Gretel - Teacher #4338

Instruments:
- Composition
- Guitar
- Organ
- Piano
- Ukulele

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

Languages:
- English
- Spanish

Teaching Philosophy

As a music teacher, I believe in fostering a holistic and transformative learning experience that goes beyond technical proficiency. Every student is unique, and my approach is to tailor lessons to individual needs, ensuring they develop at their own pace while building a strong foundation in technique, theory, and sight-reading. By mastering these basics, students are equipped to explore more advanced aspects of music confidently.

Moreover, I emphasize the importance of creativity and emotional expression in music education. Music is a powerful form of communication, and I encourage students to connect with their pieces on a personal level, using their instruments or voices to convey their emotions and stories. This approach not only enhances their performance skills but also nurtures a lifelong passion for music, making the learning process both enjoyable and deeply meaningful.

Musical Education

I hold a degree in music from the University of the Americas Puebla, with a specialization in composition and music direction. Additionally, I have earned a diploma in music production from the School of Music Audio and Production and a diploma in Music Industry Arts. Throughout my career, I have been nominated for and won several awards. I have had the privilege of learning from teachers from all around the world. Currently, I am working as an engineer with multi-Grammy nominee Jeremy Darby.

Awards and Distinctions

Winning the "Jan Greene Award" an
Nominated for "Best Engineer," "Best Audio in Video" and "Audience Favorite"

Special Skills and Training

I have spent my entire life watching movies and musicals, which sparked a deep love for music and composition for mediaI have worked for more than 5 years in composition for media such as film scores and commercials, also composing and directing for piano, choir and rock/orchestral band at London Music Hall. I have worked as an engineer at the prestigious Canterbury Studio in Toronto.

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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