Personal Description:

I am a huge music nerd and love sharing everything I know! I specialize in classical and pop/rock genres and have frequently performed in both. As a working musician, I have valuable insights and a strong network within the current Toronto music scene.

Here are some of the notable venues where I’ve performed in Toronto: the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts (with the Canadian Opera Company and National Ballet of Canada Orchestra), Roy Thomson Hall (with Concreamus Chamber Singers and the Toronto Symphony Orchestra), the Horseshoe Tavern, the Lula Lounge, and the Redwood Theatre.

Tutoring Experience:

I have a Bachelor of Music from UofT in Voice and Composition. A few of my teachers include Dr. Abigail Richardson-Schulte, Dr. Darryl Edwards, Bracken Burns, and Laura Tucker. Outside of my formal training, I have a self-titled rock band, the Chiara Band. I composed all the material we perform and fully manage it, so I have quite a bit of insight in the commercial music scene, as well.

I have taught music to students of various ages and experience levels for several years. These are the subjects I have taught:

Piano (classical, pop)
Singing (classical, pop)
Composition
Songwriting
Music Theory (including analysis, counterpoint, and music history)

Tutoring Approach:

I believe in guiding a student into being well-rounded. Music is such a broad field and it's difficult to know what resonants with you if you don't try multiple styles and genres. I also believe that having experience in creating and composing music provides a new insight in how you perform your repertoire.