Diego | Teacher #4626
About Diego
Diego offers lessons in composition, piano, voice, and singer-songwriter styles for students aged 12 and up. He holds two bachelor's degrees—one in contemporary music performance and another in composition for audiovisual media. Fluent in English and Spanish, Diego brings experience from musical theater, Latin salsa, and jazz. He provides lessons online and in students' homes across Burnaby, Coquitlam, New Westminster, Richmond, and Vancouver, with a focus on theory, harmony, ear training, and music production.
Piano Voice Composition Singer-Songwriter Ear Training Music History Counterpoint Harmony Music Theory (Beginner-Intermediate) Solfege 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 Lessons in Your Home
Classical Jazz Pop Latin Salsa Broadway Musicals Progressive Rock Rhythm and Blues
English Spanish
Teaching Philosophy
"Voice and Piano can be learned by anyone at any age." That is the first fact that I tell my students when they start lessons with me because believing in yourself and having confidence are the first steps to nurture and develop the musician people have inside of them. I Teach my lessons with a 360° aproach, that means that appart from learning voice or piano I also give my students applied lessons to their instruments in Music Theory, Harmoy, Music composition, music analysis, performance and music production. Every lesson consists of three main sections: 1st: Ice-breaker/Warm-up. 2nd: Production (homework review and improvement). 3rd: wrap-up This allows me to track students' progress while addressing their challenges when it comes to their instrument. Apart from this, it is proven that students learn more in a stress and anxiety free space. And that is what I always nurture in my lessons because, learning a new instrument comes with a lot of challenges and sometimes, frustration. But, if guided correctly, students will have fun and feel confident while they progress in their skills.
Musical Education
I have two bachelor's degrees, one in contemporary music performance and the other In music composition for audiovisual media. I studied both voice and piano lessons privately from the age of fifteen until the age of eighteen. My background comes mainly from singing in musical theater, Latin salsa, and jazz. After I finished high school, I auditioned and entered EMMAT - Berklee Global Partner music school there, I learned music theory, ear training, orchestration, singing, solfege, piano, and music production.
Special Skills and Trainings
I have two years as a voice and piano teacher. Moreover, I also stay relevant in the music industry. In my other job, I create Music for films, TV, and video games. Composing for audiovisual media is one of the most callengeing jobs that there can be in the music industry mainly because it involvers not only musical skills but also project management skills and production skills. These 3+ years of experience have taught me a lot in my craft like: - Patience - Good communication skills - Organization - Planning and Management I have also applied these concepts from filmscoring to my music lessons, so that students are assured they're in the best hands in their musical journey.
Lessons in your home
Diego is available to teach in your home if you are located in the following areas:- Burnaby, BC
- Coquitlam, BC
- New Westminster, BC
- Richmond, BC
- Vancouver, BC
Lessons on an online platform
Diego 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:
Diego 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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