Victor Avila
Instruments and Services
Piano Lessons
Location
Downtown, Ottawa, ON, Canada
QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Music
StylesClassical and more
SuitabilityBeginner to advanced
PricingPlease enquire
Bio
Victor is an active performer, piano teacher, and piano collaborator who achieved a wide piano repertoire, playing anything from Baroque to contemporary music styles throughout Canada, the United States, and Mexico.
Victor holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Music, a Diploma in Piano Performance, and a Master’s in Music. He’s received multiple awards and scholarships such as the Zoya Solod Piano Scholarship, the Mitchell Sharp Commemorative Bursary, Emerging Artist from Arcady, National winner at CFMTA, Soloist with Xalapa Philharmonic, Silver Medalist at Mateo Oliva International Chamber Music Competition, Finalist at Guadalajara Piano Competition, and other competitions.
In Ottawa, Victor performed for the Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, worked for the Governor General Julie Payette, and other Ambassadors, and High Commissioners.
As a pedagogue, Victor is a member of the Suzuki Association of the Americas, certified in composition, and counterpoint by the Ontario Registered Music Teachers Association where he is also part of the council, and he is in the Teachers and Performers list of the University of Ottawa. He worked and collaborated with several music institutions such as University of Sinaloa, University of Guadalajara, University of Durango, Instituto Sinaloense de Cultura, University of Ottawa Summer Piano Academy, University of Xalapa, and others.
His students have been accepted to top programs including the Boston Conservatory and have excelled in several competitions and exams. Victor has given Masterclasses and Presentations in multiple universities and education institutes.
Some of his students have been laureates with top prizes in competitions globally.
Teaching Info
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Beginner
Do you or your child want to learn piano for the first time?
These lessons will introduce you to playing piano, basic music theory, reading sheet music and preparing for recitals. Through this, you’ll also learn discipline and have fun!
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Advanced
Do you want to perform and improve your playing?
These lessons are great for those with a background in piano looking to further their craft and perform. Together, we will dive deeper into piano techniques and prepare you for exams, competitions and festivals.
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Composition and Theory
Do you want to create your own music?
If you have a real passion for the instrument and classical music, these lessons will teach you harmony, counterpoints and how to develop ideas into a score/sheet music and compose your own music and arrangements. I also offer preparation for RCM theory exams.
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Adult students
Do you want to learn classical piano as an adult?
It does not matter your age or if you had music education or not. I offer private lessons one-on-one weekly. No pressure at all. Everyone improves at their own pace.I have a group specially for adult students for recitals and workshops.
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