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Levels Welcome 

We believe in providing exceptional lessons that keep you motivated and engaged despite your level of experience. Our dedicated instructors create custom learning plans in the style of your choice so you can learn to play your favourite song from a patient and passionate professional. With 8 instructors teaching Guitar, Bass, Ukulele, and Piano, we are able to serve all of Ottawa including: Kanata, Stittsville, Nepean, Barrhaven, Westboro, Gloucester and Orleans. Contact us today to set up a trial lesson.

Francis O'Keefe
An Experienced Guitarist with a Passion for Teaching

Francis O’Keefe is a self-taught guitarist known for his diverse skill set, undeniable talent, and passion for helping budding guitarists hone in on their craft.

With more than 15 years of professional teaching experience, Francis knows that hard work and passion are both key attributes of a great guitar player. This is reflected through the lessons that he delivers both effectively and efficiently. Francis and his team of qualified and vetted guitarists hold a wealth of knowledge in writing, performing, and studio work.

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Motivation
Through Music 

Our dedicated instructors create custom learning plans in the style of your choice so you can learn to play your favourite song from a patient, and passionate professional. 

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Meet the teachers

Learning to play an instrument should be fun and that’s why we work together to identify what inspires you.

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Francis O’keefe
Francis has been playing guitar for 25 years with 20 years of live experience. He's been a part of over 10 studio albums and has been in many Hard Rock, Rock, Acoustic, Alternative and Blues bands. Self-taught with a full understanding of music theory, he knows that hard work and passion are what make anyone great. With over 10 years of teaching experience, he is able to bring his knowledge to his students in an effective and efficient way.
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Patrick Webb
Patrick is a lifelong guitarist with seven years of professional training and hundreds of live performances to his name. He is proficient with electric, acoustic, and classical guitars, and his playing styles include classic and modern rock, folk, metal, punk, progressive, and everything in between. He currently hosts an open mic music night every week.
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Bill Adams
Bill has over 20 years of experience playing electric and acoustic guitar. His love of music started at a young age and has always been guitar focused, playing rock, pop, metal, and folk. As a graduate of The Audio Recording Academy in Ottawa he has worked live music production at various venues in the city. In his spare time Bill composes, plays, and edits music out of his home project studio. He looks forward to helping improve your guitar skills while having fun.
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Patrick Hughes
Patrick has been playing guitar for over a decade and has developed a passion that he enjoys sharing with others. Self-taught with a solid grasp of music theory fundamentals, he understands how to help students of every level progress. While rock music is his focus, he is familiar with various other genres, such as blues, folk, pop, and more. Patrick has experience playing in bands and has performed in various venues around Ottawa. He is currently in an indie band, writing and recording music.
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Natalia Martinez
Natalia is a piano teacher with 13 years of experience. Registered with the Suzuki Association of the Americas and Ontario, she now teaches in Ottawa. Natalia studied at the National Autonomous University of Mexico and has participated in many North American Suzuki festivals. She works with students of all ages and abilities, promoting practice and performance in group classes and events.
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Nick Stracinni
Nick is a passionate music teacher with decades of experience as a musician, bandleader, and performer. Known for his high-energy shows and versatility in Motown, rock, pop, and jazz, he teaches guitar, piano, vocals, ukulele, and bass. His ability to make learning fun while challenging students to grow has helped countless individuals of all ages build skill and confidence. A dedicated mentor, Nick is committed to empowering students on their musical journey.
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Ren Ospina
Ren is a versatile musician, songwriter, and educator with a lifelong passion for music. Skilled in piano, guitar, bass, drums, and vocals, Ren is a multi-instrumentalist with a deep understanding of music theory and performance. Her teaching philosophy is rooted in patience, adaptability, and a commitment to inspiring students of all ages to explore their musical potential. Ren’s collaborative spirit, dedication to lifelong learning, and love for the arts shine through in everything she does.
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Parsa Merhdad
Parsa is a Ph.D. candidate in music education at the University of Ottawa with 15 years of guitar experience and six years as a teacher. Proficient in electric, acoustic, and classical guitar, he teaches across genres, focusing on improvisation, creativity, and tailored methods for each student. In his virtual lessons, Parsa emphasizes versatile techniques, theory, and music production approaches to help students develop their own musical style.
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