Enrique - Teacher #2377

Instruments:
- Guitar
- Ukulele

Services:
- Harmony
- Jazz Improvation
- Music Theory (Beginner-Intermediate)

Languages:
- English
- Spanish

Teaching Philosophy

Teaching music brings me immense joy, not just as a fallback because performing isn’t always lucrative. I'm passionate about how music education enriches lives, as supported by scientific studies and personal stories worldwide. Music education nurtures life skills, emotional intelligence, and mental habits that help us grow and find happiness in daily life.

My teaching philosophy centers on you—your interests, expectations, and skill level. I create a fun, relaxed environment where learning is exciting. Whether focusing on the technical side of playing or exploring music reading, harmony, improvisation, arrangement, and composition, I’m here to guide you. We can explore genres like rock, blues, pop, jazz, world, folk, reggae, and fusion, welcoming both singers and instrumentalists.

Your age, instrument, and preferences shape my teaching approach. For young learners, I use materials like the Hal Leonard Guitar and Ukulele books and Disney tunes. For teens and adults, I offer resources like the Hal Leonard Guitar Method, The Royal Conservatory Series, The Berklee Series, and European methods by Emilio Pujol and others.
Let's embark on this musical adventure together!

Musical Education

I studied classical guitar with guitarist Guillermo Flores Méndez, classical piano and electric guitar with private tutors, a technical career on modern guitar, a Masters Degree at Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Morelos under the supervision of Mexican composer Manuel Rocha Iturbide , and some other courses on composition, performance, and jazz improvisation with renowned musicians as Dr. Julio Estrada, Dr. Mario Mary, Soprano Frances Lynch, and Roberto Aymes.



Awards and Distinctions

I received the highest distinction on my master's degree for my research project about Genetic Algorithms applied to music composition and its aesthetic implications, music creative process and science-art integration.

In the past, I participated in academic international seminars as a lecturer on topics related to education, music, art, and science. Between them:

● The Second Colloquium of Complex Thought, Mexico, 2009
● The Third International Congress of Educational Innovation, Mexico, 2008
● "Music, Science, and Consciousness" lecturer. Mexico, 2006-2007
● The First International Colloquium of Art and Education, Mexico, 2005
● The First Colloquium of Arts and Humanities, 2004.

As a performer, I have played in different stages across Mexico, Palermo (Italy), and Canada such as the Latin Surrey, Make Music Edmonton, AstralHarvest, Polish, Surrey Fusion and Caribbean festivals and other local venues in Vancouver.

Special Skills and Training

I've had the joy of being part of the education world for 20 years, primarily as a music teacher, but I've also spent time guiding others as a yoga-meditation teacher and workshop facilitator. Over the years, my view on education has blossomed. Through my experiences with meditation and yoga, I've discovered ways to gently explore the mental and emotional layers of my students' lives during their learning journeys. I now see education as a wonderful opportunity to nurture life skills, emotional intelligence, and habits that truly enhance our lives, helping us become better, more aware, and joyful individuals. In this light, education is not just about learning—it’s a journey of self-discovery that can be woven into lessons, workshops, and various learning environments.

Rates

30 Minutes: $39.00
45 Minutes: $49.00
60 Minutes: $59.00

There is a one-time registration fee of 25 $ charged with the first lessons. All Taxes are included in prices, if applicable

NOTE: Your Credit card will be charged ONLY when the first lesson is set up and confirmed with the teacher

Policies


1. Cancellation Policy

Lessons not cancelled or rescheduled with at least 24 hours notice are billable to the client and payable to the teacher. This does not of course apply to travel fees unless the notice is effectively given at the door and the teacher has travelled to the location.

2. Cessation (quitting) Policy

A client must provide a 2 lesson notice period to stop lessons. So a weekly student needs to give 2 weeks of notice, a biweekly student works out to 3 weeks notice and a twice weekly student works out to a week of notice.

3. Illness Policy

Lessons cancelled due to illness or extraordinary circumstances with less than 24 hours notice remain billable to the client and payable to the teacher.

BAH teachers are encouraged to offer a make-up lesson at a future date in the interest of client relations and general goodwill. This only makes sense as teaching a student with the flu for example, will ruin the rest of your week's employment.

No more than 2 lessons may be made up due to illness within a 60 day period.

4. Rescheduling Policy

Any lesson can be cancelled or rescheduled with at least 24 hours notice.

Summer Vacation and Extended Absence Policy

Clients may schedule longer absences for trips etc. 24 hours notice is required.

It is normal and typical for students and about 20% of our teachers to schedule a break in the summer. We do not enforce a notice period (see cessation of lessons) at the end of a long summer break.

5. Evaluation Period

There are no free trial lessons with Beethoven at Home but we do offer a 2 lesson evaluation period where it is easy to try out a teacher. There are no free lessons during the evaluation period and clients may choose to discontinue the lessons at any time by providing the required 24 hours notice. After the student's 3rd lesson the required 2 lesson notice period will apply (see cessation of lessons above).

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