Alex | Teacher #3902
About Alex
Alex is a multifaceted music teacher specializing in drumset, electric guitar, guitar, percussion, and singer-songwriter skills. With a rich educational background from Holland College School of Performing Arts, Alex's teaching philosophy is rooted in the belief that anyone who has experienced music can learn to create it. His lessons, available in-home, at his studio, or online, are designed to connect music with real life, incorporating ear training, harmony, and music theory for beginners and intermediates. Fluent in English, Alex's musical journey spans from childhood through a decade of diverse professional experiences, including international competitions and national tours. Passionate about sharing his love for music, Alex aims to inspire his students to explore their musical paths. Book an interview with Alex now.
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Teaching Philosophy
Music has seeped through my entire life and I feel that same connection with everyone that has ever heard music. Anyone that has heard it can learn music, and there is no clear line for any education. To form our connections with music and real life and how the beat and rhythm goes on is an essential pillar to my ideologies in the art of music and music making.
Musical Education
I have a graduate college certificate in Music Performance from Holland College School of Performing Arts, which included performance, theory, and business courses in all styles of popular music. I studied guitar privately from ages seven until nineteen, drumkit from ages ten until seventeen, Celtic & pipe band snare drum from ages fourteen until eighteen, and orchestral percussion from ages sixteen until eighteen. I have performed in many musical groups from independent to professional touring and/or residencies over the course of the past twelve years.
Special Skills and Trainings
Ever since my cereal-box guitar project in the second grade, I was clamoring to learn and master the instrument I grew up loving. I was soon put into lessons with a local who unlocked infinite doors into the world of learning and performing music. From playing drums in punk bands in college to playing bluegrass guitar with my grandfather every winter holiday, from competing at the World Pipe Band Championships in Glasgow, Scotland to touring across the country backing a singer/songwriter for months at a time, music has taken many forms in my life and continues to expand.
Lessons in your home
Alex is available to teach in your home if you are located in the following areas:- Laval, QC
- Mont-Royal, QC
- Montreal, QC
- Montreal-Est, QC
- Montreal-Ouest, QC
Lessons in a music studio
Alex offers lessons from his studio. Map locations are approximate and based on the postal code of the teacher’s studio. The full address will be provided upon registration.Lessons on an online platform
Alex can provide online instruction. While other platforms are possible BAH strongly recommends the use of the Zoom video conferencing platform as it is optimized for music lessons and audio quality.Reviews
Associate Teacher Lesson Rates:
Alex is a Beethoven at Home Associate Teacher
- 30 minutes: $39
- 45 minutes: $49
- 60 minutes: $59
Home visit fee: $15 minimum fee. Teachers may negotiate a higher travel fee if the travel distance is longer than they are comfortable with. Most arrangements use the minimum fee.
One-Time Family Registration: $25. This covers your entire family for life - once you're in, everyone can take lessons!
Our Promise to You
Getting Started Together
We don't offer free trials, but we do something better - a relaxed 2-lesson getting-to-know-you period. You can pause anytime with just 24 hours notice. After your third lesson, we ask for a friendly 2-lesson heads up if you need to stop.
Life Happens - We Get It
Give us 24 hours notice for any cancellation or reschedule and you'll receive full credit. Planning a family vacation or summer break? Perfect - just let us know a day ahead and we'll pause your lessons.
When You're Under the Weather
If illness strikes with short notice (less than 24 hours), you'll still be charged since your teacher has reserved that time. However, most teachers are happy to offer makeup lessons when possible - they have the final say, especially if last-minute cancellations become a pattern.
Stopping Lessons
Need to take a break? We just ask for a 2-lesson notice:
Weekly lessons = 2 weeks notice
Every other week = 3 weeks notice
Twice weekly = 1 week notice
Summer breaks are different - no notice period needed when you return in the fall!
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