Ewan | Teacher #5835
About Ewan
Ewan holds a Bachelor of Music with Honours in Music Education from the University of Western Ontario and is pursuing his Bachelor of Education at Nipissing University. A skilled bassoonist with RCM training in clarinet and recorder, he brings years of ensemble and teaching experience. Ewan believes music is a gateway to personal expression and critical thinking, emphasizing understanding the history and context of pieces. He teaches in Mississauga and Oakville, as well as online.
Clarinet Bassoon Ear Training Music History Music Theory (Beginner-Intermediate) Music Appreciation Dictation Composition Orff
Online Lessons Lessons in Your Home
Classical Jazz Country Pop Rock Latin Rock and Roll Heavy Metal Folk Blues Broadway Musicals Celtic Christian Hip Hop Rhythm and Blues Funk Rap Punk Baroque
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Teaching Philosophy
Music is a gateway to personal expression while strengthening critical and creative thinking. I believe students should understand the music they are playing not just through notes and rhythms, but through understanding the history of the piece and how they react to it. Open dialogue between a students and teacher is the best way to facilitate this, discussing rather than telling. Playing should be fun, overcoming a new obstacle should be fun. The process is just as important as the goal, and the process is where we learn the transferable skills that make us all around better musicals and people. Anybody can enjoy music and have fun creating, no matter the demographic or skill level.
Musical Education
I have a Bachelor of Music with Honours in Music Education from the University of Western Ontario. I am currently studying for my Bachelors of Education at Nipissing University for Music and History. My principle teachers were Kristin Day and Alexandre Von Wartburg.
Special Skills and Trainings
I began music at a very young age with my family putting me in afterschool music lessons. My family were and still are not musical people, but understood the importance of music. Starting on recorder I graduated to Clarinet achieving honours for several RCM levels until high school where I began playing my primary instrument Bassoon. I have been a part of many music ensembles and camps with several years experience as a teacher in and outside the classroom.
Lessons in your home
Ewan is available to teach in your home if you are located in the following areas:- Mississauga, ON
- Oakville, ON
Lessons on an online platform
Ewan 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:
Ewan 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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