Marcus | Teacher #1494
About Marcus
Marcus, with a Master of Music from the University of Montreal and a Bachelor of Music from the University of Toronto. He empowers students to explore music appreciation, theory, history, and practical skills such as dictation and ear training. Whether teaching online or in the comfort of your home, Marcus provides personalized instruction that inspires students to develop their musical abilities and appreciation. Book an interview with Marcus today.
Piano Ear Training Music History Music Theory (Beginner-Intermediate) Music Appreciation Dictation RCM
Online Lessons Lessons in Your Home
Classical Pop Broadway Musicals
English French
Teaching Philosophy
I believe in making the learning process fun, creative, interactive, and imaginative. Students possess different backgrounds, life experiences, sensibilities, temperaments, and affinities for different types of music. Getting to know these personal aspects helps me the teacher find common ground to express ideas about learning music. Learning about a student's own personality, interests, and goals helps me tailor the lesson content and guide the communication process. Learning music is a team effort between teacher and student. This is most rewarding when shared ideas, problems, points of view, positive action, and music appreciation enrich the communicative experience.
Musical Education
University of Montreal - Master of Music University of Toronto - Bachelor of Music
Lessons in your home
Marcus is available to teach in your home if you are located in the following areas:- Mont-Royal, QC
- Montreal, QC
- Westmount, QC
Lessons on an online platform
Marcus 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:
Marcus 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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