Shah - Teacher #4455

Instruments:
- Saxophone

Services:
- Music History
- Music Theory (Beginner-Intermediate)
- RCM - Basic Harmony
- RCM - Basic Rudiments
- RCM - History

Languages:
- Cantonese
- English
- Indonesian
- Mandarin

Teaching Philosophy

My core belief is that music is a special gift that allows anyone to express themselves uniquely. It is also a wonderful way to develop motor skills, creativity, and positive learning habits.

My teaching style varies based on the individual's needs. I can be strict and demanding if the student is preparing for an audition or a high-level exam. I would take a more conducive and stress-free approach for casual learners. Regardless of the level and age, I strive to help each student achieve their musical goals, establish a good foundation on the instrument, and enhance the fun and appreciation towards music!

Musical Education

- 1st year Doctor of Musical Arts student at Western University, London ON
- Master of Music degree at Northwestern University, Evanston IL, United States.
- Bachelor of Classical Music degree at UCSI University, Malaysia

I have many years of high-level musical training that not only involves mastery of the saxophone, but also in studying concepts such as music theory, history, and ensemble music-making. My principal teachers over the years include Prof. Taimur Sullivan and Dr. Bobbi Thompson.

Awards and Distinctions

Malaysian Wind Music Prize 2023
Malaysia Virtual Band Championship 2021 - Woodwind Open Solo Category Winner
ABRSM High Scorer (Malaysia) - 2014, 2015, 2016

Special Skills and Training

- Teaching beginner to university level students, ranging from 10 to 60 years old. - Teach in group settings (clinician, workshop, sectional) - Having also taught vocal and music theory, I strive to synthesize some of these concepts to provide a more holistic approach to learning. - I also have experience in taking and preparing students for ABRSM exams in saxophone and music 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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