Kyle | Teacher #2488
About Kyle
Kyle, with a Bachelor of Music Performance and a Vocal Major Comprehensive Diploma. His extensive experience spans various genres, earning him accolades like the 2013 Songwriter of the Year Award. He excels in voice control and self-accompaniment, guiding students to discover their unique sound. With over 10 years of guitar expertise and live performance experience, Kyle offers engaging lessons online, empowering students to explore their musical passions.
Piano Guitar Voice Ear Training Music Theory (Beginner-Intermediate) RCM Music Theory (Advanced) Jazz Improvation
Online Lessons
Jazz Country Pop Rock Folk Blues Funk
English
Teaching Philosophy
To me, music is an extension of excitement. Whether you are an avid listener discovering your new favourite artist of the week, to fiddling around on your dad's guitar from 1985, to writing your own love ballad and wailing on the keys. There is always a new feeling, a new genre or a new idea you can discover with music. The world of creativity, expression and freedom that comes from music is exhilarating, and something that is better experienced with others. My job is to help be your compass and help guide you to find your own musical excitement, much like others have done for me.
Musical Education
I studied voice at Grant MacEwan University for 3 years and received two diplomas: - A Vocal Major Comprehensive Diploma and a Vocal Major Bachelor of Music Performance Diploma Exit. My skills acquired include: The ability to write music, perform various genres and styles (such as Jazz, Blues, Pop, Funk, Rock, Singer/Songwriter, Folk etc), the understanding of extensive music theory, ability to transcribe music, extensive ear-training, and completing intermediate training on piano. I have also been playing guitar for over 10 years, applying my knowledge of theory, composition and self accompaniment during live vocal performances.
Awards and Distinctions
2013 Prince Albert Search for the Stars Songwriter of the Year Award. 2017 KWC (Karaoke World Championships) Top 8 in Canadian Nationals. 2019 Full debut album: Kyle Morris - With Life You'll Never Know (available on all streaming platforms).
Special Skills and Trainings
One of my main passions is to perform live, and as such the skills I've gained from that go hand in hand with my teachings. For voice in particular, I like to focus on the overall control of your voice. Giving you the tools necessary to sing the way you want, and in turn, discover your own sound. My approach for learning, regardless of instrument, is always hands on and practical. For me growing up, I knew little to no music theory, so when I decided to go to university, I felt like I gained a unique perspective on how to process all of the information that goes into understanding music. I take my time and try to relate the foundations of music in digestible bites so that it does not seem overwhelming or complicated. For example learning how to play piano in university helped better my understanding of playing guitar and made me a better musician.
Lessons on an online platform
Kyle 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:
Kyle 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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