Geoffrey | Teacher #972
About Geoffrey
Geoffrey is a passionate trombone and clarinet teacher who holds a Bachelor of Music from the Schulich School of Music of McGill University. He believes in establishing good technique from the start to avoid bad habits, covering aspects like posture, slide technique, embouchure development, breath control, and more. Geoffrey ensures every lesson is musical, incorporating repertoire suited to the student's level and duets to keep learning enjoyable. He offers lessons online and in students' homes in selected areas.
Trombone Clarinet Ear Training Music Theory (Beginner-Intermediate) Solfege Music Appreciation Dictation Jazz Improvation
Online Lessons Lessons in Your Home
Classical Jazz Pop Salsa Blues Gospel Reggae Rhythm and Blues
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Teaching Philosophy
As a trombone player/teacher, I believe that a new student must learn good technique as early as possible to avoid bad habits. This covers everything from good posture and slide technique to embouchure development and breath control, tonguing and flexibility. I develop a daily routine with all students used to touch on all of these areas. No student is going to practice mindless exercises for very long, so I feel it important to make music every single time the horn is played. As well as playing repertoire (suited to the level of the student) and duets with me to keep things fun. I want the student to enjoy their lessons, making them want to practice and improve on their own.
Musical Education
Schulich School of Music of McGill University - Bachelor of Music (Jazz Trombone Performance)
Lessons in your home
Geoffrey is available to teach in your home if you are located in the following areas:- Hampstead, QC
- Mont-Royal, QC
- Montreal, QC
- Montreal-Est, QC
- Montreal-Ouest, QC
- Westmount, QC
Lessons on an online platform
Geoffrey 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:
Geoffrey 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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