Kamloops - Bass Lessons

Laura Bishop

LESSONS COORDINATOR
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Alex Ward (Piano, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Upright Bass)

Online Lessons:

Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Alex is beginning his 7th season teaching with us. He teaches piano, saxophone, trumpet, trombone & upright bass & works regularly with Western Canada Theatre & Project X Theatre. Alex is also a member of the Kamloops indie band, Mother Sun, who recently released their 3rd album “Train of Thought” on the Earth Libraries label. This fall, Mother Sun will be touring Japan in support of their music.
A versatile player, Alex is in demand as a live & session player and passes these skills on to his students.
His rate is $30 per half-hour.

Jared Doherty (Guitar, Ukulele, Bass Guitar)

Online Lessons:

Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Jared is a singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Kamloops. He specializes in acoustic/electric guitar & bass and also plays piano, drums, ukulele, alto & tenor saxophone. Raised in a musical family, Jared took mandolin & piano lessons as a child & continued his musical education by playing bass in his school band. He taught himself to play guitar at 15 and recently picked up the tenor saxophone. Jared records much of his own music and has been a member of several Kamloops indie bands over the last decade, touring around Western Canada and putting on local shows. He is currently part of the local four-piece band Mother Sun, where he writes, composes, sings and plays guitar. This fall, Mother Sun will be touring Japan in support of their music.
Jared welcomes new students of all ages to his schedule.
His rate is $30 per half-hour.

Owen Perry (Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele)

Online Lessons:

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

Owen, originally from Kamloops, is a versatile multi-instrumentalist and passionate teacher with over 20 years of guitar experience. He offers guitar lessons for all ages and skill levels, and bass to an intermediate level. Owen is bilingual in English and French and brings a collaborative approach to teaching, often incorporating group performance to build musical confidence and creativity. With a background in songwriting, jam groups, and bands, Owen enjoys helping students grow through both technical skill and musical expression.
His rate is $29 per half-hour.

Syed Md Shabaz (Bass Guitar, Guitar)

Online Lessons:

Teaching Day(s): Tuesday

Shabaz is a passionate musician from Bangladesh who has been playing bass guitar for over 16 years. He was part of several bands in his home country where he wrote, recorded, and performed live concerts, playing plugged and unplugged. Shabaz's favourite music styles include rock & roll, metal, funk, and progressive. He has developed his own techniques and strategies regarding the bass guitar, including the fretboard, scales, and modes. Shabaz enjoys teaching various technical and melodic aspects of playing the bass guitar, such as slapping, tapping, and right-hand techniques.
Shabaz specializes in bass guitar and also teaches guitar & beginner ukulele.
His rate is $29 per half-hour.

Terry Strudwick (Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele)

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

Terry is a well-known BC musician with a 40-year career of live & studio gigs. He has performed for radio & TV, worked as a musician with Western Canada Theatre and plays with local acts such as ‘Serious Dogs’ & “Doubt It” – a No Doubt tribute. Terry teaches electric/acoustic guitar, bass guitar (fretted & fretless) & ukulele and welcomes students of all ages, levels and styles.
His rate is $32 per half hour.