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Jean-René
- Rate R351
- Response 1h
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R351/h
1st lesson free
- Music Theory
Montreal-trained musician (15+ years): clear, practical online music theory lessons for all ages and levels
- Music Theory
Lesson location
Recommended
Jean-René is a respected tutor in our community. He is highly recommended for his commitment and the quality of his lessons. A trusted partner on your learning journey.
About Jean-René
Hi! I'm Jean Rene, a musician and teacher originally from Montreal. I began classical training at age 5 at the prestigious Académie de Musique Vincent-d'Indy, then spent 15+ years expanding into jazz, pop, blues, rock, funk, R&B and more. That range means I can show you how theory works across styles, not just in a textbook.
Theory is central to what I do every day. I'm currently continuing my education in music theory and arrangement at a deep level, following Dick Grove's approach to chord families, arrangement and theory, alongside Berklee's curriculum. This lets me teach and explain everything from the most basic concepts to complex harmony. I also compose and work in film scoring and music production (2+ years), sing, play piano and transverse flute, and perform live, so I know how theory shows up on stage as well as on paper.
For the past 3 years, I've taught students of all ages and levels, online and in person. I'm fully trilingual (English, French and Spanish), so we can work in the language that feels most natural to you.
My teaching philosophy
Theory shouldn't feel like memorizing rules. I want it to become a tool for self-expression, something that helps you understand the music you love and create your own with confidence. Every student is unique, so I build lessons around your goals, learning style and pace.
About the lesson
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
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levels :
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Professional
Kids
- French
- English
- Spanish
Languages in which the lesson is available :
French
English
Spanish
Whether you're a complete beginner or ready for advanced harmony, we'll start where you are. In our first few lessons, I get to know your goals, your background and how you learn best, in a friendly, low-pressure atmosphere. From there, everything is tailored to you.
Your lessons, your way
Some students prefer a structured path, building step by step from the fundamentals. Others prefer to learn theory through songs they already love, discovering why a chord progression or melody works. Both are welcome, and we can mix the two.
What we can explore together
1. Fundamentals: reading notation, rhythm, meter, intervals, scales and keys
2. Harmony and chord families: chords, progressions, and how they relate and function across classical, jazz, pop, rock and blues
3. Advanced harmony: extended and altered chords, reharmonization and more complex concepts
4. Ear training: recognizing intervals, chords and patterns so you can play by ear
5. Analyzing songs: understanding what makes your favorite music work
6. Composing and songwriting: using theory to write melodies, progressions and full pieces
7. Arranging and production: building arrangements and applying theory in DAWs such as Ableton and Logic Pro
8. Improvisation: using scales and harmony to improvise with confidence
9.Exam and school prep: support for coursework or music exams, if that's your goal
Recommendations
Recommendations are written by the tutor's friends, family, and acquaintances.
Finding a music teacher who truly cares about their students' growth is rare, but finding one who shares his joy of learning music is a true blessing. Jean-Rene is remarkably dedicated and patient. He creates an encouraging environment where students of all levels can thrive without fear of making mistakes.
He tailors his teaching to each individual's goals, making every lesson both challenging and incredibly fun. His approach creates a perfect environment to foster a lifelong love for music. If you want to learn from someone who doesn’t just teach music but truly lives it, reach out and book a lesson with him before his calendar fills up!Jean-René is an excellent tutor for learning step by step basic and intermediate piano playing and music theory, both for children and adults. You will learn to play some of your favourite songs in a matter of weeks and, step by step, master this beautiful instrument. If you already master the basics, you will be able to explore with him genres such as blues, rock, indie, pop and others and orient your learning accordingly. You will also be able learn techniques such as looping, which are increasingly used by keyboard players. Jean-René is available to give lessons not only in English, but also in French and Spanish, in case you would prefer your lessons in one of those languages.
I really enjoy my sessions with Jean! He’s patient, professional, and always keeps a great energy during our lessons. He makes me feel comfortable while practicing and helps me improve my French pronunciation naturally.
I learned French from Mr Jean Rene a year or two back and WOW I learned so much from the basics to conversational slang and words that pertained to my interests. I was traveling to Paris and wanted to get some French lessons in prior to my trip, and Mr Jean Rene was super helpful and patient in teaching me French!
Highly recommend for any beginner! His patient and friendly demeanor made it easy for me to learn and feel confident and comfortable speaking French!See more recommendations
Rates
Rate
- R351
Package rates
- 5h: R1520
- 10h: R2806
free lesson
The free first lesson with Jean-René allows you to get to know the tutor and discuss your needs and expectations.
- 1h
online
- R351/h
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