Ryan | Teacher #5832
About Ryan
Ryan teaches piano, flute, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, composition, and music theory with a focus on strong fundamentals as the foundation for musical and creative freedom. His teaching style encourages playfulness while exploring how music functions at a fundamental level, bringing out the artist in everyone. He holds a Master of Music Performance from Mannes School of Music, NYC and a Bachelor of Music Performance from University of Toronto. Ryan has performed and recorded in notable venues including Alice Tully Hall and the DiMenna Center for Classical Music.
Piano Flute Clarinet Bassoon Saxophone Composition Ear Training Music Theory (Beginner-Intermediate) Composition Music Theory (Advanced)
Online Lessons Lessons in Your Home
Classical Jazz
English
Teaching Philosophy
My teaching style emphasizes strong fundamentals as the foundation for musical and creative freedom. In our lessons I provide students with the tools to truly be able to express themselves with ease and joy on their instrument; by both encouraging playfulness and teaching how music functions at fundamental level I aim to bring out the artist in everyone.
Musical Education
I have a Master of Music Performance from Mannes School of Music, NYC and a Bachelor of Music Performance from University of Toronto. I have performed and recorded in notable venues in the US and Canada such as Alice Tully Hall, the DiMenna Center for Classical Music, Center in the Square, Zürcher Gallery and Public Records NYC.
Lessons in your home
Ryan is available to teach in your home if you are located in the following areas:- Brant, ON
- Brantford, ON
- Cambridge, ON
- Kitchener, ON
Lessons on an online platform
Ryan 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:
Ryan 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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