| Background: |
 Two decades of private music teaching experience.
High school and elementary music teacher.
Author of Etobicoke Guitar Workbook & CD, and Boomtown Guitar Workbook & CD.
Music examiner and experienced workshop leader.
Composer and producer of several musicals.
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| Qualifications: |
Bachelor of Education, Nipissing University
Bachelor of Music, Thompson Rivers University
Music Diploma, Humber College |
| Associations: |
Ontario College of Teachers
Registry of Guitar Tutors (London College of Music and Media, UK)
Milton Music Teachers' Association
Ontario Music Educators' Association
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| Testimonials: |
"A note of congratulations on a lovely evening of music and comeraderie. And a thank you for instilling self-esteem to so many. A great sense of giving and positive direction came from the teachers towards the students and I want to say to everyone at Rick Imus Music Studio -- a job well done".
-Anita Chambers, Milton, ON
"I learned more in two lessons at Rick Imus Music Studio than I did two months at the music store by the supermarket." - Kyle Waters
"This is more fun than learning to ride my motorcycle!" - Jennifer Bascom
"My son and I were quite impressed with the operation. It was clean and bright and very professional looking. As a distributor, I've seen a lot of music schools, and this is one of the best!" - industry veteran Bill Filek, Stevensville, ON |
| Hobbies: |
Rick Imus Music Studio is connected with its community. We support groups such as, Milton Concert Band, Milltown FC, and Air Cadets. |
| Student Successes: |
Rick has helped numerous students become successful in their university and college music auditions, perform and compose on public stages, and achieve distinction in examinations and festivals. |
| Strengths: |
Our studio calendar is packed with programming events, giving students something to look forward to in upcoming weeks! |
| Weaknesses: |
This box was tough to complete! Our retail showroom stocks a selective range of quality products and publications. Not all products out there meet our standards! |
| Other Info: |
Contributor to the Royal Conservatory of Music's upcoming electric guitar curriculum.
Music Instructor at Canadian Forces Base Borden (near Barrie), summer, 2008.
Designer of the Electric Guitar Category for the successful 2006 Milton Music Festival.
Regular participant in professional development activities.
Civilian Instructor contributing to the 820 Chris Hadfield Air Cadets band.
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