Consultation for Individuals or Groups

Artist and music consultation services are designed for musicians, teachers and/or organizations who seek a new direction for growth, are exploring a refresh, have specific questions or are facing challenges.

To get through it, you need more than just good advice. You need an experienced specialists in the arts and culture world as your trusted partner.  Work with Derek who is committed personally and passionately to the music and arts industries.

Those seeking consultation will benefit from Derek’s years of experience in arts administration paired with his international teaching and performing career. Please contact Derek to set to set up a consultation.

Consultation Services

Career Coaching (for high school students, emerging artists and professionals)

Derek provides mentoring to artists and music professionals. Meet with Derek to discuss career paths, education options including University, Conservatory and/or Study Abroad Programs, auditions, funding and grant applications along with portfolio development – biography, curriculum vitae, headshots and websites.

Setting Up Your Teaching Studio and/or Music School

Derek works with music teachers on marketing strategy, business planning and developing pedagogical skills and knowledge to build their teaching studio. Individualized one-on-one consultations are catered to the teachers’ needs and may include the following:

  • Small Business License

  • Incorporation vs Sole Proprietorship

  • Business Planning

  • Student and Class Scheduling

  • Business Finances (Tuition, Taxes, Expenses and Investments)

  • Setting Up Your Space (Sound Proofing, Piano, Smart TV, Books and Resources)

  • COVID-19 Safety Measures

The 21st Century of Music Teaching – Build Your Online Teaching Studio

Learn how to transform your in person studio or music school into a thriving remote hub for music education.  Derek has 10 years of experience teaching music online and has presented workshops to over 2000 music teachers on remote teaching in the past three years. 

  • Take your video conferencing skills to the next level by utilizing hacks to enhance the way you communicate with your students

  • Explore apps and web-based programs to support your music teaching

  • Enhance the audio and visual quality in your teaching with affordable equipment

  • Learn to be an effective online communicator

For Organizations

Derek helps organizations to master change and manage their teams better, and so create enduring value along with high performance in the organization. Develop educational advantages by unlocking your teams’ talent, inspiring artistic greatness and employing proven pedagogical programs.    

  • Designing organizations to be innovative and leaders in arts education

  • Focus on driving growth and sustaining the organization’s long-term health

  • Attracting and develop personnel talent

  • Strategy and Leadership

  • Professional Development Abroad

  • Program and Curriculum Development

  • Performance and Outreach Programming

Qualifications

  • Former Program and Outreach Coordinator for The Rockland Conservatory of Music (Rockland County, NY)

  • Former board member of The Canadian Music Competitions: Calgary Chapter

  • Currently the Alberta Regional Representative for The Royal Conservatory of Music

  • 2016 Juno Awards OutLoud YYC Grant Recipient