I give piano lessons to adults of all levels (including beginners) and
younger students of intermediate and advanced levels. I have decades of
experience teaching, and you can read below some kind words from some of my
former and current students. I
teach in person inToronto, in Stratford, and by Skype anywhere else in the world. If you
are interested in lessons, please get in touch and we can arrange a meeting to discuss
things.
I enjoy sharing the love of music and helping others find their way to
unleash their creativity. One of my maxims is “We play/sing who we are”. As an exploration of this idea, my
teaching takes into account the culture, identity, and human potential of the
individual. Supported by an extensive knowledge of repertoire and an ongoing
passion for discovery and growth, my pedagogical and performance experience
offers my students intensive development of their artistic life and their
technical skills.
My professional life thus far has consisted of both an active
performing career and a busy teaching studio. In both facets of my career my
experience is vast and varied. Having lived, worked, and studied in Europe and
North America I offer an international perspective.
RECOMMENDATIONS FROM FORMER STUDENTS OF SANDRA MOGENSEN:
• Her passion and skill resonate in her teaching, leaving a lasting impression. - KP
• Ms.
Mogensen was an incredibly influential teacher. I write about her with great
affection and gratitude. Ms. Mogensen’s approach to performance and art has
left an indelible mark on me and is present in my work as a choreographer and
artistic director of Blue Ceiling dance and my work as a freelance dancer and
actor. What is most impactful from
her teaching is self-embodiment, the acceptance of the whole person as an
artist, all facets inextricable from the performer. - LR
• Sandra has an ability to use her
vast performance experience as an effective tool in her teaching. She upholds
an active role in musical performance and development, and this has most
recently been manifested in projects such as recent CD releases and concerts of
the music of Edvard Grieg. As my piano teacher, Sandra always translated her
performance successes and passion for music into valuable teaching moments. - CM
• I had
previously spent time with a few other teachers, but Sandra was in an entirely
different league. She was both firm and nurturing, pushing me to do my best
while keeping a real sense of joy in making music. My playing was transformed
under her tutelage, and I always felt that I was being treated like a serious
artist. Today, I make my living primarily as musician, teaching piano
lessons, accompanying and directing choirs, and composing for theatre. I owe a
huge part of my success to the artistry, technique, and musicianship that I learned
form Sandra. She is an amazing teacher and musician and I can't recommend her
enough! - AJ
• I
feel extremely privileged to have studied with such a master of music. Sandra provided
me with the confidence to pursue a career in music and for that I
am forever grateful. - LE
• …the experience has been
transformational. Her teaching style is innovative and uniquely holistic: I am
deeply impressed by the way in which she has inspired me to think of art as an
essential part of life… - JK
•
Sandra has a great ability to help solve any
problems, technical, rhythmic, stylistic or personal. - YM
• …she
intuitively understood what stood between me and mastering a piece… - MF
• Sandra is not only a talented
pianist but also a well-rounded teacher; my studies with her were both
enjoyable and efficient. - CA
• Sandra
was a phenomenal music teacher in her short time of teaching me. I learned many
lessons not only in piano but in life as well. Her teaching strategies helped
me greatly in my pursuit in becoming a professional musician. - CD
• No
small detail was overlooked, and my overall musicianship improved greatly under
her guidance. - AB
•
I studied with Sandra Mogensen for one year, and it completely changed the way
I played. I became more of a mature pianist through her guidance. - LS
• All
of her students miss her terribly not only because of her skill as a teacher
but also her huge heart and generosity. - GE
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