Masks are optional at all lessons. Please let me know if you or your child would be more comfortable with me wearing a mask during our lesson, and I will be happy to put one on.
All lessons will end 2-3 minutes early to give me time to fully sanitize the room between students.
I love to teach music to people of all ages and skill levels! My number-one goal is to make sure my students learn to love music by keeping lessons light-hearted and fun. We'll learn all your favourite songs in the way that suits you best! Here you can find out more about what I have to offer.
Saxophone - beginner to advanced
Flute - beginner to advanced
Clarinet - beginner to intermediate
Recorder - beginner
Students must have their own instruments and bring them to every lesson. I would recommend renting or buying them from Long and McQuade.
Trumpet - beginner
Trombone - beginner
Piano - beginner
Ukulele - beginner to intermediate
Students must have their own instruments and bring them to every lesson (excluding piano). I would recommend renting or buying them from Long and McQuade.
Jazz*
Pop
Classical
Ear Training*
Music Theory*
Sight Reading*
Improvisation*
Exam and Audition Preparation*
*I can teach these styles and concepts to any musician, regardless of what instrument you play, as long as they are already proficient on their instrument.
Online in your own home
or
In-person at my studio at 1425 Bloor St W!
Individual Lessons (Invoiced monthly)
30 Minute Lesson - $40
45 Minute Lesson - $50
1 Hour Lesson - $60
Discounts
10% discount on all lessons between noon and 3pm
Pay ahead by semester to get two free lessons per semester (Approx. 13% discount)
Studio Schedule 2023-2024
School Year, or School Term: This refers to the period of time from September 11th, 2023 through May 31st, 2024. Holidays will match those of the TDSB - ie, there will be no lessons during Christmas break, March break, etc. There will be one additional day off on Oct 31st for Halloween. There will be lessons on PA/PD days. In order to stay consistent, other school board schedules cannot be taken into consideration.
The School Year or School Term is divided into two “semesters”. The fall/winter semester runs from September 11th 2023 until December 22nd 2023, and the winter/spring semester runs from January 8th 2024 until May 31st 2024.
Summer Term: This refers to the time between June 10th 2024 and August 20th 2024. Lessons are booked separately during this period, and are dependent on holidays, vacations, and my performing schedule.
Cancellation Policy
By booking a regular lesson time, that time is set aside each week for you or your child - I cannot then use that time for any other work that would bring in income. One-off lessons are very rare, and as such it is nearly impossible to find a new student to fill the spot left by a single cancelled lesson, especially on short notice. Cancellations have a huge impact on my income; as such, I need to have a strict cancellation policy to keep the studio up and running. Thank you for understanding.
Students paying monthly may cancel one lesson per semester with 48 hours notice, free of charge. The free cancellation will be credited on the next invoice. Additional cancellations - as well as any lesson cancelled with less than 48hrs notice and no-shows - will be paid in full.
Students paying per semester receive a discount equal to two free lessons; as such, there are no refunds for cancellations.
In the case of a cancelled lesson a makeup lesson may be provided. Makeup lessons will consist of videos and/or notes in google drive. Makeup lessons will not be provided if the lesson was cancelled free of charge or if the previously scheduled lesson was already a makeup lesson. (A second makeup lesson in a row is not worthwhile without seeing the student to gauge progress.)
Lessons may be rescheduled rather than cancelled, as schedules allow, but must occur in the 7 days before or after the originally scheduled lesson. In order to attempt to reschedule a lesson, at least 24 hours notice is required. That being said, more notice is highly recommended as it will improve the likelihood of finding a suitable time slot. There is no guarantee that a lesson can be rescheduled. In the event that a lesson cannot be rescheduled, it will be considered cancelled. Once a lesson has been rescheduled, it cannot be cancelled or rescheduled again without charge.
During the summer term, there is no limit on free cancelled lessons, although 48hrs notice is still required in order to avoid a charge for the missed lesson. There will be no make-up lessons during the summer season.
Should you wish to discontinue lessons, two weeks notice is required. Unattended lessons in the two weeks after discontinuing will be considered cancellations and will still be billed.
If I am unavailable to teach during our usual lesson time, I will notify you at least 48 hours ahead of time and find a suitable substitute teacher. Should a substitute teacher not be found, the lesson will be rescheduled or cancelled at no charge (the lesson will be credited or reimbursed). Should I need to cancel at the last minute, you will have the option to be reimbursed for the missed class or to receive one lesson credit.
Invoicing and Payment
Invoicing may happen monthly or by semester.
Monthly invoices are sent via email on the 1st of each month for the upcoming month of lessons, with payment due on the last day of that month. I accept payment via cash, e-transfer, or cheque. Late payments may incur a $20/month late fee per invoice.
Fall/winter semester invoices cover all lessons between Sept 11th and December 22nd. They will be sent on or near September 1st, and are due on September 30th (or 30 days after being sent). Winter/spring semester invoices cover all lessons between January 8th and May 31st. They will be sent on or near January 2nd, and are due on January 31st (or 30 days after being sent). Late payments may incur a $20/month late fee per invoice.
Security
For security and liability purposes only, there are cameras inside and outside the studio that record while there is motion in the vicinity, which includes during lessons. These recordings are only accessible by me, and will not be used outside of security or liability purposes. Unless required for security or liability, recordings are deleted automatically after 30 days.
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