James | Teacher #3165
About James
James, an experienced violin teacher based in Vancouver, offers lessons to students starting from the age of 5, including adults. With a teaching studio in Vancouver, he provides both in-studio and in-home lessons, ensuring convenience for his students. James emphasizes a relaxed playing style, excellent sound quality, expressiveness, and precise pitch and rhythm. His teaching philosophy is centered on unlocking each student's potential and fostering a deep appreciation for music. Holding a Bachelor of Education in Violin and Education from UBC and with over 15 years of teaching experience, James is adept at preparing students for RCM exams and also offers improvisation skills training for a more enjoyable learning experience.
Violin Ear Training RCM
In Studio Lessons Lessons in Your Home
Classical Christian Baroque
English
Teaching Philosophy
I place particular emphasis on playing with relaxation, good sound, expressiveness, and accuracy of pitch and rhythm. Whether your goal is to prepare for RCM exams, or you just want to play your best because you love music and the violin, I look forward to helping you succeed!
Musical Education
I studied both Violin and Education at UBC, and completed my B.Ed.
Special Skills and Trainings
Playing the violin has been my lifelong passion and pursuit, and I strive to realize each student's potential on their musical journey. I studied both Violin and Education at UBC, and I have over 15 years of violin teaching experience. I have also studied privately with other prominent local teachers over the years. For students who are interested, I can teach improvisation skills to make violin playing more fun!
Lessons in your home
James is available to teach in your home if you are located in the following areas:- Burnaby, BC
- Vancouver, BC
Lessons in a music studio
James 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
James 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:
James 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!
-
Reviews about our Teachers
with ReviewsIO
-
Secure Payments
with Chase Paymentech
-
Verfified Teachers
with Certn