Port Coquitlam - Guitar Lessons

Daniel Zbytovsky (Guitar, Bass Guitar, Piano)

Online Lessons: Yes

Teaching Day(s): Thursday, Sunday

With over 30 years of teaching experience and more than six years of formal music training, Dan brings both expertise and passion to every lesson. He specializes in classical and heavy metal guitar and is equally passionate about classical piano. Dan also teaches bass guitar and has a strong foundation in music theory and song writing. He works with students of all ages and skill levels, from beginners to advanced musicians. His teaching style is patient, personalized, and practical, ensuring each lesson fits the students goals and comfort level. Whatever your goal is, Dan is committed to helping every student grow with confidence and joy. His rate is $33/Half hour lesson

Eijaz Ladha (Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele)

Online Lessons: Yes

Teaching Day(s): Monday, Friday, Saturday

Eijaz received his Bachelor of Music Degree from Vancouver Community College in 2022 as a Jazz/Contemporary Guitar major. He started his musical journey at age 5 on piano and completed Royal Conservatory of Music Grade 6. At age 12, he switched to guitar. He also has the ability to play and teach bass guitar and ukulele. He has performed in numerous local bands across the Lower Mainland area, and he composes his own music under his solo project. While he mainly specializes in genres in the realm of Rock, Metal, and Pop, he is capable of teaching other musical genres such as Jazz and Blues. He specializes in theory and technique and prides himself on his ability to adapt to students’ learning styles and needs. He has experience working with students of all ages and levels. Eijaz is incredibly passionate about sharing his knowledge of music and ensuring that students have a very positive and exciting learning experience. Eijaz's rate is $30.00 per half hour lesson.

Keenan Render (Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele)

Online Lessons: Yes

Teaching Style: rock

Teaching Day(s): Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Keenan Render is a Guitarist, Composer/Songwriter, and arranger from Vancouver, Canada. His writing spans across a breadth of genres from jazz to metal. He is a graduate of Vancouver Community College's Bachelor of Applied Music, where he studied Composition and Jazz & Contemporary Guitar. An avid collaborator, Keenan is fascinated by the interdisciplinary collaborative process. This includes working with graphic scores, scoring for video games, and more. He is also a self-acclaimed "gear-nerd", always looking to explore new technology in guitars, plugins, pedals, or DAWs. Keenan's rate is $31.00 per half hour lesson.

Matthew Pancoust (Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele)

Online Lessons: Yes

Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Matt has been playing guitar for 15 years and teaching since 2017. Matt continuously composes, tours and performs with multiple groups in the Vancouver area, including his own project Truent — which has seen him performing alongside Voivod and Archspire. In addition to focusing on growing his musical career, Matt has a passion for teaching and has been working with students in both group and private lessons since 2017. He specializes in creating fun learning environments and exciting lesson plans that focus on the fundamentals of guitar playing, such as theory and technique. While he specializes in the rock and heavy metal genres, Matt is well versed in various styles of music, and is quick to cater to the special interests and skills of his students. Matt’s rate is $31.00 per half hour lesson.