Martin | Teacher #1431
About Martin
Martin offers a spectrum of lessons including trumpet, guitar, and music theory. With a Bachelor of Jazz Studies and a Bachelor of Education, his teaching embodies cultural appreciation and musical diversity. Fluent in Spanish, Martin's musical journey includes immersive experiences in Argentinean music and Cuban composition. He toured Brazil with a Tango group, fostering cross-cultural connections through music. Whether in-home or online, his instruction fosters a deeper understanding of music's cultural richness. Book an interview now.
Trumpet Guitar Electric Guitar Electric Bass Ukulele Classical Guitar Composition Ear Training Music History Harmony Music Theory (Beginner-Intermediate) Solfege Dictation Composition RCM Music Theory (Advanced) Jazz Improvation
Online Lessons Lessons in Your Home
Classical Jazz Latin Salsa Blues Rhythm and Blues Funk
English Spanish
Teaching Philosophy
Music possesses a unique ability to portray a culture like no other art form can. It offers insights into how people connect and interact with each other. When we make music together, we engage in a cooperative dance of expression. This interaction takes on diverse meanings across cultures, intricately tied to their unique histories and traditions.
Musical Education
Capilano University - Bachelor of Jazz Studies University of British Columbia - Bachelor of Education
Special Skills and Trainings
- Fluent in Spanish with extensive musical experience. - Skilled in playing, arranging, and composing music. - Specialized knowledge in Argentinean music, with courses from renowned musicians Rodolfo Mederos and Cacho Tirao. - Studied composition, orchestration, and analysis in Cuba. - Experienced childhood exposure to diverse music styles, which provided insights into various practices. - In 1999, toured Brazil with a Tango group, playing Bossa nova with native musicians. - Learned from authentic performances, enabling communication despite language barriers. - Engaged in an interchange of ideas, experiencing the power of music to connect and communicate.
Lessons in your home
Martin is available to teach in your home if you are located in the following areas:- Burnaby, BC
- Coquitlam, BC
- New Westminster, BC
- North Vancouver, BC
- Richmond, BC
- Vancouver, BC
Lessons on an online platform
Martin 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:
Martin 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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