Nicolas | Teacher #3169
About Nicolas
Nicolas, an experienced guitar instructor, offers online and in-home lessons, specializing in electric and acoustic guitar, alongside music theory. With a minor in Music from Trinity Western University, he's honed his skills over 15 years of playing and 5 years of teaching. Fluent in English and Spanish, Nicolas tailors lessons to individual needs, balancing what students want to learn with essential concepts. His philosophy emphasizes music's ability to resonate with the soul, fostering freedom of expression. Book an interview now.
Guitar Electric Guitar Music Theory (Beginner-Intermediate)
Online Lessons Lessons in Your Home
Pop Rock Rock and Roll Heavy Metal Blues Christian Progressive Rock Rhythm and Blues Punk
English Spanish
Teaching Philosophy
My personal philosophy on music is that music resonates with the human soul. It is a means of creation, whether that be through the form of dancing, singing, playing it, or even consuming and enjoying it. The spirit needs to express itself in order to feel free, and I as a teacher am happy to help liberate the spirits of my students. My personal teaching philosophy is that the needs of the student supersede the needs of the teacher. In order for learning to be fun, engaging, and interesting, there must be a balance between what the student needs to learn and wants to learn, and as a teacher I must be flexible enough to give the student a balance of both. For example, if I want to teach music theory to a student but they want to learn how to finger tap, then I can use finger-tapping as a means to teach music theory to the student. That way, both the students' needs and wants are met simultaneously.
Musical Education
I have attended Trinity Western University and earned a minor in Music. I have studied both the electric and acoustic guitar for the past 15 years. I have 2 years of teaching both electric and acoustic guitar to students of all ages (elementary school age - adult). I am well versed in music theory. My area of expertise is rock and metal. I have been a teacher for the past 5 years.
Special Skills and Trainings
Ever since I picked up the electric guitar 15 years ago, I haven't been able to put it down and constantly work on my music theory, improvisation, and technical skills. Most of my abilities were self taught, but when I took my music minor in TWU, I was able to hone my on my composition skills, digital recording abilities, and versatility of playing styles. Volunteering at church and playing for worship bands (and eventually leading them) also helped my performing abilities, as well as my leadership and communication skills. Being an ESL teacher for the past 4 years have also helped me learn to develop custom curricula for individual students, so that no 2 students have ever received the same lessons. Lastly, being a professional guitar teacher for a total of 2 years has given me tons of confidence (and materials) to help teach anyone who wants to learn from me. Teaching and music have been my life for quite some time, so to be able to teach music is truly an honour.
Lessons in your home
Nicolas is available to teach in your home if you are located in the following areas:- Abbotsford, BC
- Langley, BC
- Mission, BC
Lessons on an online platform
Nicolas 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:
Nicolas 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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