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“Sophia absolutely loves playing and practicing so far. She adores Ms Sylvie who I think made a real connection with her.”
___E. Simon, Student’s mother (May 2016) - At the studio since April 2016
“Ms. Sylvie has taught me much more than just how to play piano; she’s opened my ears to the exciting details and beauty one can discover and appreciate in a wide variety of music and repertoire, whether I am the performer or an audience member.”
___K. Hawkins, Piano student, 16 years old (May 2011) - 9 years at the studio, 2003-2012
"I took lessons with Sylvie Beaudoin for five years. The passion and creativity she brought to teaching and playing convinced me that I could only want a career in music, and now I am a music major at a university. I admire very greatly her expertise and artistry.”
___L. Ginty, Piano student, 19 years old (May 2011) - 5 years at the studio, 2005-2010
“I have witnessed her interactions with students for more than five years and I am constantly impressed by her patience, focus, care and singular dedication to their needs. Students always come first with Ms. Beaudoin.”
___Prof. W. Dorland, Director & Professor, UofM Honors College, Piano student’s father (May 2011) - 11 years at the studio, 2003-2014
“Even though playing the piano didn’t become Kristin’s passion; the experience was vital in her development as a student and athlete. Learning to commit herself to the daily practice required, and developing the focus required of playing the piano has certainly helped Kristin in her study habits for her education. Once again, thank you for being such a positive role model to Kristin.”
___R. Lee, Piano student’s father (February 2011) - 6 years at the studio, 2002-2008
“I am a clarinetist with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and I have worked extensively with Ms. Beaudoin, performing a substantial amount of Chamber Music with her over the past decade... All who work with her find her to be a Pianist and Chamber Musician of the finest order... I have been asked to perform at a couple of recitals of her students as a way to have them hear professional players of different instruments. I have noticed a very high level of artistry at these recitals by her students in addition to their technical competence. Each style of music and period has a distinct sound which, to me, indicates she is a very gifted teacher as well. She has done a remarkably good job of helping her students keep other arts in mind as a way of enlightening their music making.”
___W. Jenken, BSO musician (May 2016) - Studio Guest
“I have known Sylvie for several years, as both pianist and teacher, and can say frankly that she is truly outstanding in both roles... I have had the pleasure of observing her teaching on several occasions, and her interactions with her students; she is a truly impressive teacher. Her work with the students as performers but even more as young composers is amazing, and very rare. Her insistence that her students compose is, I feel, admirable, and the guidance she provides exemplary. She is full of clever ways of bringing out the creativity of all of her students, of any age, and the concerts of their works are stunningly good, both as concerns the new works and their execution. I have had the privilege of giving workshops for her composition students, and giving them feedback on their works, and I find both their work and awareness of what they are doing remarkable, as is her patience and non-judgmental reaction to their work. Both the kids and their parents clearly love and respect Sylvie for what she has accomplished, and who she is. The logistical organization of these concerts is very complex and truly impressive, incidentally. Sylvie is a very hard-working, dependable highly organized person, and a delight to be around; very upbeat and helpful, committed to her teaching and playing.”
___Prof. T. Benjamin, Composer & Professor of Composition and Theory, JHU Peabody Conservatory Faculty Emeritus (May 2011) - Studio Guest
“ I have known Ms. Beaudoin since 1998. As a pianist and teacher she expects the highest level of musicianship and consistently achieves this in all aspects of her career... I have been impressed by the achievements of her piano students as well. A hallmark of her studio is an approach to piano music through exposure to other artistic disciplines, as well as an emphasis on composition. The creativity this fosters within her studio is an inspiration to students, parents, and colleagues alike.”
___ Prof. L. Rehwoldt, Pianist & Professor, Howard Community College Piano Faculty (May 2011) - Studio Guest
“...Sylvie studied with me from 1988-93, at which time she received her MMus in Piano Performance. During that time she was a veritable whirlwind of activity. She came to Vancouver with only an intermediate level of English, but within a few months was writing papers and giving erudite talks on music and art in our university. She was intensely curious – about repertoire, about interpretation, about technique, about philosophy and visual art, and was constantly trying to build bridges to relate these issues and subjects... Her performances then were vital and moving, and they have only become better in the years since.... As a teacher, too, Sylvie is remarkable. Her broad and imaginative vision of what music education can and should be is impressively ‘outside the box’... Her ability to absorb knowledge of any kind and to translate this knowledge into practical guidance is outstanding. Because of the scope of her awareness of the arts in general she can gather many influences and issues together and give students a broad picture within which to work and think... A devoted colleague, with heart, a sense of humor and an endless capacity to work hard.”
___Prof. J. Coop, Distinguished Pianist & Professor, University of British Columbia School of Music Piano Faculty Emeritus, Canada (November 2012)
“Ms Sylvie Beaudoin worked as a full time teacher for the Centre musical En Sol Mineur during the year 1994-1995. She taught piano, flute, voice and theory. Having to deal with a very varied clientele, it was with enthusiasm and energy that she transmitted her knowledge as much with the young students as with the adults. She is a teacher who is organized, conscientious and close to her student... She demonstrated remarkable professionalism through the quality of her work, her lively intelligence and open mind. She accepted criticism and was able to adjust to our needs and the needs of the students. It was with a lot of regret that we accepted her departure.”
___S. Blais, Director, Pianist & Teacher, Centre Musical En Sol Mineur music school, Canada (January 1996)
“Sylvie Beaudoin was one of the graduate teaching assistants in piano under my supervision from 1991 to 1993. Students assigned to her varied in their abilities from intermediate to diploma levels. Her work was superior in every respect... I was impressed with her enthusiasm and interest in teaching as well as the competency of her written and practical work. She communicated her ideas with ease and was creative in responding to the problems and needs of the students assigned to her... Finally, she has a delightful personality and relates well to others. I always found her to be very open to suggestions and quick to respond to new ideas and these qualities ensure that she will always be an asset in any endeavour she chooses to undertake.”
___M. Tickner, Pianist & Teacher, University of British Columbia School of Music Piano Faculty Emeritus, Canada (August 1994)
“Sophia absolutely loves playing and practicing so far. She adores Ms Sylvie who I think made a real connection with her.”
___E. Simon, Student’s mother (May 2016) - At the studio since April 2016
“Ms. Sylvie has taught me much more than just how to play piano; she’s opened my ears to the exciting details and beauty one can discover and appreciate in a wide variety of music and repertoire, whether I am the performer or an audience member.”
___K. Hawkins, Piano student, 16 years old (May 2011) - 9 years at the studio, 2003-2012
"I took lessons with Sylvie Beaudoin for five years. The passion and creativity she brought to teaching and playing convinced me that I could only want a career in music, and now I am a music major at a university. I admire very greatly her expertise and artistry.”
___L. Ginty, Piano student, 19 years old (May 2011) - 5 years at the studio, 2005-2010
“I have witnessed her interactions with students for more than five years and I am constantly impressed by her patience, focus, care and singular dedication to their needs. Students always come first with Ms. Beaudoin.”
___Prof. W. Dorland, Director & Professor, UofM Honors College, Piano student’s father (May 2011) - 11 years at the studio, 2003-2014
“Even though playing the piano didn’t become Kristin’s passion; the experience was vital in her development as a student and athlete. Learning to commit herself to the daily practice required, and developing the focus required of playing the piano has certainly helped Kristin in her study habits for her education. Once again, thank you for being such a positive role model to Kristin.”
___R. Lee, Piano student’s father (February 2011) - 6 years at the studio, 2002-2008
“I am a clarinetist with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and I have worked extensively with Ms. Beaudoin, performing a substantial amount of Chamber Music with her over the past decade... All who work with her find her to be a Pianist and Chamber Musician of the finest order... I have been asked to perform at a couple of recitals of her students as a way to have them hear professional players of different instruments. I have noticed a very high level of artistry at these recitals by her students in addition to their technical competence. Each style of music and period has a distinct sound which, to me, indicates she is a very gifted teacher as well. She has done a remarkably good job of helping her students keep other arts in mind as a way of enlightening their music making.”
___W. Jenken, BSO musician (May 2016) - Studio Guest
“I have known Sylvie for several years, as both pianist and teacher, and can say frankly that she is truly outstanding in both roles... I have had the pleasure of observing her teaching on several occasions, and her interactions with her students; she is a truly impressive teacher. Her work with the students as performers but even more as young composers is amazing, and very rare. Her insistence that her students compose is, I feel, admirable, and the guidance she provides exemplary. She is full of clever ways of bringing out the creativity of all of her students, of any age, and the concerts of their works are stunningly good, both as concerns the new works and their execution. I have had the privilege of giving workshops for her composition students, and giving them feedback on their works, and I find both their work and awareness of what they are doing remarkable, as is her patience and non-judgmental reaction to their work. Both the kids and their parents clearly love and respect Sylvie for what she has accomplished, and who she is. The logistical organization of these concerts is very complex and truly impressive, incidentally. Sylvie is a very hard-working, dependable highly organized person, and a delight to be around; very upbeat and helpful, committed to her teaching and playing.”
___Prof. T. Benjamin, Composer & Professor of Composition and Theory, JHU Peabody Conservatory Faculty Emeritus (May 2011) - Studio Guest
“ I have known Ms. Beaudoin since 1998. As a pianist and teacher she expects the highest level of musicianship and consistently achieves this in all aspects of her career... I have been impressed by the achievements of her piano students as well. A hallmark of her studio is an approach to piano music through exposure to other artistic disciplines, as well as an emphasis on composition. The creativity this fosters within her studio is an inspiration to students, parents, and colleagues alike.”
___ Prof. L. Rehwoldt, Pianist & Professor, Howard Community College Piano Faculty (May 2011) - Studio Guest
“...Sylvie studied with me from 1988-93, at which time she received her MMus in Piano Performance. During that time she was a veritable whirlwind of activity. She came to Vancouver with only an intermediate level of English, but within a few months was writing papers and giving erudite talks on music and art in our university. She was intensely curious – about repertoire, about interpretation, about technique, about philosophy and visual art, and was constantly trying to build bridges to relate these issues and subjects... Her performances then were vital and moving, and they have only become better in the years since.... As a teacher, too, Sylvie is remarkable. Her broad and imaginative vision of what music education can and should be is impressively ‘outside the box’... Her ability to absorb knowledge of any kind and to translate this knowledge into practical guidance is outstanding. Because of the scope of her awareness of the arts in general she can gather many influences and issues together and give students a broad picture within which to work and think... A devoted colleague, with heart, a sense of humor and an endless capacity to work hard.”
___Prof. J. Coop, Distinguished Pianist & Professor, University of British Columbia School of Music Piano Faculty Emeritus, Canada (November 2012)
“Ms Sylvie Beaudoin worked as a full time teacher for the Centre musical En Sol Mineur during the year 1994-1995. She taught piano, flute, voice and theory. Having to deal with a very varied clientele, it was with enthusiasm and energy that she transmitted her knowledge as much with the young students as with the adults. She is a teacher who is organized, conscientious and close to her student... She demonstrated remarkable professionalism through the quality of her work, her lively intelligence and open mind. She accepted criticism and was able to adjust to our needs and the needs of the students. It was with a lot of regret that we accepted her departure.”
___S. Blais, Director, Pianist & Teacher, Centre Musical En Sol Mineur music school, Canada (January 1996)
“Sylvie Beaudoin was one of the graduate teaching assistants in piano under my supervision from 1991 to 1993. Students assigned to her varied in their abilities from intermediate to diploma levels. Her work was superior in every respect... I was impressed with her enthusiasm and interest in teaching as well as the competency of her written and practical work. She communicated her ideas with ease and was creative in responding to the problems and needs of the students assigned to her... Finally, she has a delightful personality and relates well to others. I always found her to be very open to suggestions and quick to respond to new ideas and these qualities ensure that she will always be an asset in any endeavour she chooses to undertake.”
___M. Tickner, Pianist & Teacher, University of British Columbia School of Music Piano Faculty Emeritus, Canada (August 1994)
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