Patrick - Teacher #4466

Instruments:
- Composition
- Piano

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

Languages:
- English

Teaching Philosophy

Music has been my lifelong companion, shaping my path and bringing profound changes into my life over the past few years. It has opened doors to incredible communities, provided meaningful job opportunities, and has been central to my journey of self-discovery.

As a teacher, I believe that music is not just about learning techniques or notes; it's about exploring and connecting with the world, ourselves, and other people. I encourage my students to approach music with a spirit of curiosity and adventure. Every lesson is an opportunity to explore new sounds, stories, and emotions, and I strive to create an environment where students feel free to experiment and grow.

Some of the most fulfilling musical experiences I've had are when I, or a few friends and I, simply sit down, play, explore, and let loose—embracing the joy of creating music together. These moments of spontaneous music-making remind me that music is not just a skill to be mastered but a form of play, exploration, and connection. I want my students to experience that same freedom and joy.

Musical Education

I have a minor in music (BSc.) from the University of British Columbia, where my studies were concentrated in composition and music theory.
I studied piano privately from the age of five until the age of sixteen, when I completed my RCM 10.
I studied composition at UBC under Drs. Jennifer Butler, Dorothy Chang, and Serra Hwang, and I have previously taken private lessons/critiques with Hope Salmonson, Jimuel Dave Dagta, and Benjamin Sigerson.

Special Skills and Training

I grew up immersed in music, often experimenting and finding joy in simply "messing around" at the piano and seeing what works. My approach to music has always been one of exploration and curiosity, where the process is as important as the result. This mindset has shaped me as both a musician and a teacher. With experience in classical composition, electronic music production, and working as a collaborative pianist with many diverse musicians, I bring a wide range of musical perspectives to my teaching. I encourage my students to explore different styles, embrace mistakes as part of the journey, and develop their own unique voice in a supportive and open environment.

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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