Victoria - Bass guitar Lessons

Allie Bertholm

Lesson Centre Coordinator
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250 384 3620
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Colin Hole (Bass Guitar, Guitar, Ukulele)

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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday

Educated at Berkeley College of Music, The Victoria Conservatory, The Academy of Recording Arts in Vancouver, and GIT Musician's Institute in California, Colin has written a book of guitar theory and is adept at teaching classical, rock, blues and jazz guitar.
Colin's rate is $30 per half hour.

Ian Bezpalko (Bass Guitar, Guitar)

Online Lessons:

Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Ian has a diploma in Jazz from the Victoria Conservatory and a keen interest all genres of music. By teaching solid foundations, he's able to help students of all ages reach their musical goals and have a lot of fun along the way.
Ian's rate is $30 per half hour.

Issah Contractor (Drums, Bass Guitar)

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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Wednesday

Issah has achieved numerous awards, including being selected for the title of ‘Best Drummer’ out of thousands of drummers at the Roland Worldwide V Drums competition. Having grown up in Kenya, Issah returned to Canada as a teen and attended the Vancouver Community College on a full scholarship. Issah continues to be a powerful force within the local and international music community.
Issah's rate is $30 per half hour.

Jon Epworth (Bass Guitar, Drums, Guitar, Percussion, Music Production)

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Teaching Day(s): Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Session drummer, vocalist for film and television, songwriter, and producer, Jon enjoys the open-ended grooves found in reggae, old R&B, as well as speed-punk. Great with kids or adults, he's a friendly, fun, relaxed teacher who adapts his teaching style to an individual's needs.
Jon's rate is $30 per half hour.

Larry McQuarrie (Banjo, Bass Guitar, Guitar, Mandolin, Ukulele, Songwriting)

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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Thursday, Friday

"Mr. Versatility," Larry has been teaching since age 14 and performed his debut concert by age 17. He's a versatile vocalist and proficient multi-instrumentalist playing: piano, banjo, mandolin, ukulele, flute, trumpet, guitar, and, recently, Celtic harp. In addition, he is a composer, music festival adjudicator, and award-winning published poet.
Larry's rate is $30 per half hour.

Pat Fabrick (Bass Guitar, Guitar, Mandolin, Ukulele)

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Teaching Day(s): Friday, Sunday

Pat is an experienced, versatile guitar teacher with a passion for improvisation and composition. He has transcribed popular guitar music for over 30 years to meet the exact interests of students, and developed a style of teaching that is flexible and inspiring.
Pat's rate is $30 per half hour.