Guelph - Piano Lessons

abraham okolo (Piano, Theory)

Online Lessons:

Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday

Abraham teaches the piano in a fun and engaging manner. He has helped students pass their graded piano exams with brilliant results. Having been teaching piano for over fifteen years, he has the ability to help beginners navigate through the technical challenges of piano playing. Building vast musicianship and guiding the student on effective practice methods is a vital part of his teaching. In addition to private instruction, Abraham is also a choir director at his church. His private lesson rate is $28/half hour.

christine brandt (Voice, Piano)

Online Lessons:

Teaching Day(s): Friday

Soprano Christine Brandt was born in Kitchener, Ontario. She played the piano for 12 years before she began her studies in vocal performance at Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo, ON. While there she sang with the Maureen Forrester women's choir where she had numerous opportunities for solo work. She received her Bachelor of Music in 2016 with a minor in psychology. Christine enjoys sharing her passion for music with others through teaching piano and voice lessons. She has worked with younger children to spark their interest in music through a music starters program. She has also worked with children's choirs in her hometown of Kitchener. Christine is currently working towards her master's degree at Mannes school of music in New York City. Christine is here on Fridays and her private lesson rate is $28 per half-hour lesson.

elliot sarkis (Piano, Theory)

Online Lessons:

Teaching Day(s): Monday, Wednesday

With over 18 years of piano experience under his belt, Elliot is a seasoned pianist dedicated to sharing the joy of music with eager learners of all ages. Trained in classical music through the RCM curriculum, Elliot’s teaching approach brings technicality, finesse, and fun to each lesson while incorporating musical theory into the mix. While rooted in classical tradition, he also offers insights into Arabic music for those seeking a more diverse musical experience. He loves performing and has been a part of numerous musical groups, covering a wide spread of various repertoires such as rock, pop, jazz, and Arabic music. Elliot’s private lesson rate is $28/half-hour.