Mackenzie - Teacher #3831

Instruments:
- Drumset

Services:
- Jazz Improvation

Languages:
- English

Teaching Philosophy

I believe that music is an intrinsic part of the human experience. It enriches our daily lives and promotes enhanced brain function, both as a passive listener and a creator.

My approach to learning is catered towards developing and strengthening the internal sense of rhythm we all possess. Once we have built a strong foundation the direction can be set by the student. Want to learn how to play all your favourite songs? No problem! Want to delve deeper into a specific genre or style? Lets go! Want to develop improvisational skills for higher level playing for fun/jams/university auditions? I'm here to help.

For young children the focus is on building a positive association with music and musical instruments, connecting with the rhythm in ourselves (our heartbeat) and setting them on a path to musical fulfillment. Too many times I've seen students scared away from music due to an overly critical or demanding teacher and I aim to provide a welcoming, supportive environment that can be catered to each individual students needs/interests.

I love music, drums and teaching and can't wait to share that passion, and hopefully create more of the same, with my students!

Musical Education

I am completing my BA in Jazz Performance at the University of Toronto, and have been studying the drums from the age of 7. At UofT I studied with Juno award winning and Order of Canada recipient Terry Clarke.

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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