Saint John - Guitar 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.

nick gay (Guitar, Banjo, Mandolin, Ukulele, Drums)

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

A multi-instrumentalist, Nick started making music on the drums at the age of 8 years old, eventually picking up the guitar and began learning finger picking and classical. By age of 14, Nick landed his first gig and by 19 was playing gigs across NB, as well as teaching full time. In 2012 Nick met, was mentored, and managed by CCMA award winning guitarist and co-founder of Tom Cochrane & Red Rider Kenny Greer. In 2014, Nick recorded Tom Cochranes' new album “Take it Home” and the following year set out on a Canadian wide tour with them. Nick teaches a variety of styles, including blues, rock, pop, jazz, funk, and classical. Nick's rate per half hour is $25.00

sam patterson (Guitar, , Voice, Ukulele, Mandolin)

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Teaching Style: rock, pop

Sam began playing guitar in 1987 and shortly after high school enrolled in the Bachelor of Music program at St. Francis Xavier in Antigonish NS. He earned a Music Ed degree in 1996 and moved back to Saint John to pursue playing in various local bands as well as writing and recording original music. Sam has played extensively with the Steve Waylon Band, Sidekick and The Mix. He's also been fortunate to back Canadian country recording artists Chris Cummings, Julian Austin and Joan Kennedy. Sam has produced two albums for Chipman native Steve Waylon and the two have enjoyed serveral trips to Switzerland promoting these recordings. Sam's rate per half hour is $25.00

sebastian fleet (Guitar)

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Teaching Style: classical

Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday

Sebastian is a local musician and songwriter committed to ongoing musical studies, seeking to encourage a similar inquisitive musical spirit in his students. After discovering his father’s Yamaha guitar as a teenager, Sebastian studied locally with Dave Kindred and Mark Hill. He then began gigging and tutoring, before going on to perform at festivals in Ontario, and studying jazz guitar at Humber College with David Occhipinti, Ted Quinlan and Geoff Young. Sebastian recently completed a graduate certificate in music composition with Nancy Walker, from Humber College. Sebastian is open to all contemporary and classical styles on guitar, bass and ukulele. His rate for a half hour lesson is $25.

tony boyce (Saxophone, Clarinet, Voice, Piano, Guitar, Flute, Theory)

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

Tony, a graduate of UNB, is a multi- instrumentalist with 52 years of music experience and education, with certifications from the RCM and Berklee College of Music. Tony has studied guitar, piano, voice, saxophone, flute and clarinet under many renowned instrumentalists. Ongoing professional music development is important to Tony and thus he has completed music courses from the California Institute of the Arts, Duke University and University of Rochester NY. Tony offers a unique teaching style which accommodates a variety of music learners, from beginners to advanced; children, youth and adults. Tony's rate per half hour is $26.00