Music Lessons

The Art of Music

“Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and life to everything.” –Plato

I provide individualized instruction in Piano, Flute, and Voice. My emphasis is on life-long learning and the love of music for students of all ages. I believe in creating a positive, caring, and inclusive learning environment by developing supportive structures and respectful relationships to foster success for all students. I use a wide variety of materials and instructional methods that respond to individual needs and goals.

Experience:

~ Bachelor of Arts Honours, Bachelor of Music in Music Education, Bachelor of Education

~ 15 years teaching private music lessons to all ages of students; school music 16 years (3 in Music / Band, 16 Classroom Music and extracurricular)

~ Piano: Piano major for University of Saskatchewan Music degrees studying with Naida Archer; Grade 10 Piano, Royal Conservatory of Music; U of S Contemporary Music Ensemble & Accompanying; performer for Saskatoon Music Festival and special events. Teaching Beginner to Advanced students.

~ Flute: University of Saskatchewan Ensembles - Concert Band, guest with Wind Orchestra's Convocation Ensemble, Flute Choir with Randi Nelson; School Band Teacher; Scholarship winner in Meadow Lake Music Festival. Teaching Beginner to Intermediate students.

~ Voice: Choir member including Saskatoon Opera Chorus (Tosca 2025), North Sky Chorale, University and Community Chorus, and the 2024 Carnegie Hall, New York performance with the U of S Greystone Singers and guests conducted by Dr. Jennifer Lang; School Choir director including "Music Mondays" group for students and their families; solo and small group performer for special events. Teaching Beginner to Intermediate students.

~ Complementary activities: Figure Skating (15 years NCCP National Trained Professional Coach with 10 years U of S Anne Collingridge FSC Head Coach & Competitor / lifelong skater with Skate Canada Quadruple Gold Tests, competitions to Adult International level); Online Teacher (2 1/2 years classroom teacher); Mindfulness training (MBSR course with Registered Psychologist); proud Mom to two amazing young adults, both with B.Sci. Honours degrees and performers with many music groups including U of S Greystone Singers!

~ RMT Certification through the Saskatoon and Saskatchewan Registered Music Teachers’ Associations:

https://srmta.com/teacher/joanna-bell/ 

https://srmtasaskatoon.com/ 

A Registered Music Teacher is a professional teacher of music who is registered with the government of Saskatchewan. Registered music teachers have been governed by an Act of the Legislature since 1938. To become a registered music teacher, application must be made to the SRMTA. The application goes before an examining board to ensure that the requirements of membership have been met. When you take lessons with an SRMTA member, you know you have chosen a teacher with a high degree of education, experience, and integrity.

Testimonials:

"It was a pleasure to take flute lessons from Joanna to complement my highschool band practice. Her thoughtfulness and gentle approach helped me stay committed and engaged. These lessons helped me excel as 'first flute' in the band and to take on additional projects such as accompanying school musicals. It was a great experience all around!" ~ Lindsay Herman, B.A., M.A.

"I had the opportunity to intern with Joanna, and it was a genuinely valuable experience. Her thoughtful and creative approach to teaching gave me insight into how to engage students in meaningful ways. Joanna created an environment where I felt supported and encouraged to grow, and the experience helped shape the way I teach today." ~ Will Kaufhold, B.Mus.Mus.Ed., B.Ed.

Contact information: through google form below, or click the facebook logo below to visit my facebook page! Additional contact information on the Saskatoon and Saskatchewan Registered Music Teachers' pages.

© Joanna Bell, B.A. Honours, B.Mus.Mus.Ed., B.Ed. 2025