
CON BRIO MUSIC
music 'with spirit'
The piano and music theory teaching studio of Erin Coffey since 1995.
B.A. Honours, Registered Music Teacher (ORMTA),
RCM Piano Pedagogy Certificate,
RCM Certified Teacher Piano & Music Theory
In-person and virtual lessons to anywhere in the world!

ABOUT ME
Hi! Music has always been an important part of my life, whether it was singing in children's choir, piano studies as a child, playing cello in strings class, teaching, or continuing learning as an adult.
I have taught piano and theory since 1995 and have submitted over 900 students for RCM Exams! I particularly enjoy teaching Advanced Theory and working with the students of many accomplished colleagues is a privilege.
My favorite part of teaching music is variety – from fun with young beginners to coaching University students, every day is different.
After many years of attending theatre productions at the Festival, we moved to Stratford in September 2021! I teach part-time from my home studio and work part-time for a faith-based non-profit organization. Making time for accompanying, playing the piano for worship at church, and being with family and friends is important to me.
The transition to Zoom and other virtual lesson platforms has been an opportunity to create excellent systems for future lessons! I currently have distance students enrolled from different parts of Ontario and Asia - opening new doors for music lessons to cross borders and new ways to provide excellence in piano and music theory lessons.
Find my studio on:
ORMTA Teacher Directory (the Ontario Registered Music Teachers' Association)
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
2024-2025
Piano and Music Theory lessons show us that the love of music is never canceled!
Contact me to meet to book a trial lesson and talk about how lessons work in my studio.
Weekly lessons are scheduled from Monday to Thursday.
Lessons run from September to early June following the school calendar and students enroll for the full school year.
Summer lessons are available on a more casual basis.
Happy New Year - Jan 2025 the studio is full, contact me to put your name on the waiting list.
Online/Hybrid Group Theory
Summer 2025 Level 9 History mid-May to mid-August (zoom/hybrid in person)
Fall 2025 Group Theory - Level 9 & 10 Harmony Sept-May (tbd)
Winter 2025 Level 10 Harmony Jan-May (Monday 5-6:30), late enrolment open until Feb10
The Ontario Ministry of Education allows students to miss up to one-half day of school per week for music instruction.

PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
It is important to share our music
Piano lessons can be a lonely solitary activity. Students are encouraged to be creative and to bring new music ideas to lessons.
Students are encouraged to participate in:
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local Kiwanis Music Festival Competitions (April)
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RCM Examinations and goal-setting
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Christmas/Winter Recital in December
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Year-End Celebration Recital in June
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other Recitals and community events
Congratulations to Brinley Schmale 2021 KW Kiwanis Music Festival Junior piano scholarship winner and Provincial delegate.
https://www.kwkiwanismusicfestival.com/
https://youtu.be/3K5kBDItFXs?t=3368
Enjoy a playlist of some of my favorite Christmas pieces
Recital 2022 teacher performances!
Duets by Johannes Brahms with colleague Roselynn Reed.
Hungarian Dance No5 in f minor & Hungarian Dance No 6 in Db Major
Duets with student 'B' Spanish Dance No 1 & 2 by Moszkowski
Recital 2023 special performances!
Duet with student 'B' Spanish Dance No 3 by Moszkowski
Quartet with students 'B & W' and W's Dad March Militaire by Schubert

THE STUDIO
welcome!
GET IN TOUCH
The Studio is centrally located in the town of Stratford.
Serving Stratford, St. Mary's, Mitchell, and surrounding areas for in-person lessons.
My KW studio is located near Ottawa & Weber in Kitchener with limited teaching hours.
Serving the musical community worldwide for Advanced Theory virtual lessons
226.868.4086
![]() Erin ORMTA trio 2019 | ![]() 1920s restored Heintzman grand | ![]() 1980s Yamaha upright | ![]() The studio | ![]() Welcome! Can you spot Leo (Leopold Mozart) waiting for you? Leo is a Bichon Frise born Sept 2021. | ![]() Waiting room |
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![]() Virtual recital gift bags 2021 | ![]() | ![]() 2016 Recital | ![]() 2020 Zoom lessons in the old studio | ![]() Chording for worship |
From Students & Parents
Dec 2020 - 'P' has enjoyed her harmony lessons quite a bit. Thank you for the lessons which she found positive and engaging. The time has flown by absolutely 😊
June 2022 - 'E' had such a good first recital experience he wanted to play his song 100 more times before bed tonight. I'm guessing he enjoyed himself!! ;)
July 2022 - Thank you so much for spending extra time with 'I' to prepare for her harmony exam. Really appreciate it!