Master Guitar with Fun, Creative Lessons That Build Skill, Confidence, and Your Unique Sound

I’m a dedicated multi-instrumentalist and songwriter with over a decade of experience on bass and guitar. Active in the Toronto and Hamilton music scenes, I’ve performed and recorded across a wide range of genres—from psych punk and garage rock to post-punk and ambient synth projects. As a tutor, I focus on helping students build confidence, creativity, and technical skill while keeping lessons fun, practical, and goal-driven. Whether you’re learning your first chords or refining advanced technique, I tailor lessons to your pace and musical taste, encouraging exploration and self-expression. I also emphasize songwriting, tone shaping, gear understanding, and live performance confidence, helping every student develop their own distinct sound, artistic identity, and lasting passion for playing guitar and making meaningful music.

My teaching methodology is built around the idea that learning guitar should be creative, inspiring, and deeply personal to each student. I focus on combining technical skill with artistic development, helping students not only play songs but truly understand how music works. Every lesson balances practical exercises with real-world applications, like learning how to write riffs, build chord progressions, or craft tones that match your influences. I adapt to each student’s pace, strengths, and goals, using songs they already love as a foundation for growth. I emphasize ear training, rhythm, improvisation, and confidence, creating a relaxed yet focused atmosphere where learning feels natural. I also believe that playing guitar should connect you to the joy of self-expression. That’s why I integrate creative challenges, songwriting exercises, and tone exploration into lessons, encouraging experimentation and individuality. Students are guided to find their own sound and develop the tools to express emotion through their playing, whether they dream of performing live, recording original music, or simply jamming for fun. My ultimate goal is to help each guitarist grow into a confident, versatile, and passionate musician who feels completely at home with their instrument.