Pricing

Once you register for lessons, you will receive a link to the Student Portal where you can set up your username and password. The Zoom link to your appointment will be available in the Student Portal Calendar (you can also copy the link if you prefer to save it on your browser).

(Your student account will also display your account balance, and you can pay for your lessons using a credit card right in the software.)

Each lesson, I will take notes describing our learning together that I will save to your account and email to you. YouTube links to sample performances, optional extra lessons, and duet accompaniments will be copied and pasted right into your lesson notes. You can also reply to these emails with any questions you have!

If you decide you would like to record a performance of you playing or share your favourite music with me, you can upload files to your student account as well, and we can review them together during your lesson.

There are pros and cons to each approach. One of the main arguments I hear against online lessons is that students just want to be in the same room as their teacher. Some learners prefer having a face-to-face connection with their teacher, and that’s perfectly fine. Online lessons aren’t for everyone!

But there are many benefits to online piano lessons when the fit is right. In fact, online lessons can be the best way to introduce beginners to piano! Learners tend to feel more comfortable when they can learn on their own instrument, which helps with memory retention. They also tend to have more energy for their lesson when they haven’t had to travel to get there! Parents even tell me their children often continue practicing in the hour after their lesson because their new knowledge is so exciting and fresh! Inspired practice is the foundation of how I teach, and I find the best way to promote this is through online learning.

Online lessons also offer many exciting opportunities for learning that are not common in studio lessons. Because I always have my camera and recording gear set up, it’s easy for me to grab a teaching idea, create a video about it, and share it with my students! One digital learning strategy I really embrace is the prerecorded duet video. I create accompaniments for all my beginner songs so that every student has a chance to practice with me during the week! It’s a wonderful way to build connection and motivation, and I have found this method provides longer-lasting learning than independent practice alone.

Of course! I offer a free 15-minute video call to all potential students so we can get to know each other and talk about what you’re hoping for in lessons. This will not be a sales call — I will never pressure you to sign up for lessons! This is just an opportunity for you to ask any questions you have and for me to learn what I can offer you. If you’re interested in lessons for your child, I will invite them to join us for at least a few minutes so they can get to know me before deciding if they’d like to start lessons with me.

If you’d like to schedule a video call, please reach out to me on my Contact page.

To start virtual piano lessons, you will need an instrument (piano or keyboard), a computer or tablet that connects to the internet, and piano instruction books. Read the next FAQ for details on instrument requirements. The device you use to connect to lessons needs to be larger than a smartphone. A computer, laptop, or tablet works best, positioned to the side of your instrument or propped up against the music rest so we can see each other’s faces when we talk.

I will help you select books based on age, interests, and skill level. You’re welcome to purchase them through me and I will mail them to you, or I can give you their titles and you can order them online or from your local music seller. If you already have books you’d like to use, let me know when you register for lessons. I’ll need to have that same book myself so I’m equipped to teach it!

You’re welcome to start piano lessons with an acoustic or electric piano. If you have an acoustic piano (e.g., an upright, apartment sized, or grand piano), please have it tuned so that our melodies match when we play together! If you have an electric piano, please make sure it has 1) at least 56 keys, 2) a sheet music rest, 3) touch sensitivity so it can play loud and soft sounds, and 4) a sustain pedal. If you don’t have an instrument yet and could use some advice, feel free to reach out on my Contact page.

The basic requirements for a child to start taking piano lessons is that they 1) know their alphabet, 2) know their left and right, 3) can take turns speaking, 4) can follow gentle instructions, and 5) want to learn to play! Many children are ready to start piano lessons as young as 4 or 5 years old.

However, the online format requires a little more independence than usual. Your child will need to open their book on their own, write in their own counting, and set up their own hand positions. I have overhead cameras in my studio and I demonstrate everything your child needs to do, but it still takes some independence to apply my directions to their own book or piano. You may want to wait until your child is 5 or 6 before they try online lessons. But if you have a particularly independent 4 year old or are willing to sit in for our lesson, we could start earlier!

I have developed a sample video lesson to give you a sense of what a virtual lesson may look like. Visit this post and see if your child can follow along. This should give you a good sense if online lessons are right for them. If you still have questions, reach out to me through my Contact page.

I’m excited to work with you! Please fill out this registration form. It will ask for your contact information, preferred lesson times, and details about your (or your child’s) musical interests and skill level.

Once I’ve received your completed form, I will reach out to you via email to organize your lesson time and make arrangements for music books, if needed.

After we’ve agreed on our lesson time, I will send you a link to the Student Portal where you can access your account information and calendar. Your lesson time and account balance will be displayed in your account information and your weekly Zoom link will be in your calendar. Easy peasy!