Elizabeth Klassen
Piano and theory
Growing up in Prince George, Elizabeth Klassen participated in the local music and drama festivals, winning multiple awards in both. She holds her RCM level 10 and her ARCT in Harmony and Analysis. She is currently pursuing her Performance ARCT and plans to complete it in January, 2024.
Elizabeth has been teaching piano for the last seven years. She loves sharing her passion for music with her students and watching their love and understanding of music grow. Through the years she has learnt how to maximize on every child’s skill and how to encourage them where they struggled. She has taught a wide range of ages, the youngest being five and the oldest in her sixties, as well as students with special needs. She has a relaxed leadership style in which she encourages her students to ask questions and share their opinions on the music.
Elizabeth enjoys collaborating with other musicians and has accompanied the UNBC Musical Productions presentation of “The Last Five Years,” Theatre NorthWest’s production of “The Marvelous Wonderettes,” and Cedars Christian School’s Christmas Concert.
Ages: Six and up
Teaching method: Draws from a wide variety of sources to meet the needs of each student
Genres: While classically trained, she also loves to teach movie and video game soundtracks
Testimonials:
“It's not always easy to find someone who's both great with kids and also a fantastic musician and teacher, but with Elizabeth Klassen, we've found a piano teacher who is absolutely both! Couldn't recommend her more highly.”
“The conservatory is great and Elizabeth has consistently gone above and beyond for our family, my son loves her. She brings him out of his shell and his piano skills have taken amazing strides especially over the past year.”
“Elizabeth is a great teacher and fantastic with kids/ teens. My daughter looks forward to her lessons every week.”
“Elizabeth relates so well with my son, he loves his lessons with her!”
“We have been thrilled with Elizabeth's instruction. She is a thoughtful, encouraging teacher with incredible talent and evident passion. This first year has been a fulfilling experience, and we look forward to more years ahead.”