LAUREN KELLY - MMUS, BMUS, ARCT, AVCM

 
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IT'S THAT TIME AGAIN!  

Located in the Kitsilano/Point Grey neighborhood, this generally wait-listed studio has a few spots remaining for the 2008-2009 school year and appointments for interviews are now being considered. 

At full capacity, our studio usually has between 35 - 40 students of all ages and levels; our youngest students are 4 years old, and our most mature is 65+!  Then, our "in-betweens" are mostly students between the ages of (6 - 30),  who are often working towards multiple goals such as Kiwanis Music Festival performances, RCM exams and pre-exam preparation. 

Students Prerequisites

Your love for music, your enthusiasm to learn, and your commitment to practice!   - Those are the most important prerequisites for piano students.  We also welcome piano beginners (4 years+).

Information about the Studio 

-Innovative, upbeat, creative and FUN approach alongside traditional classical teaching style and methods. 

-Bright beautiful Kitsilano/Point Grey studio - 2 Yamaha pianos 

-Students will instantly feel comfortable and encouraged in this warm environment, while at the same time serious commitment and regular practice are, of course, expected. 

-Royal Conservatory of Music exam preparation (when applicable) 

- Kiwanis Music Festival and competition preparation (when applicable) 

-Frequent performance opportunities (monthly themed concerts starting with the students' all time favorite annual Halloween concert filled with "Scary Music", Costumes, Pumpkins on Pianos and Candy!)

-Musical "socializing" encouraged with student duet/trio pairings with students of similar ages/levels 

Information about Music Theory Lessons

-Lessons will be geared to students' own individual paces (which differ GREATLY between students). 

Background Information about Lauren Kelly - the piano teacher

LAUREN KELLY's education background includes degrees in Masters of Music (UBC Piano), Bachelor of Music (UVIC, Piano), ARCT (Pedagogy and Performance), AVCM (Piano Pedagogy and Performance)

She'd won 1st Prizes (and other rankings) in various Piano Competitions 

She was an Artist Residency and Scholarship winner at the Banff Center for the Arts 2003 

She took Piano studies also in Quebec, France, Italy 

She taught piano at the Dunbar Community Center (2001-2005) and at St. John's School (2000 - 2005)

Altogether, Lauren Kelly has 17 years of  teaching experience 

She is patient yet firm, fun, energetic, warm and encouraging. 

If you have any questions, please feel free to email Lauren Kelly at
laurenkelly@shaw.ca