Paul | Teacher #3760
About Paul
Paul, an esteemed piano instructor, offers personalized lessons designed to foster musical growth, understanding, and enjoyment. With a wealth of experience and a strong educational background from institutions like the Colburn School and the University of Manitoba, Paul is well-equipped to guide students of all levels. His teaching philosophy emphasizes the importance of respecting individual needs and abilities while nurturing creativity and maintaining a healthy approach to technique. Paul believes that piano playing should be a source of personal fulfillment, and he is dedicated to helping all students achieve this goal. Whether online or in-person at his studio or your home, Paul is committed to providing a supportive learning environment where students can thrive.
Piano Music Theory (Beginner-Intermediate) Music Theory (Advanced)
Online Lessons
Classical Christian
English
Teaching Philosophy
As a teacher, my goal is to provide students with a well-rounded instruction that encourages musical growth, understanding, and enjoyment. Students will be addressed according to their needs and abilities, and all will be respected as individuals. In my experience teaching, I recognize the importance of conveying principles within the simplest terms and engaging with students to nurture artistic and imaginative creativity. I also advocate the role of musicians as fine-motor athletes and stress the importance of maintaining a healthy and informed approach to technique. Piano playing should be a source of personal fulfillment - I believe that all students are capable of achieving this.
Musical Education
I hold degrees from the Colburn School (Artist Diploma and Master of Music) and the University of Manitoba (Bachelor of Music). I have also completed my ARCT Diploma from the Royal Conservatory of Music. My musical influences include Fabio Bidini, David Moroz, and Jean-Yves Thibaudet.
Awards and Distinctions
Grant recipient of the Amron-Sutherland Fund for Young Pianists at the Colburn School (2023); 3rd prize, Bader & Overton Canadian Piano Competition (2023); 3rd prize, Shean Piano Competition (2022); prizewinner, WMC McLellan Competition (2020); 1st prize, Canadian Federation of Music Teachers’ Association National Piano Competition (2017); 1st prize, piano division, Federation of Canadian Music Festivals’ National Music Festival, (2014).
Special Skills and Trainings
I have taught a wide range of students from the beginner to the collegiate level. I have worked at the Colburn School as a student teacher in their Jumpstart Young Musicians Program and have also taught at the University of Manitoba as a sessional instructor. I have attended the Music Academy of the West, the Saline Royale Academy, Creative Dialogue XIII, Kneisel Hall, Aspen, Orford, Morningside Music Bridge, and held residency at the Avaloch Farm Music Institute.
Lessons on an online platform
Paul 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:
Paul 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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