Private swimming lessons in Montreal for kids and adults with certified swim instructor

Alexandra approached her first lesson with patience and determination. Although she experienced some fear and anxiety in the water, she took her time, kept trying, and gradually overcame each challenge with a positive attitude.

We started the session by walking in the water to get used to the temperature and become more comfortable in the pool environment.

Next, we worked on face submersion and breath holding, gradually progressing from placing her chin in the water to fully submerging her face. By the end of this stage, she was able to comfortably hold her breath underwater for up to 20 seconds.

We then introduced front floating, starting with the support of the wall and gradually progressing toward independent floating. Once she became more comfortable, we added basic arm movements to create gentle propulsion and allow her to move through the water.

Overall, Alexandra made excellent progress in just one session. Her patience, perseverance, and willingness to keep trying created a strong foundation for future lessons.

Ursula already has a strong swimming base. She is able to back float comfortably, move in the water with control, and perform a head-up breaststroke variation. However, she feels some anxiety with putting her face in the water, and her main goal is to learn front crawl.

We started the session by walking in the pool and getting familiar with the water temperature and overall sensation, helping reduce anxiety and create a relaxed learning environment.

We then worked on face submersion, progressing gradually from chin immersion to full face in the water. During this stage, she also began to understand an important principle of swimming: water naturally supports the body and helps it float upwards.

Once she became more comfortable with face immersion, we moved into front floating, starting with wall support and then progressing toward more independent floating. We also practiced controlled, calm stops in the water to build balance, stability, and confidence.

By the end of the session, we introduced basic arm movements into her float to create gentle forward propulsion. This was a brief introduction and will require further practice to develop control and consistency.

Overall, a very positive first session with strong potential and good water awareness

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In our first session, Corinne showed a very high level of comfort and confidence in the water, which allowed us to progress quickly through the foundational steps.

We started by building trust and comfort in the water, including getting used to putting her face in the water. We then practiced breath-holding to help her feel more relaxed and in control underwater.

From there, we moved into front float, starting with wall support and gradually building stability in a horizontal position.

Once she was comfortable with floating, we progressed to front glide, focusing on body position and smooth movement through the water. We then added basic arm movements to support forward motion and coordination.

By the end of the session, we reached the stage of adding front breathing to the front glide, which is not usually introduced in a first session. She was able to adapt well and integrate it into the movement with good control.

For next session, we will focus on refining breathing technique and improving consistency and coordination in the full movement.

Overall, a very strong first session with fast progress and excellent water confidence

Francisco is a very sweet and energetic little guy who clearly enjoys being in the water. He is curious, playful, and already excited by the idea of exploring the deeper parts of the pool, even if it's still a little early in his swimming journey.

We spent the first part of the lesson getting to know each other and building trust. Francisco shared that his favorite animals are dinosaurs, and we also talked about his previous swimming experience. Through our conversation and activities, I learned that he is able to kick a bit in the water, is semi-comfortable with water on his face, can blow some bubbles, and is beginning to explore other water skills.

Using playful activities, we practiced these skills together. We worked on kicking and moving through the water while reaching for floating toys, turning learning into a fun game while continuing to build confidence and strength.

At this stage, our main goals will be helping Francisco become more confident and independent in the water, while developing his floating skills and strengthening his movements through play-based activities.

Overall, this was a very positive first session and a great start to our swimming journey together

Amel has had some negative past experiences with water, which has led to a level of fear. He has been trying to overcome this through swimming lessons. In previous classes, he relied heavily on a life jacket, and at this stage we are gradually moving away from that so he can build a natural sense of comfort, safety, and trust in the water, the foundation of all swimming.

We began the session by practicing breath-holding, focusing on building confidence and helping him feel safe and in control of his breathing at all times.

We then moved on to front floating, exploring his most comfortable and natural position in the water. We started with wall support and gradually progressed to floating independently in open water, away from the wall, in the middle of the pool.

Once he became more comfortable, we introduced arm movements to give him the first sensation of moving through the water without assistance or flotation devices, a very important milestone and his first real experience of swimming independently.

Overall, this was a very positive first session with great progress, and I’m looking forward to building on these foundations together

Jeff comes with some previous experience in the water and is already able to do a basic front crawl without breathing. To help him add proper breathing to his stroke, we took a step back to build strong foundations through floating and gliding.

During this first session, we focused on front floating and were even able to begin adding arm movements; great progress for a first lesson.

Moving forward, I encourage Jeff to trust the learning process and stay open and positive as he builds these fundamentals. Wanting to learn quickly is a great motivation, but swimming skills come together step by step. Making mistakes and learning from them is an important part of the journey.

Our goal isn’t to fight the water just to reach a destination, but to become comfortable and relaxed in it, learning to move with ease and enjoyment. With patience and practice, all the small skills we are building will soon come together into a smooth and effortless swim.

Overall, a great first lesson and a very promising start

On his first lesson, Yousef was a little hesitant to get into the water, which is completely normal. With gentle encouragement and lots of reassurance, he slowly gained the confidence to join in and start exploring.

He clearly enjoys being in the water and has such a joyful, playful energy during the lesson. By the end, he made beautiful progress, going from holding tightly onto me to lying on the water with support and feeling much more comfortable.

Our next step will be helping him feel confident putting his face in the water, which is a big milestone for little swimmers.

Overall, it was a really positive first lesson and a wonderful start to his swimming journey.

Before the lesson, Sharon shared that she used to swim but had taken a break and felt she had forgotten the proper breathing technique. Once in the water, we realized that building more confidence in her floating would be an important step toward comfortable breathing.

She made great progress during this first session. We practiced relaxed front floating and gliding, and began reintroducing breathing. Her floating and gliding are already very good foundations to build on.

When breathing is added, she sometimes feels a bit disoriented, which is completely normal at this stage. I encourage her to practice between sessions to help her find a comfortable rhythm. The most important focus right now is staying relaxed and moving in a calm, controlled way in the water.

Next session, we will continue working on front gliding with breathing until it feels natural, and then we will begin practicing back floating.

Overall, this was a very positive and promising first lesson

During her first lesson, Valérie showed great enthusiasm and a genuine desire to become more confident in the water. Although she has had swimming lessons before, she was still feeling uncomfortable floating and swimming without aids. I really encourage her to keep this positive and motivated attitude as we continue working together.

Since floating is the foundation of all swimming skills, we chose to take a step back and focus on helping her relax and feel comfortable in the water. The goal is to shift from swimming just to reach a destination to swimming to enjoy the experience and feel at ease in the water.

She made lovely progress during this first session, moving from not being able to float to floating with assistance and feeling more relaxed while doing so.

The next steps will be to continue building this comfort until she can float independently, and then begin developing her gliding skills.

Overall, this was a very encouraging start to her swimming journey.

During her first lesson, Genevieve showed great motivation and a real desire to improve her swimming. She is clearly putting in the effort and comes to the lesson ready to learn, which is a wonderful mindset to have.

It’s important for her to stay positive and focus on how far she has already come, from feeling scared of the water to now being able to float and glide independently. That is a big achievement, and she truly deserves to give herself credit for that progress.

As we move forward, we will keep taking things one session at a time and doing the best we can each lesson. With this approach, she will continue to see steady improvement.

Right now, she is still building comfort while floating with assistance, which is a key step we will keep working on. Once this becomes more natural, we’ll be able to further develop her breathing and kicking and gradually bring all the swimming components together.

Overall, this was a very positive first lesson and a great start to her swimming journey