About Shah
Shah offers saxophone lessons along with instruction in music theory, history, and RCM rudiments. He is a Doctor of Musical Arts student at Western University, holds a Master of Music from Northwestern University, and a Bachelor of Classical Music from UCSI University. Fluent in Cantonese, Indonesian, Mandarin, and English, Shah provides lessons online, in-studio in London, and in-home. With experience teaching all ages and levels, he also prepares students for ABRSM exams.
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My core belief is that music is a special gift that allows anyone to express themselves uniquely. It is also a wonderful way to develop motor skills, creativity, and positive learning habits. My teaching style varies based on the individual's needs. I can be strict and demanding if the student is preparing for an audition or a high-level exam. I would take a more conducive and stress-free approach for casual learners. Regardless of the level and age, I strive to help each student achieve their musical goals, establish a good foundation on the instrument, and enhance the fun and appreciation towards music!
Name: Shah (Full name will be provided upon registration)
Age: 28
Gender: male
- 1st year Doctor of Musical Arts student at Western University, London ON - Master of Music degree at Northwestern University, Evanston IL, United States. - Bachelor of Classical Music degree at UCSI University, Malaysia I have many years of high-level musical training that not only involves mastery of the saxophone, but also in studying concepts such as music theory, history, and ensemble music-making. My principal teachers over the years include Prof. Taimur Sullivan and Dr. Bobbi Thompson.
Malaysian Wind Music Prize 2023 Malaysia Virtual Band Championship 2021 - Woodwind Open Solo Category Winner ABRSM High Scorer (Malaysia) - 2014, 2015, 2016
- Teaching beginner to university level students, ranging from 10 to 60 years old. - Teach in group settings (clinician, workshop, sectional) - Having also taught vocal and music theory, I strive to synthesize some of these concepts to provide a more holistic approach to learning. - I also have experience in taking and preparing students for ABRSM exams in saxophone and music theory.
Cantonese
English
Indonesian
Mandarin
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
Shah is available to teach in your home if you are located in the following areas
Online lessons
Shah 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.
Shah's Studio Location
Shah 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.