Cody - Teacher #4373

Instruments:
- Classical Guitar
- Composition
- Electric Bass
- Electric Guitar
- Guitar
- Singer-Songwriter
- Ukulele
- Voice

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

Languages:
- English

Teaching Philosophy

I'm very passionate about teaching music and find it most important that my students understand music.

I like to say I "teach music, not songs" because even if a student isn't really interested in learning theory, or reading notes - I still try to express how important theory and rudiments are.

It's quite possible to become a great musician without these things, I would just like to equip my students with as many tools for success as possible, while ensuring they are well rounded players with experience in multiple genres.

Musical Education

Attended Lakehead University
2 years Primary Classical Guitar
2 years Secondary Classical Voice + Piano
2 years Primary Composition

Experience teaching all styles guitar, ukulele, bass, drums, piano, band, choral and musical theatre. Most experience with abstract techniques and approaches - including alternate tunings, percussive guitar techniques, etc.

I have performed with Thunder Bay Symphony Chorus, multiple choral groups, done some Canadian touring with various bands and am extremely passionate about teaching music.

Have shared the stage with artists like The Burning Hell, Slick Idiot, ASHS and more!

Awards and Distinctions

Leonard Cohen Poetry Contest 2011 - Winner
(for song Cry for Help - Cody McCowell)

Various mentions/distinctions for solo guitar playing.

Special Skills and Training

Vocal Teacher Training Certification - The Vocal Compass 2.0 I have a unique approach to theory which is based in an alternate method to the circle of fifths. There is a lot of pattern recognition and memorization to begin. I find this method very useful and it helps visualize theory concepts discussed - while arranging the information learned in a convenient, easy to remember chart. I always compare this way of learning to basic math, as it really just breaks down to "1's and 2's". I also tend to use abstract techniques in my own playing, combining fingerstyle, percussive guitar elements, unique tunings and more.

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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