About Robert
Robert is a piano teacher specializing in classical and electric guitar, piano, composition, and music theory. With a Bachelor's degree from Queens University and ongoing Master's studies, he brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to his teaching. Fluent in English, Robert offers in-studio and online lessons, fostering student engagement by integrating music theory with their favorite songs. Book an interview with Robert for personalized music instruction tailored to your interests and aspirations.
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My teaching approach centers around student engagement and their musical interests. I encourage my students to guide their learning by expressing what they want to achieve. This approach is more rewarding as students realize they can play their favorite songs. I believe in integrating music theory lessons into their favorite music, making it relevant to their lives. For instance, I draw connections like how Led Zeppelin songs often use blues progressions or how bands like Radiohead and Coldplay are influenced by classical composers. By showing students how music theory relates to the music they love, I aim to ignite their enthusiasm for learning the language of music.
Name: Robert (Full name will be provided upon registration)
Age: 40's
Gender: male
Private Instruction with Humber college Jazz guitar graduate Joe Huron in Barrie, ON. B.A. Queens University, M.A. Athabasca University. Instructor training received at Whispering Muse School of Music Kingston On.
Teacher of the month award, Month of April @ Cosmo school of music. Selected for Queens University compilation LP for the song "Better Off". Selected for featured song on website www.weeklyindie.com for song "So Long Song". Selected Top 3 Finalist for Harte Music Songwriting competition for "So Long Song"
As well as playing guitar, I also play piano, bass, mandolin and piano. I enjoy recording with Logic 9, Reason 4 and various other computer based recording interfaces. I am an accomplished songwriter, and I have played countless gigs in Canada, the US and around the world. I have taught at 2 of the biggest music schools in the country, Cosmo School of Music in Richmond Hill, ON, and Deep Cove Music in North Vancouver, BC.
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).
Online lessons
Robert 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.
Robert's Studio Location
Robert 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.