Julian | Teacher #5696
About Julian
Julian is an experienced teacher of cello, electric bass, and piano, who specializes in classical and jazz styles. He holds a Bachelor's degree from McGill University, with a double major in classical cello and jazz piano performance, and is also Suzuki Book 1 Certified. His teaching philosophy is based on using music as a powerful tool for creativity, discipline, and focus. Julian offers online lessons, lessons in his studio in Montreal, and lessons in your home in Beaconsfield and Montreal, QC.
Piano Cello Electric Bass Ear Training Counterpoint Harmony Composition Music Theory (Advanced) Suzuki
Online Lessons In Studio Lessons Lessons in Your Home
Classical Jazz
English
Teaching Philosophy
Music holds a special place in nearly all cultures around the world and is something that I feel all people possess to a certain degree, whether it be through clapping a rhythm or humming a melody. I believe in music as a powerful tool for many things. It can be used for expressing emotion and creativity, as well as learning discipline and focus. It can even teach about how one's muscles work through mastering technique. I believe that music is incredibly valuable to one's physical and mental education and, through the process of learning it, can teach many important lessons about themselves. During my lessons, I prescribe my own developed exercises that I use throughout my practicing to further develop my students' skills, always being sure to gauge their skill levels so as not to push too hard or too little. Noticeable progress is always made best as a steady pace, and I always aim to find just the right rhythm for my students!
Musical Education
I have a bachelor's degree from McGill University with a double major in classical cello and jazz piano performance. I've studied both classical piano and cello since ages 4 and 5 respectively, as well as formal jazz piano training from age 15. My piano teachers include Director of Choral Music at Hopkins, Erika Schroth, and critically-acclaimed jazz pianist David Morgan, and my cello teachers include principal cellist of the New Haven Symphony, Rebecca Patterson, as well as the cellist of the Haven String Quartet, Philip Boulanger. In my youth, I had semester-based orchestral training with the Greater Connecticut Youth Orchestras, serving as principal cellist for 3 years, as well as chamber music training with former New York Philharmonic violinist Asya Meshberg and at McGill University with Curtis-graduated violist André Roy.
Awards and Distinctions
- Merit award 2012 - 2013, Neighborhood Music School, New Haven, CT, USA - First Prize winner, 2017 Marianne Liberatore Scholarship, Music For Youth Inc. - Steven A. Merrihew Performing Arts Scholarship 2018 - Entrance Scholarship 2018, Schulich School of Music, McGill University - Winner of 8 concerto competitions 2009-2019 on piano and cello for various orchestras and institutions in Connecticut, New York and Pennsylvania - Performed in principal cello positions with youth and university orchestras in the United States and Canada, as well as touring Austria, China, Germany, Iceland, Italy, and Scotland - Performed in small jazz ensembles and solo performances (classical and jazz) on piano and cello in the United States, Canada, and The Bahamas
Special Skills and Trainings
I've attended multiple summer youth and adult level music festivals including Kinhaven, Point Counterpoint, Philadelphia International Music Festival, Decoda Chamber Music Festival, Domaine Forget, and Techne Music Festival, among others. I've also aquired my Suzuki Book 1 Certification from the Ithaca Suzuki Institute.
Lessons in your home
Julian is available to teach in your home if you are located in the following areas:- Beaconsfield, QC
- Montreal, QC
- Montreal-Est, QC
- Montreal-Ouest, QC
- Pointe-Claire, QC
- Westmount, QC
Lessons in a music studio
Julian 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
Julian 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:
Julian 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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