Will | Teacher #3357
About Will
Will is a dedicated music teacher specializing in drumset, marimba, percussions, vibraphone, and xylophone, offering in-home lessons, and currently pursuing a Bachelor of Music with Secondary Education at the University of Alberta. His teaching is marked by flexibility and a deep commitment to unlocking each student's musical potential. Will's approach incorporates nurturing skills like self-discipline and teamwork, crucial for personal and musical growth. Fluent in English, his classes are immersive and tailored to individual goals. Book an interview with Will for a personalized music-learning experience in your home.
Xylophone Drumset Vibraphone Marimba Percussions
Lessons in Your Home
Jazz Pop Rock Rock and Roll Blues Broadway Musicals Hip Hop Progressive Rock Rhythm and Blues Funk
English
Teaching Philosophy
My fundamental beliefs in music stay firmly in the necessity of it. Subjects like math and science are vastly significant for our students to become efficient in their future roles but children or anyone who does not get an education in any form of the art might not feel complete as an individual. My experience with playing music has helped me express feelings that I could never develop into words, it has helped me to self-fight a lot of battles in my life and bring me closer to getting to know myself. Playing music has allowed me to explore the necessary life skills such as self-discipline, self-expression, responsibility, patience, and teamwork which has immensely shaped me into a better and kinder person. Besides my fundamental in music, my fundamental in teaching revolves around being flexible. I have had students that are 8 years old and I have had students who are in their 40s. Not everyone has to learn music to perform in Carnegie Music Hall, I just truly want to unlock the musical element that I know each of us has inside us and I work my best for everyone to eventually be able to hop on an instrument and play it at the best of their potential without my help. I usually want to understand each of my student’s interests in the drums and percussion as we continue to learn together so that I can come up with the best lesson plan.
Musical Education
I am in my fourth year of Bachelor of Music, combined with Secondary Education at the University of Alberta, majoring in Drums and Percussion. I have vast experience performing in different kinds of music from rock music gigs, to jazz drumming and orchestra-setting percussion performances. I am taking part with the University of Alberta Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Orchestra as their percussion section leader which allows me to play music at a very high standard while also developing my pedagogical skillset from mentoring my peers and partners. My lifelong teacher in drumming is Brian Jones, the principal percussionist for the Edmonton Symphonic Orchestra and he has been a member for 48 years.
Special Skills and Trainings
For mallet instrument enthusiasts, I have spent a great deal of time perfecting a four-mallet Stevens grip and I would love to share the intricacy and tips about it so you can be an even better mallet performer!
Lessons in your home
Will is available to teach in your home if you are located in the following areas:- Edmonton, AB
Lessons on an online platform
Will 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:
Will 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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