What About Vocal Coaching?
Coaching sessions are available in the same length and prices as private lessons. Please see lesson information above. It’s all the same.
- a warm up
- work on diction
- work on interpretation
- any musical issues
- any vocal production issues
- one free accompaniment track per session
- for additional tracks please see “Performance Tracks”
One free accompaniment comes with each coaching session, and will be free if recorded during the coaching session. Additional tracks cost as above for piano tracks ($1.00 per minute for the amount of time it takes to record your order)
Payments are made on this website using the secure Setmore portal. At the time of booking you will be directed to the payment portal. Payment processing will be done through Square, and all major credit cards are accepted. If you need to use PayPal please contact me personally to book your lessons, and I will provide a PayPal link.
Payments are done at the time of booking on Setmore and can be done by the lesson or monthly.
Please click here for list of equipment
I Would Like to Learn to Make Music Videos
- You will need a good camera (phone cameras work very well)
- You will need a vision of what you want to create
- You will need an open mind and lots of creativity
- You will need a video editor program (iMovie, FCPX, etc…), audio editing software (or we can use mine), perhaps lighting (but not necessary). We can be creative!
I Would Like to Order a Music Video
You will need to provide your video footage and audio file. I will work closely with you step by step to make sure your music video meets your expectations. This will be a team effort but you decide how the final project will look like. After all, it is your music video!
Once I have an idea of what kind of project you need, length, effects, etc., we can negotiate a price that is suitable to both of us. Normally it will cost $60 per hour.
What are Lessons Like?
- For both pianists and singers, the lessons will begin with technical exercises and warm ups.
- Repertoire will take the bulk of the lesson
- The lesson will end with ear training and theory
Students are expected to:
- be punctual (arrive at their lessons on time)
- come prepared—this means they must have practiced all previously assigned materials
- be open to learn, explore, and excel!
What About RCM and Festivals?
Yes, I offer RCM training for both piano and voice lessons.
- Yes, I offer preparation for RCM exams for both piano and voice
- I encourage all my students to participate in music festivals
- My students have a high rate of placing well in music festivals
What About Performance Opportunities?
- All students will be invited to perform in regular online bi-monthly informal recitals
- They will also be encouraged to participate in bi-yearly online concerts
- Parent involvement at these events are highly encouraged
Performance Tracks
- All my piano tracks are made with Logic Pro X and digital instruments. At this time I am not able to offer acoustic piano tracks, only digital. I use different digital instruments, but my favourite are Native Instruments and East West Sounds.
All my orchestral tracks are made with Logic Pro X and digital instruments. At this time I am not able to offer acoustic piano in my tracks, only digital. I use different digital instruments, but my favourite are Native Instruments and East West Sounds.
You provide a PDF musical score with metronome marking, dynamic markings and any other specifications
You will receive an MP3 or WAV file of the final product
All piano tracks are priced at $1.00 per minute. Most piano tracks, depending on difficulty of course, will take from 1/2 hour to 1 hour.
Orchestral tracks naturally take longer to complete, therefore a different pricing system is used. Please contact me to discuss your needs and negotiate a mutually acceptable price.
Piano (Native Instruments, The Grandeur): Running Away
Piano (Native Instruments, The Grandeur): The Flight of the Bumblebee
Piano and Organ (Native Instruments): Prelude in E
Strings (EastWest Sounds): Bach Double Violin Concerto, second movement
Other instruments (mixture of Native Instruments and Eastwest Sounds): A Winter’s Song