Hi! I'm Leanne Kantymir

* Now taking registrations for Fall 2011 classes. Spaces are limited so don't hesitate!

* Something for everyone! Music Pups (0-4), Sunrise (2.5-4), Sunshine (3.5-4), Sunbeams (5-6), Moonbeams (7-9) and Private Piano or Vocal Lessons (6-adult). Come for one or the other or a combination of both!

Welcome to my website! To visit me here again, please remember my URL: http://www.myc.com/teacher/LKantymir and enter it in the Address field of your browser next time. If you forget, you can also find me using the "Search for a Teacher" tool under Teaching Locations.

Looking for music lessons in Black Mountain in Kelowna, BC? You have come to the right place! Music for Young Children classes are so much more that just a piano lesson.

I am so glad I came across the Music for Young Children program and I am very excited about sharing my love and enjoyment of music with young children and their parents. I wish I learned this way as a child! This is my 6th year teaching MYC and my 10th year teaching private lessons.

I started making music at a young age. I played violin from age 3-10 and then I switched to piano. I started studying Voice a few years ago and I also played saxophone and clarinet in highschool. I have my Grade 10 Royal Conservatory Piano and my Grade 9 Royal Conservatory Voice. I also have a Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Psychology.

Testimonials

"We are so pleased with the Sunrise music classes that we have been going to with Leanne. My daughter started when she was 3 and absolutely loves it and can't wait to go to class each week. With these sessions they get their own tambourine, claves, maracas and little finger puppets to use in class and keep. In class they also get to use bells, castanets and drums and the kids love it! I took singing lessons when I was younger and am very impressed with how the basic fundamentals of music are incorporated into their classes at this young age. The kids just love learning the songs and different music exercises that are taught, but I also see that they are learning the beginning stages of learning the notes as well and I am very excited about that. I would highly recommend Leanne and the Sunrise music program to everyone!!
                Kari Forbes (Mom of Maggie)

"Madison loves piano lessons. These lessons are a very fun and innovative way to teach young children how to play piano. Leanne is a great teacher, very patient and kind with the children - Thanks Leanne"
                April Schuster (Mom of Madison)

"Leanne is a patient and kind teacher, the kids really take to her. My daughter has attended her class for three years and really enjoys it, especially Leanne's fun practice incentives"
                Nicole Bogdanovic (Mom of Danica)

"Taking part in the MYC sunrise program has allowed both my child and I connect to something that is ours, we share singing songs together and practicing the scale.  It is amazing to see your child develop musical skills and express pride in their new found knowledge. Thank you Teacher Leanne!"
                    Melissa Harris (Mom of Matthew)

In the words of my kids…. “Leanne is a really nice piano teacher.  She makes it easy to learn to play piano”

 My words….Leanne is an incredible teacher.  Both of my daughters have taken private lessons with her and she is patient and kind.  They always feel encouraged and praised for their efforts.  She makes learning fun with games and stickers.  Leanne has made my kids love piano!
                   Sarah Watson (Mom of Grace & Hannah)

Michaela says piano lessons are "very cool!! that you make piano lessons fun and she loves the incentives you give. She likes the stickers and rewards you give out for practicing paino. Oh and that your also very pretty"                Michaela Posella (student)

"Our two boys thoroughly look forward to their piano lessons every week...it has inspired a love of music especially in our youngest who now rocks around the house singing all the time! I don't think either of them is a future Chopin, but it will be an excellent grounding for their future.....Thanks Leanne!"
            Judith Brunt (Mom of Lewis & Owen)