Ridley - Teacher #4785

Instruments:
- Voice

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

Languages:
- English

Teaching Philosophy

I believe that music is something that is natural in every person, just everyone has different challenges when embracing and learning those skills. As long as my students are passionate about the music they are creating, we can do great work together.
I strive for a strong balance between encouragement and honesty. While I will highlight my student's strengths to ensure they remain confident and excited to improve, I will also ensure that they are aware of what they need to improve upon and what we can do to make that happen. Teaching is a two way street. I have many solutions to many different technical problems and learning obstacles, but students, especially older ones, should be prepared to put in the work.

Musical Education

I am currently pursuing my BFA in Music Performance and Composition at York University.
I have studied voice for a decade and a half and I am proficient in advanced music theory and vocal technique among multiple genres, primarily jazz and musical theatre, as well as other contemporary styles like pop, rock, and country.
I have taught music to students as young as 5, as well as adults for multiple years and worked as a summer camp music director for 2 years.

Special Skills and Training

I have performed in community and school musicals since I was 7, and began taking private voice lessons at 12. I've had 3 main coaches over the years and have gone to countless masterclasses to learn new techniques and approaches to singing, as well as teaching. I started learning jazz and other contemporary styles halfway through high school. I currently spend most of my free time practicing, writing, and recording for voice as well as multiple instruments.

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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