Coaching
Piano and songwriting lessons in Calgary; personalized for all ages, and to suit your learning needs in any area or specific skills you are looking to hone:
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Classical Piano
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Contemporary Pop or Jazz Piano
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Music Theory*
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Songwriting*
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Improvisation
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Choose a one-time session or as many as you like.
Esther brings a diverse style of teaching in her coaching sessions.​ Suitable for youth and adult beginners, Esther tailors each lesson to the student's goals.
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*group lessons or workshops available
Collaboration
Since 2021, Esther has been supporting ensembles, musicians, student instrumentalists, school and community choir groups as an accompanist.
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Accompanist Experience:
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Contemporary Showcase Calgary for Wildwood Music School voice students (2025)​
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Wildwood Music School Recital (2025)
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Kara Friesen, mezzo-soprano, Northwestern Polytechnic Fine Arts Awards Music Performance (2025)
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Hythe Community Choir (2023 - 2024)
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Jazz Big Band Ensemble at the Grande Prairie Music Society (2023)
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Michelle's Violin Studio Recital (2022 - 2025)
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St Kateri School Elementary Choir (2024)
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Grande Prairie District Music Festival (2022 - 2025)
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Also available for:
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Duet/4-Hands Piano Projects
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Session Musician as Keyboard/Piano Player for Recording Artists - Arrangement - Songwriting
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Basic accompanist fee starts at $55*
*subject to change depending on travel, music requirements and length of rehearsals
About Esther
Esther is a Malaysian-born Canadian pianist and singer-songwriter currently based in Calgary, Alberta. A soulful and intimate composer, she writes about all the things her heart whispers and want to sing. A versatile pianist and songwriter, she brings authenticity as an artist to her audience, promising a memorable experience in the power of healing through storytelling in music.
