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Nanaimo - Guitar Lessons
Music Lesson Centre
View Store Details620A Comox Road
Nanaimo, British Columbia, V9R 3J3
Lesson Centre: Phone or Text (250) 716-7291
Store Phone: (250) 716-7261
Fax: (250) 716-7292
Lesson Centre Email: nanaimolessons@long-mcquade.com
Store Email: nanaimo@long-mcquade.com
Lesson Centre Hours
Monday: 1:00pm - 9:00pmTuesday: 1:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday: 1:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday: 1:00pm - 8:00pm
Friday: 1:00pm - 8:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday: 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Our Guitar Teachers:
anatol mcginnis (Violin, Cello, Bass Guitar, Banjo, Guitar, Upright Bass)
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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday
Anatol studied Jazz Performance at VIU. He’s played in many ensembles covering a wealth of genres, from classical, latin, jazz, country, rockabilly, to celtic, and rock. He is a multi-instrumentalist teaching violin, cello, bass, banjo and guitar and plays in Bossa Loca, Kiltlifters, Hub City Hooligans, Kings Without, Myc Sharrat, Karuna, Musica Vagaboundo, the Calgary Chamber Orchestra, and the Nanaimo Dance Salon Orchestra among many other groups.
His rate is $31 per half hour.
brad shipley (Guitar, Mandolin, Ukulele, Banjo, Guitar)
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Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Thursday
Brad has a Bachelor's degree in Jazz Studies from VIU and enjoys teaching music to all ages. he has been performing since 1998 in many different styles and genres. He believes music is in everyone and that you are never too old to learn.
His rate is $31 per half hour.
david proctor (Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele)
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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
David has been playing guitar and bass for over 25 years, and teaches a wide variety of styles. In his teaching approach he focuses on students' individual strengths and interests in order to foster a life-long curiosity for music. He believes patience, encouragement, and experimentation are some of the most useful tools for learning music. David holds a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies and performs in a handful of rock and jazz-oriented bands. His rate is $30.00 Per half-hour.
jake chisholm (Bass Guitar, Guitar, Voice)
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Teaching Style: rock, pop
Teaching Day(s): Friday, Saturday
Jake has recently come to Nanaimo from Toronto where he has been a successful and popular performer since the late 90s. His band Jake and the Blue Midnights could be heard at many popular venues and festivals. Since then he has had a great solo career and is still an in-demand performer and sideman. He started teaching in 2002 and has enjoyed imparting his professional knowledge to students of all levels. He teaches guitar, bass, singing, and band musicianship. His rate is $31 per half hour.
kosma busheikin (Guitar, Bass Guitar, Piano)
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Teaching Style: jazz
Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
After starting his musical journey performing at small local events, Kosma received his Bachelor of Music in Jazz from VIU. He has been teaching since 2016 and has performed at prestigious venues such as The Port Theatre, Hermann's Jazz Club and Frankie's Jazz Club.He enjoys teaching all skill and age levels. His rate is $30 per half hour.