About Henry
Henry is a dedicated music teacher offering online lessons in baritone-euphonium, French horn, trombone, trumpet, and tuba, starting from the age of 10 to adults. With a rich background in music, including an Honours Bachelor of Music (Comprehensive) from the University of Windsor and additional lessons under notable musicians, Henry brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to his teaching. He has a unique teaching philosophy focused on meeting individual student goals, whether for professional aspirations or as a hobby. Fluent in both English and German, Henry tailors his lessons to fit each student's needs, helping them to realize their musical dreams.
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Music is not just a part of my life; it's the beating heart of it. The joy it brings me is immeasurable, and I'm passionate about sharing that joy with my students. My aim is to recognize and work toward each student's unique musical objectives, whether they aspire to become professional musicians, enjoy music as a hobby, or fall somewhere in between. I take my professional growth seriously, dedicating daily effort to enhance not only my instrumental skills but also my ear training and theoretical knowledge. However, one of the most valuable lessons I've learned from teaching in the public school system is that no two students are alike. Each possesses distinct interests, abilities, and aspirations. Consequently, I tailor my lessons to cater to the individual needs and goals of each student, charting a personalized path that enables them to achieve their musical dreams.
Name: Henry (Full name will be provided upon registration)
Age: 30's
Gender: male
I graduated with an Honours Bachelor of Music (Comprehensive) from the University of Windsor, studying tuba under Dr. Travis Scott. I have also taken lessons from Dr. Ed Owen (Arkansas State University) and Michael Stone (Windsor Symphony Orchestra)
I have been employed as a low brass instructor by the Greater Essex County District School Board since 2015. In this role, I work at a local high school, helping low brass students in the band program with their parts, preparing them for solo performances, directing brass ensembles, and helping run auditions.
English
German
Rates and Studio Policies
Registration Fee: $25.00 (One-time lifetime registration fee may be used by all family members)
Rates for instruction:
30 minute private lesson: $39.00
45 minute private lesson: $49.00
60 minute private lesson: $59.00
Travel charge: additional $15.00 per visit (for lessons in a client's home as opposed to my studio)
1. Cancellation Policy
Lessons not cancelled or rescheduled with at least 24 hours notice are billable to the client and payable to the teacher. This does not of course apply to travel fees unless the notice is effectively given at the door and the teacher has travelled to the location.
2. Cessation (quitting) Policy
A client must provide a 2 lesson notice period to stop lessons. So a weekly student needs to give 2 weeks of notice, a biweekly student works out to 3 weeks notice and a twice weekly student works out to a week of notice.
3. Illness Policy
Lessons cancelled due to illness or extraordinary circumstances with less than 24 hours notice remain billable to the client and payable to the teacher.
BAH teachers are encouraged to offer a make-up lesson at a future date in the interest of client relations and general goodwill. This only makes sense as teaching a student with the flu for example, will ruin the rest of your week's employment.
No more than 2 lessons may be made up due to illness within a 60 day period.
4. Rescheduling Policy
Any lesson can be cancelled or rescheduled with at least 24 hours notice.
Summer Vacation and Extended Absence Policy
Clients may schedule longer absences for trips etc. 24 hours notice is required.
It is normal and typical for students and about 20% of our teachers to schedule a break in the summer. We do not enforce a notice period (see cessation of lessons) at the end of a long summer break.
5. Evaluation Period
There are no free trial lessons with Beethoven at Home but we do offer a 2 lesson evaluation period where it is easy to try out a teacher. There are no free lessons during the evaluation period and clients may choose to discontinue the lessons at any time by providing the required 24 hours notice. After the student's 3rd lesson the required 2 lesson notice period will apply (see cessation of lessons above).
Online lessons
Henry 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.