My philosophy
All levels and all ages welcome. I teach traditional classical piano lessons and technique as well as modern lessons involving other styles of music (rock,jazz,blues,soul,salsa,funk,etc…) and solo and ensemble performance. I also teach music theory, ear training and composition as well as transcription, which you can check out here – Transcription Course.
My main objective is always to give you the motivation, inspiration and ideas so that you can begin to learn and practice independently.
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Testimonials
We love piano lessons with Brian. He teaches my 9-years old son. Brian found a “common language” with him right away, which is cool! With our busy schedules getting lessons right from home is the only way…Lessons are interesting and I can tell my son not just practicing and learning something new but also enjoying the process as well.
Brian is a super patient and well-prepared piano tutor. His musicianship reflects on his teaching. I learn a lot from him especially in rhythm and improvisation and have great discussions in song-writing topics. I highly recommend Brian to students from different levels from all over the world.
I have been playing mediocre piano for years; Brian was able to fully assess my skill level in the first lesson, see my weaknesses and structure the lessons so methodically that I have seen a vast improvement within the first two weeks of playing. I have been through many piano teachers (both as a child and as an adult) & none of them had as good a format, from playing modern songs, to practical theory learning (ear training by listening to current music). Additionally, I really like that he has all the software, music patterns and score to really aid with learning, and practice throughout the week, which I also believe has made an impeccable difference. Aside from that he’s super pleasant, and makes it really easy to communicate with him. I definitely recommend him to anyone who wants to learn the piano, he makes it a more than an enjoyable experience.
I just completed 10 piano lessons with Brian Voll .
Due to Corona virus, it was all online… I was quite reluctant at the beginning but:
I very much enjoyed every lesson and made unexpected discoveries and progress.
Brian is a very patient teacher, who obviously knows a lot about how the brain learns.
It is with humor, fun, compassion and a big musicality that his lessons always filled me with joy and a sense of success..
Looking so much forward to my future lessons..
I am 65….
What got me into Teaching?
Experience/Qualification
University of Waterloo - Double Major Math and Music 2010-2014
Royal Conservatory of Music - Grade 10 Piano 2014
Adrian Jones Music School - piano and music theory instructor 2010-2014
Preply - online piano and music theory instructor 2018-present >750 hours
Private instruction 2008-present