Jay | Teacher #2788
About Jay
Jay, with a Master's Degree from York University in music composition and a diverse musical background, Jay brings a wealth of experience to his teaching. From playing with Latin jazz legends to winning prestigious awards like the Juno Award, Jay's journey in music has been remarkable. He believes that music expresses the inexpressible and can bridge divides between people. Offering lessons in composition, drumset, guitar, ukulele, voice, harmony, jazz improvisation, music appreciation, history, and advanced music theory, Jay is committed to nurturing the musical growth of his students. Whether online or at his studio, Jay provides a supportive learning environment where students can explore their musical interests and talents. Book an interview with Jay now.
Guitar Voice Electric Guitar Electric Bass Ukulele Drumset Composition Music History Harmony Music Appreciation Music Theory (Advanced) Jazz Improvation
Online Lessons In Studio Lessons
Jazz Country Pop Rock Latin Salsa Rock and Roll Heavy Metal Folk Blues Hip Hop Progressive Rock Reggae Rhythm and Blues Ska Funk Bluegrass Punk
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Teaching Philosophy
Music is my life, and there is nothing I enjoy more than sharing it with people. It expresses the inexpressible and can heal divides between people.
Musical Education
I have my Master's Degree from York University in music composition. I am originally a self taught musician and gained my musical education by playing with some of the very best musicians in the world, where I was forced to learn to read music and learn advanced concepts in technique, structure and composition very quickly while performing my duties as a hired instrumentalist. This includes among other things two albums and several shows with Latin jazz legend Hilario Duran, being Canadian vibraphonist Peter Appleyard's guitarist, performing with several Latin music greats such as Eliades Ochoa, Compay Segundo and Salsa star Oscar D'Leon, and winning a Juno Award as the guitarist on Julian Fauth's 2009 winner "Ramblin' Son".
Awards and Distinctions
2009 Juno Award for Blues Album Of The Year - Julian Fauth, "Ramblin' Son" 2001 Juno Nomination for World Music Album - Hilario Duran "Havana Remembered"
Special Skills and Trainings
I have spent my whole life dedicated to music. I started playing rock music and progressed into other forms of music. I became a specialist in Cuban music, where I gained the reputation of being the very best player in North America of a guitar like instrument called the Tres Cubano. I worked for years as Jazz guitarist and composer in a quintet of my own in Toronto for 15 years and have done Masterclasses at Selkirk College.
Lessons in a music studio
Jay 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
Jay 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:
Jay 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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