Charlie | Teacher #2191
About Charlie
Charlie is an esteemed piano and trumpet teacher with a vibrant in-home service. His musical journey is fortified by a rigorous academic background, including a Bachelor of Music in Performance from the University of Toronto, where he was mentored by Barton Woomert, a retired principal trumpeter. Charlie's accolades include awards from the Hannaford Youth Rising Stars and distinctions from the OSM Competition. He offers a comprehensive teaching style, emphasizing the holistic benefits of musical education, such as discipline, focus, and teamwork. Fluent in English, Charlie's lessons extend beyond just playing to include ear training, music theory, and history. Book an interview with Charlie for in-home piano and trumpet lessons that will inspire and challenge.
Piano Trumpet Ear Training Music History Music Theory (Beginner-Intermediate) Dictation Music Theory (Advanced)
Lessons in Your Home
Classical Jazz
English
Teaching Philosophy
An education in music, I believe, is fundamental to becoming a more well-rounded person and will help develop various life skills. The discipline required for practicing, the mental focus of performing, or the teamwork of playing in an ensemble are a few of the skills that music will give you. As well, music adds beauty into your life and fulfills your soul. As a teacher, I want to be able to help people not only learn the fundamentals of their instrument, but help them to add more fulfillment into their lives and develop as people. In lessons I am fairly laidback but organized. I try to keep things light and fun, because that's how music should be. As well, I generally try touch on many areas including fundamentals, etudes and solos, music theory, music history, and more.
Musical Education
My music education began when I was 7 years old and started piano lessons, which lasted until I was 15 and I continue to play to this day. At age 10 I began taking trumpet lessons, which led me to join the band program at school and eventually to an arts high school. I am a recent graduate from the University of Toronto ('20) where I earned my Bachelor of Music in Performance (trumpet). While there, I studied with retired principal trumpet of the Toronto Symphony- Barton Woomert. I've taken additional lessons with many teachers who play with the Toronto Symphony, National Arts Centre Orchestra, top freelancers, and various other organizations. I have performed in masterclasses for many world renowned soloists and orchestral players from around the world.
Awards and Distinctions
Semifinalist (Brass)- OSM Competition 2020 Winner of Hannaford Youth Rising Stars Solo Competition- 2019 Vincent Cichowicz Excellence Scholarship (Domaine Forget) - 2019 The Friends of the NACO Award (3rd prize in NACO Bursary Competition) -2019 Stairwell Carollers Scholarship -2016 Kiwanis Music Festival Brass Grade 10 - First Place - 2016 Ontario Kiwanis Music Festival Provincial Finalist - 2016
Special Skills and Trainings
I have been a member of the National Youth Orchestra of Canada, studying with some of Canada's best musical mentors and performing with terrific young musicians from across the country. As well, I have attended the Domaine Forget Academy where I was able to learn from master musicians from around the world. In the past five years, I have taken lessons with over 20 different teachers. I've accumulated a lot of ideas and knowledge from them, and enjoy sharing it with others. These teachers have helped shaped me as a player and as a person and I aim to do the same in my own teaching.
Lessons in your home
Charlie is available to teach in your home if you are located in the following areas:- Etobicoke, ON
- North York, ON
- Scarborough, ON
- Toronto, ON
Lessons on an online platform
Charlie 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:
Charlie 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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