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, blues, 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. He is qualified to teach the Music Theory, Harmony & History program from the Royal Conservatory of Music.
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Music Lessons
More about teaching & learning music
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:
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Focus on learning the basics, hand position, techniques to avoid RSI, and reading music
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Create your own practice goals to ensure progress
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Choose simple fun tunes that help you or your child quickly experience the joy of learning music
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Have the opportunity to move from piano, guitar or theory to expose students to a variety of musical styles and instruments
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Sign up for 30 min lessons, and plan to spend 3 times a week in practice, for at least 15 mins
As an intermediate or advanced student you will:
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Be introduced to music theory, based off the RCM program
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Focus on unique areas for improvement to maintain proper technique and tone and develop as a mature musician
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Work on challenging music to develop skill and performance presence
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Sign up for 1 hour lessons, and plan to spend at least 4-5 hours in practice a week
Sign up for a lesson today!
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, History & Harmony)
Local Performances
Stephen Demaer
Stephen Demaer
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Graduate Recital - Stephen Demaer, guitar
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Stephen Demaer Live at ASYLUMforART
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Senior Recital - Stephen Demaer, guitar
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