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
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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 string orchestra at school, teaching, or continuing learning as an adult.
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I have taught piano and theory since 1995 and have submitted almost 900 students for RCM Exams! I particularly enjoy teaching the Advanced Theory Levels and working with the students of many accomplished colleagues is a privilege.
My favourite part of teaching music is variety – from working 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.
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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 other 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.
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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.​
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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.
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Happy New Year - Jan 2025 there is one lesson spot open on TUESDAY @ 4:15pm!
Contact me to find out about Online/Hybrid Group Theory
Summer 2025 Level 9 History June to mid-August (zoom/hybrid in person)
Winter 2025 Level 10 Harmony Jan-May (Monday 5-6:30)
Fall 2025 Group Theory - Level 9 & 10 Harmony Sept-May (tbd)​
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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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Year-End Celebration Recital in June
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other Recitals and community events
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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
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Enjoy a playlist of some of my favourite Christmas pieces
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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
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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
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 😊
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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!! ;)
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July 2022 - Thank you so much for spending extra time with 'I' to prepare for her harmony exam. Really appreciate it!