Loving my return to teaching!

Yes, there is a piano teacher who will come to your home in Central Toronto! I love working with people of all ages (I currently have students aged 4-80+) and all levels. I generally either teach online on Zoom, or I travel to the student’s home.

After several years of focusing solely on composition, in 2018 I returned to part-time teaching. This time around I am working with fewer students, so I am able to create individual programs to fit the student’s interests. I even arrange their favourite pieces for them, for a truly “boutique” lesson experience. I find it’s really satisfying for both of us, when students can pursue and realize their musical dreams.

I teach classical piano, including preparing for RCM exams: all levels right up to ARCT.

I teach jazz or popular piano/keyboard playing (using sheet music): up to intermediate levels.

I teach music theory, composition, song-writing, ear-training, and notating music using “Sibelius” software: all levels.

Thanks to ongoing referrals by local music stores Paul Hahn & Co and Remenyi House of Music, it seems that adult students, both beginners and those returning to lessons after many years, are my new specialty. Some choose to play Royal Conservatory of Music exams, while other just want to play for pleasure or for the challenge of learning a new skill. I am constantly impressed and inspired by my students!

I usually have some availability on Tuesdays or Wednesdays for online lessons via Zoom, or in students’ homes in my neighbourhood (near Rosedale station in Toronto). I do venture farther out, but lesson pricing is tiered according to your distance away. All lessons and materials are tailored to the individual student's interests and abilities. Please contact me to discuss the possibilities at erikayost{at}gmail{dot}com.