• Introduction :

Solfege, music theory, sight reading, and piano lessons are available for children and adults of all levels. Interested by students who wish to start or pursue piano playing, Angelique Bernard adapts her teaching to their personality or desire, while leading them to their best ; The lessons can be taken in the south of Paris or its southern suburbs (92). It is possible to be trained for exams or auditions. Above all, the lessons offer a friendly and lively atmosphere.

• Piano Lessons :

Initiation : Children can start piano around 5 or 6 years old. They are initiated to the basic technic of piano and relaxation linked to it, through playful compositions. Notions of music theory and sight reading are also introduced.

intermediate level : Students can take one lesson per week (or two to deepen the music theory knowledge). The courses help students to discover a variety of compositions, and to develop relaxed instrumental technic, and to strengthen their ability to read music ;

Advanced level : It can consist of preparing students to conservatory exams and auditions, or of helping a pianist to better himself. Angelique Bernard can also help students who are registered in a music school but need to be assisted in their weekly work.

Each lesson last 60 minutes.  A minimum of 15 minutes of daily practice is required from any students. Music is a way of life. It brings happiness in our lives. To practice or listen music brings interest and balance in our lives.

• A long teaching experience allows me to adapt to the personality and desire of people, while leading them through an interesting musical path.

• Music theory :
• I teach to beginners and to people who already have basics.Music theory studying helps the instrumentalist or singer to progress in sight reading, and to analyze and understand music charts faster, et therefore to learn them faster.
  Therefore you will lean tunes at a faster and gratifying rate, thus enlarging and varying your repertory. You will find and bring more pleasure to you and the ones who listen to you.

  Collectives projects are challenging. To be a better sight reader helps the collective work in bands, orchestras, or choirs. it also helps your timing.

  The progressive and encouraging method includes gradual exercises, and encourage a daily practice, essential for progress.

  Pleasure in music is inspiring. It is stimulated by progress, relying itself on consistency.

  Studying and learning music is a very inspiring challenge to all of us.

  Music theory can be taught during the instrumental lesson or additionally. It greatly helps the instrumentalist, singer, and danser.

  The program is offered in french or in english.

I teach to beginners and to people who already have basics.

Music theory studying allows the instrumentalist or singer to progress in sight reading. It also helps him to analyze, understand, and therefore learn music charts faster.
Hence, you will learn tunes at a faster and gratifying rate, thus enlarging and varying your repertory. You will find and bring more pleasure to you and the ones who listen to you.

Collectives projects are challenging. To be a better sight reader helps the collective work in bands, orchestras, or choirs. it also helps student’s timing.

The progressive method includes gradual exercises, and encourage a daily practice, essential for progress.

Pleasure in music is very inspiring. It is stimulated by progress, which relies on consistency.

Studying and learning music is a very challenging experience.

Music theory can be taught during the instrumental lesson or additionally. It greatly helps the instrumentalist, singer, and dancer.

The program is offered in french or in english.

I have been studying in different Conservatories in Paris and its suburbs, in Paris’s Universities, in Berklee College of Music (Boston) USA.

I followed with success in Piano and Music Theory Classes. I got involved with Classical and Jazz music.

Daughter of two parents pianists and piano teachers, I have a good knowledge of piano repertory and chamber music. I naturally got interested by teaching. I have taught for several years Piano, Music Theory, and History of Music. I owned many music charts, books, and recordings. I continually search for new pedagogic ideas and methodology.

I am very motivated by music and its teaching. I love to pass on my musical knowledge to my students, to watch them growing and enjoying themselves. I adjust myself to their taste, personal rhythm, and possibilities.

I offer a personal approach for each of my student, encourage a regular and fun practice, help them to discover an interesting repertory and help them in their listening analysis of music.

I like pedagogy, I like teaching.

Voici quelques photos et lettres de remerciements de la part des parents de quelques uns de mes élèves :

Chère Angélique,
Claire est enchantée de sa 1ère année de piano. Elle a fait énormément de progrès grâce a votre patience, votre exigence et votre savoir-faire avec les petits : douceur, dialogue et fermeté a la fois, et ce toujours dans le respect et l’écoute de l’élève. Cette 1ère année lui a permis d’acquérir des bases solides. Elle prend un vrai plaisir a travailler spontanément tous les soirs, et compte vivement continuer avec vous l’an prochain.
En vous remerciant,
Claire et Sophie

Chère Madame Bernard
Nous voulons vous remercier pour le travail que vous avez fait avec notre fille Florence. C’est sa 1ere année : elle a tout de suite aimé apprendre le piano. Grâce a vous, elle a beaucoup progressé. Nous espérons vivement que notre fille Florence puisse poursuivre avec vous les leçons de piano. Merci encore pour pédagogie et votre gentillesse.
Cordialement,
Parents de Florence

Florence et Sabine en quatre mains :

Témoignage de la mère de Sabine:
je voudrais vous remercier d’avoir transmis à Sabine votre amour de la musique, et surtout le goût de jouer du piano. Je vous remercie pour toute l’attention, la patience, et la gentillesse que vous lui avez prodigué. Vous avez su détecter ses moments de fatigue, et réagir avec toujours un petit mot pour lui faire plaisir ou détourner son attention, pour enlever un peu de pression ! C’est extrêmement important. Elle a maintenant compris qu’il n’y pas de plaisir dans le jeu, sans effort. Et les auditions la motivent. Vous avez su respecter ses choix, pour qu’elle puisse jouer un morceau facile, afin qu’elle garde confiance en elle pour l’audition.

“Gilbert, Père d’Elisabeth”.

» Depuis plus de deux ans Angélique accompagne notre fille dans son travail lié au cursus du Conservatoire de Musique. Elisabeth a obtenu 1er prix à l’unanimité avec Félicitations du Jury à son examen de piano de fin d’année et une 1er mention de Solfège ! Merci Angélique! . Avec une infinie patience et une immense gentillesse, Angélique lui fait bénéficier de ses connaissances pianistiques et théoriques pour la faire progresser et franchir les obstacles. Notre fille est ravie et en redemande !  »

Sébastien et son père en quatre mains :

Grâce aux cours de piano d’Angélique nous partageons le bonheur de progresser et d’apprendre en famille.Les cours sont très qualitatifs, une méthode formidable faite d’exigence et de gaieté.

AMITIES

La Dupuis family