Hamilton - Mandolin Lessons

Borys Franiczek (Guitar, Mandolin, Ukulele)

Online Lessons:

Teaching Day(s): Saturday

Borys Franiczek is a professional guitarist in the music scene around Ontario’s Golden Horseshoe area. He is a graduate of the York University Music Program with a B.F.A. Honours degree that he earned in 2014. His education and practical experience allow him to express himself confidently in the various styles that he performs in today, such as rock, R&B, bluegrass, bossa nova, and classical. Lessons with Borys are rooted in the fundamentals of musicianship. Students can expect an emphasis on key concepts such as theory, rhythm, ear training, sight-reading, and other skills that will pave a clear path towards functioning in real-life musical settings. Borys’ rate is $27.00 per half hour lesson.

Chris Wheeler (Guitar, Ukulele, Mandolin)

Online Lessons:

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

Chris comes from a musical family and a tradition of career musicians. A graduate of Mohawk College Applied Music program, he currently plays with Hailee Rose and Dave Rave, Rolling Floyd and Sharon Musgrave’s Soulcake. Chris was a music director for Tony and Tina’s Wedding at Second City as well as the house band for CHCH’s Tiny Talent Time reboot in 2014, backing up tomorrows stars today! Chris has been a band leader for Theatre Ancaster. Chris’ rate is $27.00 per half hour private lesson.

Justin Dunlop (Guitar, Bass Guitar, Mandolin, Ukulele)

Online Lessons:

Teaching Day(s): Wednesday, Thursday

Justin is a singer/songwriter, bass player, and guitarist with a Bachelor of Music degree from Humber College, focused on performance and production. He is also an Honours Graduate from the Mohawk College Applied Music program. He has received grants from the Ontario Arts Council for songwriting and recording, and has numerous albums available on all online listening platforms. Justin releases music under his own name, and as part of The Dunlop Brothers, whose second studio album, Vol.2, is being released later this year. Justin's rate is $27.00 per half hour private lesson.