https://www.swmusic.ca/blog daily 0.75 2023-02-24 https://www.swmusic.ca/blog/choosing-a-piano-teacher monthly 0.5 2023-02-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f13b7d125d60133811a137b/77fd1a27-9189-498f-85aa-120dec2ad482/trial+lesson.png Blog - The Right Teacher is Worth Their Weight in Gold - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f13b7d125d60133811a137b/dd5fcccd-5244-41ce-84ad-20beb116a9eb/best+teacher+inspires.png Blog - The Right Teacher is Worth Their Weight in Gold - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f13b7d125d60133811a137b/220076e6-2025-4489-8148-2ead8a001b6e/quality+piano+teacher.png Blog - The Right Teacher is Worth Their Weight in Gold - Make it stand out It’s extremely important to choose a quality piano instructor right from the start. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f13b7d125d60133811a137b/1630905888033-JJZOTX9MLRSF4J77WSPH/IMG_0149+-+Version+2.jpg Blog - The Right Teacher is Worth Their Weight in Gold - Make it stand out Having these resources available is a great way to grow as a musician. https://www.swmusic.ca/blog/piano-tips-to-maximize-savings monthly 0.5 2023-02-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f13b7d125d60133811a137b/0ad57d8e-a974-4cad-bb4b-a996b7c18c4b/Left+or+Right.png Blog - Warning: Don’t Start Lessons Until You Know This! 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Unlike other theory classes, support is given 24/7. Confused about concepts? Questions? Don’t know what to do? Help is just a call away. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f13b7d125d60133811a137b/1599079090559-ZBQ838MY57QRP8PZB2TZ/Piano+for+kids.jpg Classes - Beginner Piano For ages 4 and up, learn to sing, play, and count with confidence! By combining music with fun games, this class introduces the black and white keys, long and short sounds, musical concepts through movement, rhythm activities, and more. If you know how to count 1234 and ABCDEFG, this class is for you! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f13b7d125d60133811a137b/1599079128697-V2DHGXDCENLZGQ8I7PRX/piano+2+new.jpg Classes - Intermediate Piano Here we incorporate playing with piano technique, composition, and theory. Students may choose to participate in festivals, compete in competitions, or take exams. Emphasis is placed on creating a solid foundation of skills. This class is for those who have previous piano experience. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f13b7d125d60133811a137b/c356f34a-c85c-4e9c-8b65-4df0e2929652/piano+N.jpg Classes - Just for Fun Series Do you just want to learn how to play a song? Learn new styles of music? Fill in gaps of knowledge? Not sure if your child will want to continue lessons in the future? Don’t know if they will even like piano? This class is for you! We recommend this class for those who want to be flexible and book classes once in awhile. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f13b7d125d60133811a137b/0a615ddb-fd56-4f41-8936-40b53105e34b/IMG_3609.JPG Classes - Advanced Piano You will build the necessary endurance to play all the physically demanding pieces of Beethoven, Rachmaninoff, Chopin, and many more. The world is your oyster. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f13b7d125d60133811a137b/1599092449987-HLNJDMX1VVCDPJG6LE0A/Festivals.jpg Classes - Competition Stars Does holding multiple trophies and awards in your arms make you beam like a star? Welcome to blood, sweat, and tears. During this intensive class, we will practice maintaining composure under stressful situations, competing with top tier performers, and learning an insane amount of repertoire. Gain impressive time management skills and work under pressure. Get ready to reach for the stars. https://www.swmusic.ca/contact daily 0.75 2022-09-13 https://www.swmusic.ca/beginner daily 0.75 2022-09-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f13b7d125d60133811a137b/1634081918470-SXCWV3HZX1P88RAVGCZJ/Flowers.jpg Beginner Piano - The Music Discoveries Class The Music Discoveries Class is a free first class designed specifically for students who are curious about playing the piano or learning about music. In this class, discover: 1. If you’d like to play piano like a pro 2. If you’d like to show off your piano skills to your friends and family 3. If you’d like to learn how to play all your favourite songs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f13b7d125d60133811a137b/1599080364032-MJJML7M3HU1N3UN3J0NR/Students.jpg Beginner Piano - Here’s What You Get When You Sign Up: “15 Minute Music Maker” In less than 15 minutes, your child will be able to play music - on their own - with no help from you or me. They’ll be amazed at what they can do. Be sure to record this! You won’t want to forget it. “Piano Prep Package” A beginner’s friendly guide to playing the piano. Take this handy package home and use it to remember everything we did in class. “Music to My Ears” We play piano games like Finger Twister, Beat the Timer, and Hear It! Clap It! Write It! Kids have so much fun that they don’t realize that they are learning the foundations of music. Our music lessons are designed to: instill confidence, compassion, and curiosity in students be fun, dynamic, and engaging at the same time They will grow to love music, and by extension, themselves! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f13b7d125d60133811a137b/1599080486394-YRH9L9LQHI0CHHBWMWV4/Concert.jpg Beginner Piano - Skills they will develop Self expression Self confidence Patience Perseverance Responsibility Accepting criticism Improved concentration Self evaluation https://www.swmusic.ca/just-for-fun daily 0.75 2022-09-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f13b7d125d60133811a137b/1630916255435-HEO8V85E7UK0VQ0SXQGM/unsplash-image-ukzHlkoz1IE.jpg Just For Fun - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f13b7d125d60133811a137b/687be83c-ebe1-4eee-993b-bff7856840f5/IMG_1292.JPG Just For Fun - Strive for progress. Everyone is capable of constant improvement. As long as you have the drive, you can do anything. My goal is to inspire a lifelong enthusiasm for music while teaching you the necessary skills to play confidently and beautifully. I strive to provide a strong technical foundation and musical independence at any age and at any level of ability. Come try out lessons with me and be pleasantly surprised! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f13b7d125d60133811a137b/42de296d-ad00-48d9-8e1e-e8a0f5481aea/IMG_4462.JPG Just For Fun - Join me. Join me for a fun and amazing way to learn piano. Enjoy creative, interactive keyboard training, rhythm, composition, theory, hands on activity, and fun group learning. Everyone deserves an opportunity to explore music. All your dreams can come true, if you have the courage to pursue them! https://www.swmusic.ca/intermediate daily 0.75 2022-09-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f13b7d125d60133811a137b/ad52466f-b03b-442f-911e-66b640715c29/IMG_1774.JPG Intermediate Piano - Shaping the world’s future creators. Nurturing the creativity and imagination of today’s youth Encouraging their interests, passions, and their desire to learn Individualized lessons are created to instill a love for learning and playing the piano Exceptional lessons that build confidence, compassion, and commitment in students https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f13b7d125d60133811a137b/89274326-17bb-4c2f-9cd2-af1c9048556a/IMG_6494.JPEG Intermediate Piano - What they will achieve. Integrating musical understanding with technical fluency Become self-motivated, independent, and passionate learners Experience that music is creative as well as interpretive Express themselves through artistic performances of various styles of music and art Learn to make their own music through improvisation and composition Gain incredible performance opportunities and valuable feedback And best of all, have fun while doing so! https://www.swmusic.ca/advanced daily 0.75 2021-10-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f13b7d125d60133811a137b/1599091957408-CF5ZGFVFF1NYYCFRLCA1/Season+Wang+practice.jpg Advanced Piano - Elevate your playing standard. Improve on: Musical literacy and independence Transcribing and ear training Chart writing and composition Solfege and vocal technique Improvisation Performance techniques Ergonomics/position Mindfulness and self regulation Ensemble playing and memorization Early fundamentals training through community based projects https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f13b7d125d60133811a137b/1599092080409-KA15N45PVHDIL8SBDT9X/bonnie.jpg Advanced Piano - Talent Deserves Fine Training. Piano training can foster a lifelong love and appreciation of music, provide the discipline necessary for success in many other fields of study, and add a significant feeling of accomplishment for candidates applying to universities. https://www.swmusic.ca/competition-stars daily 0.75 2023-02-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f13b7d125d60133811a137b/1599094947953-WGDFDRTC6FZGT5YDMSJT/piano.jpg Competition Stars - Strive for the top. Like an athlete training for their Olympic dreams, you have also spent countless hours perfecting your craft. You have gained the skills necessary to hold your composure in front of a large group of people, learn a lot of repertoire in a short period of time, and move your listeners to tears. You think back to the beginning of your journey - how hard it was. But now with the many trophies and certificates adorning your walls, you are ready for more… and excited for the new possibilities that await you. 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