Kate McCartney
Harmony House Piano Studio
Description
Harmony House Piano Studio
Registration Now Open for September 2026
Looking for piano lessons that are structured, encouraging, and fun?
Welcome to Harmony House Piano Studio, a welcoming home studio in West Galt (near Blair Road School) where students develop confidence, creativity, and a lifelong love of music.
After years of teaching in Preston, I am excited to welcome students into my newly renovated studio space — a dedicated music room designed for focused, enjoyable learning on an acoustic upright piano. The space won’t be ready until the fall, but I am opening up now for registration.
Whether your child is beginning their musical journey, learning for enjoyment, or preparing for Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) practical and theory examinations, lessons are tailored to their individual needs, goals, and learning style.
Students will develop:
- Music reading skills
- Piano geography and keyboard awareness
- Rhythm and technique
- Musical expression and interpretation
- Independent practice habits
- Confidence, creativity, and musicianship
Registration is open for:
- Children ages 5 and up
- Beginner to advanced students
- Students preparing for RCM practical and theory examinations
- Students learning piano for enjoyment or working toward personal musical goals
Lessons primarily use the Piano Adventures method alongside Royal Conservatory of Music resources and teacher-created materials.
About Your Teacher
I am an Ontario Certified Teacher (OCT) with a Master of Education (MEd) and am currently a PhD candidate. I have over 20 years of piano teaching experience, 10 years of classroom teaching experience, and hold RCM Grade 9 Piano and Royal Conservatory Theory qualifications.
My teaching style is positive, structured, and engaging. I believe students learn best when they feel supported, challenged, and excited to come to lessons each week. My goal is not only to teach students how to play piano, but to help them become confident, independent musicians who develop skills that last a lifetime.
The house represents warmth, belonging, and connection, a place where students feel comfortable taking risks, making mistakes, and discovering their musical voice.
The evergreen trees represent strong foundations, resilience, and growth. Like a tree that grows steadily over time, musicians develop through patience, practice, and dedication. Each lesson helps students build skills, confidence, and independence that continue to grow throughout their musical journey.
Studio Details
Lessons take place in my dedicated, newly renovated piano studio on an acoustic upright piano.
Families are welcome to:
- Relax in a comfortable indoor/outdoor waiting area during lessons
- Drop off and use the time for errands
- Park in my large private driveway or along my quiet dead-end street
Please note: I currently have one friendly kitten and may be welcoming another soon. The kittens are kept out of the piano studio during lessons but may occasionally be present in other areas of my home. Families with significant cat allergies should consider whether this environment is the right fit.
Tuition
- Standard Lessons
30 minutes = $30
Monthly tuition: 4 lessons: $120, 5 lessons: $150
- Advanced / RCM Students
60 minutes — $55
Recommended for students preparing for higher RCM practical examinations or completing theory studies alongside piano lessons.
Semester registration is also available:
- Fall Semester (September–December 2026): approximately 17 lessons — $510
- Winter/Spring Semester (January–June 2027): approximately 25 lessons — $750
- Summer Session (July–August 2027): approximately 8 weekly lessons — $240
Lesson Times Available September 2026:
Tuesdays: 3:00–7:30 p.m.
Wednesdays: 3:00–7:30 p.m.
Thursdays: 3:00–7:30 p.m.
Studio Policies
Each lesson time is reserved exclusively for your child each week.
Please provide at least 24 hours’ notice if your child will miss a lesson.
Lessons cancelled with appropriate notice may be rescheduled during an available make-up time.
Same-day cancellations and missed lessons without notice are not eligible for make-up lessons or refunds.
If I need to cancel a lesson, families will receive either a make-up lesson or a refund.
These policies help ensure fairness for all families and allow the studio schedule to run smoothly while providing every student with a consistent weekly lesson time.
To support your child’s success, students should have regular access to a piano or full-size (88-key) keyboard at home and follow a consistent practice routine. I am happy to provide guidance based on your child’s age, level, and goals.
Steady progress comes from consistent practice between lessons. Students should arrive each week prepared to perform the pieces and exercises assigned at their previous lesson, demonstrating the growth and confidence that come from regular practice.
Register Today!
Spaces are limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
I look forward to welcoming new students to Harmony House Piano Studio this September and helping them grow into confident, creative musicians.
Contact Kate today to reserve your child’s lesson time.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc1N_jiSxtF_oxQpj6TTIIzXFWoouIRCJhKzESQ6yPIzt-2PQ/viewform?usp=header
mcckateelizabeth@gmail.com
Registration Now Open for September 2026
Looking for piano lessons that are structured, encouraging, and fun?
Welcome to Harmony House Piano Studio, a welcoming home studio in West Galt (near Blair Road School) where students develop confidence, creativity, and a lifelong love of music.
After years of teaching in Preston, I am excited to welcome students into my newly renovated studio space — a dedicated music room designed for focused, enjoyable learning on an acoustic upright piano. The space won’t be ready until the fall, but I am opening up now for registration.
Whether your child is beginning their musical journey, learning for enjoyment, or preparing for Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) practical and theory examinations, lessons are tailored to their individual needs, goals, and learning style.
Students will develop:
- Music reading skills
- Piano geography and keyboard awareness
- Rhythm and technique
- Musical expression and interpretation
- Independent practice habits
- Confidence, creativity, and musicianship
Registration is open for:
- Children ages 5 and up
- Beginner to advanced students
- Students preparing for RCM practical and theory examinations
- Students learning piano for enjoyment or working toward personal musical goals
Lessons primarily use the Piano Adventures method alongside Royal Conservatory of Music resources and teacher-created materials.
About Your Teacher
I am an Ontario Certified Teacher (OCT) with a Master of Education (MEd) and am currently a PhD candidate. I have over 20 years of piano teaching experience, 10 years of classroom teaching experience, and hold RCM Grade 9 Piano and Royal Conservatory Theory qualifications.
My teaching style is positive, structured, and engaging. I believe students learn best when they feel supported, challenged, and excited to come to lessons each week. My goal is not only to teach students how to play piano, but to help them become confident, independent musicians who develop skills that last a lifetime.
The house represents warmth, belonging, and connection, a place where students feel comfortable taking risks, making mistakes, and discovering their musical voice.
The evergreen trees represent strong foundations, resilience, and growth. Like a tree that grows steadily over time, musicians develop through patience, practice, and dedication. Each lesson helps students build skills, confidence, and independence that continue to grow throughout their musical journey.
Studio Details
Lessons take place in my dedicated, newly renovated piano studio on an acoustic upright piano.
Families are welcome to:
- Relax in a comfortable indoor/outdoor waiting area during lessons
- Drop off and use the time for errands
- Park in my large private driveway or along my quiet dead-end street
Please note: I currently have one friendly kitten and may be welcoming another soon. The kittens are kept out of the piano studio during lessons but may occasionally be present in other areas of my home. Families with significant cat allergies should consider whether this environment is the right fit.
Tuition
- Standard Lessons
30 minutes = $30
Monthly tuition: 4 lessons: $120, 5 lessons: $150
- Advanced / RCM Students
60 minutes — $55
Recommended for students preparing for higher RCM practical examinations or completing theory studies alongside piano lessons.
Semester registration is also available:
- Fall Semester (September–December 2026): approximately 17 lessons — $510
- Winter/Spring Semester (January–June 2027): approximately 25 lessons — $750
- Summer Session (July–August 2027): approximately 8 weekly lessons — $240
Lesson Times Available September 2026:
Tuesdays: 3:00–7:30 p.m.
Wednesdays: 3:00–7:30 p.m.
Thursdays: 3:00–7:30 p.m.
Studio Policies
Each lesson time is reserved exclusively for your child each week.
Please provide at least 24 hours’ notice if your child will miss a lesson.
Lessons cancelled with appropriate notice may be rescheduled during an available make-up time.
Same-day cancellations and missed lessons without notice are not eligible for make-up lessons or refunds.
If I need to cancel a lesson, families will receive either a make-up lesson or a refund.
These policies help ensure fairness for all families and allow the studio schedule to run smoothly while providing every student with a consistent weekly lesson time.
To support your child’s success, students should have regular access to a piano or full-size (88-key) keyboard at home and follow a consistent practice routine. I am happy to provide guidance based on your child’s age, level, and goals.
Steady progress comes from consistent practice between lessons. Students should arrive each week prepared to perform the pieces and exercises assigned at their previous lesson, demonstrating the growth and confidence that come from regular practice.
Register Today!
Spaces are limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
I look forward to welcoming new students to Harmony House Piano Studio this September and helping them grow into confident, creative musicians.
Contact Kate today to reserve your child’s lesson time.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc1N_jiSxtF_oxQpj6TTIIzXFWoouIRCJhKzESQ6yPIzt-2PQ/viewform?usp=header
mcckateelizabeth@gmail.com
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