“Jonathan offers lessons in electric guitar, guitar, ear training, music appreciation, and both beginner-intermediate and advanced music theory. With a UK BTEC Higher National Diploma and extensive private instruction, including mentorship from Berklee College of Music alumni. His experience spans music production, performance, and composition, enriching his ability to guide students of all ages and skill levels. Jonathan's mission is to inspire his students to fearlessly pursue their passion for music, fostering an enjoyable and stress-free learning environment. He provides in-home, online, and studio lessons, ensuring accessibility for all aspiring musicians. Book an interview now with Jonathan.”
- Jonathan
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Music has been an innate part of my life, from playing an instrument to music production. It has been a constant since the age of 12, contributing to my spirituality and personal growth. My mission as a teacher is to inspire and encourage my students to fearlessly follow their passion for music. With this in mind, I structure my lessons to be an enjoyable, stress-free experience while they continue to progress as musicians.
Name: Jonathan (Full name will be provided upon registration)
Age: 30's
Gender: male
I have a UK BTEC Higher National Diploma which includes Music Theory. I studied both bass and guitar privately from the ages of 12 to 22. One of my teachers was Tom Hancock from Berklee College of Music, who gave me extensive knowledge in theory and technique. I have many years of experience in music production, performance and composition from working as a sound engineer and playing in numerous bands. I have taught guitar for 5 years to students ranging from ages 7-60.
I have extensive experience playing in bands that have toured and recorded based in South Africa, New York, Vancouver and Montreal. I currently run my own recording studio and record my own music as well as that of local bands.
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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
Jonathan is available to teach in your home if you are located in the following areas
Online lessons
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.
Jonathan's Studio Location
Jonathan offers lessons from his studio. Please note that map locations are based on the postal code of the teachers studio. address will be released to you if needed.