Devan began taking bass lessons at WIMA when he was 14 years old. Green Day, Rush, and Muse were among the bands he studied for the next three years. Devan was accepted into Vanier College for Jazz Performance on Electric Bass after graduating from high school. He was awarded the scholarship for the best Bass audition the next year. 

Devan is a member of many of his own creative bands. He currently plays bass with The Record Breakers, Lost Lighthouse, and The Chris George Project, all of which are based in Montreal. The Record Breakers have published two albums and performed across Eastern Canada, most notably opening for Bon Jovi at The Bell Centre. Lost Lighthouse has a one EP out and has been playing performances all across Montreal for the past two years. The Chris George Project has recorded one CD, which will be published soon, and has performed at numerous venues in Montreal. 

Devan’s diversified musical career has taught him how to play a variety of musical styles, including rock, blues, country, pop, funk, and jazz. His ambition is to be able to share his love of music with others so that they can benefit from all that music has to offer.

Devan teaches in Beaconsfield.

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Hayden was born with a passion for music, and early on, he began experimenting with various instruments, including the bass, before ultimately gravitating toward the guitar. He dedicated seven years at WIMA, learning from a range of music teachers, and then pursued his education in Jazz Performance at Vanier College.

In addition to being a talented singer and composer, Hayden is the lead singer of The Record Breakers, a Montreal-based country/pop rock band. They’ve released two albums and had the exciting opportunity to perform at the Bell Centre as the opening act for Bon Jovi.

Proficient in rock, country, blues, folk, and pop, Hayden embraces a laid-back teaching style that allows students to feel at ease while playing the bass. He focuses on making the learning experience enjoyable while building their confidence and knowledge!

Hayden teaches in Pointe-Claire.

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Ilya’s passion for music ignited at a young age, thanks to his father’s love for classical composers. While he sang in an Orthodox Church choir as a child, his true musical journey began when he picked up the bass and guitar at eight, exploring genres from rock to classical. His deep interest in progressive jazz led him to pursue Jazz Guitar courses at Vanier College and Concordia University.

With extensive experience in film production, Ilya has composed music for several independent films and performed in various progressive rock, funk, and jazz bands at venues across Montreal.

Ilya’s dedication to teaching allows him to share his enthusiasm for the bass with his students. His teaching approach emphasizes clear communication and fostering a supportive learning environment. Students start by developing their foundational bass skills through songs they love, as well as popular tracks. Ilya also enjoys introducing advanced techniques like improvisation and songwriting, helping his students deepen their musical expression.

Ilya teaches in Cote Saint-Luc.

 
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Nicolás began playing guitar and bass at the age of 10 while in school. After completing high school, he pursued a bachelor’s degree in music at Universidad El Bosque in Bogotá, Colombia, graduating in August 2021 with a focus on music production.

In Colombia, Nicolás taught guitar and piano to children, honing his teaching skills and developing effective methods for creating a positive learning environment.

He has also played in various rock bands, including “Elemental” and “Neofónica,” where he contributed as an instrumentalist, composer, arranger, and music producer. As an audio engineer, he specializes in recording, mixing, and mastering.

With a deep passion for music and audio, Nicolás is eager to share his knowledge and experience with his students.

“To teach is to learn twice”

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Nicolas teaches in Cote Saint-Luc.

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Ryan first picked up the Guitar at the age of 6 and started to take lessons in High School at the age of 12. In High School, Ryan performed many concerts with his school band all around Montreal and in China. In the early years of his musical career, Ryan played Rock and Metal and as he grew, so did his taste in music. Ryan is now proficient in playing Jazz, Blues and RnB  in addition to Rock and Metal. Ryan believes there are only really two styles of music: good and bad. He currently studies Music at Vanier College and hopes to continue his studies and make his career in Music.

Ryan teaches in Pointe-Claire.

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Tyler is a 21-year-old independent artist from the West Island. He’s been obsessed with perfecting his craft in all domains of music creation since he started learning the bass. After years of admiring his older brother who played guitar very skillfully, Tyler finally decided at the age of 12 to take up the guitar, and then the bass, to start learning all of his favorite songs. After playing the guitar, the bass and finally the drums after a few years, he started writing his own music at the age of 17 and learned music production. He now has a decent collection of songs on Spotify. In 2022, Tyler took his skills to Berklee College of Music in Boston, the top music school in the world by some criteria and auditioned for their Songwriting and Production course. After being offered a scholarship based on his performance at the audition, he decided he was not ready to move to the U.S. yet and is studying in Montreal for now.

Tyler teaches in Pointe-Claire.

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