Nanaimo - Guitar Lessons

Anatol McGinnis (Violin, Cello, Bass Guitar, Banjo, Guitar, Upright Bass)

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

Anatol studied Jazz Performance at VIU. He’s played in many ensembles covering a wealth of genres, from classical, latin, jazz, country, rockabilly, to celtic, and rock. He is a multi-instrumentalist teaching violin, cello, bass, banjo and guitar and plays in Bossa Loca, Kiltlifters, Hub City Hooligans, Kings Without, Myc Sharrat, Karuna, Musica Vagaboundo, the Calgary Chamber Orchestra, and the Nanaimo Dance Salon Orchestra among many other groups.
His rate is $33 per half hour.

Brad Shipley (Guitar, Mandolin, Ukulele, Banjo, Guitar)

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Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Thursday

Brad has a Bachelor's degree in Jazz Studies from VIU and enjoys teaching music to all ages. he has been performing since 1998 in many different styles and genres. He believes music is in everyone and that you are never too old to learn.
His rate is $33 per half hour.

David Proctor (Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele)

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

David has been playing guitar and bass for over 25 years, and teaches a wide variety of styles. In his teaching approach he focuses on students' individual strengths and interests in order to foster a life-long curiosity for music. He believes patience, encouragement, and experimentation are some of the most useful tools for learning music. David holds a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies and performs in a handful of rock and jazz-oriented bands. His rate is $32.00 Per half-hour.

Hayden Lister (Guitar, Bass Guitar)

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Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Wednesday

Hayden has been playing and writing music since the early 2000s, with a focus on guitar, bass, vocals, and songwriting. He completed a Bachelor of Music degree from VIU in 2013, where he specialized in Jazz guitar, and has performed with a number of jazz, and rock groups over the years. Since 2017 he has been the leader and songwriter for the local alternative rock band Cosmosaurus. He is an enthusiastic teacher who loves learning and sharing knowledge and passion for music, whether with beginners who are starting their journey, or with those who want to dive deeper into technique and music theory. His rate is $32 per half hour.

Jake Chisholm (Bass Guitar, Guitar, Voice)

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Teaching Style: rock, pop

Teaching Day(s): Friday, Saturday

Jake has recently come to Nanaimo from Toronto where he has been a successful and popular performer since the late 90s. His band Jake and the Blue Midnights could be heard at many popular venues and festivals. Since then he has had a great solo career and is still an in-demand performer and sideman. He started teaching in 2002 and has enjoyed imparting his professional knowledge to students of all levels. He teaches guitar, bass, singing, and band musicianship. His rate is $33 per half hour.

Paul Sadlemyer (Violin, Mandolin, Guitar)

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Teaching Day(s): Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Paul Sadlemyer is a violin and mandolin teacher who studied at the Royal Conservatory of Music in Nanaimo and is one of the few violinists to earn his Bachelor Degree in Jazz Studies from Vancouver Island University. Paul has been an active member of the local music scene throughout his musical career, sharing the stage with artists such as Delfeayo Marsalis, Rufus Reid, and Ari Hoenig. Paul is highly passionate about the study of the violin and looks forward to cultivating this passion with his students.
His lesson rate is $33 per half hour.

Teighan Couch (Piano, Voice, Guitar)

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

Originally from Ottawa, ON, Teighan moved to Nanaimo with dreams of becoming a vocalist with inspiration from her favourite jazz artists Ella Fitzgerald, Dizzy Gillespie and Oscar Peterson. With a Bachelor of Music at Vancouver Island University she has taken a keen interest in jazz studies and vocal improvisation. She can be seen performing locally at venues like the Port Theatre, the Vault Cafe and the Flying Canoe. She is excited to share her ardent knowledge of music and voice with students of all levels. Her rate is $32 per half hour.