William | Teacher #3506
About William
William offers online and in-home lessons in composition, electric bass, electric guitar, guitar, piano, and singer-songwriter skills. With a belief that music is an integral part of the human condition, William strives to spread positivity, joy, and passion to his students. With a Bachelor of Music Honours in Composition from Western University and extensive experience in various musical roles, including artist, music director, music producer, and multi-instrumentalist, William brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his teaching. Book an interview with William now with a dedicated and passionate instructor.
Piano Guitar Electric Guitar Electric Bass Composition Singer-Songwriter Ear Training Solfege Dictation Composition RCM - Advanced Rudiments
Online Lessons Lessons in Your Home
Classical Country Pop Rock Rock and Roll Heavy Metal Blues Broadway Musicals Baroque
English Cantonese
Teaching Philosophy
Music is an integral part of the human condition! It allows us to build relationships and tell stories. You must love what you do, and spread positivity, joy, and passion to those around you!
Musical Education
Western University: Bachelor of Music Honours Composition Royal Conservatory of Music: Level 10 Practical Piano Studied piano under: Dr. Brett Kingsbury, Dr. Michael Esch, Gwen Beamish, Amy Ho Studied composition with: Dr. Kim Lundberg, Dr. Daniel Omar, Dr. Paul Frehner
Awards and Distinctions
From Western University: Joseph A and Leah H Rawson Music Admissions Scholarship, 2016 London Music Scholarship Foundation Endowment Entrance Award, 2016 Music Entrance Scholarship of Merit, 2016 Other: York Secondary President’s Council Leadership in the Arts, 2016 Sears Ontario Drama Festival Award for Composition, 2016 Ontario Music Festivals Association Provincial Finals Candidate, 2014, 2011
Special Skills and Trainings
Artist: Co Founder, Songwriter, and Guitarist of my country band "Aldershot" Music Director: Drayton Entertainment, Original Kids Theatre Company, Musical Theatre Productions Music Producer: Record production, writing, arranging/composing, editing (Ableton, Logic Pro X) Freelance Musician: Artist Management/Independent, Record Labels, Theatre Companies Multi Instrumentalist: Piano, Keyboards, Acoustic/Electric Guitar and Bass, Drums, Voice Fun Fact: Perfect pitch!
Lessons in your home
William is available to teach in your home if you are located in the following areas:- Burlington, ON
- Hamilton Township, ON
- Hamilton, ON
- Niagara Falls, ON
- Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
- St. Catharines, ON
Lessons on an online platform
William 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:
William 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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