ABOUT US
Learn piano with Petya or Todd in St. Albert (Akinsdale), or from anywhere with online lessons. Kawai grand piano. is available for lessons!
We work with students from: St. Albert & Edmonton, Athabasca, High Prairie, Toronto, Mississauga, Richmond Hill,
St. Catharines, Burlington, London, Ottawa, Quebec City, Windsor, Michigan and Indiana. Join us today! Adult students welcome!
We are so excited to bring our passion for music to the beautiful city of St. Albert (where Todd grew up!), and are both dedicated to music and teaching.
EXAMPLES OF THE TYPES OF LESSONS AVAILABLE - classical & non-classical music (pop, etc)
• Beginner (age 5+ including adults)
• Intermediate (equivalent of RCM levels 1-6)
• Advanced (equivalent of RCM levels 7-ARCT/LRCM)
• College/University audition preparation
• RCM exam preparation
• Competition/Festival preparation
• Adult lessons - at your own pace: classical and non-classical
We recognize that each student has different goals, and will work with you to find what’s best!
MONTHLY TUITION - a flat rate, making it easy to budget every month
• Rates are between $152 (family discount) - $304 per month, depending on length of the weekly lesson
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN YOUR MONTHLY TUITION
• 1 weekly lesson
• Access to free resources to use for your lessons
• Access to masterclasses, ARMTA recitals & scholarship opportunities
• Two unique recording projects
• Performance opportunities, including studio recitals
• 15% off music books from Long and McQuade
• 20% book discount from the RCM all year long and 1 lucky student receives a complimentary elementary exam every year, valued at up to $310!
• Special discounted rates for group classes
• Access to mock RCM exams with Petya
• Convenient online lessons for those that live too far, or for use in case of bad weather, sickness, etc
• Lessons on an awesome grand piano
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
• Instruction on strong technique & healthy sound production, right from the start
• Developing quick music reading
• Bringing out expression/phrasing in each piece
• Guidance on how to sound your very best
• A creative and meaningful experience to look forward to each week
Previously based in Toronto, we have been active adjudicators for competitions/festivals such as Kiwanis festivals in Toronto, Ottawa, Peterborough, Pickering, Woodstock, Brantford, Oshawa, Kingston, Temiskaming Shores, Stratford, Markham, and the Ontario Music Festival Association (OMFA), among others.
We have also taught masterclasses and designed workshops at festivals throughout Canada and have performed in North America and Europe for over 25 years.
Whether a complete beginner or already an experienced pianist, as long as you have love for music and want to learn in a focused and friendly environment, you are welcome!
Do you live outside of St. Albert/Edmonton? Inquire about online lessons, which students love. Some students opt for online lessons and occasionally also come in-person if they live within driving distance.