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Jazz Improvisation Private Lessons

1/week, billed monthly

Charlotte M

Hey there, awesome parents! Meet Charlotte, your child's future musical guide and inspiration extraordinaire! Imagine this: a musical journey led by a dynamic mentor who's not just a prodigy but also a beacon of compassion and fun. That's Charlotte in a nutshell, and here's why you'll want her to be your child's musical partner in crime:

Passionate Progression: Charlotte's love affair with music started early, and she's been on the fast track ever since. Currently tackling her level 7 RCM studies, she's not just teaching notes; she's instilling a passion that grows with each lesson.

Versatility Unleashed: Not your average musician, Charlotte is fluent in all musical genres. Whether your child dreams of classical masterpieces or jazz improvisation, Charlotte's got it covered. She's like a musical buffet – a little bit of everything, served with finesse.

Concert Band Coolness: Charlotte's not confined to the piano bench. She's a trombone-wielding dynamo in her school's concert band, adding layers of experience and skill that go beyond the keys. Your child won't just learn notes; they'll embrace the full orchestra of musical possibilities.

Festival Fame: Picture this – your child not only learning from a musical prodigy but also winning awards at festivals. Charlotte brings that winning touch, making music lessons not just educational but downright exciting.

Improv Marvel: Charlotte isn't just about reading sheet music; she's a wizard at improvisation. This means your child won't just play notes; they'll create music, finding their unique voice in the symphony of sound.

Theatre Thrills: Beyond the practice room, Charlotte is deeply immersed in the world of musical theatre. If your child dreams of the stage, Charlotte isn't just a teacher; she's a backstage pass to the enchanting world of musicals.

Compassion Curriculum: In Charlotte's musical universe, kindness, respect, and a ton of fun are non-negotiables. Your child won't just be learning music; they'll be growing in an environment that fosters creativity, confidence, and camaraderie.

So, parents, if you're looking for more than just music lessons – if you want a mentor who'll spark a lifelong love for music while making every lesson a joyous adventure – Charlotte is the musical maestro your child deserves.

 

$31.25/lesson, Now thru - Jun 27th, 2024

Thursday at Classic Studios Location or Online Lessons

Eric W. (In Home Only)

In Home Lessons and Online Lessons only. Please call to confirm before booking time so we can ensure your location works for travel at the preffered time.

Steeped in improvised jazz tradition, Eric Weiden is a trumpet player and pianist who has spent decades pursuing identity in sound. After leaving Indiana University in the mid nineties, he spent years touring: as a big band member (Tommy Dorsey Orchestra & Guy Lombardo); and, with multiple Broadway musical U.S. national tours. Eric also performed and/or recorded with Calexico, Giantsand, the Abramson Singers, as well as many jazz and rock bands in western Canada. His trumpet teachers have included Dominic Spera (Indiana University jazz trumpet instructor), Bobby Shew (L.A. studio session player), Mark Van Cleave (lead trumpet with The Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra) and John Rommel (principal trumpet with The Nashville Symphony).

Eric has taught private trumpet and beginner piano lessons for around 20 years. Trumpet students have included casual and semi-pro adult students, casual school-aged students, school aged-students who have been selected for national honor bands, as well as young beginner students. His piano students have included young children from age three up to adult beginners as well as family lessons where parents and children learn together. Eric has taught many school clinics for jr. and sr. high students. Also, Eric completed a Masters in Arts Education at SFU, and taught middle school students at a Montessori school for five years.

Eric is also currently a lecturer at Concordia University teaching early childhood music education courses and helping to develop our future k-6 school teachers. 

Eric offers in your home piano, trumpet, bass, guitar and production lessons through Classic Studios.

Please call to confirm before booking time so we can ensure your location works for travel at the preffered time.

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Caylie G.(In Home Only)

Caylie offers In Home Lessons only. Please call to confirm before booking time so we can ensure your location works for travel at the preffered time.

Caylie first fell in love with music in kindergarten and has been singing, playing, writing and recording ever since. She started as a flute player but found that she enjoyed piano, guitar and ukulele much better because they’re much easier to sing along with. Her passion for music has driven her through extensive training in a variety of fields and musical genres.

Caylie is finishing at MacEwan University with a major in Recording and Production. When she isn’t teaching she’s in the studio, at a rehearsal or performing as a solo artist or with her band, Waffelhouse.

Caylie teaches voice, piano, guitar, ukulele and songwriting. Over the course of her lessons she also touches on theory and ear training. Her favourite part about teaching is watching her students fall in love with music the same way she did!

Please call to confirm before booking time so we can ensure your location works for travel at the preffered time.

$31.25/lesson, Now thru - Jun 24th, 2024

Monday at In Home or Online Lessons

Jan J

Jan Janovsky is a dynamic musician and the owner of Classic Studios. His talent is being able to bring out the talent and unique voices of students. Consider him the piano whisperer. 

His students get into music Universities like Juilliard, University of Toronto, UBC, New York, U of A to University of Leeds and generally into the courses of their choosing. 

His students receive top marks on RCM examinations, and are local, provincial and national winners. Students range from engineers, singer-song writers, etc. 

Lessons with Jan are 75.00 per hour

Jan teaches improv, compostion, piano performance and group lessons. Lessons are by audition only, space is limited. 

Jan holds a B.Mus (Piano Performance); Jazz Diploma and Masters in Music in Jazz studies. He is an active teacher-performer, clinician and composer. To read more : www.janjanovsky.com

$31.25/lesson, Now thru - Jun 25th, 2024

Tuesday at Classic Studios Location or Online Lessons

$31.25/lesson, Now thru - Jun 26th, 2024

Wednesday at Classic Studios Location or Online Lessons

$31.25/lesson, Now thru - Jun 27th, 2024

Thursday at Classic Studios Location or Online Lessons

$31.25/lesson, Now thru - Jun 28th, 2024

Friday at Classic Studios Location or Online Lessons

Mark M. (In Home Only)

Mark fell in love with guitar in junior high and never looked back. Originally a piano and trumpet player, he never felt at home in music until he began studying famous guitar players like BB King, Wes Montgomery and John Mayer. He has just finished his Performance Diploma at MacEwan University, and is currently working on a second diploma in recording, also at MacEwan.

Mark has a passion for making people feel the same joy he feels when he plays the guitar. He teaches music by teaching songs and exploring music theory, ear training and playing techniques along the way. His focus is on helping his students reach their musical goals, whatever they may be.

Mark is proud to offer guitar lessons at any level in your home through Classic Studios!

Please call to confirm before booking time so we can ensure your location works for travel at the preffered time.

$31.25/lesson, Now thru - Jun 24th, 2024

Monday at In Home or Online Lessons

$31.25/lesson, Now thru - Jun 25th, 2024

Tuesday at In Home or Online Lessons

Michael N. (Online Only)

Michael is only teaching online lessons. 

Michael Nunes is a composer and horn player from Sherwood Park, Alberta. He maintains a busy schedule of composition, arranging, engraving, performing, and educating with organizations located across Canada, including the National Academy Orchestra of Canada, the Hannaford Youth Band, Green Room Sound Collective, and the Vancouver Symphony Orchestral Institute Orchestra.

With plenty of doubling experience, Michael is equally comfortable playing horn in an orchestra, trombone in a jazz combo, or tenor horn in a British brass band, and everything in between. He has studied with Gabriel Radford, Allene Hackleman, Neil Spaulding, James Rolfe, Larysa Kuzmenko, Allan Gilliland, and Jan Janovsky. His debut orchestral premiere was commissioned and performed by the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra in 2016.

He has been awarded scholarships in brass and composition by the University of Toronto and the Alberta Provincial Music Festival.

Michael has completed his Bachelor of Music program at the University of Toronto, studying composition with Professor Gary Kulesha, and horn with Nicholas Hartman. He currently in New York starting his Master's degree in composition and horn. 

He will be a featured soloist with the Hannaford Youth Band in their 2021-2022 season. Michael is a member of SOCAN and the Canadian League of Composers, as well as a founding member of Green Room Sound Collective. He currently performs and writes for the National Academy Orchestra of Canada. 

 

$31.25/lesson, Now thru - Jun 26th, 2024

Wednesday at Classic Studios Location or Online Lessons