About Jef
Jef is a skilled flute teacher with extensive experience in music education, offering lessons in his studio and at students' homes. He holds a Bachelor of Music from York University and a Jazz Studies Diploma from Humber College. Jef is known for his dynamic teaching style that focuses on expression and musical storytelling, making his lessons engaging and inspiring. Fluent in English, he teaches flute and music theory, emphasizing the transformative power of music. Jef's accolades include charting in iTunes Top 100 Soul/R&B and being featured in Jazziz Magazine. Special skills include expertise in pop music and a notable online presence. Book an interview with Jef now!
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When I teach, I don't want to focus solely on playing the correct notes and rhythms. I want my students to understand that music is a powerful means of expression. It's not just about technical precision; it's about conveying emotions, stories, and messages through the music they play. I encourage my students to explore the nuances, dynamics, and phrasing that can turn a series of notes into a captivating story or a deeply emotional performance. In essence, I aim to instill in my students the ability to connect with their audience and express themselves through their music on a profound level.
Name: Jef (Full name will be provided upon registration)
Age: 40's
Gender: Male
York University - Bachelor of Music Humber College - Jazz Studies Diploma
iTunes Top 100 Soul/R&B, 2021 Jazziz Magazine #1 on "Top 5 Inside Tracks” chart, 2020 1.45 million YouTube plays
- Expertise in teaching pop music and collaboration skills for all ages. - Amazon best-selling and iTunes Top 100 charting artist. - Known for transforming the flute into a significant voice in R&B and hip-hop. - Featured in XXL Magazine's "20 Covers of Hip-Hop Songs Using Instruments" and Mashable's "14 Bizzarly Awesome Rap Cover Videos." - Over two decades of professional music experience. - Impressive online following with over 1.5 million views on YouTube. - Discography includes two full albums, an EP, and eight singles. - 2020 EP "Jazzy AF" received critical acclaim and reached #1 on Jazziz Magazine's new release chart.
English
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).
Lessons in your home
Jef is available to teach in your home if you are located in the following areas
Jef's Studio Location
Jef offers lessons from her studio. Please note that map locations are based on the postal code of the teachers studio. address will be released to you if needed.