Sebastian - Teacher #4434

Instruments:
- Clarinet
- Saxophone

Services:
- Ear Training
- Jazz Improvation
- Music Theory (Beginner-Intermediate)

Languages:
- English

Teaching Philosophy

I believe that music must have heart behind it to be truly meaningful. As Beethoven himself once said; “to play a wrong note is insignificant, to play without passion is inexcusable.” A love for music is a vital part of a musician and I seek to help every student discover it in themselves. I encourage my students to look for and find music they find interesting to play and learn, and to practice it in between lessons so I can provide the most accurate and helpful feedback I can. There is something truly fulfilling in being able to help a student develop their abilities doing something they love. That is the most important part of teaching for me.

Musical Education

I have been involved with playing music all my life. Instruments I’ve learned in the past include the violin, drums, and piano. I’m currently a passionate clarinetist and saxophonist, and I hope to be able to become a successful soloist playing them in the future. Currently, I am a student in UBC learning to become the best musician I can be on both instruments.
In my time playing the clarinet and saxophone I have played in many ensembles and orchestras, learning many things from each of my experiences. These include many school bands, youth orchestras in the lower mainland and also simply jamming with my friends. I consider these experiences just as integral to my musical growth as the lessons I have taken and the concerts I have performed.

Awards and Distinctions

In my time playing the clarinet I have participated in various music competitions across the lower mainland. Honours I have achieved from these include:
1st place in the Kiwanis Music Festival, in multiple years.
Platinum Standing in the Vaya International Competition, in multiple years.
Class Winner in the Senior Woodwind Division of the White Rock Music Festival.
2nd place in the Ambrose Matilda International Competition.

Special Skills and Training

In my final years of high school, I was the principal clarinetist for the Vancouver Academy of Music Symphony Orchestra. It involved leading the rest of the clarinets through difficult passages in the music, helping the other woodwind members with any questions they had about the music, and taking on any especially challenging solos. In many ways the experience resembled teaching music students, and I found it very fulfilling and informative. In my time teaching music, I have found that this experience has helped me be a much better instructor.

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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