Donald | Teacher #2622
About Donald
Donald holds a Diploma of Fine Arts from Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts, specializing in bass guitar and drum set. While privately studying classical piano up to grade 4, he honed his skills through extensive touring, performing, and composing music for various media over the past two and a half decades. Donald offers a diverse range of lessons, including piano, guitar, drums, composition, and music theory. His philosophy treats music as a language for expressing emotions, guiding students to find their unique voices while providing a supportive learning environment akin to teaching beginners speech. Highly proficient in music production and composition, Donald offers online lessons or in-person sessions at his studio, ensuring flexible learning options for students. Book an interview now!
Piano Guitar Electric Guitar Electric Bass Ukulele Drumset Djembe Percussions Harmony Music Theory (Beginner-Intermediate) Composition Jazz Improvation RCM - Intermediate Rudiments RCM - Basic Rudiments
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Jazz Pop Latin Salsa Rock and Roll Blues Gospel Hip Hop Reggae Ska Funk
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Teaching Philosophy
I look at music as a language, a means to communicate our feelings and emotions. I allow my students to find their own voice by guidance and never imposing my will unto them. I treat my students as if they were learning to speak for the first time.
Musical Education
I have attended and earned a Diploma of Fine Arts at Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts, where I studied bass guitar and drum set as an elective. I studied classical piano to grade 4, privately. The rest of my musical knowledge came with experience and practice, touring and performing and also composing music for film, Jingles and music albums for the passed two and a half decades.
Special Skills and Trainings
I am highly skilled in music production and composing, song writing and arranging.
Lessons in a music studio
Donald 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
Donald 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:
Donald 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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