Patrick - Teacher #3599

Instruments:
- Guitar

Services:
- Composition
- Music Theory (Advanced)
- Music Theory (Beginner-Intermediate)
- RCM - Basic Harmony
- RCM - Counterpoint
- Solfege

Languages:
- English
- French

Teaching Philosophy

To me, music stands as the ultimate universal language, possessing a remarkable power to unite people from diverse backgrounds. It serves as a beautiful conduit for emotional expression, enabling individuals, irrespective of their background or expertise, to forge profound connections with themselves and others. Whether you're just starting your musical journey or have mastered your instrument, playing music offers an unparalleled avenue for self-expression and joy.

As a teacher, my mission is to help you achieve your aspirations while relishing every step of the journey. Regardless of your level, I am dedicated to guiding you towards your goals, ensuring that you find fulfillment and delight in the process."

Musical Education

I have a Bachelor's degree in Classical Guitar Performance from the University of Moncton. There, I studied classical composition, baroque counterpoint, harmony, and sight singing. Prior to my degree, I was self-taught with the guidance of my talented older brothers, who were skilled guitar players themselves. I drew inspiration from guitarists like Alex Lifeson from Rush, Steve Howe from Yes, and John Petrucci from Dream Theatre. Recently, I completed a graduate degree in film music at UQAM, expanding my skills in composing for movies.

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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