Student Feedback
"Mavis is an excellent teacher because she inspires and encourages."
Chantal D.
"I love my lessons with Mavis because we play duets and I learn music that is fun."
Sheetal S. - 10 Yrs.
"Mavis makes piano lessons fun because she is patient and kind."
Sabrina L.
Contact Info
Mavis Sasges
95 Huntford Close NE
Calgary, AB T2K 3Y7
PLEASE NOTE: LESSONS ARE CURRENTLY FULL FOR THE 2011/2012 SEASON
Thank you for your interest, but classes are currently full.
If you are looking for a teacher, my son may be taking new students. For more information on his availability, please see www.jordansasges.com
My Philosophy & Approach
I love teaching children, teens and adults to enjoy learning to play the piano. My focus is to "make music" as soon as possible using simple and familiar folk, popular, and classical melodies. I commend and encourage while endeavouring to build a sensitive musical ear, a strong sense of rhythm, solid sight reading abilities, and good technique.
Over 30 Years of Teaching Experience
I started piano lessons when I was seven years old in Vernon, BC. When I was 14, I achieved my Royal Conservatory of Music Grade 8 Certificate. My teacher encouraged me to take on a few beginning students.
It seemed that I instinctively connected with them and my love for teaching grew from there. After completing the work for my Royal Conservatory Grade 10 I was convinced I wanted to direct my energies into teaching piano.
Since then I have had the privilege of learning from teachers in British Columbia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan through workshops and pedagogy lessons. I've truly enjoyed seeing the delightful students I have worked with over the past 30 years grow to become accomplished musicians in their own right.
I have lived in Calgary for four years with my husband, Brennan, and our son, Benjamin. We have two adult children, Rachel and Jordan, as well as three beautiful grandchildren.
I currently teach at my home studio in North Central Calgary in a clean, quiet and cheerfully lit environment.
