Victor | Teacher #2337
About Victor
Victor, an accomplished clarinetist with extensive training and experience, offers personalized music lessons focusing on clarinet, counterpoint, ear training, music history, and music theory at Beethoven At Home. With a collaborative teaching approach, Victor customizes his guidance to each student's unique playing style, emphasizing lyrical playing to enhance technique and fostering musicality and lyricism. Whether you prefer online lessons or instruction in Victor's studio, book an interview with him now to begin your musical journey.
Clarinet Ear Training Music History Counterpoint Music Theory (Beginner-Intermediate) Music Theory (Advanced) RCM - Intermediate Harmony RCM - Basic Harmony RCM - Intermediate Rudiments RCM - Basic Rudiments
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Teaching Philosophy
My teaching approach centers on collaboration with students, honing their skills in the pieces that pique their interest. I'm flexible in both content and approach, customizing my guidance to each student's unique playing style. Alongside repertoire, I provide etudes, scales, and exercises to bolster their abilities. I firmly believe that focusing on lyrical playing enhances technique, while mastering technical passages fosters musicality and lyricism.
Musical Education
My previous clarinet professors include Yehuda Gilad(USC, Colburn), I studied at the Idyllwild Arts Academy, taking lessons at the Colburn conservatory campus. After that I studied with Jose Franch-Ballaster(professor at UBC, international soloist). Currently I am studying with Alain Desgagne(Orchestre symphonique de Montreal) at McGill University Schulich School of Music. When in Vancouver I also studied with Anne-Katherine Coup(Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, Turning point ensemble) who is a specialist in contemporary music. I have participated in and won scholarships for summer orchestral institutes such as Domaine Forget, Orford Academy of Music, and Interlochen Arts Camp where I was the principal clarinet of the World Youth Symphony Orchestra. At these institutes I have studied with and attended masterclasses of Olli Leppaniemi, Daniel Silver, Anthony McGill, Ecescu Sertesen, and Phillipe Cuper. I also have extensive experience playing in high calibre orchestras working with conductors such as Joanne Falletta(Buffalo Symphony Orchestra), Jung-Ho Pak(Cape Cod Symphony, San Diego Symphony), Christian Marcelaru(Orchestre National de France, Grammy award winner, WDR Sinfonieorchester).
Awards and Distinctions
- 2016 winner of the Vancouver Youth Symphony Orchestra Concerto Competition(Weber 1st clarinet concerto). - I was invited to compete on CBC’s Virtuose televised program. - winner of the Friends of Chamber Music Young Artists Competition(Brahms clarinet trio) - winner of the Schulich School of Music Lawrence Mysak scholarship for outstanding achievement in woodwinds 2021. -scholarship recipient at Idyllwild Arts Academy, Interlochen Arts Camp, Domaine Forget, and Orford
Special Skills and Trainings
I have a lot of experience in playing high level orchestral repertoire, as well as contemporary music and chamber music. I have taken part in several world premieres at McGill university with the contemporary ensemble. I have conducting experience having studied with Prof. Guillaume Bourgogne. Choir experience from being a child in the Vancouver Bach children’s choir, as well as counterpoint knowledge I have written two part inventions, fugues, etc. My mother was a pianist and my father a violist so I also have keyboard skills and viola skills.
Lessons in your home
Victor is available to teach in your home if you are located in the following areas:- Mont-Royal, QC
- Montreal, QC
- Montreal-Est, QC
- Montreal-Ouest, QC
- Westmount, QC
Lessons in a music studio
Victor 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
Victor 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:
Victor 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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