Ingrid Mapson

 TEACHING and TUTORING: ACADEMIC AND MUSIC (ONLINE or In Person)

Ingrid Mapson loves to teach! Video lessons work very well and can be done via Zoom or other platforms of your choice. Her philosophy is to understand where the student wants to be and make the journey enjoyable, varied and confidence-boosting. A passion for people any age. The Cariboo BC for in person or can do occasional home visits in Vancouver’s Lower Mainland.

CONTACT directly for lessons ( otherwise for orchestra and other engagement/agents see contact page): ingridsings@gmail.com

RECOMMENDATIONS for TEACHING AND TUTORING:

“Ingrid shows sensitivity, creativity, patience and a sense of fun in her work with special needs learners.” Dr. Forsythe - former Principal at SELF DESIGN ONLINE Learning School (one of largest in BC) (ZOOM)

“Ingrid’s fantastic. She exposed my daughters to the outer part of the music world and moved it into their hearts - both my daughters.” Gunther Rosenstock, Masters in Social Work, Adventure-based Therapist

"Ingrid is wonderful at engaging and inspiring my Son who really loves music and to sing... he has special needs and sometimes requires extra patience and guidance. I would highly recommend Ingrid for her good nature, talent, wisdom, and excellent skills of engagement." -Chanti Hotl (ZOOM)

“Lessons with Ingrid have moved my grand daughter from not being able to express herself verbally to being very expressive, we love and appreciate Ingrid Mapson.” “Ingrid is a fantastic singer and skilled musician, has a hilarious sense of humour, is loving, observant, flexible and fun as a teacher too.” - Katherine M (Registered Therapeutic Counselling RTC and MTC) — (ZOOM)

“Ingrid is a powerful and engaging teacher, brought forth with hands-on, fun experiences. Her time with my son helped him out of his shell, has him exploring and expressing more and with more depth than before he had the wonderful opportunity to work with Ingrid. If you are considering working with this lovely, charismatic woman, I highly recommend that you consider no further and jump right in with both feet! You won't regret it!” - Cecilia De Groot

“Ingrid’s lessons are Excellent!” - Kristi Iverson

“Ingrid is just amazing - she is accomplished in her own singing career but she is so amazing with her students, mine included. She can really understand them, work with children with challenges, shyness, crazy energy lol. I have heard nothing but amazing things about her. We have had other instructors and Ingrid is the best!!” - Sofijah Ingram

“Ingrid's therapeutic singing and movement sessions have given me greater relaxation and positivity in time of serious illness. Her therapeutic sounds fill me with a sense of peace.” - Shannon Wedel

“Ingrid comes up with strategies to help support his needs, and explores his interests, passions and skills. He is very special needs and Ingrid can see the potential and the possibility for him, to open his heart and open his mind - she embraces the challenge, gives him the chance, and encourages him in a gentle, meaningful way. She is very helpful and positive.” - Brenda Buschlen

“If your children are in elementary grades or have any special needs I HIGHLY recommend Ingrid. Not only is she a talented and sought after vocalist but she is proficient in many instruments and vocal lessons. She has an amazing way with children , inspiring and making learning fun. Her enthusiasm is endless. She was the reason our youngest really began to love the piano and saw it as fun and exciting! Ingrid used to teach a combined art and music class for the elementary grades. It was fabulous!!” - D. Rich

“Ingrid has a sensitivity to the needs and feelings of others, and is able to make a child with special needs feel safe and understood” - GB, parent (non student)

ACADEMIC AND MUSIC COACHING AND TEACHING

Academic Tutoring for various ages and subjects based on years of schooling and her Bachelors degree from SFU Canada.

Therapeutic Music: Special Needs, ASD, dementia as well as Anxiety Issues and Breathing for Singing. Singing mixed with art and/or writing and/or musical instruments as an option

Singing

Piano - chording by ear or for singing or traditional

Speech arts and Drama

Flute

Children’s Music/Theater/Art/Creative Writing Day Camp or Lesson based Extravaganzas. Individual or group.

Master classes/workshops (online or will travel) - on performance presentation, languages in singing, vocal style differentiation, children’s art and music creative sessions/camps and more.

See the rest of this website to see travels and experiences performing with orchestras and bands.