Rashaan | Teacher #2296
About Rashaan
Rashaan offers comprehensive lessons in composition, organ, piano, and more. With a Master of Music from McGill School of Music, an ARCT Diploma from the Royal Conservatory of Music, and an ongoing pursuit of a Ph.D. in composition at Western University, fluent in English, his teaching philosophy emphasizes the accessibility of music education at any age. With a rich performance background, including prestigious awards like the Marilyn Mason Award for Organ Composition, Rashaan's dedication to music is evident. Offering lessons online, in-studio, or at the student's home, Rashaan provides flexible options for learners. Book an interview now.
Piano Organ Composition Singer-Songwriter Ear Training Music History Counterpoint Harmony Music Theory (Beginner-Intermediate) Solfege Dictation Composition RCM Music Theory (Advanced) Jazz Improvation RCM - Analysis RCM - Counterpoint RCM - History RCM - Advanced Harmony RCM - Intermediate Harmony RCM - Basic Harmony RCM - Advanced Rudiments RCM - Intermediate Rudiments RCM - Basic Rudiments
Online Lessons In Studio Lessons Lessons in Your Home
Classical Jazz Pop Latin Blues Gospel Hip Hop Reggae Rhythm and Blues Funk Rap Baroque
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Teaching Philosophy
Music education can begin at any age. It is a great way to express yourself, keep mentally and physically stimulated, learn about new cultures, travel the world, and much more! I have worked with students of all ages and styles and would love to hear from you about learning music.
Musical Education
I have attended the following schools earning the following degrees: - McGill School of Music - Master of Music (organ) - University of Toronto - Bachelor of Music (piano) - Royal Conservatory of Music - ARCT Diploma (piano) I am currently a PhD candidate at Western University for composition, and have been studying music for over 20 years.
Awards and Distinctions
100% RCM ARCT exam, 2012 UofT, McGill, Rice and Western University full scholarship (2012, 2016, 2018, 2020) Marilyn Mason Award for Organ Composition, 2021/2022 presented by the American Guild of Organists and many more…
Special Skills and Trainings
As a pianist, organist and harpsichordist, I havr played in a variety of settings, including performances with the Maestro Ken Nagano and the Orchestre Symphonique de Montreal, Houston Civic Symphony and the University of Toronto’s Collegium Musicum. As a soloist, I have toured across Europe, and performed at St. Paul's Cathedral in London, UK, St. Nikolai Kierke in Leipzig, Germany and St. Pierre’s Cathedral in Geneva, Switzerland. I was listed as one of CBC's 30 under 30 classical musicians and was invited to record excerpts of the Catalogue d'Oiseaux by Olivier Messiaen at the Glenn Gould Studio in Toronto in 2016 following his Canadian Bi-Centennial tour. The first prize winner of the Concours d'orgue de Québec in 2017 and of the Canadian National OSM Manulife competition in 2016 for the organ category, I also won second prize in the Wadden Sea International Organ Competition and the Lynnwood Farnam Organ Competition in 2017. I am currently the director of music at St. Ansgar Lutheran Church, Toronto and a PhD candidate in composition at Western University. I continues to collaborate with a variety of musicians, performing classical and contemporary music.
Lessons in your home
Rashaan is available to teach in your home if you are located in the following areas:- Etobicoke, ON
- North York, ON
- Toronto, ON
Lessons in a music studio
Rashaan offers lessons from his studio. Map locations are approximate and based on the postal code of the teacher’s studio. The full address will be provided upon registration.Lessons on an online platform
Rashaan 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:
Rashaan 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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