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We believe that every student possesses a unique musical voice. Our mission is to provide the technical tools and context necessary for you to express that voice with clarity, precision, and confidence. We firmly believe that music is for everyone. Musical proficiency is not an innate talent, but a skill cultivated through deliberate practice and discipline. Under this approach, achieving a high level of mastery is attainable for any dedicated learner. Through this process, students do not just become skilled musicians, they learn how to learn. This meta-cognitive approach forms the foundation of the fine motor development required to build effortless, flawless technique. Raise the Leading-Tone guides students toward high level musical proficiency while ensuring that practice and music making remain deeply rewarding. By prioritizing these core principles, we empower students to achieve true creative expression and discover their own artistic voice.
CanadaIf you wish to see if Nikolas has music lessons at a time that works for you, click the "See Availability" button.
Students (Parents for younger students) will need to register for a free MusicTeacherNotes account. If you are a current student of mine at Raise the Leading Tone School of Music and haven't registered your MusicTeacherNotes account, please click the orange button below. You will use the studio code (CVWYM) to connect your family account to my teacher account.
MusicTeacherNotes is free for students. They have an upgradable option available, called the Gold Plan, but upgrading is not required. I can manage our music lessons whether you use their free account or their Gold account.
MusicTeacherNotes helps music teachers manage their students and helps students learn music faster. By empowering parents and students to get much more out of private music lessons, learning music becomes a better experience for everyone.
