Waterloo - Theory Lessons

Amanda Turner (Piano, Theory)

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Teaching Style: classical

Teaching Day(s): Wednesday, Thursday

Amanda specializes in beginner pedagogy and foundational music literacy, helping students build real understanding rather than relying on memorization or guesswork. Her teaching emphasizes systems thinking, pattern recognition, and practical skill development so students can read, interpret, and learn music independently. Students are guided to understand how the keyboard, notation, rhythm, and musical structure connect, so they can navigate new material with confidence. Strong practice habits and efficient learning strategies are taught explicitly from the beginning.

Amanda works particularly well with neurodivergent learners, transfer students, and those who have experienced frustration or gaps in previous instruction. Lessons are structured, adaptive, and focus on clarity, progress, and long-term skill development. Alongside classical repertoire, students explore ear skills, improvisation, and creative application to support well-rounded musicianship.

Amanda's rate is $30.00 per half-hour lesson.

Mariette Stephenson (Guitar, Theory)

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Teaching Style: rock

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

Mariette Stephenson holds a Bachelor of Music degree in guitar performance from McMaster University. She received her ARCT from the Royal Conservatory of Music and also a Master of Music degree from the University of Toronto. She teaches guitar to students of all ages, and also offers theory lessons.

Mariette's rate is $32.00 per half-hour lesson.

Matt Dembicky (Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Saxophone, Theory)

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Teaching Style: rock

Teaching Day(s): Monday, Friday, Saturday

Matt Dembicky is a musician who has been gigging and recording as a session musician for the last ten years. He is a graduate of York University with an Honours degree in music performance and composition. He has taught private lessons for all ages and is currently working towards his Bachelor of Education degree at Wilfrid Laurier University.

His rate is $30.00 per half-hour lesson.

Tom Steele (Guitar, , Theory)

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Teaching Style: rock

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

Tom Steele has an Honours Bachelor of Music from Wilfrid Laurier University and won a scholarship to attend the Vancouver Academy. He received a Silver Medal in guitar performance from the Royal Conservatory of Music and he was the Conductor of the Victoria Guitar Orchestra for two years.

Tom's rate is $34.00 per half-hour lesson.

Tracey Coulter (Piano, Theory)

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Teaching Style: classical

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

Tracey Coulter’s An RCM gold medal winner in both piano pedagogy and voice. Tracey is passionate about music and experienced in teaching a wide variety of students. Her music education began at the age of four, leading her to her Bachelor of Music from the University of Victoria in 2001, where her instrument was harpsichord. She is always looking to learn more in regards to her own playing as well as best teaching practices. 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 $30.00 per half-hour lesson.