Stephen | Teacher #2920
About Stephen
Stephen, with over 13 years of experience, holds an Honours Specialist in Music Education from Queens University, along with a Bachelor of Music in Voice and a minor in Trumpet. Awarded Educator of the Year 2021 by TCDSB, he is passionate about nurturing students' natural talents. Fluent in English, Stephen offers guitar, singer-songwriter, trumpet, and advanced music theory lessons. With a background in directing choirs, bands, and award-winning performance groups, he provides personalized instruction tailored to each student's needs. Stephen offers lessons at home, online, and at his studio, fostering a love for music in learners. to start your musical journey with Stephen!
Trumpet Guitar Singer-Songwriter Music Theory (Beginner-Intermediate) Music Theory (Advanced) RCM - Advanced Rudiments
Online Lessons In Studio Lessons Lessons in Your Home
Classical Country Pop Rock Rock and Roll Broadway Musicals Christian Gospel Hip Hop Progressive Rock Rhythm and Blues Punk
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Teaching Philosophy
I am so blessed to be a music educator. Nothing is more important to me than being able to work with students on honing in on their natural talents.
Musical Education
I have a Honours Specialist is Music Education from Queens University. Bachelor of Music in Voice, Minor in Trumpet. I have been a music teacher for 13 years and music is my life. I trained in many languages at Queens, have been the director of many choirs, bands and award winning performance groups.
Awards and Distinctions
Educator of the Year 2021 - TCDSB
Special Skills and Trainings
I spent my childhood in choirs and bands. I have worked with many incredible educators in my life and love to pass on that wisdom.
Lessons in your home
Stephen is available to teach in your home if you are located in the following areas:- Guelph, ON
- Guelph-Eramosa, ON
Lessons in a music studio
Stephen offers lessons from his studio. Map locations are approximate and based on the postal code of the teacher’s studio. The full address will be provided upon registration.Lessons on an online platform
Stephen 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:
Stephen 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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