Bryce - Teacher #4322

Instruments:
- Trumpet

Services:
- Music Theory (Advanced)
- Music Theory (Beginner-Intermediate)

Languages:
- English

Teaching Philosophy

I fully believe that music is integral to education and is just as important as core subjects learned in school. It is not only a hobby, but it impacts how we feel and embrace the world. We can all play music, no matter what age. Learning does not stop at any age; we can always embrace new knowledge. Music requires the full involvement of the entire body, from the first breath to the last note. My lessons will involve breathing exercises that require physical involvement to promote healthy playing.

Mistakes are bound to happen, and I believe that at any age, mistakes will happen and that's okay! I provide a stress-free environment that only wants to see you have fun and enjoy playing music. No matter the age, everyone is treated with respect.

Musical Education

I attended the following schools, earning the following degrees:
- University of British Columbia - Bachelor of Music
- University of British Columbia - Bachelor of Education with a specialization in Music Education
I graduated from the Dual-Degree Music and Education program at the University of British Columbia, which includes large, small and solo performances.
I studied trumpet privately from the age of 10 until the age of 22. My teachers were classically trained and studied under Vincent Cichowicz. My teacher's philosophies follow the Chicago style of teaching, and my teaching is modelled after that. In addition to my musical experience with the trumpet, I sang with the University Singers ensemble at the University of British Columbia, played in the Symphonic Wind Ensemble and sang Beethoven's 9th Symphony with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra and Vancouver Chamber Choir.

Awards and Distinctions

- Hindu Cultural Society & Community Centre of BC Scholarship in Music 2023
- Slov Syzmanski Memorial Scholarship 2020 & 2021
- Mildred Johnson Scholarship in Music 2020
- Michael Noon Memorial Award in the Performing Arts 2020
- Runner Up in the Vancouver brass youth competition 2020
- Langley Fine Arts Music Major Valedictorian 2020


Special Skills and Training

I went to an art school and majored in music from grade 6 to grade 12. I spent countless hours in different ensembles, such as choir, chamber choir, orchestra, jazz band and concert band. In University, I was in the Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Concert Winds and University Singers ensemble. I love to sing as well and have a strong singing background, whether that is in solo situations or in an ensemble. My training was influenced by my experiences with the wide variety of ensembles and nurtured my love for all styles and kinds of music. I have also worked as a band clinician for high schools and have experience teaching trumpet and theory.

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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