Hi! I'm James. I have over 34 years experience in total teaching music and languages, and I pride myself on my unique methods and the outstanding results students obtain with me.
I was a musical prodigy as a child in Canada, garnering several awards including being the first winner of the J.J.H. McLean trophy when I was 10 years old. I went on to study privately using the curriculum of the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto, then graduated early from school and became a professional...
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James has provided examples of their subject expertise by answering 2 questions submitted by students on Wyzant’s Ask an Expert.
Interesting and approachable tutor.
James was easy to approach and listened to what my needs are. He established good rapport with me and gave me some vocal exercises to get me practicing. The first lesson was good and I look forward to seeing how this progresses.
Monique, 20 lessons with James
Worth it
Patient...tailors the practice sessions to my goals and preferences. Well versed in various music genres. Gives me a practice routine every week building off the previous week . Overall, im making great progress
Philip, 56 lessons with James
Great content!
James introduced me to yoga and pressure point relaxation techniques that create a relaxed spacious foundation for tone production! All entirely new to me and very helpful!
Garrett, 14 lessons with James
Worth it
Patient...tailors the practice sessions to my goals and preferences. Well versed in various music genres. Gives me a practice routine every week building off the previous week . Overall, im making great progress
Philip, 56 lessons with James
great teacher
James quickly identified issues with my voice and we got to work straight away on a game plan. Good listener, very knowledgeable, and has a great way of making esoteric concepts more understandable.
Robert, 1 lesson with James
Day 1 and I learned a lot
I'm just starting playing piano for my personal growth. I learned so much in talking with James before the lesson started and during the lesson. He is extremely knowledgeable and able to adjust to my skill, knowledge, and experience. We set realistic goals for me to work towards and I have "homework" to allow mt to progress between lessons. I'm very satisfied with my choice of tutor.
Tracy, 6 lessons with James
Great lesson with James!
Had a great lesson with James and booked my next one with him for the following week. He is very knowledgeable and has a very down to Earth approach. He made abstract and difficult principles regarding vocal anatomy and voice exercise immediately approachable. He has a very positive coaching attitude and made me feel at ease immediately. I'm looking forward to my next lesson with him!
Christopher, 1 lesson with James
