Elaine is a RCM certified teacher preparing students of all grades in piano, violin and theory examinations, music competitions and inspiring students in the enjoyment of music. Teaching for over 25 years, she is an active member of Ontario College of Teachers where she is licensed to teach students in various school boards across Ontario. Furthermore, Elaine is a member of Ontario Registered Music Teachers' Association and Canadian Federation of Music Teachers' Associations which she is licensed to teach and mentor students, specializing in music, to work and earn a music credit as part of the school program. Elaine holds a Bachelor of Music Honours and post-graduate Diploma in Music Performance from McMaster University and a Bachelor of Education from Brock University in which she advanced her teaching license to teach students who are gifted and with special needs. Moreover, Elaine holds a certification in Teaching Online Courses from RCM reflecting on effective teaching methods, strategies and resources used to inspire, teach, mentor and assess students to be a well-rounded musicianship in both practical and theoretical aspects, offered in group and/or private lessons setting virtually. Every year, many of Elaine's students are winners of music competitions and obtain high results from RCM examinations. Elaine is a songwriter and composes music in various forms on a regular basis. Besides Elaine's love of music, she also developed an interest in nutrition and has recently been certified for nutrition.
Instrument / Discipline
- Violin
- Rudiments
- Harmony
- History
- Counterpoint
- Analysis
- Composition
- Piano
- Theory
Specialized in
- Youth (7-17)
- Adults (18+)
- Young Children (under 7)
- Beginner/Elementary
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Teaches At
- Music school
- Online
- Teacher's home
- Teacher's studio
Specialist designation
- History - Advanced
- Piano - Advanced
- Piano - Elementary
- Piano - Intermediate
- Theory - Elementary
- Theory - Intermediate
- Violin - Elementary
- Violin - Intermediate
Credentials
- 2006 - Bachelor of Education - Brock University
- 2004 - Bachelor of Music - McMaster University
Professional development
- English as a Second Language - Teacher a new language to a student. - 2006
- Special Education - Teach students who are gifted and weaker (including autism) - 2006
- Teaching Online Courses - Effective methods, strategies and assessment tools to teaching music online successfully and professionally in private and group setting. - 2022
School Associations
- Ontario College of Teachers - Provincial / State
- Ontario Registered Music Teachers' Association - Provincial / State