Oshawa

Don Hobson (Guitar, Ukulele)

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

Don attended the Toronto Guitar Institute and the Humber College music program. From Metal to Jazz, Don makes music theory fun and easy to understand so it can be applied to any style. Don has performed with several noted Canadian performers. His playing can be heard on internet radio and broadcast radio around the world.

Don’s rate is $28 per half hour lesson, in person or online.

Kevin Bolger (Guitar, Bouzouki, Ukulele, Bass Guitar, Pre-School)

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Teaching Style: jazz

Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday

Kevin Bolger is a graduate of the Humber College Music Program. Over the years, Kevin has studied with a wide variety of musicians have his own music featured on Jazz FM’s Jazzology. In addition to writing music for his quartet known as the Kevin Bolger Organ Quartet, Kevin continues to perform around the GTA.

Kevin’s rate is $27 per half hour lesson.

Mackenzie Romano (Guitar)

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Teaching Style: rock

Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Wednesday

Mackenzie started out studying guitar at Long & McQuade. He has been playing for the last 10 years, and is RCM certified. Mackenzie is well-versed in Rock, Pop, Jazz, Metal and makes lessons fun for everyone.

Mackenzie's rate is $27 per half hour lesson, in person or online

Mark Wylie (Guitar, Ukulele, Songwriting, Bass Guitar)

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

Mark is a ‘jack of all trades’ - multi-instrumentalist, composer, producer and educator. Mark is a versatile guitarist who has been releasing and performing music as a solo artist and as a band leader of a progressive metal band. A graduate of Berklee College of Music, Mark is passionate about teaching his students to discover the joy of music. His pedagogy consists of learning & analyzing popular repertoire, building strong technique fundamentals and developing students' musical vocabulary.

Mark’s rate is $28 per half hour lesson, in person or online.

Matt Doran (Piano, Songwriting)

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

Matt has been playing piano since he was 6 and has completed 8 levels of Royal Conservatory (both practical and theory). He has been a semi-finalist in the international songwriting competition for two of his original songs. Outgoing and enthusiastic, Matt enjoys sharing his knowledge with his students.

Matt's rate is $27 per half hour lesson, in person or online.

Michael Bligdon (Piano, Theory)

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Teaching Style: jazz

Teaching Day(s): Monday, Thursday

Michael began his musical career at the age of 4 by learning the piano. He has since gone on to continue his musical education from being accepted into the Performing Arts program at O’Neill C.V.I and culminating in his acceptance to the renowned Berklee College of Music in 2011. It was at Berklee that Michael explored many different styles of music becoming proficient in contemporary, pop, rock, jazz, classical and Latin genres. He also had the opportunity to attend clinics and work with Ernie Isley, John Patituci, Pat Methany as well as songwriter, producer, and Warner Brothers music executive Kara Dioguardi.

Michael takes pride in his students leaving the lesson having learned something new and most importantly having fun doing it. Michael understands that each student learns in a different way and tailors his teaching style to meet a unique need or challenge a student may face. Michael has experience teaching various ages and levels from age 4+ and beginner to RCM level 10.

Michael's rate is $28 per half hour lesson.

Nancy Davidson (Voice, Recorder, Piano, Pre-School)

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

Nancy Davidson holds a Bachelor of Music from UofT and is a Certified Level 3 Carl Orff Instructor. Carl Orff created a method of teaching music using poetry, rhythm, singing and movement. Nancy has conducted small & large Choirs, large recorder ensembles, adjudicated Guelph Kiwanis Music Festival and as a presenter at OMEA conferences.

Nancy’s rate is $27 per half hour lesson.

Rebecca Foss (Piano, Theory, Composition)

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Teaching Style: classical

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

Rebecca Foss holds a degree in Music Performance, and a graduate degree in Film Scoring and Composition. She has a special interest in romantic and contemporary repertoire, music theory, and RCM exam preparation. Rebecca also loves creating customized sheet music of students’ favorite songs, tailored to their individual skill level.

Rebecca teaches students from ages 6 to 96, and is known for her compassionate teaching style and ability to connect with students. She is passionate about building meaningful connections with her students while supporting them as they grow in skill and confidence.

Rebecca’s rate is $29 per half-hour lesson, available in person or online.

Ryan Claxton (Drums)

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Teaching Style: metal

Teaching Day(s): Monday, Wednesday

Ryan is a passionate educator and accomplished session drummer known for his metal drumming and dynamic style across various genres. His career as a session drummer has allowed him to tour across Canada, the US, and Europe, perform on TV via Global, and CHCH, have his music on the radio, and open for major acts. Ryan’s passion for drumming education fuels his dedication to help drummers of all levels achieve their goals, while having the most fun in the process.

Ryan's rate is $27 per half hour lesson, in person or online.

Suneal Pal (Guitar, Ukulele)

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Teaching Style: rock

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

Suneal Pal graduated from Wilfred Laurier University with an Honors B.A. in Guitar Performance. He achieved first class honors in grade nine R.C.M. Since graduation, he has performed widely to rave reviews, recorded several CDs, and taught students of all ages and abilities. Suneal plays Acoustic, Classical, Electric, Rock, and Finger-style guitar and is also well-versed in Flamenco, Latin, and Jazz rhythms.

Suneal's rate is $27 per half hour lesson, in person or online.