Instruments:
- Composition
- Electric Bass
- Electric Guitar
- Guitar
- Saxophone
- Singer-Songwriter
Services:
- Composition
- Ear Training
- Harmony
- Jazz Improvation
- Music Theory (Advanced)
- Music Theory (Beginner-Intermediate)
- RCM
Languages:
- English
I love that everyone’s musical tastes and goals for playing music are unique and personal. As a teacher I firmly believe in supporting students of all ages in their goals for learning how to play music that inspires them. Technique is very important, but it is only the means to play the music you love and not the music itself. That perspective has helped me as a player and as a teacher to show students how to find joy in learning and playing music regardless of the challenges it can sometimes pose. The journey should be rewarding but most importantly it should be fun. I love teaching music because it is a blast to share something that has given me so much joy throughout my life.
-Associate Certificate in Applied Software Development, B.C.I.T.
-BMusic Composition, U.B.C. School of Music
-Third Year Jazz Studies / Composition, Capilano University
-Diploma Jazz Saxophone Performance, V.C.C. School of Music
Bob Smith Memorial Award (Vancouver Community College)
Website: www.graigrobertson.com -Extensive private studies in pop/jazz guitar styles, classical guitar, saxophone, voice, piano and composition. -As a musician / composer I have always pursued varied musical experiences. Along with being a member of many bands I have been a freelance professional musician (guitar, saxophone, vocals)…..Rock, R and B, Funk, Jazz, Latin, Brazilian, Country (Lap-slide and Mandolin). These experiences have allowed me to facilitate students who were interested in learning a wide variety of styles including more unique styles and approaches ie: alternate tunings, slide, Hawaiian Slack Key, Soca, transcriptions of African Kora music for guitar, anime music guitar transcriptions. -Proven success with RCM exam preparation for guitar and saxophone, - Proven success in preparing students for Post secondary music program application, theory entrance exams and audition preparation etc. - Proven success preparing students for school music exams, festivals, recitals, school performances with everything from concert band, jazz band, musical theatre, solo performances. -Bass section singer in Chor Leoni for five years. -Composer/Arranger/ Producer with extensive work in the video game industry. I have 34 Video game credits and counting that include work as a sound designer, composer and voice actor. See website: www.graigrobertson.com • -Film composition and arranging workshops through the SCGC…. Scott Smalley, Jeff Toyne, Bob Elhai, Ron Jones -4 years of online and classroom experience as a Game Sound Design Teacher, student project mentor -Associate degree in software development (programming) from BCIT.
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