Harry - Teacher #4122

Instruments:
- Drumset

Languages:
- English

Teaching Philosophy

My music philosophy for education is grounded in the belief that music is a powerful tool for personal expression and cultural connection. I aim to inspire students by blending traditional techniques with improvisation, encouraging them to explore their unique voices while appreciating the rich musical history that surrounds them. Drawing from my own experiences as a performer and composer, I emphasize the importance of understanding the relationship between all genres, fostering creativity and technical skill. By engaging with diverse musical traditions and styles, students develop a deep, holistic appreciation for music's role in shaping both individual and collective identities.

Musical Education

I hold a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Drumset from the University of Toronto. I have studied drum set for 15 years.

I lead the Canadian contemporary band, Northern Ranger, blending jazz with folk and classical influences to create a unique Canadian sound. In 2017, I traveled coast to coast across Canada to connect with musicians and explore the country’s cultural history, which inspired my debut album Northern Ranger (2018), reaching fourth on the National Jazz charts. My second album, Eastern Stranger (2019), was influenced by Newfoundland’s musical traditions, blending jazz with Irish rhythms.

I’ve toured extensively in Canada and Europe, performing at major festivals and receiving recognition as a rising star drummer. My track “Buffalo Jump” is featured on the “Starbucks Jazz” playlist in 2020, played in Starbucks locations globally.

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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