Teaching statement and philosophy
When I think about the type of teacher I want to be. I think of my own teachers I’ve had throughout my life. Teachers that would help pick me up when I would stumble. Teachers that would be fair and honest in my failures or shortcomings, and celebrate my successes.
My teaching philosophy is one that strives for the development of lifelong learners. Learners that don’t necessarily heave forward the music theory knowledge that you pass onto them, but learners that live with an insatiable thirst for the acquisition of further knowledge. Learners that understand meaningful and effective study, what it means to be self-critical without being unfair to themselves, and learners that know that a world of information is only as far away as a question being asked.
Private Lesson instructor and clinician
Ethan has a wealth of experience with leading clinics of all skill levels and ensemble make-ups. With every clinic Ethan provides a full writeup and clinic breakdown to make sure that educators get just as much out of their clinic as their students.
As a private instructor. Ethan offers weekly lessons where every student is provided their own Google Site to keep track of their calendar, materials, and progress videos. Ethan loves teaching musicians of all skill levels and offers lessons out of his home studio in Sherwood Park, or can travel to student's homes.