Kanata - Guitar Lessons

Amir Meshgini (Guitar, Ukulele)

Online Lessons: No

Lessons offered in English and Persian
Amir Meshgini holds a Master of Classical Guitar Performance from the University of Ottawa where he studied under the supervision of Canadian composer and guitarist Patrick Roux. During his career, he has had many performances as a solo guitarist and has also been a member of various ensembles. In addition, he was a tenor in the Tehran Choir for four years where he had several performances. He has also performed on several occasions in Tabaret Hall and the Gatineau Conservatory of Music.
He has been teaching guitar to students of different ages since 2014. His enthusiasm for teaching has always led him to study modern pedagogical approaches in music to create the optimal situation for every student based on their personalities, their cultural and musical backgrounds, and their interests to keep the learning process both fun and engaging. He teaches anything from classical guitar to Rock, finger-style acoustic guitar and ukulele, and improvising lessons.
$29 per 1/2hr Lesson

Ben Borg (Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Piano)

Online Lessons: No

Ben has been teaching guitar since 2012, when he was a student in Music Performance at Cambrian College in Sudbury. He went on to receive his Bachelor and Master of Music from the University of Ottawa, studying with Philip Candelaria and Patrick Roux. Ben believes in building a strong technical and musical background to make playing as easy as possible. He brings in elements of play to help make lessons fun for everyone from absolute beginners to those studying to get into a university. He enjoys teaching all styles of music, and specializes in classical, folk, rock, and metal.
$29 per 1/2 hr lesson

Brandon Curtis (Voice, Guitar)

Online Lessons: No

Brandon Curtis studied at Vanier College in the Professional Music Technique program as a jazz vocalist, holds a degree in Audio Techniques from Recording Arts Canada and has been teaching since 2015. Brandon is a singer/songwriter/guitarist who enjoys performing solo and in bands whether it be jazz, rock, punk, metal, acoustic, folk or pop among others. Brandon’s lessons are tailored to the individual needs and expectations of the student with the belief that music should always be fun, thus charisma and humour are fundamental parts of how he encourages his students.
$29 per 1/2hr. lesson.

François Lacelle (Guitar, Ukulele)

Online Lessons: No

Lessons offered in French and English
François Lacelle began his studies at Cambrian College under Philip Candelaria. He then pursued a Bachelor of Music at the University of Ottawa and is currently studying his Masters of Music in classical guitar with Patrick Roux. He has participated in master classes with world renowned guitarists Jérôme Ducharme, Marcin Dylla, Lorenzo Micheli and Gabriel Bianco. François is an experienced teacher and a versatile player with repertoire ranging from Renaissance music, Classical, Rock and Blues.
$30 per 1/2hr. lesson.

Juan Velasco (Guitar, Ukulele)

Online Lessons: No

Juan has 14 years of performance and teaching experience. Juan holds a Bachelor's degree in Contemporary Music with a focus on performance. His educational background includes training in Jazz, Blues, Funk, Rock, Pop, and Latin music, allowing him to bring a broad and versatile perspective to his teaching. Fluent in English and Spanish, he tailors lessons to each student's unique needs, ensuring a personalized and engaging learning experience.
$28 per 1/2hr lesson

Matthew Evans (Saxophone, Piano, Guitar)

Online Lessons: No

Matthew Evans is a versatile saxophonist, pianist, and guitarist from Vancouver Island, British Columbia. After completing his studies in Music Performance at Holland College in Prince Edward Island, he relocated to Ottawa in 2021. With over 5 years of experience as a music educator, Matt excels in inspiring and instructing students of all ages and skill levels. His teaching approach fosters creativity by establishing a solid foundation in music theory and by enhancing technical skills, with an emphasis on improvisation. Matt’s expertise in jazz, blues, funk, and other contemporary genres allows him to effectively guide students in mastering and composing the music they love.
$27 per 1/2hr. Lesson

Robert Wannell (Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele)

Online Lessons: No

Robert Wannell is a guitarist, pianist, composer and educator hailing from Nepean, Ontario. He is a graduate of Humber College’s prestigious contemporary music program and has strong ties with both Ottawa and Toronto’s respective music scenes. Over the course of his professional career, Robert has had the opportunity to work with wedding bands, jazz ensembles, singer-songwriters and theater companies and has performed at all 3 major jazz festivals in Canada (Ottawa, Montreal and Toronto). Robert has over 7 years of teaching experience to offer with a focus on private, group and ensemble instruction. As a teacher, he has been praised for his fun, personalized lesson plans as well as his friendly, patient and communicative approach with students. Some of the concepts Robert covers in lessons include: improvisation, song learning, harmony, ear training, sight reading, rhythm, composition and RCM prep for piano and guitar.
$28 per 1/2hr. lesson