About Len
Len is an experienced voice teacher with a BM in Vocal Performance from Lawrence University Conservatory of Music and is pursuing a Master's in Opera at McGill University. Specializing in voice, ear training, and solfege, Len has performed in operas, conducted solo recitals, and studied under Grammy-winning soprano Estelí Gomez. Lessons are available online or in-home in Montreal, providing a compassionate, growth-oriented teaching approach tailored to each student's unique voice and goals.
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Music is a vessel in which we are able to express our own experiences by intertwining them with the story it is already telling, and I believe that this is the most essential part of being an active, communicating musician. As a teacher, I desire kindness above all, and will actively engage with my students in a respectful and empathetic way. I believe in constructive criticism alongside positive affirmation, not one or the other. I will leave space for healing, hope, and my student’s personal experiences and musical interpretations. I will strive to not make assumptions about my students, their voices, or their experience. I refuse to belittle one’s intelligence, but instead, foster an environment for growth and learning. My goal is to help guide my students to become honest musicians who care deeply about beautiful storytelling, personal growth, and self confidence.
Name: Len (Full name will be provided upon registration)
Age: 23
Gender: male
I have a BM in Vocal Performance from The Lawrence University Conservatory of Music. I studied voice privately from the age of 16 and was apart of my high school choir and theater program from age 14. I have studied under two time Grammy winner, Soprano, Estelí Gomez for four years and had training in early music and chamber ensemble music. I performed in several operas and scenes productions and put on two solo voice recitals. I am now studying at McGill for my Masters in Opera.
I knew from a young age that performance was something that excited me, but I didn't realize how cool it would be to also work behind the scenes. I have been an Assistant Stage manager for several shows at my university, and I have fallen in love with working backstage. It helps me gain perspective as a performer- every job in theater is just as important as singing.
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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
Len is available to teach in your home if you are located in the following areas
Online lessons
Len 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.