Jordan - Teacher #4743

Instruments:
- Electric Bass
- Piano
- Singer-Songwriter

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

Languages:
- English
- French

Teaching Philosophy

My teaching philosophy is based in the student-centered, adaptive teaching models of leading music educators such as Dr. Merlin Thompson, who I’ve had the privilege of personally studying under. In my instruction I prioritize student engagement, and encourage musical exploration and independent discovery of foundational theoretical and practical concepts. I see all genres of music as equal tools with which to teach the proper technique, and student choice a powerful way to connect the way we listen to music to the way we'll make it ourselves!

Musical Education

On the Piano, my classical training began at age six with a private instructor. I began training on the upright bass and bass guitar at age twelve. I continued to practice classical music in school, regional, and state orchestras until the end of high school, but I simultaneously started to play in local bands and experiment with popular music and jazz.

At McGill University, I earned my bachelor's degree in Jazz Piano with a minor in Music Technology, an experience enhanced by my participation in Montreal's vibrant and diverse live music scene.

Special Skills and Training

I have toured around Canada, the US, and Europe as a keyboardist with great Canadian acts like Salin, Fernie (secret city records), Samant (Plyground Music), and more. I’m also a member of Growve, the band that hosts Montreal’s most popular jam night on Wednesdays at Turbo Haus, where I also host Monday RnB nights. I specialize in the fusion of Hip-hop and Jazz music- this year will be the 5th that such projects of mine are included in the Montreal Jazz festival!

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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