Piano lessons
As both a winner of the Grand Prix of the 1995 Bartok-Kabalevsky-Prokofiev International Piano Competition and a piano teacher with a Master's Degree in Piano Pedagogy, Sergei Pavlov applies his experience in performance and teaching by successfully integrating the best of Russian and North American elements of technique and expression. Sergei Pavlov is also a member of ORMTA (Ontario Registered Music Teachers Association).
Sergei Pavlov's piano lessons lead to top results in Royal Conservatory of Music's piano examinations in Toronto and in competitions and music festivals. See the Students and Events pages for details.
- Classical piano lessons in GTA: Scarborough, North York, Markham, Richmond Hill Area. Preparation for RCM examinations ( Grade 1 to ARCT Diploma), recitals and piano competitions.
- $28.00 for 30-minute piano lessons
- $39.00 for 45-minute piano lessons
- $47.00 for 60-minute piano lessons
The home piano studio is equipped with a professional C5 Series Yamaha grand piano and a digital keyboard. It possesses digital recording equipment, digital music editing software, professional CD and DVD making capabilities.
Lessons schedule: The piano lessons are delivered at the piano studio or student's home, Mon - Fri after 4 PM, Sat - Sun: 9 AM to 9 PM. During week days, lessons can also be arranged before 4 PM on certain days.
Payments are made at the beginning of each month. In the event of lesson cancellation, advanced notification is required. One cancellation free of charge is allowed per semester. A missed lesson can be rescheduled according to the piano teacher's availability.
Lessons duration: The piano teacher will suggest the length of the lessons based on the student's level and abilities, from 30 - 45 min for beginners to 60 min for the intermediate and advanced.
Practice is mandatory and the foundation of rapid advancement, and should take place daily. Practice time is based on individual piano education goals and skill level and are recommended to be at least 30 minutes in duration. There are efficient ways to practice, that the piano teacher will advise about. A piano at home is thus essential. Ideally, the instrument would be an acoustic piano, as the way a digital piano sounds and feels might not make a student very enthusiastic in making a long term commitment. Moreover it can promote some technical habits that might be hard to correct later.
Piano recitals: They are enjoyable and motivating events and offer the additional experience of performing in public and strengthening the self-confidence in preparation for music festivals and RCM examinations. All students are expected to participate in recitals, which take place twice a year.
Music scores and manuals: For convenience, books can be purchased by the piano teacher. Payment is due upon receipt.
Accompaniment: The piano teacher can accompany a student in a competition or music festival public performance.
For new students the registration begins at the end of August. The lessons' schedule will be established on a "first come, first served" basis. Potential students will be interviewed by Sergei Pavlov free of charge. In addition, a trial lesson can be arranged - for a fee based on the piano lesson's duration. In case Sergei Pavlov's class is already full, the students will have the choice of either being placed on a waiting list, or to be recommended to a teaching associate.