Yalda - Teacher #4766

Instruments:
- Bass Clarinet
- Clarinet
- Piano
- Xylophone

Services:
- Music Theory (Beginner-Intermediate)
- Orff
- RCM

Languages:
- English
- Farsi
- Persian

Teaching Philosophy

My teaching philosophy is all about finding joy in music while continuously improving skills. No matter the age group, I believe music should be fun and fulfilling—because if you’re not enjoying it, what’s the point? At the same time, I value my students’ time and energy, so I focus on steady progress with a structured plan, ensuring they develop their musical abilities while staying motivated and inspired.

Musical Education

I have a BA in Classical Music Performance from the University of Tehran (2009–2014) and advanced training from the International Summer Academy (ISA) at MDV University in Vienna, Austria (2016), one of Europe’s most prestigious music programs. I have also completed Orff-Schulwerk Teacher Training in Tehran (2017), bringing a creative and engaging approach to music education for students of all levels.

Awards and Distinctions

First Place in Clarinet Performance – 11th National Festival of Youth Music, in Tehran_2017.

Special Skills and Training

With years of teaching experience, I’ve guided students of all levels at Alef-Arts Music Institute, Tehran High School of Music for Girls, and as a clarinet instructor in Dubai’s Yamaha Music Gulf Scholarship Program. I’ve also taught at the University of Applied Science and various music institutes. Now based in Toronto, I offer clarinet lessons for all ages, beginner piano lessons for all ages, and children's music classes, providing engaging and personalized instruction that nurtures growth and a lifelong love for music. Beyond teaching, my extensive orchestral and performance experience includes playing with the Tehran Symphony Orchestra, Nilper Symphony Orchestra, and Tehran Wind Orchestra, as well as participating in international projects like the ÖKF Orchestra in Austria. In Toronto, I actively perform in various musical styles, bringing diverse influences into my teaching. I’ve also appeared in prestigious festivals and major productions such as Turan Dokht Musical Theatre at the Holland Festival in Amsterdam and My Fair Lady in Tehran, enriching my students’ learning with real-world expertise.

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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