Waterloo - Piano Lessons

amanda turner (Piano, Theory)

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Teaching Style: classical, rock

Teaching Day(s): Wednesday, Thursday

Amanda has been teaching piano classes full time since 2002. She specializes in teaching beginners of all ages, including young children. She enjoys teaching with a fun, yet logical approach and strives to help students build confident independence as they develop a well-rounded musical foundation. Amanda teaches all of her students relevant theory for their current level to help light the way forward for growth and creativity. She has acquired her RCM Level 10 and is also able to help students prepare for their RCM exams. Amanda also offers exclusive theory lessons. Amanda's rate is $28.00 per half-hour lesson.

derica scott (Piano, Voice, Theory)

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Teaching Style: classical, rock

Teaching Day(s): Monday, Thursday

Derica Scott is an accomplished pianist currently studying at Wilfrid Laurier University in the history, critical analysis, and theory department. She has a decade of experience teaching piano and voice of all ages and styles. She has also added intermediate acoustic guitar to her teaching repertoire as well. Her most recent accomplishments are her accolades in both Royal Conservatory of Music piano performance and theory exams. Previous work experience includes one on one accompanist work with vocalists through the NATS vocal competition and for university juries. Currently, she works with the Guelph Youth Singers providing piano and vocal training for the choir. Derica's rate is $28.00 per half-hour lesson.

dylan knight (Guitar, Bass, Theory, Beginner Piano, Ukulele)

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Teaching Style: classical, rock

Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Dylan Knight recently graduated from Wilfrid Laurier University with a Bachelor of Music. At Wilfrid Laurier, he rigorously and passionately studied classical guitar with a focus on performance. Dylan enjoys teaching all forms of music, from classical to rock and has been playing for over 16 years.
Dylan's rate is $28.00 per half-hour lesson.

jamie yu (Piano, Ukulele)

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Teaching Style: classical

Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

Jamie graduated from California State University. She majored in music education, specializing in classical piano. She also had a Master's in Education from the University of Prince Edward Island. Jamie started playing piano at the age of 5. With a passion for music, she has decided to share this joyful enlightenment and entertaining hobby with her students. Jamie is bilingual and can teach lessons in both English and Mandarin Chinese languages. She has studied under Dr. Polli Chambers-Salazar and Dr. Stephen Moore during her undergraduate years, and has also had the privilege of performing at New York Carnegie Hall with the choir from El Camino College, directed by Dr. Joanna M. Nachef. Teaching and playing piano is not just a hobby or career for Jamie; it is her everyday life. Jamie's rate is $28.00 per half-hour lesson.

mildred freeman-rieder (Violin, Viola, Piano, Ukulele, Theory)

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Teaching Style: classical

Teaching Day(s): Monday

Mildred Freeman-Rieder holds a Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Education and Master of Music degree from the University Western Ontario. She has performed as a violinist solo and with orchestras and string quartets. Her specialties include classical music and exam preparation, as well as fiddle music. Mildred's rate is $28.00 per half-hour lesson.

tracey coulter (Piano, Theory)

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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Friday

Tracey Coulter’s music education began at the Victoria Conservatory of Music’s Kodály music program at four years of age. From there she took lessons in piano, guitar, and cello. Focusing on piano in her teens, she began taking Royal Conservatory of Music examinations. Tracey graduated with her Bachelor of Music from the University of Victoria in 2001 in harpsichord, majoring in Music History and Literature. She has completed course work with the Royal Conservatory in Elementary Piano Pedagogy and continues her personal piano education with lessons of her own. As a teacher, Tracey believes students learn best in a warm, supportive, and creative environment, with individual goals and using healthy technique as a foundation. Tracey's rate is $28.00 per half-hour lesson.