Kelvin - Teacher #4277

Instruments:
- Clarinet
- Composition
- Piano
- Saxophone
- Violin

Services:
- Composition
- Harmony
- Music Theory (Beginner-Intermediate)
- RCM - Intermediate Rudiments
- Solfege

Languages:
- English

Teaching Philosophy

I aim to inspire students to see music as a lifelong journey, encouraging them to explore, experiment, and express themselves. By cultivating a positive attitude and resilience, I help students develop not only as musicians but as well-rounded individuals. My goal is to instil a passion for music that lasts a lifetime, enriching their lives in profound ways.

Musical Education

I have attended the following schools and earned the corresponding degrees:

University of British Columbia: Master of Music Education
University of Nigeria: Bachelor of Arts in Music
During my master's degree at UBC, I specialized in studying the saxophone and clarinet, delving deeply into both the performance and pedagogical aspects of these instruments. My time there allowed me to refine my technique and expand my understanding of music education at an advanced level.

At the University of Nigeria, I focused on the piano and violin during my bachelor’s studies. This period was instrumental in developing my foundational skills and broadening my repertoire, giving me a solid grounding in both solo and ensemble performance.

Over the past eight years, I have had the privilege of guiding students in achieving their music goals. My teaching philosophy is holistic, emphasizing not only the technical mastery of musical instruments but also fostering the personal growth and development of each of my students. I believe in nurturing a positive attitude and cultivating a love for learning, which are essential for lifelong learning of music.

I also take great pride in my students' achievements, many of whom have attained distinction in their RCM and Trinity exams. Their success is always a testament to my commitment to high-quality music education and my ability to inspire and motivate students to reach their full potential.

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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