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Instructor since September 2020
Music, History, Writing (essays), French, Learn an instrument
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I specialize in teaching beginners and intermediates to play instruments, specifically piano and some guitar/ukulele. I also have a background in history and music history. This class would teach aspiring musicians the basics of their instruments, including reading sheet music, understanding structure of instrument, and basic history on classical art music.
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instrument required
Location
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Online from United Kingdom
About Me
I am a current student at the University of Oxford, reading for an MSt in Musicology. I'm originally from Canada and love to travel and explore. Music, history, reading, and writing are some of my passions and I love to share them with others. I like to work with children to inspire music in them from a young age, but love seeing that musical passion flourish in students of all ages.
Education
BMus from Wilfrid Laurier University, graduated in 2020
MSt in Musicology from University of Oxford, graduating in 2021
Songwriting and recording course at Quest University, 2015
Experience / Qualifications
Music History Instructor at WLU
Piano, guitar, and ukulele teacher at YMCA Geneva Park 2019
RCM Advanced Rudiments
RCM Grade 8 Piano
Age
Children (7-12 years old)
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration
45 minutes
60 minutes
The class is taught in
English
French
Availability of a typical week
(GMT -05:00)
New York
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Online via webcam
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
00-04
04-08
08-12
12-16
16-20
20-24
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