Christopher - Teacher #2682

Instruments:
- Classical Guitar

Services:
- RCM

Languages:
- English
- German

Teaching Philosophy

I firmly believe that every music student deserves a positive and nurturing learning environment. As a guitar instructor, I take the time to understand each student's goals and craft a personalized program to ensure their success. My teaching experience covers a wide range of levels, from beginners to advanced. Additionally, I offer guidance for RCM exams and university entrance auditions to help aspiring guitarists achieve their musical aspirations.

Musical Education

I have pursued my passion for music through extensive studies at various esteemed institutions:

- Florida State University, where I achieved a Doctor of Music in Guitar Performance under the guidance of Bruce Holzman. My defense took place in November 2020, and I studied there from 2015 to 2020.

- At Robert Schumann Hochschule, I earned a Master of Music in Guitar Performance. During my time there from 2013 to 2015, I had the privilege of studying with esteemed professors like Alexander Sergei Ramirez, Rafael Aguirre, Joaquin Clerch, and Javier Conde.

- Prior to that, I attended the Koblenz Guitar Academy, where I honed my skills under the guidance of Hubert Kappell from 2012 to 2013.

- My musical journey began at the University of Victoria, where I obtained a Bachelor of Music in Guitar Performance. Under the mentorship of Alexander Dunn, I thrived from 2007 to 2011.

Through these enriching experiences, I have developed a deep understanding and mastery of guitar performance, nurturing my love for music and continuously expanding my expertise.

Special Skills and Training

Over the course of my journey as a music educator, I have had the privilege of teaching at the University Level for three years. It was a rewarding experience to guide and mentor young minds in their musical pursuits, fostering their growth and passion for the guitar. Additionally, I had the honor of serving as an adjudicator for a guitar event aimed at young children.

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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