About Travis
Travis is a versatile music instructor specializing in composition, electric guitar, and guitar lessons for students aged 12 to adults. With a Bachelor of Arts from Berklee College of Music, focusing on Jazz Composition, Arranging, and Music Theory, Travis brings advanced musical education to his teaching. He offers lessons online, in his Calgary studio, or in the comfort of your home. Whether you're interested in jazz improvisation, harmony, or advanced RCM theory, Travis provides a tailored, comprehensive learning experience.
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In my teaching, I have numerous objectives aimed at developing musicians who are well-rounded in their musical and personal capacities. I aim to cultivate a lifelong passion for and appreciation of music by crafting a comprehensive curriculum that is fun, educational,and challenging. Every student is unique, and no single teaching style suits everyone. I focus on establishing a strong educational relationship with each student by identifying their preferred learning style. Together, we pinpoint strengths, weaknesses, and set personalized goals for musical growth. Using a variety of teaching materials, I ensure a methodical approach tailored to each student's needs. While I emphasize building strong fundamentals, I also believe in cultivating creativity and problem-solving skills to prepare students for success in the dynamic field of music. Another crucial aspect of developing musicianship is regularly listening to other artists. By doing so, students gain an understanding of what it means to be a skilled musician, benefiting greatly from learning by example. I encourage students to engage with professional recordings, recitals, and performances. This fosters critical thinking and self-assessment, ultimately enriching their learning experience through imitation and inspiration. As a teacher, I strive to create an environment that is supportive, diverse, and tailored to individual needs. My goal is to cultivate camaraderie and a strong sense of community within my teaching community, ultimately producing well-rounded musicians/artists who are equipped to succeed in their musical endeavors.
Name: Travis (Full name will be provided upon registration)
Age: 30's
Gender: male
My musical Education Includes the Following: - Berklee College of Music(Boston) - Bachelor of Arts Concentrations: Jazz Composition, Arranging, Music Theory, Jazz Harmony Relevant Coursework: Jazz Composition, Jazz Arranging for Small Ensembles, Jazz Arranging for Large Ensembles, Advanced Harmony, Reharmonization, Groove Writing, Music Theory 100 - 300. - Advanced Jazz Guitar Certificate - Berklee College of Music
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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
Travis is available to teach in your home if you are located in the following areas
Online lessons
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.
Travis' Studio Location
Travis 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.