An overview of getting started and making chocolate. We will go over the equipment you require, ingredients, how to make the chocolate, and how to store it.
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Online Chocolate Tutoring
Trouble Shooting & Sharpening Your Skills!
All lessons work out to $30 CAD per 30 minutes.
Beginners Welcome
· Customized to your experience level
· In the comfort of your own kitchen
· I’ll ensure you have what you need before the lessons
· Very interactive & questions are encouraged!
Gain Confidence
· 100% of the time is spent on your needs & goals
· Teaching practical skills to help you become more confident on your own
· Available for follow-up tutoring to refresh or sharpen your skills anytime
Your Instructor
Master Chocolatier, Professional Chocolate Sommelier, Bean To Bar Chocolate Maker
Graduate of Pastry Arts Program; BSc in Biology; Professional industry experience since 2008.
Learn From Anywhere
· Hosted On Zoom
· Select your time zone and book according to your schedule
· Lessons conducted in English. Feel free to invite a friend to translate if you wish.
choose between two Lesson Styles
1) Guided Q&A
These are lessons where we chat over Zoom. No kitchen work involved.
2) Guided Hands-on Lesson
Any lesson (tasting, bean-to-bar making, tempering, ganache making) can be turned into a hands-on lesson where I guide you as you work in your kitchen.
I highly recommend choosing hands-on for tempering lessons if you can.
General Lesson FAQ
+ Cost & Payment Method
All lessons workout to $30 per 30 minutes. Some lessons can be 30 minutes in duration, while others have a minimum starting time of 1 hour or 90 minutes.
I keep my costs at a fair price compared to other online schools or instructions. The reason? My ultimate goal has always been to help others with quality instruction. Quality education should be encompasing, not limiting.
When you book you will be prompted to pay. You can pay using your credit card, Paypal, or Apple Pay.
If you have a voucher code, please enter it in the booking form.
+ What are the different levels
Use the filter below to check levels.
Level 1 - These cater to beginners. These are usually fundamental courses that you will need to master before moving on to other levels.
Level 2 - These lesson require you to know one or more level one skills to accomplish such as knowing how to temper well.
Level 3 - These lessons are more advanced, and bring together multiple skills together in order to complete.
If you are unsure about your skill level, feel free to contact me and ask, or fill out the free consultation form.
+ I don't see a lesson for a specific product I want to create.
My lessons focus mostly on skills rather than creating something very specific. For instance, it doesn't matter if you wish to cast two round half spheres to make a "hot chocolate bomb", cast half egg molds to make an easter egg, or cast a Christmas tree mold. The techniques are essentially all the same.
The purpose of my lessons is to equip you to understand how to work with chocolate and be more confident doing so.
If you do have a specific object or product you wish to create, and unsure if I can help, I probably can. Feel free to contact me and ask, or email me images of what you wish to create at info@beantobarworld.com as I'm more than happy to hear your requests!
+ Will I require special equipment? Ingredients? Supplies?
If you are choosing a guided Q&A, then all you need is a notepad and pen to take notes.
If you are booking a guided hands-on lesson, then you will check off when you book which tools you already have, and I will look that over and let you know what else you need before the lesson.
If you need time to gather equipment for your lesson then we can postpone the date if need be.
+ How Long Are The Lessons?
It depends on the lessons. All lessons start at 30 minutes unless otherwise noted. For instance, when you go to book it may state "starting at 1 hour", which means the booking starts at 1 hour, and you have the option to add more time if you wish. You can always add on more time as well.
+ How Do I Know How Much Time To Book?
Some lessons have a minimum duration (such as 1.5 hours), with the option to add more time in 30 minute increments.
The lessons also have suggested time, especially if it is a more open-ended tutoring session.
If you are still unsure, please contact me and I will let you know how long to book!
+ What Are Your Qualifications?
I am a professional master chocolatier by trade, professional chocolate sommelier, and bean-to-bar chocolate maker. I have been working in the fine chocolate industry since 2008, including many years of instruction, public classes, training other chefs (including graduates of prestigious pastry schools), private tutoring, tours, public events, and more. I love helping others hone-in on their chocolate skills.
To learn more about me, read more here. You can see some of the work here, and some media write-ups here.
+ Who Are These Lessons Intended For?
Anyone! Perfect for beginners who need some live instructions: the next best thing to one-on-one in person lessons.
They also work for budding professionals looking to improve their skills, or great if you're a home-chef simply wanting to learn fun and exciting chocolate skills.
The lessons are catered to your level of expertise and goals.
+ Can I change the date or time of my booking?
Yes, no problem. If you give me around 24 hours notice, then it should be no issue. I can book you in on the next available slot. It may be the same day, or it may be a different day depending on my schedule. Always offer me a few days/times when rebooking in the order you prefer.
If it is less than 24 hours or too last minute, you may not be able to reschedule, and would have to re-book another lesson.
+ What Language Do You Instruct In?
I instruct in English. If English isn't your first language, that's okay. I have taught many people online or in person who are at an intermediate level of English proficiency. I have a background teaching and interacting with many people who are not fluent in English, so I don't mind at all if your English is not fluent.
I am happy to help you, but be aware that we will need to be able to understand each other, otherwise it will be difficult to converse.
If your English isn’t strong enough yet to understand the teaching instruction, feel free to invite a friend or family member who can be there to help translate. Just keep in mind that this will lengthen the duration of the lesson, but I am happy to accommodate if I can.
If you are unsure, you can always just book a 30 minute session to go over details and questions, and see how comfortable you are learning in English. Or you can contact me if you are still unsure.
Free Consultation
Not Ready To Book?
No problem. If you still have questions and concerns before booking a lesson, please fill out the free consultation form here and I will be more than happy to assist you in answering your questions and addressing any concerns you may have.
If there is something chocolate related you wish to learn, I can help you with it!
Click on the orange button below to fill out the form.
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All Lessons default at 30 minutes to start unless noted. all lessons Work Out To $30 CAD Per Half Hour.
Credit Card, Apple Pay, and PayPal Accepted