Travis | Teacher #4513
About Travis
Travis holds a Bachelor of Music in Guitar Performance from McGill University, where he studied with GFA-winner Jerome Ducharme. Specializing in classical guitar and music theory, Travis offers a comprehensive musical education with experience in RCM curricula up to grade 8. He provides online lessons and in-home instruction in North Vancouver, Vancouver, and West Vancouver, teaching guitar, classical guitar, and advanced music theory, including RCM harmony and rudiments.
Guitar Classical Guitar Ear Training Harmony Music Theory (Beginner-Intermediate) Music Theory (Advanced) RCM - Analysis 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 Country Pop Latin Folk Flamenco Baroque
English
Teaching Philosophy
I've dedicated the majority of my life to music, and it has become both an incredible source of joy, and the lens through which I see the world. Sharing that joy of discovery with others is very rewarding, and I believe that music teaches lessons about life that are extremely valuable and applicable outside the studio. I want to be a part of the important tradition that is music education, and give back to the community of musicians that has given me so much since I was little. Musically, I'm interested in teaching anything that pulls the student's ear in an interesting direction. Anything that makes them want to hear more, or say "why did that sounds so good?". This discovery of new styles, harmonies, and timbres is essential to a student's musical growth, and development of taste. I love being a part of that exploration, and helping students find and play the music they love best.
Musical Education
I have been studying the guitar since I was four years old. I started lessons in Edmonton, Alberta, following the RCM curriculum until the end of high school. I went on to attend McGill University from 2016 to 2020, studying with GFA-winner Jerome Ducharme and graduating with a Bachelor of Music in Guitar Performance with a minor in Music Theory. Since then, I've been performing, teaching guitar lessons and working for Chronograph Records, a boutique jazz label in Calgary.
Awards and Distinctions
Anne Burrows Music Foundation Scholarship and Winspear Scholarship for Advanced Classical Music (2016-2020), Edward C Wood Scholarship (2016/17), Helene Gombay Memorial Prize (2017/18), Grace Evelyn Tuttle Scholarship and William Arthur Weir Memorial Award (2018/19), David Moyse Guitar Scholarship and Sarah Fischer Memorial Award (2019/20).
Special Skills and Trainings
My primary area of expertise outside of Guitar is Theory, for which I took numerous advanced courses during university. I find musical analysis fascinating, and believe that it is integral to the role of the interpreter and performer. I love extracting the underlying secrets and structures of musical works, exploring those findings with students, and teaching them how to do the same.
Lessons in your home
Travis is available to teach in your home if you are located in the following areas:- North Vancouver, BC
- Vancouver, BC
- West Vancouver, BC
Lessons on an online platform
Travis 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:
Travis 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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