About Peter
Peter, an experienced piano instructor with over 20 years of classical training, offers online and in students' homes, or at his studio lessons. Holding an ARCT Diploma in Piano Performance from the Royal Conservatory of Music, his teaching philosophy emphasizes simplicity and clarity, ensuring every student comprehends music's intricacies. Fluent in English, Peter tailors lessons to beginner and intermediate levels, focusing on the RCM curriculum. With a commitment to student success, he provides nurturing guidance to unlock each individual's musical potential. Book an interview now for personalized piano instruction with Peter!
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Music can seem overwhelming and oftentimes a person wonders where to even begin. There is so much depth and joy in this wonderful gift from God and I endeavour always to make the seemingly complicated simple and clear. So I always seek to understand my students and how they understand first before the exercise and assignments. I stand with and believe in every student's inborn ability to overcome challenges which leads to a greater sense of joy and freedom especially music. No matter the age or education level, everyone can and deserves to enjoy this wonderful gift of music.
Name: Peter (Full name will be provided upon registration)
Age: 30's
Gender: male
I've studied classical piano for over 20 years and hold a ARCT Diploma in Piano Performance from the Royal Conservatory of Music in Canada. I have also performed at various music festival all across Ontario. The majority of my piano training was under the mentorship of Ms. Ella Poret. My music theory training was under Dr. Gordon Mckinnon. Since 2010, I have had the privilege of leading and playing on worship teams in contemporary and hymnal styles. I have attended numerous sacred music seminars over the last 5 years and am always seeking for education opportunities in music and teaching.
English
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
Peter is available to teach in your home if you are located in the following areas
Online lessons
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.
Peter's Studio Location
Peter offers lessons from his studio. Please note that map locations are based on the postal code of the teachers studio. address will be released to you if needed.