Hamilton - Guitar Lessons

Julia Doran

Julia is a graduate from Toronto Metropolitan University’s Creative Industries program in which she studied the music industry. She started piano and guitar lessons at a young age and later attended the University of Toronto playing French Horn. Julia understands the importance of music education and is excited to watch the students in our lesson centre grow into great musicians!

Borys Franiczek (Guitar, Mandolin, Ukulele)

Online Lessons:

Teaching Day(s): Saturday

Borys Franiczek is a professional guitarist in the music scene around Ontario’s Golden Horseshoe area. He is a graduate of the York University Music Program with a B.F.A. Honours degree that he earned in 2014. His education and practical experience allow him to express himself confidently in the various styles that he performs in today, such as rock, R&B, bluegrass, bossa nova, and classical. Lessons with Borys are rooted in the fundamentals of musicianship. Students can expect an emphasis on key concepts such as theory, rhythm, ear training, sight-reading, and other skills that will pave a clear path towards functioning in real-life musical settings. Borys’ rate is $25 per half hour lesson.

Chelsea White (Guitar, Ukulele)

Online Lessons:

Teaching Day(s): Monday, Wednesday, Thursday

Chelsea is a graduate of the Mohawk College Applied Music Program. An accomplished guitarist and songwriter, she has been performing a wide variety of music across Southern Ontario for 10 years. Chelsea has been featured on several releases in that time and has comprehensive experience in the professional recording environment. She is fluent in many styles and can create individual lesson plans that cater to each student. Her rate is $25.00 per half-hour private lesson.

Chris Wheeler (Guitar, Ukulele, Mandolin)

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

Chris comes from a musical family and a tradition of career musicians. A graduate of Mohawk College Applied Music program, he currently plays with Hailee Rose and Dave Rave, Golden Feather, Rolling Floyd and Sharon Musgrave’s Soulcake. Chris was a music director for Tony and Tina’s Wedding at Second City as well as the house band for CHCH’s Tiny Talent Time reboot in 2014, backing up tomorrows stars today! Chris has been a band leader for Theatre Ancaster. Chris’ rate is $25.00 per half hour private lesson.

James DeGeer (Guitar, Bass, Ukulele)

Online Lessons:

Teaching Day(s): Sunday

James DeGeer graduated with honours from Mohawk College's Contemporary Music Program. He actively works as a studio musician and performs around the GTA in many groups, playing a wide range of styles. James has been teaching since 2016 and likes to put emphasis on music theory, rhythm, technique and skills for playing with others. James specializes in Jazz fusion, Rock, Metal, Progressive Music, R&B and Brazilian. James's rate is $25 per half hour private lesson.

Justin Dunlop (Guitar, Bass Guitar, Mandolin, Ukulele)

Online Lessons:

Teaching Day(s): Wednesday, Thursday

Justin is a singer/songwriter, bass player, and guitarist with a Bachelor of Music degree from Humber College, focused on performance and production. He is also an Honours Graduate from the Mohawk College Applied Music program. He has received grants from the Ontario Arts Council for songwriting and recording, and has numerous albums available on all online listening platforms. Justin releases music under his own name, and as part of The Dunlop Brothers, whose second studio album, Vol.2, is being released later this year. Justin's rate is $25.00 per half hour private lesson.

Olivia Brown (Piano, Bass Guitar)

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

Olivia Brown is a bassist, pianist and vocalist from Hamilton. In addition to completing her Grade 9 RCM in Piano, Olivia studied classical piano at the University of Toronto and graduated from Mohawk College's Applied Music program in Bass Performance. Her performance experience includes opening for Robben Ford, playing with the Hamilton All-Star Jazz band, and performing at the International Beatleweek Festival in Liverpool. Olivia is an encouraging and open-minded teacher who works with students of all ages, emphasizing ear-training and self-expression. Her rate is $25.00/half-hour private lesson.

Pete Bailey (Guitar)

Online Lessons:

Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Pete is a guitarist,teacher, composer and session musician based out of Hamilton. Pete is a graduate of the Mohawk Advanced Music Program. Pete has experience playing and performing all genres from jazz , country, metal, rock, blues, pop and funk. His rate is $25.00/half-hour private lesson.