BIO

Hi I'm Christine Carlson!   Studio - 7180 East Saanich Road, Saanichton, (Victoria) BC.  Registrations now being accepted for January 2024 Teaching year!

Welcome!

I'm so excited to be teaching the Music for Young Children Program, come and visit my studio!

If there is anything to get excited about it is MYC Music for Young Children's Program. A creative way of learning to play the piano.
Along with learning to play the piano, children sing, learn solfège-pitch training, ensemble playing, movement to music, rhythms, composition, and note reading .

I'm very passionate about teaching and this program. I simply love it!

Come join us! For more information about myself and the program you may follow the MYC Website.

I'm looking forward to meeting you!
Welcome to my MYC website! To book your appointment please message me at my URL: https://www.myc.com/teacher/CCarlson 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.

My focus on teaching is to convey to the student the love of music through song, rhythm, movement, composition, keyboard, games and fun activities. These creative pursuits motivate the student and parent in the learning process.
I have several years of  teaching experience of piano to  children as young as one years old and as old as someone in their 70's. I have experience teaching music to children in small groups as well as private lessons.
I have studied the Royal Conservatory of Canada curriculum under Charlotte Hale in Victoria, B.C., and Miriam Lancaster in Courtenay, B.C. I have completed  levels one to ten (ten at University), as well as theory, harmony, counterpoint, history, keyboard harmony, music composition and pedagogy, and completed exams.

In addition I have taken Teaching Training with the Royal Conservatory of Canada for the elementary levels and intermediate levels. In addition, I have an Associate of Music degree from the Vancouver Island University majoring in classical piano (grade 10 RCM piano) and singing as a secondary instrument. I have studied sixteen different piano methods over a period of three years with Cindy Taylor in Campbell River, BC.  In addition I have studied music (grade RCM 10 and A.R.C.T. level pieces) at the University of Lethbridge in the Bachelor of Music Program under Dr. Deanna Oye., 2020-2023. At present I am studying music with Charlotte Hale of the Registered Music Teachers in Victoria, BC.

I have a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Victoria, majoring in French.

I am a member of the TEACHERS - BC - YT Music Group, auxiliary member of the BC Registered Music Teachers of Victoria, BC.
I have been an auxiliary member of the BC North Island Registered Music Teacher's Association and   a member of the Piano Society of the Comox Valley.
I have put students in the RCMusic Exams here in Victoria and Courtenay, as well as  the Campbell River Music Carnival(Festival) and the Courtenay Music Festival.  I currently teach  at Tom Lee Music in Victoria, BC.
I have taught also at Dave's Keyboard Store when it operated in Courtenay as well as privately in my home.
I was the accompanist at the Unity Church in Courtenay BC for a period of three years.
I love teaching and being creative and bringing the best out of each student and to ensure that my students enjoy and have fun at what they are doing! I am a creative, kind, courteous, and patient teacher.
I'm looking forward to meeting you and your child.

My Studio  has an upright piano, 6 keyboards, midi & cd player, colorful critter drawings, white board, rhythm instruments, and colorful teaching aids.

My goal is for the students to have fun while learning to read and play music. I am very passionate about teaching, and I know your child will be inspired to learn while having fun. Please don`t hesitate to contact me. Music enriches the mind and spirit, a very valuable resource in life's journey.

Private lessons are also available - for further information please contact me through my e-mail address chrissiecarlson@hotmail.com or by telephone (778)922-3161.

Thank you for taking the time to read my bio.