Guelph

Abraham Okolo (Piano, Theory)

Online Lessons: Yes

Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday

Abraham teaches the piano in a fun and engaging manner. He has helped students pass their graded piano exams with brilliant results. Having been teaching piano for over fifteen years, he has the ability to help beginners navigate through the technical challenges of piano playing. Building vast musicianship and guiding the student on effective practice methods is a vital part of his teaching. In addition to private instruction, Abraham is also a choir director at his church. His private lesson rate is $30/half hour.

Edward Szocinski (Guitar, Ukulele)

Online Lessons: Yes

Teaching Style: acoustic

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

Edward offers experienced, quality instruction and is well regarded as a performing and recorded classical guitarist. He is recognized by the Royal Conservatory of Music for his ability to teach formal curriculum and programs and to educate students enrolled in music programs at university. Edward supports the progression of students of all ages and across all genres. His private lesson rate is $30.00/half-hour.

Jeremy Pink (Guitar)

Online Lessons: Yes

Teaching Style: rock

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

Jeremy is a teacher of guitar and beginner bass who teaches at our lesson centre four days a week. As an encore to his long teaching days, Jeremy plays in a number of local bands in the rock, pop and blues genres. He has a penchant for creating original material for metal bands and his instrumental rock and roll project. Jeremy charges $30.00 per half-hour lesson.

Madison Daniels (Guitar, Ukulele, Voice, Bass Guitar)

Online Lessons: No

Teaching Day(s): Wednesday, Friday

Madison is a Multi Instrumentalist, Band Leader and Mohawk College Graduate with a major in Contemporary Harmony and Jazz Performance. Other than Jazz, Daniels has had exposure to many other genres he can teach ranging from Rock, Blue Grass, Country, among others. When not teaching, Daniels is also fronting his own band Frantic Lullabies, gigging with them as well as doing freelance work. His private lesson rate is $30/half hour.

Michael Moffit (Guitar, Ukulele)

Online Lessons: No

Teaching Style: rock

Teaching Day(s): Monday, Wednesday, Saturday

Mike is an experienced jazz, rock and blues guitarist of over 15 years . Growing up in Guelph, he started his guitar journey immersed in rock and blues (like most guitarists). He then went on to develop an interest in jazz fusion and improvisation during his time studying at Humber College. He is comfortable teaching several styles and techniques as well as theory, improvisation and ear training. Mike's rate is $30.00/half-hour.

Ruth Balyta (Piano, Violin)

Online Lessons: No

Teaching Day(s): Monday

Ruth is an experienced music educator, performer, and instructor specializing in violin and
piano. She holds a Music degree from the University of Western Ontario, a Bachelor of
Education from the University of Windsor, and a Master’s in Educational Psychology from
McGill University. A certified teacher with the Ontario College of Teachers and a Royal
Conservatory of Music instructor, Ruth has over twenty-five years of teaching experience
across Ontario and Quebec. Her students excel in festivals and RCM exams, often earning top
honours. An active performer, she plays with the Cambridge Symphony Orchestra and local
chamber ensembles, demonstrating her passion for music.