Saint John - Guitar Lessons

Jeremiah Charlton (Guitar, Bass Guitar, Mandolin, Banjo, Ukulele, Piano)

Online Lessons:

Teaching Day(s): Wednesday

Jeremiah brings over 15 years of music performance and teaching experience to the table. He can provide fun informative lessons for students from beginner to advanced. He is well versed in many different styles of music such as jazz, blues, rock, and popular piano. Jeremiah has taught as a music teacher at serval stores in Orlando, Florida, as well as The Crenshaw School. In between all of his private teaching, he has also performed in orchestras, aboard cruise ships, and with wedding bands. Whether you are just starting out, wanting to expand your repertoire and skills, or in need of theory lessons, Jeremiah is a great fit for any student. Jeremiah's rate for half-hour lessons is $27.00

Magnus LaBillois (Guitar, Bass Guitar)

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

Magnus LaBillois is a graduate of St Francis Xavier's Music Department in jazz guitar. With a background in jazz, classical, and rock music, Magnus pulls from a diverse set of traditional and modern influences. Magnus has experience with solo performances, rock and pop bands, large ensembles, and small jazz combos. Magnus has a love for all things experimental and enjoys finding new and creative ways to approach playing music. Magnus's rate per half hour is $27.00.

Nick Gay (Guitar, Banjo, Mandolin, Ukulele, Drums, Piano)

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

As a knowledgeable teacher, Nick brings a range of experiences and training to his lessons. Starting as a young child, Nick began his musical journey on piano and in marching bands. From there, he progressed into drums, mandolin, guitar, and vocals, eventually taking lessons from several renowned musicians. As a touring musician, Nick played with notable musicians including Ken Greer and Tom Cochrane. Nick is great with musicians of all ages and levels and looks forward to meeting you either in person or online! His rate is $27 per half hour.

Sam Patterson (Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Mandolin)

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

Sam began playing guitar in 1987 and shortly after high school enrolled in the Bachelor of Music program at St. Francis Xavier in Antigonish NS. He earned a Music Ed degree in 1996 and moved back to Saint John to pursue playing in various local bands as well as writing and recording original music. Sam has played extensively with the Steve Waylon Band, Candy Heart, Sidekick and The Mix. He's also been fortunate to back Canadian country recording artists Chris Cummings, Julian Austin and Joan Kennedy. Sam has produced two albums for Chipman native Steve Waylon and the two have enjoyed serveral trips to Switzerland promoting these recordings. Sam's rate per half hour is $27.00

Scott MacDonald (Brass, Bass Clarinet, Clarinet, Flute, Saxophone, Theory, Woodwinds, Guitar)

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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Saturday

With over 25 years of teaching experience, multi-instrumentalist Scott is a highly experienced and passionate musician and pedagogue. Starting on guitar at age 12, his passion grew for music as he gained proficiency on brass and woodwind instruments through community bands. After completing a Bachelor of Music at Acadia University, Scott returned to his roots and worked as the music director/conductor and training officer of the Mersey Band where his duties included teaching all new members of the band, regardless of age or skill level. After studying at Western University in London, ON, earning a Master of Music in Clarinet Performance and Pedagogy, Scott worked as a soloist, chamber musician and conductor in southern Ontario for several years before returning to the Maritimes in 2023 to work as the Clarinet Teaching Artist at the Saint John Centre for SistemaNB. Scott teaches all single-reed woodwinds, flute, brass, and guitar. Scott's rate per half hour is $28.00.

Sebastian Fleet (Guitar)

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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday

Sebastian is a local musician and songwriter committed to ongoing musical studies, seeking to encourage a similar inquisitive musical spirit in his students. After discovering his father’s Yamaha guitar as a teenager, Sebastian studied locally with Dave Kindred and Mark Hill. He then began gigging and tutoring, before going on to perform at festivals in Ontario, and studying jazz guitar at Humber College with David Occhipinti, Ted Quinlan and Geoff Young. Sebastian recently completed a graduate certificate in music composition with Nancy Walker, from Humber College. Sebastian is open to all contemporary and classical styles on guitar, bass and ukulele. His rate for a half hour lesson is $27.

Tony Boyce (Saxophone, Piano, Guitar, Flute, Theory)

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

Tony, a graduate of UNB, is a multi- instrumentalist with 52 years of music experience and education, with certifications from the RCM and Berklee College of Music. Tony has studied guitar, piano, saxophone, flute and clarinet under many renowned instrumentalists. Ongoing professional music development is important to Tony and thus he has completed music courses from the California Institute of the Arts, Duke University and University of Rochester NY. Tony offers a unique teaching style which accommodates a variety of music learners, from beginners to advanced; children, youth and adults. Tony's rate per half hour is $27.00