Peter | Teacher #470
About Peter
Peter is an accomplished cello teacher with a rich educational background including a Bachelor of Music (Honours) in Cello Performance from the University of Western Ontario and a Master of Music in Cello Performance from the University of Victoria. He has been a section cello with several symphony orchestras and has received extensive training from prestigious institutions like The Banff Centre. Peter believes in tailoring his teaching to the individual needs of each student. He offers online lessons only.
Cello
Online Lessons
Classical
English
Teaching Philosophy
I believe in an individual approach with each student.
Musical Education
B.Mus. (Honours) in Violoncello Performance: University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario Private Instructors: Hirochika Chimoto, Tsuyoshi Tsutsumi, and Gisela Depkat M.Mus. in Violoncello Performance: University of Victoria Victoria, British Columbia Private Instructor: Hanna Dedecius
Awards and Distinctions
- Section Cello with Orchestra London, Windsor Symphony Orchestra, Victoria Symphony Orchestra, Kamloops Symphony Orchestra, Okanagan Symphony Orchestra, Prince George Symphony Orchestra, Vancouver Opera Orchestra. - Teaching Assistant to Tsuyoshi Tsutsumi, University of Western Ontario London, Ontario - Teaching Assistant to James Hunter Courtenay Youth Music Centre, Timothy Vernon, Music Director, Courtenay, British Columbia - Toured the Okanagan Valley, British Columbia as a member of the Nemessanyi Piano Quartet - Winner of the University of Victoria Concerto Competition (Haydn: Concerto in C)
Special Skills and Trainings
The Banff Centre Banff, Alberta - Summer 1984: (Chamber Music) Instructors: Raphael Hillyer, Isobel Moore, Thomas Rolston - Winter 1984-1985: (Member of Nemessanyi Piano Quartet) Instructors: Janos Starker, Florence Hooten, Zara Nelsova, Dennis Brott, Orford String Quartet, Simon Streatfield, Menachim Pressler, Gyorgy Sebok.
Lessons on an online platform
Peter 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:
Peter 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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