Classical Guitar Classes and Ensembles in Victoria, BC, Canada. I will be offering a number of classes and ensembles in addition to private one-on-one lessons. Currently there is the Classical Guitar Open Class, Intermediate Ensemble, and Youth Ensemble. All classes are for classical guitar (acoustic, nylon string, in the classical style). You can find info on one-on-one private lessons here.
Policy: My studio is positive and encouraging and I also expect students to treat each other in this way. The spread of illness is discouraged by lesson cancellations and rescheduling to respect the needs of students, teachers, and immunosuppressed students and family members. My studio is an inclusive and supportive environment for all students and is LGBTQ2S+ friendly.
Classical Guitar Open (Performance, Masterclass, or Q&A)
An all-purpose class/club for classical guitarists starting in fall 2025. You can perform-only, or get a masterclass lesson, or just ask a question about something that you are working on and skip the performance part. Whether you want advice from me or just want to practice performing, this class will give you a slot of time to accomplish whatever you are looking to work on. Students and professional players are welcome. The price of the class will be based on what you do or you can audit by donation to help with the hall rental. More details coming soon.
Estimated start date is October.
Classical Guitar Ensembles 2025
Please read: I’m starting up some ensembles to record and perform music from Werner Guitar Editions and elsewhere. Part of my ensemble projects will be recording videos for my Youtube channel with over 100k subscribers. Expect to sign a media release form and bring repertoire to recording level. These are special projects for me and not like my previous educational classes, I’m very excited to get started!
Youth Ensemble
Fall 2025. An opportunity for youth students to rehearse in an ensemble with learning, performance, and recording opportunities. Membership by audition. The approximate level will be grade 2 and up with flexible ages from 8-16 years old. However, age allowance will be limited by the general age of the current group. Size of the group will change based on the repertoire so do not necessarily plan to take part every term. This is a fun and positive group but will also require students to be prepared for rehearsals and to dedicate study time at home. Repertoire will be brought to recording level within the context of the student’s abilities. Students must audition every year.
Download the Youth Ensemble Audition: PDF Youth Audition Package ↓
Intermediate to Advanced Ensemble
Fall 2025. An opportunity for intermediate to professional players to rehearse in an ensemble with performance and recording opportunities. This is a project-based ensemble so members will be assembled based on the repertoire and will have performance, and recording opportunities. The approximate level will be grade 5 to advanced. Students should expect to practice a fair amount for this ensemble and/or get help from their teacher. I will play in the group and coach the ensemble. The intention is to go beyond a student group but still within a positive and supportive environment. All members must audition every year. Size of the group will change based on the repertoire so do not plan to take part every term.
Download the Intermediate Ensemble Audition: PDF Intermediate Audition Package ↓.