Jim McLaren B.Sc, B.Ed

Welcome!

Guitar, Bass Guitar, Rock/Jazz keyboard/Theory and Computer Music Lessons!

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In addition to teaching any style of guitar/bass/keyboards (rock, jazz, country, blues), I am also available to teach songwriting/arranging, music theory, and home computer recording - using software such as Reason, Cubase, Cakewalk, Pro Tools, Logic or Garageband. If you ever wanted to learn how to use any of these programs, give me a shout!

Lesson Policies:

  • All online lessons are through the ZOOM app, accessible on computers (Mac/Windows), iPhone/iPad and Android systems.  Please have a quiet space where I can see you and your instrument, and try your setup out before the lesson to minimize troubleshooting time if it is required.
  • Lessons require 24 hours notice for cancellation or rescheduling
  • Lessons are currently ONLINE ONLY, due to the COVID-19 crisis
Payment information:
  • Payments are done through e-transfer, or Paypal if you need to use a credit card
  • Payments need to be made before the scheduled lesson.  The student may pay for multiple lessons at one time if they wish.
Booking can be done through this website, just click REGISTRATION to sign up for lessons.  After you've registered I'll confirm the registration and then you can login with your own unique username and password, from there you'll be able to book lessons through your online dashboard.






Any other questions, please e-mail me for details and I will get back to you personally.

Jim McLaren

jim.mclaren@hotmail.com

 

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ONLINE LESSONS times:

Monday        3:00-6:00 pm
Tuesday       3:00-6:00 pm
Wednesday  3:00-6:00 pm

all times P.S.T.

LESSON PRICES
$30 CDN- 30 minute lesson

$45 CDN - 45 minute lesson

$60 CDN - 60 minute lesson

Message me for conversion rates for your currency
Lessons Taught

Beginner through Advanced Guitar, Bass Guitar.
(Rock/Pop, Country, Blues, Metal, Jazz, Slap bass, Jazz Bass) 

Beginner Pop Piano / Keyboard
(starting from square one learning basic piano skills and chording simple popular songs)

More in depth Rock/Pop/Jazz Piano / Keyboard
(including songwriting, improvisation and composition - requires some basic level of piano skill and theory)


Computer and Mobile Recording Lessons
(Learn how to use your computer, iPhone or iPad to record your own ideas, demos, or larger projects.  Utilizing software such as Logic, Garageband, Pro Tools, Cubase)

Apple Mainstage lessons
(Learn how to setup your Mac to become your keyboard rig.  Tutorials and lessons using Apple Mainstage, which is the centre of my live and recording keyboard rig).