About Us

Ed has been married to his guitar for more than 35 years. And like any good partner he is still

discovering new things. He teaches guitar as well as bass, viola and beginner violin at the

Huronia Arts Academy in Barrie. He plays viola with the Huronia Symphony Orchestra,

violin with the Renaissance String Trio, guitar for the jazz trio Symplycity (www.symplycity.ca)

and can be found performing regularly at The Local gastropub on the corner of Maple and

Dunlop Streets.

His familiarity with both playing by ear and reading music gives him a wide understanding

of how his students listen and what they can learn.

“When I teach theory, there’s always a question in my head:

‘Where can you use this in your playing? It’s never an abstract thing. Theory came after the playing -

a musical concept was always a vibrating string, air column or vocal cord first.”

As well as being an accomplished musician, Ed is a cyclist, woodworker, cook, breadmaker,

and generally all round nice guy. He sums up his teaching philosophy this way:

“I find out where you’re at and what you want. Then we take a journey from there to find the notes

inside you to express yourself. One of the most important discoveries a student can make is found

in the phrase ‘I can DO this!’”

His styles range from classical, folk/pop, rock and jazz to contemporary and original material.

Ed believes that music is a life saver. It nourishes the soul, moves the body, communicates the

broadest spectrum and deepest forms of the light and shadow of human  existence, and then,

when words fail, evokes the inexpressible wonder when sound and rhythm touch the spirit.

It’s also a lot of fun!

Call 705-725-0395 for more information about guitar, viola or violin lessons with Ed