ARROWSMITH PIANO
ARROWSMITH PIANO
ONLINE CLASSES • PIANO & THEORY
"Joy of music with excellence in teaching!"
Customized Lessons
for All Ages and Levels
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Learn piano and theory from the comfort of your home
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Prepare for piano & theory exams
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Discover the joy of playing piano
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Fun and efficient teaching style with a customized approach to each student
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Remote exams and performance opportunities
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Classical, 20th century, pop, rock, jazz, and sacred music styles taught
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Weekly lessons recommended for continuous progress
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Monthly online performance workshops and bi-annual live online student recitals
THE BENEFITS OF MUSIC EDUCATION
The benefits of music are profound for people of all ages. Not only is music a versatile talent and skill, but a means of self-expression and stress relief.
Music elevates performance abilities and sharpens concentration. It is multi-faceted in nature and harnesses creativity and skills that last a lifetime.
All benefits and studies listed come directly from
The Benefits of Music Education: An Overview of Neuroscience Research by the Royal Conservatory.
COGNITIVE BENEFITS
Academic Success
Elementary school students in music education programs improved 20% in standardized tests of English and math. Students who participated in nine hours of music involvement a week were four times more likely than their peers to win recognition for their academic achievement.
Working Memory
Individuals who are musically trained show better working memory abilities than those who are not. Working memory allows us to remember things and is crucial to mental arithmetic and reading comprehension.
Scientists found a marked difference in communication between the right and left sides of the brain, which foster creativity, in individuals with musical training than in those without.
Creativity
Speech and Reading
Young children taking music lessons showed dramatic improvement in their verbal intelligence after only four weeks of music training.
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS
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Over 98% of Jane’s students achieve 80% in piano exams, with 10% achieving over 90%.
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Over the last 20 years, Jane has had yearly Student Award Winners in Ottawa.
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Over 99% of Jane’s students achieve over 90% in theory exams.
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Students who attain First Class Honours (over 80%) are eligible to audition for this prestigious yearly recital prestigious Ottawa ORMTA recital.
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A number of students have continued their musical studies into university and have taught overseas,
or are teaching privately.
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Most of Jane’s previous students have excelled in fields
of their choice, and have successfully completed or are
pursuing their degrees (Bachelor's, Masters, PhD).
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For more information on University Studies click here.
ABOUT JANE
Jane has been teaching piano and theory to students of all ages and levels for 35 years and has has drawn on her extensive knowledge and experience. As a registered ORMTA teacher and a member of the CFMTA, Provincial ORMTA, Ottawa ORMTA, and other local associations. She has earned a reputation as a dedicated and passionate teacher who is committed to helping her students reach their full potential.
