About Timothy
Timothy offers cello, piano, and composition lessons with a unique perspective rooted in RCM standards. With extensive musical education, including studies at Hochschule fuer Musik in Detmold, Germany, and ARCTs in both piano and cello. His philosophy revolves around music as a life force, exemplified by his belief that 'Music is a gift to be freely given.' Beyond instrumental proficiency, Timothy's diverse skill set includes vocal training and composition, with a notable production of a 'rock opera' in 2005. Fluent in English, Timothy offers lessons online, in your home, or at his studio, providing a flexible and enriching learning experience. Book an interview now for an inspiring musical journey with Timothy!
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Music is life, life is music. I have boiled down the miracle of music to a basic equation -- R(hythm) X L(yricism/melody) = (expressed through) S(ound). Rhythm is something visceral, a repetitive motion made by our body while we play/sing. Lyricism is the human ability to sustain a melody, to tell a story (in one's mind). Music encompasses one's whole being -- our mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual bodies -- all at the same time! Meditating on musical practice is of immense benefit at every stage of life. And, I believe music is a gift to be freely given. My students only pay me for my time.
Name: Timothy (Full name will be provided upon registration)
Age: 40's
Gender: male
I have attended the following schools and earned the following degrees: - Hochschule fuer Musik in Detmold, Germany - began cello studies - Medicine Hat College - Music Diploma in cello - Royal Conservatory of Music - ARCTs in performance in both the piano and cello My principal teacher was cellist/vocalist Robert Bardston who studied in Germany from Andre Navarra. He taught me the cello, the principals of music, and how to sing (among many other things).
Just many First Place awards in both the cello and piano in Vancouver's music festivals (primarily Kiwanis) while growing up.
Besides the above-mentioned vocal training, my cello teacher Robert Bardston gave me, I have been composing 'jazzy-classical musical theateresque art rock' since I was 21. I produced a 'rock opera' as a multi-media stage production in Vancouver in 2005, and now am looking to produce my rock opera's overture album with the intention that in a few years its cinematic version will be made.
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).
Lessons in your home
Timothy is available to teach in your home if you are located in the following areas
Online lessons
Timothy 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.
Timothy's Studio Location
Timothy 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.