Erin Summers

I began piano lessons at the age of 9 and I loved it right away!  I had a small keyboard in my room and I remember practicing my exercises and songs every night.  For Christmas my uncle gave me a Big Note Piano book of popular music and I learned to play the theme song to Doogie Howser, M.D. but the highlight of my first year was my parents purchasing me an upright piano.  That piano now has a place of honour in my living room! 

I began doing the Royal Conservatory of Music Examinations and participating in the Annapolis Valley Music Festival and the Kiwanis Music Festival.  My love of music continued as I joined the school band to play the clarinet.  I played in both the school and city bands which allowed me to travel to music festivals in Boston and Montreal.  Each summer I went to band camp and church music camp and enjoyed playing the keyboard at weekly church services.

As high school came to an end I knew that music was what I wanted to dedicate my life to and I headed off to Acadia University to complete my Bachelor of Music.  As well as meeting some of my closest lifelong friends I also had the privilege of working with many talented professors and piano instructors such as Peter Allen and Ron Tomarelli.  I had planned to complete a Bachelor of Education but found that working one on one rather than a large group of students was what I enjoyed the most so I returned to Dartmouth to teach one on one private lessons at a local studio. 

 

In my years since graduating I have taught private piano lessons to students of all ages.  I have experience with other instruments such as singing, guitar and ukulele.  I accompany singers for events such as weddings, funerals, concerts and music festivals; and I perform as a church choir accompanist at many churches in HRM.  I have also had the pleasure of working with young children and their parents in a group setting to introduce them to music concepts and development.  I love singing while playing the piano and guitar.  The highlight of my week is sing-a-longs with residents at a local group home for adults with adaptive learning styles. 

 

When I am not teaching you will find me hanging out with my family and friends or doing something crafty like knitting, crocheting or creating with my Cricut. 

I love watching the evolution of each student as each journey is so different and unique just as they are! 

Piano lessons with Erin:  I teach private piano to children, teens and adults.  From beginner to Royal Conservatory/Christopher Norton Level 10. 

Beginner students  

 - Learn notes, basic terms, proper hand positioning, ear training and theory through both practical playing, writing and fun off the bench music games 

Intermediate students  
 - Expand their knowledge of terms, ear training, theory and different music genres through both practical playing, writing and fun off the bench music games 
  - Have the opportunity to participate in the Royal Conservatory Examinations  
  - Have the opportunity to participate in the Kiwanis Music Festival

Advanced students

-  Receive coaching and guidance on the pieces that they are learning such as help with musicality, expression, pedaling and other musical nuances

 - Have the opportunity to participate in the Royal Conservatory Examinations 

 - Have the opportunity to participate in the Kiwanis Music Festival

- University/College admissions preparations

Tiny Twinkles Classes with Erin:A Music program for Babies, Toddlers and Preschoolers! Our Tiny Twinkles program is a fun, interactive, music class for babies and children ages 0-5. Our experienced Teachers will engage with the students through sing-a-longs, dance, movement, story telling, instrument sharing and more! Tiny Twinkles is available for day homes, day cares and recreation centres! Contact Us to talk about this fun program for little ones!

Erin and Ruby

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