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 $29 per half hour.

brad shipley (Guitar, Mandolin, Ukulele, Banjo, Guitar)

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Teaching Style: jazz, rock

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 $29 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 $28.00 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 $29 per half hour.

kosma busheikin (Guitar, Piano, Upright Bass, Bass Guitar)

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Teaching Style: jazz, jazz

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

After starting his musical journey performing at small local events, Kosma received his Bachelor of Music in Jazz from VIU. He has been teaching since 2016 and has performed at prestigious venues such as The Port Theatre, Hermann's Jazz Club and Frankie's Jazz Club.He enjoys teaching all skill and age levels. His rate is $28 per half hour.

marty brough (Guitar, Ukulele)

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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Wednesday, Saturday

Marty received a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies from VIU, where he also studied classical guitar. His goal is to create an enjoyable environment for students of all ages and playing levels, tailoring lessons to the individual’s musical ambitions and the ways in which they learn.
His rate is $29 per half hour.