Vancouver - Guitar Lessons

Christopher Giles (Guitar, Ukulele)

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Teaching Style: rock

Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

Originally from Ottawa, Ontario, Chris is a guitarist and composer who received his early musical education taking guitar lessons as a child, focussing on rock and metal genres. Later, Chris also studied formal classical performance with Canada’s Royal Conservatory of Music.
In addition to guitar, Chris’s passion for music inspired him to study composition at Simon Fraser University where he was awarded the “R. Murray Schafer Soundscape Award” and has had instrumental and electronic works performed at SFU’s School of Contemporary Arts.
Chris is currently focusing on performing at local events and teaching both a variety of contemporary styles as well as classical music. Chris’s teaching style draws from his diverse experience to create a individualized approach that is fun and productive for each student. His rate is $32 per half hour

Conrad Shynkar (Guitar, , Mandolin, Button Accordion, Ukulele, Piano Accordian)

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Teaching Style: rock

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

Conrad is a multi-instrumentalist focussed on stringed instruments. He uses a blended teaching style which emphasizes mechanical technique, ear training, adaptive playing, as well as music theory. He believes that music and lessons should have a strong curiosity-lead element to allow each student to learn to play the style and content that interests them most. Conrad is also a professional musician who has been performing for 20 years, and touring in Canada and internationally for over a decade. Conrad's Rate is $32 per half hour.

Emilio Suarez (Bass Guitar, Cello, Upright Bass)

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Teaching Day(s): Sunday

Emilio is a local bassist and cellist and is an active member in the Vancouver music scene. His influences stem from his many years of studying classical technique in Calgary with the CPO’S assistant principle bassist, Sheila Garret, and from his degree in Jazz Studies from Capilano University. He can be found performing locally with his solo-cello project, under the name Baconmaple, as well as alongside Vancouver’s finest talent, such as Mathew V, Michaela Slinger, Shruti Ramani, Emmet Hatlelid, and Tamami Maitland to name a few.

With his musical background, Emilio loves to play improvised music/ jazz, pop, RnB, classical, and contemporary music. His excellent playing and friendly demeaner has made him a top call for recording sessions and live performances in town and throughout the globe as he is known to play music for cruise ship lines such as Holland America. Emilio takes pride in creating thoughtful and meaningful lesson plans for each of his students and their individual needs. He enjoys teaching and sharing his experience with students of all levels, from beginner, to advanced. Emilio's rate is $35 per half hour.

Hayden Cohen (Piano, Saxophone, Theory, Bass Guitar)

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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Wednesday, Saturday

Hayden has been studying music for over a decade and currently instructs piano, bass guitar, saxophone, music theory and music arranging. He has worked under various teachers such as Mariah Mennie, Mike Brown, and Alan Matheson in order to broaden his abilities in various styles and genres of music. Hayden teaches classical, jazz, contemporary, and rock for all of the instruments he teaches. Using his knowledge in music, he’s gigged internationally with jazz groups, rock bands, and other ensembles playing a wild variety of music. Hayden is currently obtaining a bachelors in composition at The University of British Columbia.

Hayden believes that creativity, listening, and fun are the core elements of learning music, and strives to offer an engaging experiences for children and adults in order to achieve their goals. He is communicative, patient, and puts the children first in terms of education and well being.

Hayden's rate is $30 per half hour.

Michael Ferraro (Guitar, Ukulele, , Songwriting)

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Teaching Style: rock

Teaching Day(s): Monday

Michael Ferraro has studied at Musicians Institute in Los Angeles and has more than 6 years teaching experience. He is well versed in Rock, Pop, Jazz, and folk style guitar and is comfortable teaching students of all ages and experience levels. Mike has developed his own musical career with his band, Candelora. He has released two albums that he showcased and toured across North America. His rate is $34 per half hour.

Ruel Morales (Guitar)

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Teaching Style: rock

Teaching Day(s): Monday

Ruel Morales, a seasoned performer, educator & YouTuber, boasts over 20 years of professional expertise. From Spanish guitar to 7-string fingerstyle to elaborate live looping, Ruel performs his diverse acts for weddings, celebrations and corporate functions. With a BMus in Classical Guitar Performance from UBC, his teaching blends classical discipline along with studies in blues, jazz, rock, pop, fingerstyle & folk. A dedicated educator, he has guided students to seven gold medal awards from the RCM. Ruel's commitment to personalized instruction creates a transformative experience, inspiring students to discover their unique musical voice. His rate is $35 per half hour.

Tresor Otshudi (Voice, Piano, Guitar, Theory, Composition, Conducting)

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Teaching Style: jazz

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

Trésor is an award-winning singer, composer, conductor, and recording artist with over 20 years of international experience, having performed across four continents. He specializes in Gospel and Classical music, with a soulful and expressive approach to R&B.
He is the founder and conductor of Juste Chanter Gospel Choir, a vibrant and growing choral movement based in Metro Vancouver, and serves as Music Director at Tresor Music.
Trésor is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Choral Conducting at Messiah University and a Post-Graduate Artist Diploma in Voice at the Vancouver Academy of Music. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music from Trinity Western University, a Musical Theatre Certificate from Choreia in Paris, and a Business Diploma from Pigier in Lille, France.
He teaches students of all ages and levels in both English and French, helping them grow in vocal technique, confidence, and artistry.
Rate: $38 per half hour

Troy Zackowski (Guitar)

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Teaching Style: rock

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

Troy is a certified recording engineer and completed a Berklee transfer diploma in Music Production and Composition. He also has a diploma in Advanced Music Production from NIMBUS. Strong in rock styling as well as blues, Troy has also done partial RCM theory training. His rate is $34 per half hour.