About Roman
Roman, with a BA in jazz performance from McGill University, brings a wealth of experience and passion to his teaching. With a focus on helping each student discover their unique voice and form of expression, Roman's philosophy centers on nurturing growth and musical exploration. Fluent in English, French, and Spanish, he offers a supportive and inclusive learning environment where students thrive. Whether online, in-home, or at his studio, Roman empowers students to unlock their musical potential through engaging instruction and personalized guidance. Book an interview now.
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Music has been the heart of my existence since the moment I first picked up the guitar. I was fortunate to have an inspiring first teacher who revealed the incredible journey music could offer when one truly commits. Music has the power to cultivate growth in every facet of life, and that's why my teaching philosophy revolves around helping each student discover their unique voice and form of expression. I firmly believe that a solid grasp of musical fundamentals, including rhythm, ear training, and instrumental technique, lays the foundation for reaching profound levels of musical expression. The key lies in striking a balance between self-discipline and letting go, fostering growth without stress or anxiety.
Name: Roman (Full name will be provided upon registration)
Age: 30's
Gender: male
I have BA degree in jazz performance from Mcgill University as well as a DEC also in jazz performance from Cegep St-Laurent. Some of the teachers I have had the chance to learn from include Chris Mccann, John Holenbeck, Joe Sullivan, Jean Michel Pilc.
Guitar scholarship recipient from McGill jazz performance program 2016.
Throughout my time at McGill University and in life, I've had the privilege of crossing paths with teachers and fellow musicians who've shown me that our personal growth and musical journey are intimately intertwined. It's a powerful reminder that working on ourselves harmonizes with our musical expression, and this journey is intrinsically rewarding.
English
French
Spanish
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
Roman is available to teach in your home if you are located in the following areas
Online lessons
Roman 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.
Roman's Studio Location
Roman 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.