London South - Guitar Lessons

Andrew Somerville (Guitar, Mandolin, Banjo, Ukulele, Bass Guitar)

Online Lessons: Yes

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

From jazz to jugband, mariachi to metal, Andrew Somerville has performed, studied and taught music in Canada, The U. S. and México. Mr. Somerville studied guitar and bass at Toronto's Humber College, Detroit's Wayne State University and privately in Detroit, Toronto and Mexico City. Andrew’s goal-oriented approach focuses on the student’s abilities and musical tastes. He is equally comfortable teaching beginners of all ages up to the most advanced students of theory and technique. "The way to motivate a student is to give them the means to create the music they love and to show them how to make practice both fun and rewarding." Andrew's rate is $30/half-hour private lesson.

Donald Waugh (Bass Guitar, Drums, Guitar, Piano)

Online Lessons: Yes

Teaching Day(s): Friday, Saturday

Donald is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, and producer with 20+ years of performance and teaching experience. Formally trained at a leading performing arts college, he has toured internationally, released multiple solo albums, and taught students worldwide in guitar, bass, piano, drums, and more. Donald teaches in-person on Fridays and online on Saturdays. His rate is $30/half-hour private lesson.

Mike Mercey (Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums, Group)

Online Lessons: Yes

Teaching Day(s): Monday

Growing up in a family of musicians, including the Juno Award winning Canadian country trio The Mercey Brothers, Mike has dedicated his life to the art of music. He attended Humber College for percussion and is currently studying at the Berklee College of Music in Boston. Previously, he was the songwriter, lead guitarist and singer in The Sourkeys, who were featured on CBC Radio and toured North America. Mike teaches guitar, bass, and ukulele and is well versed in production, mixing and engineering. Mike is a very creative and patient instructor with 15 years of experience in music instruction. He teaches all abilities and styles of music! His rate is $30/half-hour private lesson.

Neda Samavati (Piano, Guitar, Ukulele)

Online Lessons: No

Teaching Day(s): Tuesday

Neda is a guitarist, pianist, and composer currently completing her PhD in Music Composition at Western University. She began her musical journey at a young age with her father, a cellist who was also her first music teacher. Neda is also an award-winning composer whose work has received international recognition.
Neda teaches piano, classical and electric guitar, composition, and music theory to students of all ages and levels. She enjoys working across many styles including classical, jazz, pop, rock, and metal. Her lessons focus on each student’s musical interests while building strong technique and musicianship- whether a student is pursuing music seriously or simply playing for the joy of it. Neda's rate is $30/half-hour private lesson.

Ryan Hollenbeck (Guitar, Ukulele)

Online Lessons: No

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

Ryan Hollenbeck is an accomplished guitarist and musician of over 15 years. He holds a Diploma in Music Industry Arts and a Graduate Certificate in Audio-Post Production from Fanshawe College. Ryan’s understanding and knowledge of the music industry as a whole allows him to help his students in more avenues than just learning the guitar. He is a resource for students who wish to engage in the live performance and recording realms. Ryan has many years of experience as a guitar teacher and prides himself in not only teaching his students the guitar, but helping to inspire a life-long passion for music. His rate is $30/half-hour private lesson.