Eric | Teacher #2073
About Eric
Eric, a seasoned music instructor with a diverse background in jazz and pop music, offers personalized lessons tailored to each student's goals. With a degree in jazz performance and extensive experience playing bass professionally, including on cruise ships for nearly two decades, Eric emphasizes versatility and adaptability in his teaching approach. From learning popular songs to preparing for auditions, Eric's teaching philosophy revolves around making music a source of joy for his students.
Double Bass Electric Bass Harmony Music Theory (Beginner-Intermediate) Music Theory (Advanced) Jazz Improvation
Online Lessons Lessons in Your Home
Jazz Country Pop Rock Latin Salsa Rock and Roll Blues Gospel Progressive Rock Reggae Rhythm and Blues Funk
English French
Teaching Philosophy
La musique fait parti de ma vie depuis mon adolescence et seulement après quelques mois, j’ai réalisé que j’allais y consacré ma vie. Mon enseignement est personnalisé je vais donc adapter mon enseignement en fonction des buts de mes étudiants. Que ce soit seulement pour apprendre des chansons populaire du moment ou pour se préparer a des auditions en vue d’étudier en musique mon enseignement sera a la hauteur des attentes. Music has been part of my life since my teenage years. It didn't take me long to realize that this would be my life. My teaching is personalized in fonction of the goals of my students. From learning popular songs to getting ready for auditions my teaching is versatile. I can also teach music theory an harmony
Musical Education
J’ai fait mes études en interprétation jazz et musique pop au Cégep de St-Laurent avec Sylvain Bolduc en plus de faire L’option arrangement qui est une troisième année optionnelle avec André Beaudry. J’ai par la suite fait mon Bac en interprétation a l’université de Montréal avec Denis Labrosse comme professeur de Basse. J’ai aussi un AEC en conception sonore à l’institut Trebas. I studied in performance at Cegep St-Laurent with Sylvain Bolduc to complete a performance degree. I have also done an optional year studying arranging with Andre Beaudry. After Cegep I went to University of Montreal to obtain a degree in jazz performance with Denis Labrosse. I also have a degree in sound design at Trebas institute.
Special Skills and Trainings
Après mes études en musique j’ai joué dans les environs de Montreal pendant quelques années avant d’aller travailler sur les bateaux de croisières comme bassiste dans l’orchestre. J’ai fait ce travail pendant 18 ans.L’orchestre accompagne toute les revues musicales ainsi que les artistes invités. La lecture à vue est très sollicité pour ce travail ainsi que d’être versatile dans plusieurs Style. After my music Studies I played gigs around Montreal for a few years before taking my skills at sea onboard cruise ships. I played bass on cruise ships for almost 20 years playing musicals and backing guest entertainers. Sight reading is really important for that gig and also being versatile.
Lessons in your home
Eric is available to teach in your home if you are located in the following areas:- Montreal, QC
Lessons on an online platform
Eric 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:
Eric 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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