My holistic approach develops an all rounded musician so that you can freely express yourself musically and with technical ease. By learning how to use the whole body and mind to play, you’ll be able to meet the musical and technical demands with confidence and ease.
But it doesn’t stop there! My experiences with overcoming injuries and performance anxiety can help you conquer your mental and physical blocks that appear in the practice room or on stage. Lets work together so that there is no more agony in your music making journey.
Here’s what you get with lessons with me:
WEEKLY LESSONS
so you can get feedback and accountability to maintain growth
A HOLISTIC APPROACH
to developing the foundation of your playing- the mind and body must work together to create music that moves people
DEVELOPING A SOPHISTICATED SENSE
of musicality, phrasing, and interpretation
MENTAL STRATEGIES
to manage performance anxiety
PERSONALIZED GUIDANCE
so you can tackle the music you want and in a structured way
HOW TO USE YOUR ENTIRE BODY
to play for better technique, tone production, and injury prevention
HOW TO PRACTICE EFFECTIVELY
practice effectively and develop a good mindset to become an independent learner
PLUS, PIANO LESSONS CAN ALSO INCLUDE
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Ear Training and Musicianship Skills
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Building Sight Reading and Sight Singing Skill
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Exam/Audition/Performance preparation
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Music Theory, so you can learn the grammar which will help you become a better pianist, musician, or composer!
HOW DOES IT WORK?
STEP 1
We identify your Immediate short term and long term goals for piano
STEP 2
Work together to create an individual practice plan that improves your technique and musicianship skills while fostering a love for music.
STEP 3
You become the all-rounded and confident pianist who can tackle any of your goals.
Lesson Format
Most of my students have weekly lessons, but some book a lesson bi-weekly or every month or so to check up on their skills - kind of like a masterclass.
I teach through zoom and you get to learn in the comfort of your own home. Learning has never been easier!
Are you ready to book a one-on-one lesson with Michelle?
Testimonials
And just who am I?
I’m a passionate pianist with a B.Mus and M.Mus in piano
performance. During those years of intense study, I developed
playing-related injuries that nearly ended my career. Thankfully,
I have recovered and those injuries spurred a quest into a second passion - performance psychology and medicine. The road to recovery gave me the opportunity to delve deep into reshaping my relationship with music. I studied deeply into healthy piano technique, musicianship, mindset, performance psychology, and much more. As a happy and healthy pianist, my goal is to share as much of the information I’ve learned through my lessons and content so that other musicians do not need to go through the same experience I did.
My lessons and content is about developing a healthier technique, accessing greater depths of musicality, creating healthier mindsets or habits, or removing the barriers between you and performing. I hope to empower and bring positivity to all musicians - whether beginner or advanced - so that they will have a fulfilling relationship with themselves and their music!