About Maxime
Maxime is a dedicated viola and violin instructor teaching students from early childhood to adults in Toronto. He offers lessons online, at his studio, and in students' homes, ensuring flexible learning environments. Maxime holds a Bachelor's degree from the Conservatoire de Musique de Quebec and is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Musical Arts at the University of Toronto. His approach to teaching emphasizes the universal language of music, fostering discipline and a deep appreciation of musical arts across different cultures. Fluent in both English and French, Maxime provides a comprehensive musical education that includes theory, chamber music, and preparation for various examinations such as RCM and ABRSM. Book an interview with Maxime now to explore the enriching world of music through viola and violin.
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Music should be taught to everyone. Not only does it develop our artistic side, but it also teaches discipline. Furthermore, I consider music in some way the international language of communication. Through this form of art, we are able to encounter different cultures, listen to performer's perspective, and even convey our own feelings/ideas no matter what level of musicianship we are presented with! It is truly a medium that everyone can understand and/or relate to.
Name: Maxime (Full name will be provided upon registration)
Age: 30's
Gender: Male
These are the schools and university I have attended: - Conservatoire de Musique de Quebec - Bachelor of Music - University of Toronto - Master of Music (in progress) I am currently finishing my Doctorate in Musical Arts at the University of Toronto.
Skills: - Over 15 years of teaching experience. - All-age and all-level music teacher. - Experienced theory tutor. - Chamber music coach and teacher. - Preparation for entry exams (RCM, university auditions, competitions). - Viola player since age 6
English
French
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
Maxime is available to teach in your home if you are located in the following areas
Online lessons
Maxime 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.
Maxime's Studio Location
Maxime offers lessons from her studio. Please note that map locations are based on the postal code of the teachers studio. address will be released to you if needed.