Lesson Feesfrom $30.00 / 30 Minutes
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About
Currently offering 60% off lessons due to the current situation around self-isolation that is impacting education
Based out of Calgary, Mathew James is a hornist known for radical performance and an advocate for new music. His training began at the University of Calgary. Following that he moved to Chicago, IL. where Mathew completed both a Masters degree and a Post-graduate Degrees under the tutelege of Jim Smelser of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. After his studies Mathew won the acting fourth horn position with the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra for the 2015-2016 season. Now Mathew is an active freelancer in Calgary. He is also the Solo horn and Artistic Director for Calgary's Timepoint Ensemble.
I believe in a systematic approach to the horn. One that is comprehensive in regards to the instrument itself and to a greater understanding of music as a whole. The aim of my instruction is to create replicatable moments on the instrument and inspire curiosity and discovery in the student.
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As a busy freelancer I work hard to maintain an accurate schedule, there are chances I can fit in your time requests as well. So send me a message and we can find a time that works best.
Post Graduate Certificate in Performance - DePaul University
Masters in Music with Distinction - DePaul University
Bachelors of Music Performance - University of Calgary
