Teaching Approach:

My teaching style is gentle, supportive, and creative. I strive to encourage and inspire my students’ artistic expression and confidence while nurturing their love of music. While I specialize in teaching adults – both new to the piano or returning to the instrument with renewed interest and enthusiasm – my students range in age between 16 and 88, and I welcome all ages and teach all styles. I offer weekly lessons and am pleased to work with students at any level of experience. I incorporate duet work, sight reading, technique, rhythmical development, theory, and chord work in my lessons, depending on the needs and interests of each individual.

Background:

Sylvie Tardif is a classically trained pianist and began working as an accompanist at the age of 11. She is a graduate of the University of Montreal and has been teaching piano privately in Florence, MA since 1993. In addition to teaching, she has played for ballet classes, been a member of chamber music ensembles, toured with a musical theater vocal group, and accompanied choirs. She continues to accompany soloists (vocalists and instrumentalists), vocal ensembles and works as a substitute musician for churches. She greatly enjoys coaching instrumentalists and vocalists the art of collaborating with a pianist accompanist.

Contact:

Sylvie Tardif
140 Pine Street, Studio #15
Florence, MA 01062
413-586-0837
dbjslv@gmail.com