Acoustic, electric, bass. Every style, every level.
Guitar lessons
Private guitar and bass lessons for hobbyists and serious players. Focused technique for the student who wants to progress, and a relaxed studio for the one playing for the joy of it.
Free
First trial lesson
1-on-1
Private format
30 / 45 / 60
Minute options
Since 1965
Teaching families
5 stars on Google
Trusted by hundreds of families
Teaching since 1965
60+ years in the neighbourhood
RCM exam prep
Certified professional teachers
Voted #1 by NOW Magazine
Best music school in the GTA for private lessons
Our approach
Three ways students study guitar here.
Every student's program is built around them. These are the three tracks most students fall into.
- 01
Acoustic & electric
Fingerstyle, strumming, lead technique, tone shaping and songwriting.
- 02
Bass
Groove, timing and reading. Studio-session techniques from a working session bassist.
- 03
Repertoire
Rock, blues, jazz, pop and classical. Learn the songs you want to play.
What's included
Every guitar student gets.
A private lesson is more than the 30 minutes on the schedule. Here is what comes with your weekly slot.
- Weekly one-on-one lesson at 214 Laird Drive
- A program designed around your goals and repertoire
- Practice roadmap and follow-up between lessons
- Recital and performance opportunities each year
- Exam preparation if you want the RCM path
- A studio full of teachers you can lean on
Faculty
Meet your guitar teachers.
Working musicians with decades of stage and studio experience, teaching one-on-one.
Tim Stokes-Rees
Drum & Guitar Teacher
A working drummer and guitarist of 30+ years, Tim moves fluently between pop, classic rock, jazz trio and modern cover bands.
Kevin McCloskey
Guitar & Bass Teacher
30 years of professional playing and 25 years of studio sessions. Kevin has taught beginner to advanced bass and guitar since 2001.
Student stories
What guitar families tell us.
A few notes from guitar students and parents from around the neighbourhood.
“Was in TO for 5 weeks over the summer. Originally was looking to do group lessons, but ended up with private lessons at a very reasonable rate. Other than having a great instructor (thanks Robin!), I was introduced to Cubase 5, which has now become a regular part of my drum practice repertoire (now that I am back in Budapest), which has helped improve my music reading skills immensely. Drum-learning wise, the best call I've ever made!”
Laszlo Reichel
“Amazing lessons, relaxed but focused atmosphere, great place to meet other musicians and students.”
Matija Krunic
“Great staff, friendly environment! Matthew rocks!”
Layal S.
FAQ
Good questions we hear often.
Have another? Reach out. We'll happily answer before you commit to anything.
Ask a questionDo you offer a rental?
Yes. A free one-month guitar rental (value $30) with an 8-lesson commitment. Ask us for details.
Acoustic or electric to start?
Either is fine. We can help you pick based on the student, their music and their hands.
Do you teach bass too?
Absolutely. Bass is a full program of its own here with a dedicated session-experienced teacher.
How it starts
From first message to first lesson.
- 1
Get in touch
Tell us about the student, age, prior experience and goals.
- 2
Free trial lesson
Meet a guitar teacher and try a full lesson at no cost.
- 3
Weekly lessons
Lock in a regular slot that fits your school or work week.
Next lesson
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- Google reviewsRated 5.0
- Established1965 · Leaside
- CurriculumRCM exam prep
- PressVoted #1 by NOW Magazine