Juan | Teacher #3094
About Juan
Juan offers online and in-home lessons in electric bass, piano, ear training, harmony, and both beginner-intermediate and advanced music theory. Juan holds a Bachelor of Music with honors in Electric Bass from Humber College and studied double bass at Eafit University in Colombia. He emphasizes the importance of fun in learning, and nurturing a passion for music while engaging various brain functions. Fluent in English, French, and Spanish, Juan provides a dynamic and enriching learning experience. Book an interview now.
Piano Electric Bass Ear Training Harmony Music Theory (Beginner-Intermediate) Music Theory (Advanced)
Online Lessons In Studio Lessons Lessons in Your Home
Jazz Pop Rock Latin Salsa Reggae Rhythm and Blues Funk
English French Spanish
Teaching Philosophy
Music is a language, lets learn to speak it! Music is extremely important to me and I believe it plays an integral role in the education of any person. I believe anybody can learn music, we are born musical; from the rhythm our hearts use to beat, to the rhythm we use to walk or breathe. A formal training in music allows an individual to engage practically every are of their brain at once (especially the visual, auditory and motor cortices). Discipline and structured practice in playing music strengthens those brain functions, allowing us to apply that strength to other activities. Having fun fun while playing music is an essential element of successful learning. Music doesn't have to be hard, it just has to be fun!
Musical Education
I have an honours Bachelor Of Music from Humber College with major in electric bass. I studied double bass back in Colombia at Eafit University. I studied piano privately from age 18 to 25. My principal teachers include Rich Brown, Mike Downes, Jon Maharaj and Curtis Freeman.
Awards and Distinctions
Suyun Kim Memorial Award - 2018
Special Skills and Trainings
Attended online or in-person masterclasses/workshops from the following world-class musicians: -John Patitucci -Oscar Stagnaro
Lessons in your home
Juan is available to teach in your home if you are located in the following areas:- Etobicoke, ON
Lessons in a music studio
Juan 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
Juan 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:
Juan 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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