Michael | Teacher #2277
About Michael
Michael with 35 years of teaching, performing, and composing, offers a diverse range of lessons including classical guitar, piano, music theory, and more. Holding degrees from Carleton University and training from prestigious institutions like TREBAS Institute and Humber College, Michael blends technical expertise with a passion for making music education enjoyable and comprehensive. Fluent in English and French, he caters to students of all ages and skill levels. Whether online or in-home lessons, Michael's approach emphasizes personalized instruction and effective practice techniques, ensuring students' continual progress and musical fulfillment. Book an interview with Michael for a rewarding music-learning experience.
Piano Guitar Electric Guitar Electric Bass Ukulele Classical Guitar Organ Recorder Composition Ear Training Music Theory (Beginner-Intermediate) Composition RCM Music Theory (Advanced) Jazz Improvation RCM - Advanced Rudiments RCM - Intermediate Rudiments RCM - Basic Rudiments
Online Lessons Lessons in Your Home
Classical Jazz Country Pop Rock Latin Rock and Roll Heavy Metal Folk Blues Progressive Rock Rhythm and Blues Punk Baroque
English French
Teaching Philosophy
I'm a firm believer in making music education both enjoyable and comprehensive. My approach involves tailoring a curriculum that aligns with each student's interests, facilitating their personal growth and achievement. Whether it's for leisure, well-being, therapy, skill enhancement, or pursuing a music career, I'm here to guide them. I'm a strong advocate for incorporating playful and engaging games into the learning process. These activities help students, whether they're young children, teenagers, or adults, develop technical and musical skills. One of my main goals is to equip my students with effective practice techniques, enabling them to work independently between our lessons. This empowers them to progress consistently. I'm more than happy to work with beginners, intermediates, and advanced students of any age. Drawing from my 35 years of experience in Teaching, Learning, Performing, Composing, and Recording Music, I aim to share a wealth of insights and knowledge.
Musical Education
I have attended the following school earning some credits from University and the following 2 College Diplomats. - TREBAS Institute, Toronto, Canada - Recording Music Production Program. - Humber College, Toronto, Canada - Jazz Guitar Performance Program. - Carleton University, Ottawa, Ontario - Bachelor of Music - Royal Conservatory of Music - Private Classical Guitar and Piano Studies. - Ottawa University, Ottawa, Ontario - Music Theory primary and Advanced Rudiments.
Special Skills and Trainings
"I spent my childhood watching my cousin and other kids playing music, going to concerts and when I start learning the guitar (Self-taught) in addition I had excellent guitar and piano teachers to help me with the proper techniques and achieve my goals as a musician. I gained my musicianship experience working as a performer and my experience lies in teaching comprehensive and fun music lessons to beginner, intermediate, and advanced students of any age group while cultivating an environment that stimulates increasing and ongoing music appreciation. I am passionate about sharing my experience with my students working as a professional Musician and as a dedicated Music Educator for 35 years.
Lessons in your home
Michael is available to teach in your home if you are located in the following areas:- Toronto, ON
Lessons on an online platform
Michael 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:
Michael 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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