Truro - Guitar Lessons

Cal Johnson (Guitar, Mandolin, Ukulele)

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Teaching Style: rock

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

With folk-pop song writing roots, a jazz harmony influence merged into a rock n’ roll edge- Cal Johnson, or formally known as Caleb Johnson is a 2 time Music Nova Scotia award nominated, multi instrumentalist & singer-songwriter. No stranger to the scene, Johnson has had the pleasure of composing for Ondinnok, a theatre project in Montreal (2020), debuting solo live on Global News Halifax (2018) as well as performing with “The Blue Lane” at Halifax's TD Jazz Festival (2016), Bell FibeOP's "Club One New Releases" and CTV’s Breakfast Television (2016). Along with these experiences, Johnson has also obtained a diploma in music arts and has been privileged to attend private songwriting workshops under the instruction of East coast artists such as Matt Anderson, Thom Swift and Christine Campbell.

Today, Johnson is currently based out of Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada, performing with his new indie blues-rock group “Cal Johnson & The Former Cause.” You can find his debut solo EP “Come and Go” on all digital streaming platforms. Cal's rate is $26 per 1/2 hour private lesson.

Craig Wood (Guitar, Mandolin, Banjo, , , Ukulele)

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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Thursday

Craig Wood is a multi-instrumentalist (guitar, banjo, mandolin, ukulele) with influences that range from country, jazz, rock and folk to musical theatre. After working professionally in his late teens as a Las Vegas performer, he moved to Vancouver, British Columbia and founded the eclectic rock group “Papa Bears” before becoming a national CBC Radio Variety Producer for the west coast, including the network jazz show “Jazzland”. As a professional musician and musical theatre performer, he has appeared at the Royal Alex in Toronto, the Summerside Theatre in Prince Edward Island, The Arts Club Theatre in Vancouver, CBC Television and NBC. His song-writing and composing abilities garnered him a Number 1 Canadian single (the 1970’s classic “Peter and Lou” by Canadian folksinger, Valdy) as well as film score honors at the Canadian Hot Docs festival in 2006. As a guitar instructor, he has taught private lessons for more than three decades. Craig lives in Great Village, Nova Scotia where he records under the “Paradise Public Radio” label in his home studio. His rate is $26 per 1/2 hour private lesson.

Keith Doiron (Bass Guitar, Guitar)

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Teaching Day(s): Wednesday, Thursday

Keith Doiron's career as a professional musician began at the young age of 14, playing major jazz festivals and events as a bass player in the Halifax area, alongside top jazz musicians from Atlantic Canada. That same year he received a scholarship to Humber College.

He is now an accomplished session musician and plays for such acts as Walrus, Postdata and Garrett Mason gaining over a decade of experience performing across Canada and internationally. Keith released his first album of original music as Verry Gerry last Winter 2024. He wrote, produced and played all of the instruments on the entire project. His commitment to excellence and his passion for music continues to inspire his creative, artistic journey. Keith's rate is $27 per 1/2 hour private lesson.

Kelsey Erskine (Voice, Trombone, Piano, Guitar)

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Teaching Style: jazz, Pop

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

Kelsey Erskine is an actively gigging singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and current NSCC Music Arts student. She has taken private lessons in voice for many years, and is currently studying with Brenna Conrad. She has also taken some lessons in piano and
trombone, though primarily learns by ear and feel. She has lots of ensemble experience - everything from choirs and musical theatre to jazz combos and big bands. An active musician and recording artist, Kelsey has 2 singles currently released, and a collaborative EP - LIFEBLOOD - coming in early 2026. Kelsey is a great resource for aspiring songwriters, performers, arrangers, and those interested in accompaniment. While well versed in a wide variety of genres, Kelsey’s primary areas of study have been jazz, classical, theatre, and contemporary music. She strives to be constantly learning in order to bring fresh perspective into each lesson. Her ultimate goal is to create a fun and engaging learning environment for each student where they can develop crucial skills and flourish as a musician. Kelsey’s rate is $28 per 1/2 hour lesson.