Biography of Ida du Toit – RCM Music Teacher
Background:
I grew up in South Africa and come from a musical family that placed tremendous emphasis on the all-round development of their children within culture. I played piano, recorder and clarinet in school and enjoyed musical activities like music exams, school band, eisteddfod, choir and making music as a family with my mother and sister who also studied music.
I did 2 music subjects for grade 12 (Clarinet and Piano) and played my highest piano exam in grade 11 and clarinet exam in grade 12. After high school I attended the University of Stellenbosh where I completed a Bachelor of Music Degree with a teacher’s diploma.
I taught at different institutions in South Africa where I specialized in music history, Harmony and counterpoint, preparation for piano and clarinet exams and eisteddfods. I also accompanied the Johannesburg Children’s choir and several school choirs and taught Orff Ensembles and recorder to numerous students.
We immigrated to Canada in 1996 and I taught music at music schools in Edmonton and Calgary and continue to prepare students for theory exams and piano exams following the RCM curriculum. Teaching is my passion and I strive to develop basic skills and musicality to all students that come my way.
Canadian experience:
-Teacher at Piano School in Edmonton
-Teacher at Sonata School of Music in Calgary
- Private piano teacher
-Branch Administrator – St. John’s Music
-Choir singing
-Bell ringing
Possible teaching fields:
-Piano RCM Grade 1 to 8
-Theory RCM – All grades
-Harmony and Counterpoint
-Piano teaching – Not for exams
-Age groups 5 and older (As well as Adults)
Teaching availability:
Currently I have openings for students from Beginner Level up to adults. I can be contacted to discuss available schedules and will give one lesson free of charge as an introduction to parents and students before placing them on the timetable for teaching. I teach at my house only and do not travel from house to house. I look forward to any enquiries regarding enrolling new students at my music school.
Specialized in
- Youth (7-17)
- Adults (18+)
- Young Children (under 7)
- Beginner/Elementary
- Intermediate
Teaches At
- Music school
- Online
- Teacher's home
- Teacher's studio