Pointe Claire Guitar, Music Theory, Ear Training Instructor Stephen
| Name | Stephen W. |
| City | Pointe Claire, QC | Teaching | Guitar, Music Theory, Ear Training |
| Working With | Kids, Youth, Adults, Groups |
| Levels | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
| Hourly Rate | $41 |
Hello! I have 17 years of teaching experience, in a variety of playing styles and musical genres. I am formally trained (classical), but I also have always played (and gigged) by ear, working at improvising solos, fingerstyle guitar, on electric, acoustic and nylon string guitars. From these playing styles, I teach to my students as many tips, techniques, and practice ideas, as I know. My passion is to share artistic and technical knowledge, and I am inspired as a teacher when I see my students improving because of their dedication and passion for the instrument.
Music Background & Credentials
- B. Mus. in Mus. Ed. Degree - numerous masterclasses and workshops - ongoing study of Baroque lute works - ongoing study of the music of various Latin American composers
Professional Experience
- teaching at a private studio - teaching in the public and private school systems - music festival/competition adjudication
Teaching & Other Details
Classical: - a wide variety, from etudes by Giuliani (and various other guitar composers), to Abel Carlevaro, just to name a couple - various introductory method books - RCM (all grades) exam preparation Rock, Blues, Fingerstyle, and Popular: - learning to read from tabs, playing by ear, learning from recordings, memorizing form of songs, analyzing keys and scales for improv., learning from lyric/chord sheets, jazz real books, etc.
Availability
My schedule is quite flexible, including morning and early afternoon times on weekdays.
Preferred Teaching Place
At my home studio.