Graham | Teacher #4713
About Graham
Graham is an experienced trumpet teacher offering lessons for students aged six to adults. He holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Music Performance from McGill University and is completing an Artist Diploma at the Glenn Gould School. With a strong background in performance and pedagogy, Graham teaches trumpet and advanced music theory, including RCM preparation. Lessons are available online, in his Toronto studio, or in students' homes.
Trumpet Music Theory (Beginner-Intermediate) RCM Music Theory (Advanced)
Online Lessons In Studio Lessons Lessons in Your Home
Classical Pop Rock Baroque
English
Teaching Philosophy
I think the greatest gift music has given me is the ability to “play” for a living. To perform trumpet is to play trumpet and that is a big part of my teaching philosophy. I think proper technique and discipline are things we can learn from a teacher but it is important to learn to love music first. I am listening to music as much as I can and enjoy many styles and genres, my favourites being classical, alternative and rock. Playing trumpet has taught me responsibility, personal discipline and the importance of a strong work ethic. I think formal lessons are important to help guide correct technique which will then allow freedom to play.
Musical Education
I have completed both my Bachelors of Music Performance and Masters of Music Performance in trumpet from McGill University in Montreal. I am currently completing my Artist Diploma from the Glenn Gould School at the Royal Conservatory where I perform with the Royal Conservatory Orchestra. I have studied with members of the Montreal Symphony and the Associate Principal Trumpet of the Toronto Symphony. I have been teaching either tennis or trumpet to people of all ages since I was 15 and have attended pedagogy courses at international seminars.
Awards and Distinctions
-International Trumpet Guild Solo Competition: Semi-Finalist competing June 2025 -JUNO Award, Classical Album of the Year, 2nd Trumpet for Maxime Goulet’s “Symphonie de la tempête de verglas”: 2024 -The Shirley Dick Memorial Brass Scholarship: 2024-26 -The Sheryl & David Kerr Trumpet Scholarship: 2024-26 -Sylva Gelber Foundation Award: Finalist Nominated by Mcgill University, 2024 -International Trumpet Guild Orchestral Excerpts Competition: Semi- Finalist 2023 & 2024 -McGill Graduate Excellence Full Scholarship: 2022-24 -Melissa Knock Memorial Bursary: 2023-24 -Maurice Pollack Fund Fellowship: 2023-24 -Scholarship Winner International Trumpet Guild Undergraduate Division: 2021 -Western University Concerto Competition: Finalist 2018 -Saunders Staff Award: awarded to the highest all-around achieving grade 11 student: 2016-17
Special Skills and Trainings
I have been teaching since the age of 15, starting with group tennis lessons to young children and over the years teaching group and private lessons to people of all ages. I began teaching trumpet when I started studying at McGill university and have taught beginners who have never played to undergraduate students at McGill university. I have been a camp counsellor for 10 summers at a sports camp ages 4 to 16 so I am very comfortable teaching children of any age and am happy teaching adults as well!
Lessons in your home
Graham is available to teach in your home if you are located in the following areas:- Toronto, ON
Lessons in a music studio
Graham 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
Graham 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:
Graham 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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