Michael | Teacher #4153
About Michael
Michael is a passionate music teacher offering piano lessons to students from age 7 to adults, exclusively online. He holds a BMUS in Music Performance from Brock University and a Three-Year Advanced Diploma in Music Performance from Cambrian College. Michael is dedicated to adapting his teaching to the unique style of each student while ensuring a strong foundation in music fundamentals. He is also recognized with the Senior Piano Award from the Kiwanis Festival of Music. Michael's lessons are available for a range of skills including music theory, history, and appreciation, with a special focus on RCM exams and advanced theory. Explore the world of music with Michael's online lessons today.
Piano Music History Music Theory (Beginner-Intermediate) Music Appreciation RCM Music Theory (Advanced) RCM - Analysis RCM - Counterpoint RCM - History RCM - Advanced Harmony RCM - Intermediate Harmony RCM - Basic Harmony RCM - Advanced Rudiments RCM - Intermediate Rudiments RCM - Basic Rudiments
Online Lessons Lessons in Your Home
Classical
English
Teaching Philosophy
I believe that each student has their own unique style of learning. Over the past decade I have dedicated my education and teaching style to meet the needs and preferences of students while also maintaining a strong fundamental core in posture, musical reading, identification, analysis and appreciation. I believe that everyone can learn and has the potential to soar beyond what they may see within themselves. I adapt to my students and have had numerous students grow at an exponential level while under my teaching.
Musical Education
I hold a BMUS in Music Performance from Brock University and a Three Year Advanced Diploma in Music Performance from Cambrian College.
Awards and Distinctions
Senior Piano Award - Kiwanis Festival of Music
Special Skills and Trainings
I grew up in a performance setting from the time that I was 9 years old. I competed in many festivals with the Ontario Conservatory of Music winning accolades consistently in my time at these festivals. I have also competed in the Kiwanis Festival of Music where I won the Senior Piano Award for the Sudbury region.
Lessons in your home
Michael is available to teach in your home if you are located in the following areas:- Fort Erie, ON
- Grimsby, ON
- Lincoln, ON
- Niagara Falls, ON
- Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
- St. Catharines, ON
- Welland, 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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