David | Teacher #3838
About David
David, a dedicated music teacher pursuing his education at the University of Alberta, offers trombone, tuba, and voice lessons, along with ear training, harmony, music history, and theory. With a Bachelor's degree in Music and experience in composing for low brass ensembles, David aims to inspire students to love music as much as he does. His teaching philosophy emphasizes practical music-making paired with theoretical skill-building exercises. Fluent in English, David provides lessons online and in-home, fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment. Book an interview now to begin your musical journey with David.
Trombone Voice Tuba Ear Training Music History Harmony Music Theory (Beginner-Intermediate) Solfege
Online Lessons Lessons in Your Home
Classical Jazz
English
Teaching Philosophy
Music has been the cornerstone of my life for as long as I can remember. I grew up in an incredibly musical family where both parents were music educators in some capacity. Currently, I am studying to be a music teacher myself at the University of Alberta so my teaching philosophy is very much under development. However, I want to be the kind of teacher who teaches in such a way that inspires students to find the same love for music that I have. Theoretical skill building exercises paired with lots of practical music making helps me to accomplish this in my lessons.
Musical Education
I hold a bachelors degree in music from the University of Alberta. During this degree, I focused on Tuba and Voice. I studied tuba with Scott Whetham, principal tuba player with The Edmonton Symphony Orchestra, and renowned Edmonton brass players such as Doug Berner and Dawn Hage. I also studied voice as well as singing in my university's chamber choir where I had the opportunities to tour the province of Alberta and the island of Cuba.
Special Skills and Trainings
I spent my younger years watching my parents act as teachers to others so I feel like I have a different level of knowledge to impart to students. In the last number of years, I have started honing my skills as a composer and arrangers primarily for low brass ensembles and my music is regularly performed by my Edmonton based tuba quartet Tuphonics.
Lessons in your home
David is available to teach in your home if you are located in the following areas:- Edmonton, AB
- Fort Saskatchewan, AB
- Leduc, AB
- Spruce Grove, AB
- Stony Plain, AB
Lessons on an online platform
David 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:
David 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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