Daron | Teacher #2153
About Daron
Daron, with a BFA in jazz guitar and an MA in composition from York University, offers online lessons in classical and electric guitar, composition, and more. With extensive performance experience and awards like the Trillium Dixieland Jazz Award and the Oscar Peterson Scholarship, Daron aims to inspire and nurture his students' musical aspirations. Fluent in English, he tailors lessons to individual interests, from jazz to classical, fostering creativity and musicianship. Book an interview now.
Guitar Electric Guitar Electric Bass Ukulele Classical Guitar Composition Ear Training Music History Counterpoint Harmony Music Theory (Beginner-Intermediate) Music Appreciation Composition RCM Music Theory (Advanced) Jazz Improvation RCM - Analysis RCM - Counterpoint RCM - History RCM - Advanced Harmony RCM - Intermediate Harmony RCM - Basic Harmony RCM - Advanced Rudiments RCM - Intermediate Rudiments RCM - Basic Rudiments
Online Lessons
Classical Jazz Country Pop Rock Latin Rock and Roll Folk Blues Broadway Musicals Progressive Rock Rhythm and Blues Funk Bluegrass
English
Teaching Philosophy
I enjoy inspiring the next generation of musicians by focusing on developing musicianship. I am comfortable teaching a variety of styles of music including rock, jazz, funk, blues, folk and classical. I also enjoy teaching students other skills in music, from theory and composition, to stage presence and performance. I try my best to be a gentle, inspiring and creative teacher who will help you achieve your musical goals and aspirations!
Musical Education
I have a BFA in jazz guitar for York University and an MA in composition from York University. I studied under some of the best music educators in Canada including Lorne Lofsky (Private Guitar), Barry Elmes (Composition), Mike Cado (York Jazz Orchestra).
Awards and Distinctions
Awards I have received for my work in music: The Trillium Dixieland Jazz Award for outstanding achievement in jazz performance (2012), The Huntsville Festival of the Arts Award (2014), the Harvey-Marsden Music Award for achieving artistic excellence at a University level (2016). the Duke Ellington Award in Jazz (2017), the Ella Fitzgerald Award for Jazz Performance (2017), and the Oscar Peterson Scholarship (2017).
Special Skills and Trainings
I have performed all around Ontario at events such as Concerts on the Dock, the Huntsville Festival of The Arts, The Toronto Undergraduate Jazz Festival, Kensington Market Jazz Festival, The Barrie Jazz Festival and the York University Jazz Festival. I have also played in venues such as The Rex, The Algonquin Theater, The Emmet Ray, Deerhurst Resort and The Jazz Bistro with my own bands playing original music.
Lessons on an online platform
Daron 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:
Daron 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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