Anton - Teacher #4250

Instruments:
- Baritone-Euphonium
- Composition
- Singer-Songwriter
- Trombone
- Tuba

Services:
- Composition
- Counterpoint
- Dictation
- Ear Training
- Music History
- Music Theory (Advanced)
- Music Theory (Beginner-Intermediate)
- Solfege

Languages:
- English

Teaching Philosophy

In my vision of music education, I see it as more than just teaching notes, rhythms, and techniques. It's about fostering a lifelong relationship with music that enriches every aspect of a student's life. My philosophy revolves around two key principles: nurturing creativity and cultivating personal growth.

First and foremost, I believe in nurturing creativity. Music is an expressive art form; every student has a unique voice waiting to be discovered. Whether they're composing their own melodies, improvising over chord changes, or interpreting a piece with their own flair, I encourage my students to explore their creativity freely. By providing a supportive environment and a diverse range of musical experiences, I aim to empower them to find their own artistic identity.

Learning an instrument requires discipline, patience, and perseverance – qualities that extend far beyond the practice room. By setting achievable goals, providing constructive feedback, and instilling a growth mindset, I strive to help my students develop as musicians and individuals. Whether they pursue music professionally or simply as a lifelong hobby, I want them to emerge from my classroom with confidence, resilience, and a deep appreciation for the transformative power of music.

Musical Education

I have a Bachelor of Music from the University of Lethbridge, focusing on euphonium performance/pedagogy and music composition. During my studies, I've had the pleasure of writing for both local and international musicians, including chamber ensembles, community bands and the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra.

Awards and Distinctions

- Selected as the euphonium player for the 2020 Denis Wick Canadian Wind Orchestra.
- Placed top 5 in the 2023 Grand Mesa Music Young Composer's Competition in the Grade 3 category.

Special Skills and Training

I have been a composer in residence at my old high school, writing music for the band program, and teaching weekly clinics on the basics of music writing for grades 11 and 12. This form of musical outreach has provided them with a new outlet for expression while honing my classroom teaching and management skills. I also spent a year teaching music theory as part of an after-school program dedicated to giving low-income families a free musical education. Getting to directly witness the cognitive and social benefits of music-making has cemented the importance of music education and I strive to ensure you obtain the same benefits.

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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