Toronto Guitar Instructor Steve
| Name | Steve K. |
| City | Toronto, ON | Teaching | Guitar |
| Working With | Youth, Adults |
| Levels | Beginner, Intermediate |
| Hourly Rate | $55 |
I have earned a Bachelor of Music from Humber College in 2011 and have been teaching guitar since 2000 through City Of Toronto Parks and Recreation, The Toronto District School Board's Learn 4 Life program and as a freelancer. I have successfully and uniquely combined the roles of artist and teacher, which has helped me encourage hundreds children and adults feel comfortable with music fundamentals and to develop their innate music-creating skills.
Music Background & Credentials
Bachelor of Music, Honors, Humber College - 2011 Bachelor Of Arts (with special interest in English literature), University of Toronto - 1996 Theatre Arts Diploma, George Brown College - 1993
Professional Experience
Professional Experience - 1. Guitar Instructor (Beginner and non-beginner levels) - Toronto District School Board, Learn For Life Program - City of Toronto, Parks and Recreation Program - 2007-present - Leader of two-hour guitar master classes of approximately twenty adult students, three semesters per year - Creator of ten-week curriculum covering melody, harmony, time and rhythm, blues - Created Sibelius files for exercises with staff notation, chord diagrams and foundational theoretical concepts - Designed and taught personalized, creative 30 minute private guitar lessons for children from age 5 to 15 - Provided tailored instruction of basic concepts and built a personal musical repertoire specific to the student's choice and educational needs - Liased with parents regarding students’ progress and made recommendations for further home study - Volunteered to be a clinician for damaged instruments 2. Guitar and Music Tutoring - Private Professional Practice - 2000 - present - In-depth weekly instruction to private clients ages 10 and up - Designed two- to eight-week intensives covering specific subjects, including improvisation, guitar fingerstyle and blues - Performed needs assessments, training and coaching for high school students in-preparation for university and college-level music program applications and interviews - Analyzed different musical styles and engaged students in discussions about the contemporary and international music scene Performance Experience - Trio: Bandleader, arranger, producer of debut EP, performances and media appearances: ongoing Liverpool Echo: Participated in a Beatle Tribute band as George, played on period instruments and full costume, 2008-2010 The MInatdi's: Bass, 1998-2001 The Crushtones: Leader, guitar and vocal, songwriter, 1996-1999
Teaching & Other Details
- Strong pedagogic skills including curriculum creation, skill and knowledge assessment, maintaining student focus on core concepts - Superior presentation skills by way of engaging music students in discussions about good practicing strategies, music history and the international music scene - Advanced knowledge of improvisation, composition, performance, arranging and music theory - Post-semester facilitator for music students who are continuing their musical studies in post-secondary institutions - Excellent management skills demonstrated as producer of self-titled EP, including planning of recording sessions, scheduling rehearsals, second engineer, arranging, editing and mixing, overseeing artwork - Excellent working knowledge of ProTools, Sibelius, Logic and social media tools
Availability
Weekends.
Preferred Teaching Place
Home studio - Kensingtom Mkt.