Oshawa - Bass guitar Lessons

Don Hobson (Guitar, Ukulele, Bass Guitar, Theory)

Online Lessons:

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

Don attended the Toronto Guitar Institute and the Humber College music program, and has been teaching at L&M for over 20 years. Don recorded a track for the Shock Records release Return of the Comet CD a with Glen Drover (Megadeth/King Diamond). He has also performed with Phil X (Bon Jovi/The Drills) & Randy Coven (Yngvwie Malmsteen/Mountain). Don has written & arranged with Canadian actor/musician Herbie Barnes ( CBC/CTV/ YPT Artistic Director) featured on APTN. From Metal to Jazz, Don makes music theory fun and easy to understand so it can be applied to any style.

Don’s rate is $31 per half-hour lesson, in person or online (on Thursdays).

Jerritt Craig (Bass Guitar, Upright Bass, Guitar)

Online Lessons:

Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Thursday

Jerritt Craig is a bassist, guitarist and educator based out of the Durham Region. He is a well respected player within the Durham Music Community, currently a part of several projects. Formerly a student at the prestigious Humber College of Music, Jerritt’s various styles of education ensure excellent results with students. He is well versed in all styles of music, and particularly enjoys playing Rock, Funk, R&B, Prog, and Latin music.

Jerritt's rate is $30 per half hour lesson.

Mackenzie Romano (Guitar, Bass Guitar)

Online Lessons:

Teaching Style: rock

Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Wednesday

Mackenzie started out studying guitar at Long & McQuade. He has been playing for the last 10 years, and is RCM certified. Mackenzie is well-versed in Rock, Pop, Jazz, Metal and makes lessons fun for everyone.

Mackenzie's rate is $30 per half hour lesson, in person or online

Mark Wylie (Guitar, Ukulele, Songwriting, Bass Guitar, Group)

Online Lessons:

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

Mark is a ‘jack of all trades’ - multi-instrumentalist, composer, producer and educator. Mark is a versatile guitarist who has been releasing and performing music as a solo artist and as a band leader of a progressive metal band. A graduate of Berklee College of Music, Mark is passionate about teaching his students to discover the joy of music. His pedagogy consists of learning & analyzing popular repertoire, building strong technique fundamentals and developing students' musical vocabulary.

Mark’s rate is $32 per half hour lesson, in person or online.

Peter Kaye (Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Group)

Online Lessons:

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

Peter believes that learning music should be a fun and enjoyable journey. Peter is a keen and energetic educator who loves to explore his students' musical passions and make each lesson as unique and special as his students. His goal is to model lifelong learning, fostering a passion for music that students can carry with them throughout their lives.

Peter’s rate is $30 per half hour lesson.

Phil Radu (Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele)

Online Lessons:

Teaching Day(s): Tuesday

Phil’s musical journey began at age 9 and quickly evolved into national touring, performing over 200 shows across Ontario and the U.S. with his childhood band. He later went on to form the band Beyond The Sun with his two brothers. He furthered his studies at Berklee College of Music as a Guitar Principal and Songwriting major, training under world-class educators including Tomo Fujita, while collaborating with acclaimed producer Rick Beato during the development of his band’s breakout releases.

Beyond The Sun has earned Top 10 and #1 radio charting, toured extensively across North America, been featured in Rolling Stone, and amassed millions of streams online. With over 20 years of professional performance experience and more than a decade of teaching, Phil blends elite training, real-world industry success, and a personalized approach to help students grow confidently from beginner to advanced.

Phil's rate is $30 per half-hour lesson.

Rob Tardik (Guitar, Bass Guitar)

Online Lessons:

Teaching Style: rock

Teaching Day(s): Monday

Rob is a multi-award winning guitarist and contemporary pop, jazz, world, and fusion instrumental music artist. He has performed at world renowned festivals and soft seat venues across North America. His last 11 CD`s have spawned 6 U.S Billboard charting singles, two of which went to the Top 10. Rob is an active educator and clinician at several colleges and music schools in the GTA. His “Know Your Fretboard” pedagogy is his main teaching focus here and at his guitar clinics.

Rob`s rate is $32 per half hour lesson.