Andrew - Teacher #4194

Instruments:
- Composition

Services:
- Composition
- Counterpoint
- Music History
- Music Theory (Advanced)
- Music Theory (Beginner-Intermediate)
- RCM - Advanced Harmony
- RCM - Advanced Rudiments
- RCM - Analysis
- RCM - Basic Harmony
- RCM - Basic Rudiments
- RCM - Counterpoint
- RCM - History
- RCM - Intermediate Harmony
- RCM - Intermediate Rudiments

Languages:
- English

Teaching Philosophy

I feel music is a very integral part of any students education , particularly the theory component.
Learning music theory aids greatly in other aspects of students education, from mathematics, music theory is closely tied to mathematics with the big difference being there is more that one answer to a question, which then develops the students ability to problem solve and think critically.
The History component is and excellent aid the reading and writing of English as well as memorization.
A student also must enjoy the subjects or results may not be as desired, over the many years I have been a music theory teacher I have cultivated a style that makes the subjects intesting and fun, which leads to better results.

Musical Education

I studied piano from the age of eight to thirty eight and decided to make teaching music theory my career starting in 2003.
I have been teaching all RCM related theory subjects for over 20 years. Over this time I have cultivated a method of teaching that makes music theory interesting and fun in a way that keeps the student engaged, this leads to better results and higher marks in RCM examinations.
I am certified by the RCM as an Advanced Theory Specialist and also hold a Specialist Certification in Orchestration for TV and Film from the Berklee ollege of Music (Boston)

Awards and Distinctions

I recieved many awards for piano performance as a child in local festivals in British Columbia.
I hold an RCM Advanced Theory Teacher Certification as well as a Specialist in Orchestration for TV and Film from The Berklee College of Music (Boston) where I was top of my class and recieved the first scholarship awarded for that course.

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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