Shahin | Teacher #4783
About Shahin
Shahin offers engaging lessons in composition, drumset, and singer-songwriter disciplines, as well as music theory, history, and RCM preparation. With a BFA in Music from York University and certification in Advanced Rudiments from the Royal Conservatory of Music, he teaches in English and Farsi. Lessons are available online and in students' homes across the Toronto area.
Drumset Composition Singer-Songwriter Ear Training Music History Counterpoint Harmony Music Theory (Beginner-Intermediate) Music Appreciation Composition RCM Music Theory (Advanced) RCM - Counterpoint RCM - History RCM - Advanced Harmony RCM - Intermediate Harmony RCM - Basic Harmony RCM - Advanced Rudiments RCM - Intermediate Rudiments RCM - Basic Rudiments
Online Lessons Lessons in Your Home
Classical Jazz Pop Rock Latin Rock and Roll Heavy Metal Blues Hip Hop Progressive Rock Reggae Rhythm and Blues Funk Punk Baroque
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Teaching Philosophy
I believe that through an engaging and thoughtfully designed curriculum, students should not only walk away from each session with valuable insights and practical material, but more importantly, they should leave feeling inspired, energized by the experience and eager to continue exploring and growing beyond the classroom.
Musical Education
- York University - Bachelor of Fine Arts with Honours - Music Major
Special Skills and Trainings
- The Royal Conservatory of Music - Certificate in Advanced Rudiments with First Class Honours. - Just Drums ( Drums-only specialty shop) worked on Drums Fundamentals under Canadian drummer Neal Busby and developed competency in different genres. -TMU ( Formerly Ryerson University)- Acquired credits for Critical Thinking and Image History: 20th Century Art.
Lessons in your home
Shahin is available to teach in your home if you are located in the following areas:- Aurora, ON
- Markham, ON
- Newmarket, ON
- North York, ON
- Richmond Hill, ON
- Toronto, ON
Lessons on an online platform
Shahin 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:
Shahin 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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