Regina - Group Lessons

Emily Krieser

Lily Taylor

Ellen MacPherson (Cello, Violin, Group)

Online Lessons:

Teaching Day(s): Wednesday

Ellen MacPherson attended several Suzuki violin programs from the age of six, and pursued Suzuki Teacher training through the Suzuki Association of the Americas. She holds an active member of the SAA and does ongoing professional development through Suzuki institutes across North America. Ellen is passionate about Shinichi Suzuki's vision: that every child deserves an arts-rich education and the opportunity to study and play music, and that through the study of music children build noble character, self-esteem, and lifelong enrichment. Her lessons are an environment that is positive, collaborative and inclusive, and she strives to facilitate students of all abilities. She plays and teaches various styles in addition to traditional Suzuki repertoire. Ellen teaches violin and cello at the Regina store. Her rate is $28 per half-hour.

Group lessons available at discounted rates.

Kristine Beer (Piano, Group Piano)

Online Lessons:

Teaching Day(s): Monday, Wednesday, Thursday

Kristine Beer has her Grade 9 Royal Conservatory Piano and holds a Distinguished Teacher/Examiner Award in popular piano teaching. She is a professional accompanist for vocalists and instrumentalists, and has over thirty-five years of teaching experience. She is an examiner, clinician, adjudicator, and has trained many piano teachers. She has co-written and piloted programs for pre-school children and primary piano students. She also enjoys performing and is currently the church pianist at St. James United Church. Kristine specializes in group instruction and teaching young beginners, as well as preparing senior students for examinations and music festivals. Kristine teaches piano at the Regina store. Her rate is $31 per half-hour.

Group lessons are available at discounted rates.

Lisa Nickerson (Piano, Pre-School, Group Piano)

Online Lessons:

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

Lisa Nickerson has over 25 years of experience teaching children and adults, both private and group lessons. She has advanced certification in organ (Grade 7 Conservatory Canada - formerly Western Board of Music), and piano (Royal Conservatory of Music Level 9). She has experience with arranging popular and jazz music as well as creating electronic music arrangements. Lisa focuses on many different aspects of music and includes theory, sight-reading, ear-training, history, classical and pop music in lessons to give her students a well-rounded approach to learning piano. She enjoys incorporating pieces that her students choose as well to help foster a connection to music with each student. She is constantly working on expanding her knowledge as a teacher and loves seeing her students' progress and enjoy music. Lisa teaches piano at the Regina store. Her rate is $31 per half-hour.

Group lessons available at discounted rates.