Ukulele Teachers
Want a chance to learn ukulele from a university educated instructor in your own home?
YourPlace Music offers in-home ukulele lessons around Victoria and online ukulele lessons from anywhere you happen to be. We offer everyone from kids, teens, adults and seniors a chance to learn ukulele. 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...
Lauren Steinmann
About Lauren
Lauren (she/her) has been making music since childhood, and today she shares that same joy
with her students through singing, piano, and ukulele. With a background in musical theatre
and choir, she brings a playful, adventurous energy to lessons while also grounding students
in ear training and musical fundamentals. Beyond teaching, Lauren performs, writes, and
collaborates with fellow musicians, and has even produced and acted in her own plays,
including shows at the Fringe Festival—experiences that enrich her creative approach to
teaching.
How she t...
Melissa Bracken
NOW SERVING DUNCAN AND COBBLE HILL!
About Melissa
Melissa (she/her) is a multi-instrumentalist offering piano, voice, ukulele, and more.
For over a decade she’s taught a wide range of ages and genres, performing with local
bands, choirs, and theatre companies, and as a solo artist under the name Melaura. See the video below.
How she teaches
Every lesson is personalized: we set clear, achievable goals, choose music you enjoy,
and build solid technique and musicianship along the way. Expect a friendly, student-led
pace with quick wins each week and simple practice...
Brian Whitman
About Brian
Brian Whitman started playing piano at the age of five, taking his first lessons with his dad.
Fifteen years later, music remains one of his greatest passions, alongside astronomy and
reading the classics. He began teaching during high school, offering piano lessons to
beginners of all ages - an experience that sparked his love for sharing music and helping
others learn. Today, Brian continues his studies in composition and performance at the
University of Victoria.
How he teaches
Brian brings patience and enthusiasm to every lesson. He believes studen...
Trista Monet-Lang
NeighbourhoodsOak Bay/Fairfield/Downtown
Trista (she/her) is an artist based in Victoria BC who’s fully driven through creativity and music. She is working towards her Bachelor of Music in Voice at the University of Victoria, and is focused on a career in audio production, composition and teaching. She collectively pulls inspiration from
her experience in jazz studies, classical, musical theater, folk, and pop. She has always considered music the safest space to express herself and finds beauty in helping others unlock and support their passion to express themselves authentically through art as well. In your time together you may ...
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...
Jaime Kozak
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Jaime (she/her) is a gentle, expressive musician obsessed with the beauty that surrounds her.
Having studied voice since she was 4 years old, Jaime has an array of experience in musical arts including songwriting, recording, seniors-residence entertainment, sound meditation, scholarly choir/chorale work, and classical singing.
The classical training that Jaime recieved while completing her bachelor's of music degree at uvic has engrained in her a universal understanding of the fundamentals of most western music. Therefore, She is happy to teach anything from RCM classical vocal pedagogy to...
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.
Caiden Meyer
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Caiden (He/Him) is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Music Education at the University of Victoria. Originally from Port Alberni, BC, he began his musical journey in middle school band and has since explored a variety of instruments, including piano, saxophone, flute, and ukulele. At UVic, Caiden is the president of UVSMEA (University of Victoria Music Educators Association).
Through his studies, Caiden has gained a wide range of musical experience and knowledge, and he is passionate about sharing the joy of music-making with others. He meets students where they are in terms of their favori...
Jesse Horwood
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I wear many hats in my life. I’m a father, a husband, a musician, a band leader/manager, a board member for the Victoria BC Ska and Reggae Society, and I’m now adding local business owner to the mix. One role that I’ve played for the past 17 years is that of a music teacher.
Throughout the years I’ve learned a lot about students of all ages and backgrounds. I generally let the students guide the lesson while steering them towards the all important balance between fun and discipline.
*Please note that Jesse is currently at capacity and not accepting any new students*
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