B.Mus (Humber)
Simon is a recent graduate of Humber College, being very passionate about both bass and guitar for over 15 years. He is also a prominent member of the Toronto rock scene, having booked venues, and played shows throughout the city. Simon has had the pleasure to study with the likes of Ted Quinlan, Mike Downes and Justin Gray. With 2 years of teaching experience at Long and McQuade, Simon creates a personalized learning experience for each student in a friendly and non-judgemental learning environment.
Simon is mostly focused on his original music in his free time, with a strong love for composition and theory.
Get to know TEACHER…Beyond the Bio!
Hobbies: Writing, Movies, Photography
Musical Influences: Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Courtney Barnett, Daniel Romano
Favourite Food: Tacos
Favourite Music: Rock, Hip Hop
Favourite Song: Bold as Love by Jimi Hendrix
Favourite Movie: Bladerunner 2049
Favourite movie music: Submarine
Favourite musical theatre: Singing in the Rain
Best Quote From a Teacher: “Don’t get frustrated when you fail. Use that energy to try it again.”
Favourite Book: Just Kids by Patti Smith
Best thing about teaching at ABC: To have a student feel proud of themselves for how far they have come.
Latest Homework from Simon
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Nov 29 – Mike, Emet, Jayden, Marshall
Mike
Nice work on Crazy Little Thing Called Love! Remember to practice this tune slowly, while focusing on keeping a steady rhythm. Try to play along to the song slowed down. We will finish this tune next time. Work on Ballad of John and Yoko this week. Have a listen to the song to get a feel for the rhythm of the line. Try to play through the whole tune! Nice job!
Emet
Great work on Dream On! It’s a tough tune but the shapes we are using will be incredibly useful in the future! Keep working and focusing on it. Try to play through the form! We can learn any of the lead lines you are interested in also! Practice Monster for next week. Bring another tune you want to learn for next time. Great job!
Jayden
Nice work on Iron Man! Practice this tune really slowly, and focus on getting the right rhythm for each note of the riff. Listen to the song if you need a refresher! Great work on Number of the Beast and The Trooper! Focus on The Trooper this week. It is a really cool riff with some great things to learn from it. Again, the key to playing this song fast is to practice it very slowly. Nice work!
Marshall
Great work on Here Comes the Sun! Listen to the song this week. Try to connect the pieces we have learned with the different sections of the song. This song is really tough but you are doing great! We have one more tough section to go over and then you know the whole song! Super cool! Great work!
Nov 10 – Emet, Katarina, Kaylee, Van, Simon, Layla
Emet Keep working on Eye of the Tiger, it sounds [...]
Preferred Books for Simon’s Students
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Hal Leonard Guitar Method COMPLETE
The Hal Leonard Guitar Method is designed for anyone just learning to play acoustic or electric guitar. It is based on years of teaching guitar students of all ages, and reflects some of the best teaching ideas from around the world. This super-convenient Complete Edition features the new and improved method books 1, 2 and 3 spiral-bound together.
Alfred's Basic Guitar Method
Recognized for over 50 years as the best-paced and most comprehensive guitar method available, Alfred’s Basic Guitar Method has introduced over 3 million beginners to the joy of playing guitar. This updated and expanded edition features a new layout, making it easier to read and learn. Now included are blues, country, folk, jazz, and rock styles, plus more pop songs! New DVDs with iPod-compatible video are now available for the visual learner, and correlating theory, chord, and pop books ensure that you’ll get everything you need from one complete method. Learning to play has never been easier or more fun than with Alfred’s Basic Guitar Method—the first and best choice for today’s beginning guitar students.
Guitar Grimoire
Every chord of every key and mode is presented with thousands of diagrams and charts. Includes polychords, chord substitutions, inversions and movable voicings.
This indespensable volume belongs in every guitarist’s library.
This book is a “where to” book, showing you exactly where to find any chord in any key on your fretboard. It is a professional reference tool to enhance your music library and playing that you will use for many years to come.
