Saint John - Bass Lessons

jeremiah charlton (Guitar, Bass Guitar, Mandolin, Banjo, Ukulele, Piano, Saxophone)

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Teaching Day(s): Wednesday, Thursday

Jeremiah brings over 15 years of music performance and teaching experience to the table. He can provide fun informative lessons for students from beginner to advanced. He is well versed in many different styles of music such as jazz, blues, rock, and popular piano. Jeremiah has taught as a music teacher at serval stores in Orlando, Florida, as well as The Crenshaw School. In between all of his private teaching, he has also performed in orchestras, aboard cruise ships, and with wedding bands. Whether you are just starting out, wanting to expand your repertoire and skills, or in need of theory lessons, Jeremiah is a great fit for any student. Jeremiah's rate for half-hour lessons is $26.00

jeremy mcleod (Voice, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Piano)

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Teaching Day(s): Saturday

Jeremy is an energetic and imaginative singer-songwriter based out of Edmonton, Alberta. Moving from Saint John NB at the age of 15, he has been actively performing and writing in the Edmonton music scene for 17 years. His current projects include Indie pop trio MILQ and a punk rock band called Nicolas Rage who recently signed a record deal with Revival Recordings in the fall of 2022. Jeremy attended MacEwan University and received his Music diploma where he specializes in voice, performance, and songwriting. Jeremy's rate per half hour is $26.00

magnus labillois (Guitar, Bass Guitar)

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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Magnus LaBillois is a graduate of St Francis Xavier's Music Department in jazz guitar. With a background in jazz, classical, and rock music, Magnus pulls from a diverse set of traditional and modern influences. Magnus has experience with solo performances, rock and pop bands, large ensembles, and small jazz combos. Magnus has a love for all things experimental and enjoys finding new and creative ways to approach playing music. Magnus's rate per half hour is $25.00.

scott macdonald (Brass, Bass Clarinet, Clarinet, Flute, Saxophone, Theory, Woodwinds)

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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Saturday

With over 25 years of teaching experience, multi-instrumentalist Scott A. MacDonald is a highly experienced and passionate musician and pedagogue. Born and raised in Liverpool, NS, Scott began his musical life as a member of the Mersey Band. While still in secondary school, and after gaining musical and technical proficiency on his chosen instruments, Scott became a member of many musical organizations along Nova Scotia’s South Shore. After completing a Bachelor of Music at Acadia University, Scott returned to his roots and worked as the music director/conductor and training officer of the Mersey Band where his duties included teaching all new members of the band, regardless of age or skill level on all band instruments. It was during this time he became a proficient brass player performing as a euphonium player and trombonist with various brass groups in Nova Scotia. After studying at Western University in London, ON, earning a Master of Music in Clarinet Performance and Pedagogy, Scott worked as a soloist, chamber musician and conductor in southern Ontario for several years before returning to the Maritimes in 2023 to work as the Clarinet Teaching Artist at the Saint John Centre for SistemaNB. Scott teaches all single-reed woodwinds, flute, and brass. Scott's rate per half hour is $26.