Edmonton Highlands - Guitar Lessons

ROBYNN DEREWLANKA

Lesson Coordinator
780-479-1643
[email protected]

aaron matheson (Guitar, Bass Guitar, Piano, Ukulele)

Online Lessons:

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

Aaron Matheson has taught private music lessons for nine years. He is a graduate of the MacEwan University music program with a Degree majoring in guitar performance. He also received a Music Diploma from MacEwan University majoring in Composition. He studied jazz and contemporary guitar with Juno-nominated guitarist Jim Head, as well as composition with acclaimed contemporary Canadian composer Allan Gilliland. He performs regularly throughout Alberta and has played in opening slots for artists such as Coleman Hell, The Zolas, Scenic Route to Alaska, Busty and the Bass, and The Royal Foundry. He has toured across Western Canada and India. He teaches all skill levels and genres, but specializes in genres like rock, pop, jazz, blues, funk, folk, and R&B.
His rate is $27 per half hour.

adam lefaivre (Guitar)

Online Lessons:

Teaching Day(s): Wednesday

Adam has taught guitar through Long and McQuade for seven years, impacting and inspiring many students through his one-to-one teaching, music camp instruction, and adjudication. Adam has played guitar for most of his life, either as a solo performer or in different acts. He is constantly composing and producing for his music project Bloom Filter - which has been listened to internationally and throughout Canada on college radio stations.  In 2021, Adam was awarded a federal grant for this project and was able to work with several world-class session musicians.  Adam received his Bachelor of Music in audio while studying classical guitar at the University of Lethbridge and went on to do his master's degree in computer science (music technology). He continues to learn and write as much music as he possibly can and loves to share that enthusiasm and excitement with his students. Adam teaches guitar lessons remotely through our Edmonton Highlands location.
His rate is $25 per half hour.

alex moxon (Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Banjo)

Online Lessons:

Teaching Day(s): Monday, Wednesday, Sunday

Alex has been teaching music for nearly two decades. He received a Bachelors of Music with highest honours in 2012 from Carleton University with a focus in jazz studies. Since then the Ottawa-raised guitarist has played with a who's who of local and national talent in all genres, including Juno-winning artist Kellylee Evans, The Edmonton Symphony Orchestra, HILOTRONS, Miguel De Armas, Roddy Ellias, Shawnee Kish, Iskwē, Michael Greilsammer, Petr Cancura, SOCALLED, and the National Arts Centre Orchestra. Among others, he has opened for Brian Charette, Bernie Worrell, Michael Winograd, Mother Mother, Kevin Drew, and Brian Blade. An up and comer on the world jazz stage, his debut record as a leader, “Alex Moxon Quartet” has received international radio airplay and stellar reviews. He's played with the National Central Band of the Canadian Armed Forces as well as touring Broadway musicals Beautiful: The Carole King Story and Mean Girls.
Alex has experience teaching and performing in all major musical styles. He is happy to teach students of all ages and all experience levels. He has a flexible approach to teaching that addresses students' individual needs. He can also prep students for RCM Classical Guitar exams as well as university auditions for jazz studies. Alex teaches at both our Edmonton Highlands and our Edmonton South locations.
His rate is $29 per half hour.

curtis ross (Guitar, Bass Guitar)

Online Lessons:

Teaching Day(s): Monday

Curtis has been teaching since 2008 in a variety of genres including rock, pop, R&B and metal. He has released two solo albums that charted highly on CBC and college radio throughout Canada, and was the musical director for several plays including the University of Alberta's production of Tom Waits' “The Black Rider.” He has performed with many prominent artists such as George Clinton, Parliament/Funkadelic, Cadence Weapon and Bill Bourne. Curtis teaches at our Edmonton Highlands location.
His rate is $28 per half hour.

tyson pilling (Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele)

Online Lessons:

Teaching Day(s): Saturday, Sunday

Tyson Pilling has been teaching private music lessons for four years. Tyson is in his third year in the music program at MacEwan University with plans to later attend the UofA to obtain an Education Degree. Tyson has been playing guitar and bass since a young age. He has experience playing in a variety of styles such as acoustic finger picking, electric guitar, jazz, alternative, country and pop. Tyson has live music experience playing in jazz bands, pit bands, percussion ensembles, party bands and concert band ensembles. Tyson enjoys teaching all skill levels and ages of students and works to encourage them to achieve and surpass their goals.
His rate is $26 per half hour.

vinny willetts (Piano, Guitar, Bass Guitar)

Online Lessons:

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

Vinny Willetts was born and raised in Manitoba and has always had a deep appreciation for all styles of music. Vinny moved to Edmonton to study music in 2002 at Grant MacEwan and also studied at the University of Alberta. Vinny offers lessons in piano, guitar, bass, drums and voice and teaches in a variety of musical genres. He welcomes students of all ages and ability levels. Vinny teaches at our Edmonton Highlands location.
His rate is $28 per half hour.