Behind the Mic

With L.E. Bolden. 

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This is our Studio Song! Each month, I give my students a musical challenge to complete to earn Bolden Bucks. For April, each student was tasked with writing a short melody using a pentatonic scale. I put all the songs together and created our third studio song! #MakeMusicHappen #OttawaMusicLessons #OttawaMusicTeacher #Learn #MusicEducation
#SummerCamp2025 is sure to be a blast! Spots are filling up quickly so make sure to register now! https://forms.gle/AWTvzZirLqqRhEpQ7 #Sing #MakeMusicHappen #OttawaMusicTeacher
Ukulele Days are coming to the studio! If you hav a ukulele collecting dust somewhere, consider a donation to L. E. Bolden Studio! Email me at leboldenmusic@gmail.com with the subject line Ukulele! #UkuleleOttawa #makeMusicHappen #Ukulele #MusicLessonsOttawa
Monday Music Moments are coming! If you have questions about music, leave a comment here and I'll do my best to answer it! In the meantime, be on the lookout for new content! #AskLyndsay #AskAMusician #MusicLessons #OttawaMusicTeacher #Sing #Piano
#SummerCamp is going to be a blast this year! It's not too late to sign up! Camp is for students ages 7-11. Register now! https://forms.gle/A6my4YpqDgUdxtTA6 #MakeMusicHappen #Sing #OttawaSummerCamp #OttawaMusicLessons #Sing #Piano
This year, #SummerCamp at L. E. Bolden Studio will include a ukulele lesson! Now's a great time to register your kids for summer camp at L. E. Bolden Studio! Spots are filling up quickly! Register here: https://forms.gle/mXBTMxGWZQbGPU7Y7 #MakeMusicHappen #OttawaSummerCamp #OttawaMusicLessons #UkuleleOttawa
Rio Toccata was one of my favourite pieces to play in university! I just love how fast and flashy it is! #Piano #MakeMusicHappen #OttawaPianoTeacher
I loved playing Rio Toccata in university! Such a fun and flashy piece! #Piano #MakeMusicHappen #OttawaPianoTeacher
Today is the 88th day of the year which means it's World Piano Day! #Piano #MakeMusicHappen #OttawaPianoTeacher #Music #WorldPianoDay
It's no secret that I love my job but my favourite part of the gig is cheering on my students in their performances! It means so much to me to be a part of a student's musical journey! I'm so proud of you, Kaley! #sing #inspire #MakeMusicHappen #Ot
It's no secret that I love my job but my favourite part of the gig is cheering on my students in their performances! It means so much to me to be a part of a student's musical journey! I'm so proud of you, Kaley! #sing #inspire #MakeMusicHappen #OttawaMusicTeacher
This is our Studio Song! Each month, I give my students a musical challenge to complete to earn Bolden Bucks. For April, each student was tasked with writing a short melody using a pentatonic scale. I put all the songs together and created our third
#SummerCamp2025 is sure to be a blast! Spots are filling up quickly so make sure to register now! https://forms.gle/AWTvzZirLqqRhEpQ7 #Sing #MakeMusicHappen #OttawaMusicTeacher
Ukulele Days are coming to the studio! If you hav a ukulele collecting dust somewhere, consider a donation to L. E. Bolden Studio! Email me at leboldenmusic@gmail.com with the subject line Ukulele! #UkuleleOttawa #makeMusicHappen #Ukulele #MusicLes
Monday Music Moments are coming! If you have questions about music, leave a comment here and I'll do my best to answer it! In the meantime, be on the lookout for new content! #AskLyndsay #AskAMusician #MusicLessons #OttawaMusicTeacher #Sing #Piano
#SummerCamp is going to be a blast this year! It's not too late to sign up! Camp is for students ages 7-11. Register now! https://forms.gle/A6my4YpqDgUdxtTA6 #MakeMusicHappen #Sing #OttawaSummerCamp #OttawaMusicLessons #Sing #Piano
This year, #SummerCamp at L. E. Bolden Studio will include a ukulele lesson! Now's a great time to register your kids for summer camp at L. E. Bolden Studio! Spots are filling up quickly! Register here: https://forms.gle/mXBTMxGWZQbGPU7Y7 #MakeMusicH
Rio Toccata was one of my favourite pieces to play in university! I just love how fast and flashy it is! #Piano #MakeMusicHappen #OttawaPianoTeacher
I loved playing Rio Toccata in university! Such a fun and flashy piece! #Piano #MakeMusicHappen #OttawaPianoTeacher
Today is the 88th day of the year which means it's World Piano Day! #Piano #MakeMusicHappen #OttawaPianoTeacher #Music #WorldPianoDay
It's no secret that I love my job but my favourite part of the gig is cheering on my students in their performances! It means so much to me to be a part of a student's musical journey! I'm so proud of you, Kaley! #sing #inspire #MakeMusicHappen #Ot
Four children sitting around a wooden table, drinking from colorful cups, in a room decorated for a celebration with a purple banner that says 'HAPPY'.

At L.E. Bolden, having fun is a requirement!

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 FAQs

  • No! It is a great skill to have and makes learning easier but it is not a prerequisite for lessons with me. 

  • For piano lessons, at home practice is the most important thing for retention. The time we spend together in lessons is to learn new songs and techniques. At home practice solidifies what we learn in class. Therefore, a piano or a keyboard is needed at home. 

  • Of course not! Music education is accessible to all! I use books that are written specifically for older beginners and those returning to music lessons after a long time away.

  • Absolutely! The studio is split into two major spaces: the area where I teach and a lovely waiting room. In the waiting room, you’ll find comfy chairs, complimentary coffee and tea, and a washroom. For siblings waiting for their lesson, there’s even a keyboard with headphones and music theory worksheets and colouring pages!