Vincent | Teacher #1861
About Vincent
Vincent welcomes aspiring musicians from diverse backgrounds and encourages them to explore the vast world of music. Drawing from his own experiences as a musician and educator, Vincent customizes his curriculum to suit each student's unique goals and preferences. Whether students are beginners or seasoned musicians, Vincent's approach focuses on cultivating a deep appreciation for music while providing guidance in musical theory and history. With a Bachelor's degree in Music from Carleton University, where he specialized in songwriting, Vincent brings a wealth of knowledge in music theory, history, performance, solfege, and aural training. His extensive experience as a performer, songwriter, and arranger further enriches his teaching style. Vincent's online lessons and his studio offer a warm and welcoming environment for students to explore their musical passions. Book an interview with Vincent now.
Guitar Voice Electric Bass Ukulele Singer-Songwriter Ear Training Harmony Music Theory (Beginner-Intermediate) Solfege Music Appreciation Dictation Composition Music Theory (Advanced)
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Country Pop Rock Folk Broadway Musicals Hip Hop Reggae Rhythm and Blues Flamenco Rap Bluegrass Punk
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Teaching Philosophy
Music is an essential compartment, filling our lives with love, peace, hope and dreams. Music is meant to be an all-inclusive world built with talented people of all kinds of personalities and backgrounds. Any aspiring musician can succeed by starting to appreciate music of different styles and genres. There are countless ways to sing, play an instrument, compose music and perform. It's the student's chance to find where they belong in this magnificent world of music. My curriculums are personalised for each and every one of my students. I always start with a questionnaire to get to know the student and they hope to get out of their music lessons. No musical background is required before taking lessons. As we move forward in lessons, I help the student gain some knowledge in musical theory and history as I think it's highly beneficial for the development of a good musician. At the same time, it's important for me that students enjoy playing their instrument. This is why I'll ask my student what kinds of music they like. Music helps me find happiness, pleasure, love and dignity for myself and others. If you already love listening to music, imagine playing music. You'll see, it's magic!
Musical Education
I pursued the Honours Bachelor of Music Program at Carleton University. With the focus on songwriting, courses included the study of music theory, history, performance, solfege and aural training. I have been taught vocal, songwriting and performance lessons by award-winning musicians Jesse Stewart, Ian Tamblyn, Giselle Minns and Kellylee Evans. I was happy to learn how to properly write and read music on a staff. It helps me tremendously as a songwriter, performer and arranger to convey some music of good quality. I joined a guitar ensemble, where I was taught how to sight-read sheet music for guitar and play collaborate with a group of instrumental guitarists. I have been writing, composing and arranging songs since the age of 14. I record albums in the studio and play shows around town. Although I mainly target my music for people of my generation, I also enjoy performing songs for children and infants at a daycare. Occasionally, I visit retirement home tenants and offer musical entertainment for them as well. I have been a classically trained vocalist since high school and evolved to pop music training once I reached university. I've been singing in choirs for 8 years, including performances at the National Arts Centre and for CBC.
Special Skills and Trainings
I have perfect pitch. It means I can identify exact note pitches when I hear them. It helps me a lot when I arrange music. I come from a family of teachers. My mother finished her career specializing in teaching to kids with disabilities. Being a man with Asperger's Syndrome (part of the Autism Spectrum Disorder), I think patience is a rudimentary quality any teacher should have because you never know the way your students were born. My mother has helped accommodate my education at school and has helped me accommodate students with other kinds of challenges. I collect CDs and own just about 2,000 of them, always looking for more. There's nothing like owning tangible music, the full quality of a sound recording, having the liner notes from the artist or about the artist, and supporting artists the right way. I reject streaming services.
Lessons in a music studio
Vincent 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
Vincent 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:
Vincent 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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