Stephen is an RCM Gold Medal Teacher, with his students receiving some of the highest marks in guitar, piano, and theory for RCM exams. His students regularly receive First Class Honours (80-89%), and especially dedicated students who follow all his advice can expect First Class Honours with Distinction (90-99%).

Stephen inspires his students to find the joy and creativity that music can produce in their lives. The individual learning style of every student is supported with a tailored lesson plan balancing structure and creativity.

As a student, you can learn a variety of musical styles: classical, rock, pop, and heavy metal combined with music theory and history to give students a well-rounded education.

Lessons are available for you from beginner piano to all forms and levels of guitar. Stephen is also an RCM Certified Teacher for elementary piano and intermediate guitar.

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To help students learn music, Stephen focuses on making it fun and adjusting how he teaches, based on you or your child's learning style and pace.

As a beginner student you will:

Focus on learning the basics, hand position, techniques to avoid RSI, and reading music
Create your own practice goals to ensure progress
Choose simple fun tunes that help you or your child quickly experience the joy of learning music
Have the opportunity to move from piano, guitar or theory to expose students to a variety of musical styles and instruments
Sign up for 30 minure lessons, and plan to spend 3 times a week in practice, for at least 15 minutes

As an intermediate or advanced student you will:

Be introduced to music theory, based off the RCM program
Focus on unique areas for improvement to maintain proper technique and tone and develop as a mature musician
Work on challenging music to develop skill and performance presence
Sign up for 45-60 minute lessons, and plan to spend at least 4-5 hours in practice a week

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Fill in the form below to contact Stephen about lessons. He has an active studio teaching Guitar (Classical, Acoustic, Electric), Piano, Ukulele and Music Theory (Rudiments, Harmony & History)