1. Private Piano Practice Coaching

Practice in the right way to make every practice counts!

Learn how to practice well is essential to the development and success of every music student. Repeating bad habits, lack of focused attention, and the inability to extract specific issues and deal with them efficiently: these are challenges that students face in the practice. A practice coach can help eliminate these destructive habits and improve the student’s ability to practice with maximum efficiency.

A good practice coach can be an invaluable part of a serious music student’s progress. We hope you’ll take advantage of this unique opportunity to dramatically improve the productivity of your practice time ! 

Piano Practice Coaching:

• Provide feed back so that mistakes and bad habits will not be repeated during daily practice
• Guide the student to practice the hard part methodically
• Improve practice efficiency
• Make the practice session interesting and inspiring

2. Private Piano Lessons

Lessons are tailored to student's unique learning needs, and repertoire remains flexible so that student is able to learn music which interests him/her. The teacher will ensure the student makes fast and steady progress for all skill levels.

My name is Alexandra. I have taught piano with Merry Melody Music Academy for 11 years and have been teaching remotely using Zoom, FaceTime, Skype for the last 2+ years.  

I am a very experienced teacher, with students of all ages, all levels and abilities. Many of my students are taking piano Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) exams. I am also familiar with the ABRSM syllabus. I currently tutor 2 students who are taking AP theory in high school. I have also been an ear training teaching assistant at Boston Conservatory at Berklee.

I have a Master in Voice performance and a post graduate diploma in Music Education from Boston Conservatory at Berklee, an undergraduate degree in Voice, minoring in piano, from the University of Melbourne, Australia, and a Diploma in piano (ABRSM)

I strive to bring out the best in students through patience and gentle guidance, focusing on musicality and technique. I meet where the students are and help them achieve their goals while improving their skills in a systematic and progressive way. I am a firm believer in not only teaching students fundamental musical skills but also how to practice! Practicing effectively and efficiently is just as important as learning how to read notes and rhythms. I always provide students with practice strategies and excercises so as to be efficient with their time and to get proper technique into muscle memory. And most importantly to have fun and enjoyment from learning their instrument, while creating an environment where they can feel a sense of achievement. This will be a life long skill they can enjoy for years to come.

Education

• The Boston Conservatory
  • Master of vocal performance, studied with Dr Marilyn Bulli. June, 2010
  • Post Graduate Dip in Music Education, 
• The University of Melbourne
  • Bachelor of Music
    • Majoring in voice, instrumental teaching and minored in piano
    • Studied voice under Vivien Hamilton and piano under Len Forster 
• Dip ABRSM
  • Associate Board of the Royal Scools of Music in piano

Risk-Free Satisfaction Guarantee

If the trial lesson doesn’t meet your expectations, we’ll gladly help you connect with another top-rated, highly qualified tutor—or issue a FULL refund.

Refund for Lesson Packages

You may cancel a lesson package with at least 24 hours' written notice before the next lesson. Completed lessons will be billed at the standard hourly rate, and the remaining balance will be refunded minus a 5% processing fee. The fee is waived if you keep the balance as credit on your TimeAfterSchool account for other lessons.

Cancellation and Rescheduling Policy

• Standard Policy: Provide at least 24 hours' notice before the scheduled start time to cancel or reschedule a lesson free of charge. Cancellations or reschedules with less than 24 hours’ notice will incur the full lesson fee.
• Grace Period for Packages: For each packages of 10 or more lessons, you are allowed one late cancellation or rescheduling (with less than 24 hours' notice) without penalty to accommodate unexpected situations. Any additional late cancellations or changes beyond this one-time exception will be charged in full.

Adult Supervision

All tutoring sessions for students under 18 years old must be supervised by a responsible adult.