About Ross
Ross offers a diverse range of music lessons, including accordion, composition, counterpoint, and more. With a Doctorate in Music from the University of British Columbia and Bachelor's and Master's degrees from the University of Victoria, Ross brings extensive musical education to his teaching. He specializes in nurturing individuality, ensuring each student discovers their unique musical path. Ross's commitment extends to special needs students, with experience in teaching autistic children and mentally delayed adults. He offers online lessons and teaches from his studio, providing a supportive environment for students of all ages and skill levels. Book an interview with Ross now.
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In my view, music is a universal pleasure that should be accessible to all, irrespective of age or skill level. The act of learning to play an instrument, whether it's the accordion or any other, deserves enthusiastic support and admiration. What brings me the utmost joy is witnessing a student excel within their unique abilities and display a passionate connection to a specific genre of music that resonates with them personally. I am truly dedicated to nurturing each student's individuality and helping them discover a musical path that speaks to them on a profound level. I'm committed to going to great lengths to provide students with the precise musical content they yearn for, enhancing their overall appreciation and enjoyment of the musical journey.
Name: Ross (Full name will be provided upon registration)
Age: 60's
Gender: Male
University of British Columbia - Doctorate in Music University of Victoria - Bachelor and Masters of Music
I work well with autistic children within the Ministry of Family and Child Development and have taught for special needs children at the Student Services department at SIDES in Victoria for over two years. I currently perform musical services for mentally delayed adults at group homes in Victoria as well.
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
Ross 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.
Ross' Studio Location
Ross offers lessons from her studio. Please note that map locations are based on the postal code of the teachers studio. address will be released to you if needed.