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Award Winning Concert Pianist - Piano lessons for all levels, adapted to your needs! (FR / Eng)
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Hello!

I'm an award-winning Canadian classical pianist and experienced teacher offering piano lessons for all levels, beginner to advanced. I have performed with orchestra and has a soloist in various festivals across Canada, Germany, Austria, Spain and Switzerland, in addition to being a prize winner in numerous competitions, as well as the recipient of numerous grants and awards.

Having over 15 years of experience as a teacher (including my own private studio and a teaching assistant at the University of Montreal), I am very dedicated to my students of each person.

My doctoral researches pertains to the neuropsychology of learning music (specifically, exploring the most efficient ways to learn a skill), thus I am thoroughly equipped to provide all sorts of tips and tricks from my research and personal experiences :)

This cornerstone of my teaching makes it easier to meet the needs of the highest caliber (utilizing interdisciplinary knowledge of psychology, physiology, biomechanics and physics), integrating all aspects of music making into a holistic, innovative and fun approach to learning!

Looking forward to hearing from you!
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About Me
Hello!

I'm a Canadian pianist, recently moved to Switzerland to pursue additional studies at the Haute École de Musique de Genève.

I really enjoy sharing what I do with others – helping them overcoming obstacles in playing the piano and improving their pianistic skills is always a pleasure for me. I'm very patient and enthusiastic in my teaching; having been a student my whole life (and I hope to continue learning in this way!), I know how wonderful it can be when you meet someone who is open to helping you through your personal challenges based on your individual background so I really aim for that type of teaching. I'm there to help in any way I can.

As a bonus, my doctoral research pertains to the neuropsychology of learning and the most efficient way to develop a skill – my goal is to help you develop the skills necessary to become an independent learner. I have a lot of tricks from my research and own experiences which I'd be more than glad to share!

Very happy to help you work towards whatever goals you may have, whether it be starting to play the piano or preparing for competitions or exams.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask.

Looking forward to hearing from you! :)
Education
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Doctorat en musique, interprétation – Université de Montréal

Master of Arts in Music Performance – La Haute École de Musique de Genève

Diplôme d'études professionnelles approfondies (DEPA) – Université de Montréal

Maîtrise en musique, interprétation – Université de Montréal

Baccalauréat en musique, interprétation – Université de Montréal

ARCT Performance Diploma – Royal Conservatory of Music

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Primary Teachers: Dominique Weber, Jimmy Brière, Richard Raymond
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Teaching Experience:

• Conservatoire de l'Ouest Vaudois, Switzerland (remplacement 2018 –)
• Teaching Assistant (piano) at l'Université de Montréal, Canada
• Maison de la Musique Divonne, France (remplacement 2018 –)
• Teaching at various schools in Montréal (2009 - 2018)
• Private studio (2008 - present)

Performance Experience:

• Prizewinner in numerous competitions and performance experience throughout Canada, Spain, Austria, Germany and Switzerland.

• Performances at international festivals (i.e. Euro Music Festival, Domaine Forget International Dance and Music Festival) and academies (i.e. the Wiener Musikseminar, Banff Centre, Orford Arts Centre).

• Masterclasses with Robert McDonald, Jacques Rouvier, Dang Thai Son, Bernd Goetzke, Benedetto Lupo, Ronan O'Hora, Marc Durand, Alexander Kobrin, Stephen Kovacevich
and Dalton Baldwin, amongst others.
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Children (7-12 years old)
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
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English
French
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Hi!

I am an accomplished classical pianist and experienced teacher who offers you piano lessons, at all levels from beginner to advanced, for fun or for serious ones (preparation for competitions, auditions, exams, etc.).

I am a doctoral candidate at the University of Montreal (Canada) and am also pursuing a second Master's degree at the HEM in Geneva. I also have another Master's degree from the first institution as well as a diploma in performance. My doctoral research focuses on the neuropsychology of music learning and its applications in performance.

I had the pleasure of playing with orchestras and as a soloist at festivals in Canada, Germany, Austria, Spain and Switzerland, as well as being the winner of several competitions and the recipient of numerous awards.

I have more than 15 years of experience as an interpreter and pedagogue (even at university level as a lecturer). I am very dedicated to my students and I offer you dynamic, personalized courses to meet the particular needs of each person.

Courses are available in Geneva, Lausanne, Gland, Nyon, Rolle, Coppet and other nearby cities.

Lessons are also available in English.

Do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

See you soon, I hope!
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