Lessons

Allison's teaching philosophy is to guide curious minds in an interactive & comprehensive learning experience and build a lifelong appreciation of the arts. Private piano lessons are offered weekly for lengths of 30, 45, and 60 minutes. Lessons are tailored to fit each student’s individual music needs & goals. Areas covered include a strong foundation in performance, practice strategies, music theory, piano technique, musicianship, and performance.

Beyond weekly lessons, Allison's teaching includes Studio Events, Performance Classes, Guest Artist Presentations, and Recitals at the end of each semester.

What You Need to Get Started:

All students must have an acoustic piano (recommended) or weighted 88-key digital keyboard with a sustain pedal at home. For online classes, a laptop or tablet is required (preferably Apple iPad or MacBook), and a reliable internet connection (a minimum of 20mpbs download and 5mbps upload, please see speedtest.net).

Student Expectations & Practice:

Students are responsible for lesson preparation & having all necessary materials ready each week. Regular, consistent practice is expected for steady progress. The length per practice session should be about the length of each lesson, depending on age and level. For high school students and younger, parental support & involvement is essential for musical success.

Frequently Asked Questions

Although Ms. Allison has extensively trained in classical piano, she is able to work with students in many genres, including pop & jazz. More than genre, Ms. Allison focuses on ensuring you have the fundamentals to build a strong relationship with music.
Just bring your will to learn and an open mind! Ms. Allison will help get you or your child started with the appropriate repertoire and help you take the first steps on your journey to learn music. Get in touch here.
Yes! Beyond her local clients on the Tsawwassen Peninsula, Allison uses top-of-the-line equipment to provide a high-quality interactive learning experience for students around the world. After teaching online for many years, Ms. Allison has observed the great progress her students have made, no matter what part of the world they are in. Her studio provides a unique opportunity to bring together people sharing a passion for music from around the globe.
Choosing a quality instrument is a very important part of your piano experience. Even if you're not ready for an acoustic instrument, there are many quality digital keyboards on the market. Ms. Allison will be more than happy to help you find the right instrument.
Ms. Allison teaches with a Steinway Model L Grand Piano. For online classes, audio is captured via high-quality stereo microphones as well as a professional Sennheiser broadcast microphone for capturing voice. Video is captured with two high-definition cameras, one displaying a top-down view of the keyboard, and the other a front view.

Currently, Ms. Allison is accepting students aged 8 and up as well as Adult students of any age.

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