Jonathan | Teacher #5639
About Jonathan
Jonathan teaches electric guitar and singer-songwriter lessons, along with composition and music theory. He holds a Diploma in Jazz and Contemporary Music from MacEwan University. Jonathan tailors his teaching to each student's individual goals, aiming to equip them with the tools to become lifelong learners. He offers online lessons and in-home lessons in Calgary.
Electric Guitar Singer-Songwriter Ear Training Music Theory (Beginner-Intermediate) Composition Music Theory (Advanced) Jazz Improvation
Online Lessons Lessons in Your Home
Jazz Pop Rock and Roll Blues Rhythm and Blues Punk
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Teaching Philosophy
As a teacher I believe it is very important to have a good understanding of each student on an individual level. Knowing each persons strengths, weaknesses and musical goals is integral to building a path on which the student can progress and continue down on by themselves eventually after stopping lessons. My philosophy for teaching revolves around equipping students with the tools they need to achieve their own goals, set new ones and become life long learners.
Musical Education
I have a Diploma in Jazz and Contemporary Music from MacEwan University where my primary instrument was electric guitar. I have been playing guitar since the age of 9. When I was 12 I started taking private lessons with a composition graduate from the University of Calgary. These lessons were very practical theory heavy, and helped me wrap my head around the fundamental building blocks of composition theory from a young age, which in turn helped my writing and my improvisational playing.
Lessons in your home
Jonathan is available to teach in your home if you are located in the following areas:- Calgary, AB
Lessons on an online platform
Jonathan 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:
Jonathan 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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