Professionally educated, experienced guitar teacher with 20 years of experience teaching and performing classic guitar, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, and bass. Some of my students became award winners in International music competitions. 

I make sure I cater to the students taste in music and not my own. I strive to create lessons that are enjoyable, rather than stressful or boring.

Fun, encouraging lessons! Start with fundamentals and learn any style. I am available to teach in Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax, Port Perry and Bomanville.

Regardless of your age and your interests–may it be preparing for RCM graded exams in guitar or learning your favourite pop song to impress your friends and family–I’ll be happy to teach you!

Learn fundamentals based on proven traditions and techniques, and then apply these skills to new creations and modern, popular music.

Learn songs, technique, and practical, pragmatic music theory that you can bring to rehearsals and stages.

The first two months of teaching guitar, will be teacher centered learning where I teach students the fundamental basics of music. After that I will gravitate towards student centered learning, where I take requests from students of songs they would like to learn.

Based on that I design my Classes with a Balance of Song-playing, Technical Skills, Theoretical Knowledge and musicianship. I think every individual has their own aspirations for music, which I always take into consideration when I set up Lesson Plans for Students.

If the student enjoys the experience and learns what he or she really wants to know (specific songs or solos) then they will be more likely to continue with lessons for the long term. I try to provide only positive reinforcement and never talk down to the student. My mantra is “Set Achievable Goals”. For those who wish to learn music reading skills I use the Mel Bay guitar course.

First and foremost I believe that learning music should be fun and stress free and every student should be allowed to go at their own pace. I teach a variety of different styles such as Jazz, Rock, Pop, Indie/Alternative and various other genres. I want my students to be able grasp the basics and fundamentals of their instrument and to able to apply them to songs/styles they want to learn.

I am a Toronto-based guitarist and composer. I have performed all over North America on guitar and had many of my compositions played. I have taught music in Boston, New York, New Jersey, and in Toronto. I am proficient in Rock, Pop, Jazz, Funk, Country, and love working in more experimental styles like Free Improvisation, Microtonal Music, and Electronic Music.