spots available in group theory classes.
Harmony 9 Monday 5pm Zoom, ARCT theory Tuesday 4:30-6:30.
The Ontario Ministry of Education allows students to miss up to one-half day of school per week for music instruction.
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
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:
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local Kiwanis Music Festival Competitions (April)
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RCM Examinations and goal setting
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Year-End Celebration Recital in June
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other Recitals and community events
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
Enjoy a playlist of some of my favourite Christmas pieces
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 Moszkowski
Recital 2023 special performances!
Duet with student 'B' Spanish Dance No 3 by Moszkowski
Quartet with students 'B & W' and W's Dad March Militaire by Schubert
THE STUDIO
welcome!
GET IN TOUCH
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
226.868.4086
 Erin ORMTA trio 2019 |  1920s restored Heintzman grand |  1980s Yamaha upright |  The studio |  Welcome! Can you spot Leo (Leopold Mozart) waiting for you? Leo is a Bichon Frise born Sept 2021. |  Waiting room |
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 Virtual recital gift bags 2021 |  |  2016 Recital |  2020 Zoom lessons in the old studio |  Chording for worship |
From Students & Parents
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 😊
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!! ;)
July 2022 - Thank you so much for spending extra time with 'I' to prepare for her harmony exam. Really appreciate it!
