Jose | Teacher #5578
About Jose
Jose is an experienced teacher of piano, guitar (classical, electric, bass), and composition, holding a Degree of Applied Music from Mohawk College. Mentored by top Toronto musicians, he brings practical, real-world insights to his lessons. Jose teaches in English and Spanish. He offers online lessons, in-studio lessons in Waterloo, and in-home lessons in the Waterloo area.
Piano Guitar Electric Guitar Electric Bass Classical Guitar Composition Ear Training Harmony Music Theory (Beginner-Intermediate) Music Appreciation Composition RCM Jazz Improvation RCM - Intermediate Harmony RCM - Basic Harmony RCM - Intermediate Rudiments RCM - Basic Rudiments
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English Spanish
Teaching Philosophy
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Musical Education
Degree of Applied Music from Mohawk College of Applied Arts & Technology
Special Skills and Trainings
In addition to my secondary and post-secondary musical education, I have been taught and mentored by some of the finest musicians in the Toronto music scene. Players, professors and band leaders who have played professionally for decades and had very successful careers in music. The lessons taken from these fine musicians is akin to a musical apprenticeship, whereby lessons outside of rudimentary theory are learned.
Lessons in your home
Jose is available to teach in your home if you are located in the following areas:- Waterloo, ON
Lessons in a music studio
Jose 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
Jose 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:
Jose 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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