About Ofer
Ofer, a dedicated music educator with over two decades of experience, offers lessons in piano, accordion, composition, and more. With a Doctor of Musical Arts in progress from the University of Montreal and a rich background in music performance and composition. As a certified Feldenkrais practitioner, he brings a unique perspective to music education, focusing on posture and movement fluidity. Fluent in English and French, Ofer provides online and in-home lessons, empowering students of all ages and levels to explore and excel in music. Book an interview now!
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I have taught piano and music theory since 2002, and have developed my own pedagogical approach that includes improvisation and composition as part of the learning process. I very much enjoy teaching and sharing my passion for music. I encourage my students to become autonomous in their practice and to easily be able to express themselves through music in all levels and styles. I have studied for many years, including a doctorate in music, and I use my knowledge according to the student's needs and interests.
Name: Ofer (Full name will be provided upon registration)
Age: 40's
Gender: Male
University of Montreal - Doctor of Musical Arts (in progress) Conservatoire Blanc-Mesnil - Diplôme des Études Musicales Jerusalem Music Academy - B.Mus and M.Mus
Mark Kopitman composition competition 2015 first prize, ACUM Prizes for Best Creation of the Year (2008 and 2012), Chana Idor Avni first prize (Jerusalem, 2007), second prize in the composition competition ACMF - Asian Contemporary Music Festival 2009 in South Korea, Kauffmann Award (Paris, 2008), Ernst Von Siemens Grant (Germany, 2010), Rabinowitch grant (Tel-Aviv 2009).
I am a certified Feldenkrais practitioner and I have many years of experience working with musicians, both in university level and beginners. I integrate this knowledge in the music teaching and allow the student to improve his/hers posture and fluidity of movement. I have taught analysis courses in Université de Montréal, and have a strong theoretical background in music.
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
Ofer is available to teach in your home if you are located in the following areas
Online lessons
Ofer 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.