Willyn - Teacher #4274

Instruments:
- Composition
- Piano

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

Languages:
- English

Teaching Philosophy

As a creative worker in music I believe sound is a fundamental part of life and community. Sound strikes us immediately and leaves just as quickly. And I believe that music captures emotions and experiences that would otherwise be fleeting. Music is a way for people to understand the present they live in.
I also believe that music is a great discipline. I will always remember when my first composition teacher told me to write my piece again, but better. It is comforting to be the best musician you have ever been, and to put your mistakes behind you. And to have a teacher who wants you to be your best self.

Musical Education

I have a PhD in music composition from the University of North Texas, which included a related field degree in music theory.
My private composition studies started at age 17 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. My teacher then was composer in residence for the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, and my interest in composing was positively shaped by Winnipeg's classical music scene. Before University I studied piano privately under the Conservatory Canada Method and continued to major in piano, during my Bachelor's in Music at the University of Toronto.
In higher education I have had the privilege of teaching music theory, composition, and orchestration.

Awards and Distinctions

2023 2nd Place, SOCAN Foundation Emerging Composer Competition - Large Ensemble
2020 Finalist, GroundSwell Emerging Composer Competition
2012 Conservatory Canada Awards for Music History and Music Theory
2011 Conservatory Canada Awards for Piano and Music Theory

Special Skills and Training

I have attended numerous professional development workshops for composers in both the Canada and the U.S. These opportunities gave me access to professional ensembles, mentors, and audiences. It has enriched my understanding of music as a collaborative process. I find collaborating with students to reach their goals is not so different.

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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