Bass Teachers
Want a chance to learn Bass from a university educated instructor in your own home? YourPlace Music School offers in-home bass lessons around Victoria and online bass lessons from anywhere you happen to be.
We offer everyone from kids, teens, adults and seniors a chance to learn bass. We can accommodate any style: stand-up, slap/pop, electric and more. We also accommodate any genre from pop, jazz, rock, blues, classical, funk, reggae, metal and beyond. We like to incorporate fun games into lessons to help kids use their competitive nature to develop muscle memory.
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Matthew Stott
About Matthew
Matthew is a post-secondary student studying classical guitar at the University of
Victoria. Classically trained on guitar, he also plays other instruments including
piano, ukulele and bass. His experience extends to studio recording and songwriting, giving him a
well-rounded musical background.
How he teaches
Matthew creates lessons that balance technique with creativity. Students work on building
strong fundamentals while also exploring the styles and songs that inspire them most.
His approach is encouraging, patient, and flexible—whether a studen...

Joshua Amendt-Moylan
Joshua has been a music geek his entire life. He played trumpet in school band, he studied piano until graduating high school and achieving his grade 8 level in the conservatory of music for piano. The instrument that moved him to take up music professionally was the electric guitar. Rock bands like AC/DC and Led Zeppelin inspired him to buy a six string and dedicate himself to learning classic rock & roll riffs, and eventually leading him towards his purpose in life. After finishing his bachelor of music performance degree at UVic, he found various positions around Victoria as a guitar teache...

Ian Sirias
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Ian Sirias (he/him) is an accomplished pianist, teacher and musician. He has been actively teaching and performing piano and guitar on the island for over 10 years. Ian received a Bachelor of Music from the University of Victoria as well as a Diploma from the Victoria Conservatory of Music. On top of being classically trained, Ian teaches a variety of styles including rock, jazz and more. Students have remarked on Ian's easy going and fun nature that allows for an engaging and interactive learning experience. Ian takes great pride in his work to bring the joy of music into peoples lives.