Peterborough - Piano Lessons

Caitlin O (Piano, Voice)

Online Lessons:

Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

Caitlin is a seasoned musician and educator, having honed her craft at St. Clair College studying Music Theatre Performance. With over 15 years of experience, she has graced stages with bands such as Blue Hazel, Melissa Payne Band, and The Union. As a versatile singer and multi-instrumentalist, Caitlin brings a wealth of expertise to her role as a music teacher, specializing in vocal music and performance as well as beginner piano instruction. Her rate is $26 per 30 min lesson.

Dawson McManus (Bass Guitar, Guitar, Harmonica, Piano, Ukulele)

Online Lessons:

Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

Dawson has been playing music for 18 years and gigging professionally for 16 years. Dawson studied Jazz Performance at Mohawk College and specializes in rock and roll and blues music. His experiences range from film scoring to songwriting and playing/touring with a number of active bands in the Peterborough area. He has been teaching students of all ages and skill levels since 2005 and his rate is $26 per half hour lesson.

Janel Jarvis (Piano, Voice)

Online Lessons:

Teaching Day(s): Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Janel received her education and training in music, recreation and fitness as well as dance and movement, and has been teaching classes in these intersecting areas for nearly 25 years. She develops and implements music and movement programs for people of all ages: babies and preschoolers, elementary, high school and post secondary and the general community. She understands the importance of putting one’s teaching into practice and is an accomplished performer. Janel is currently the vocalist for a 5 piece jazz ensemble as well as a trio, and accompanies music exams, auditions, and a local church choir.
Her rate is $26 per half hour lesson.

Ryan Browne (Guitar, Harmonica, Piano, Slide Guitar)

Online Lessons:

Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Ryan Browne has been performing professionally, for over 20 years, and teaching for 12. He is well known in the Peterborough music scene for his work with the Weber brothers, Emily Burgess and the Emburys, the Lindsay Barr Band, and countless others. He studied jazz performance at Humber College. His rate is $26 per half hour.

Shai Peer (Piano)

Online Lessons:

Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Shai has taught privately since 2006 and has been performing since 1989, playing with Ronnie Hawkins, and as a member of the Weber Brothers Band. He has recorded multiple albums and performed on many cross country and international tours. Shai studied piano with Andre Burashko, Piano Pedagogy with U of T professor Marina Geringas, and continues his studies with York University Professor Frank Falco. He teaches Blues, Rock Jazz, Classical, Organ, Pop and Synthesizer to students of all ages and skill levels. His rate is $29 per half hour lesson.