Best Guitar Instructor Ottawa Near Me

4worldlovers: Shane has been a professional guitarist for over thirty years. He is based in Ottawa, Canada and plays multiple styles on both acoustic and electric guitars. He has performed and toured extensively with multiple Juno Award winning artists in Canada and abroad.

With over 30 years of teaching experience, Shane's approach to private lessons is both fun and effective. Lessons are offered on both acoustic and electric guitars, all styles and levels and from the absolute beginner to the aspiring professional. Let Shane design a customized curriculum and practice approach for you. Achieve your personal musical goals. Shane also offers Skype/FaceTime lessons.


I have had several guitar teachers in the US and Canada and Shane is by far the best teacher I have had. His positive attitude, patience and teaching techniques make it easy for anyone to learn guitar. He is very passionate about teaching and music. He makes you feel relaxed is able to quickly understand the problems you are having and address them, so you can quickly improve your playing. If that isn't enough, he also has a great YouTube channel (Guitar at Work) where he teaches full guitar lessons. Highly recommended!

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4worldlovers: Each one of our instructors are masters in their style. Our diverse portfolio of qualified teammates means you can work with an instructor that specializes in your style of choice. Whether you’re a beginner interested in picking up a new skill or an experienced guitarist looking to perfect your craft, we have a reliable instructor offering guitar lessons that can meet your needs and help you reach your goals.

My daughter is loving her learning and is having a blast. Paul, her instructor, is extremely patient and kind with her. I am really impressed with the level of professionalism and skills that this company has. They are accommodating when a change needs to happen. Throughout the pandemic they have maintained communication with us and ensured that our online lessons are smooth and supporting all our needs! I am so happy I found Go Guitar, if you're looking for a fabulous company to work with, look no further!

10 out of 10. Francis has been terrific. A good mix of practical stuff and theory. I've been noodling around with the guitar for 50+ years and I pick up something new and useful every week. Highly recommend.

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Based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Dave teaches acoustic, electric and bass guitar, and piano in a variety of styles including rock, alternative, folk, blues, funk, reggae, classical and jazz. Lessons are available in-person or virtually, depending on your preference.


Dave accepts students who range in age from fourteen to adult.

Dave requires prospective guitar students to pass an audition in order to take lessons. You will need to have memorized these basic chords: A, C, D, E, G, Am, Dm, Em, and a C major scale. Alternatively, you can perform a piece or song that you have learned.

Dave has been a teacher since 1990, both at his home studio and until 2005 at the Ottawa Folklore Centre School of Music. He has a Bachelor of Music from the University of Ottawa and currently teaches more than thirty students a week. Students can learn in the way(s) that work best for them - using tablature, staff notation, learning by ear and/or recording audio or video of portions of the lessons on their devices. Guitar lessons can include songs, technique, scales, arpeggios, exercises, ear training and techniques for applying theory to rhythm, improvisation and soloing in any style. The same goes for piano lessons and bass lessons. Dave's approach is to shape the lessons according to each student's level and interests. He can also prepare students for RCM exams and university/college auditions.

New students are always welcome. Contact Dave at dave@davemilliken.com to find out more or to book lessons.

For information about Dave's education and background, refer to the bio page. To see Dave perform live, come to one of the upcoming shows listed on the home page. Dave plays in several groups which are described on the bands page.

Check out more of Dave's free instructional videos on his YouTube channel!

Lessons are available Mondays through Thursdays between 1:00 pm and 6:00 pm. Most students reserve a time slot and come for a private lesson lasting either 30, 45 or 60 minutes, once a week. Lessons are also available by appointment for students who do shift work or who can't commit to a regular weekly time for scheduling or financial reasons.

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Dave's studio is located within 3 km of the following high schools:

Baseline Rd, Bayshore Dr, Carling Ave, Cedarview Rd, Centrepointe Dr, Corkstown Rd, Craig Henry Dr, Richmond Rd, Greenbank Rd, Holly Acres Rd, Iris St, Maitland Ave, Meadowlands Dr, Merivale Rd, Moodie Dr, Navaho Dr, Pinecrest Rd, Robertson Rd, Sir John A. Macdonald Parkway, Slack Rd, Viewmount Dr, W Hunt Club Rd, 416, 417.

Private lessons on piano, guitar and bass at Dave's home studio cost $30 per half hour ($60 per hour). There is no tax, no registration fee and no minimum number of lessons required. Payment can be made by cash, e-transfer or cheque. For students coming regularly, pre-payment of at least 4 lessons at a time is requested.

Group lessons cost $22 per half hour ($44 per hour) per person. Groups work best when they are small and each student is at about the same level. Groups need to be organized by the student i.e. find a friend or two who would like to take lessons with you.