Ukulele Teachers

Because our lessons are private and personalized, it is important to us that each student finds the right teacher! Select a location below to learn more about each of our wonderful instructors. Please note that teacher availability may vary throughout the year and is not guaranteed!

Ukulele Teachers

Ali

Ukulele | Voice | Piano | Theory
West Springs: Wednesday | Friday
Ali completed a Grade 6 Level in RCM Piano and Advanced Rudiments in RCM Theory. She holds a Bachelor of Arts double majoring in Music & Psychology. Her performance experience include performing with various acapella groups, concert bands, show choirs, and performer in musical productions such as Hairspray, Oliver, Seussical, and Annie. She has always had a passion for performing a variety of genres, especially musical theatre, Jazz, singer/songwriter and composition. She won the Arts and Letter's Composition of the Year Award in NL in 2011. With her second major in psychology, she has researched the connections between music, memory, and well-being throughout her undergraduate degree and she spends her spare time volunteering in hospitals, singing and playing for various patient populations. Music is an amazing therapeutic outlet & she hopes to be able to teach this to her students. She has had 10 years of schooling, 5 years of teaching experience and 12 years of performing/playing experience. Ali enjoys teaching genres such as Classical, Blues, Country, Folk, Pop, Opera, Rock & Jazz to Beginner to Advanced Voice students ages 3+ and Beginner to Intermediate Piano students ages 3+.
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David (Studio Owner)

Ukulele | Bass | Guitar (Acoustic, Electric)
West Springs: Tuesday | Wednesday
Born and raised in Calgary, an extremely rare event, music has been and continues to be David’s ultimate passion, although listening to Jimi Hendrix’s Purple Haze was his catalyst to playing guitar. Little did he know that his passion would become his life’s career. A local musician since age 13, he evolved from a bedroom guitar player to playing on stages and venues across Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan. A graduate from the Mount Royal Jazz Performance Program, David has honed his musical versatility and creativity ever since. His love for music and desire to impart his knowledge to others led David to begin teaching at various studios around the city before he opened Time Music Studios alongside Craig Johnson. Though he has taught for 20 years, David continues to be a part of the vibrant Calgary music scene. He is currently a member of the acoustic trio Scotch On Sunday, as well as a corporate six-member band, Wildcard. David is also involved with recording and producing artists through Man Cave Audio.
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Joseph

Ukulele | Banjo | Guitar
West Springs: Monday | Saturday
Joseph completed a Music Diploma majoring in Songwriting from Prairie College. He has had 3 years of professional schooling, not including the countless years of private schooling where he found his love for the instrument. His musical highlights include writing, recording and releasing an album earlier this year. Joseph has training in music producing, which he lends to his teaching. His volunteer and work experience at various child and youth camps make him a very patience and encouraging teacher. Joseph enjoys teaching various genres including Alternative Rock, Blues, Country, Folk, Jazz & Pop to Beginner to Intermediate students ages 3+.
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Kent

Guitar (Acoustic, Electric, Classical) | Ukulele | Bass
West Springs: Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday 
Kent has a Jazz Performance Diploma majoring in Guitar from Vancouver Island University, studied Contemporary Music Performance for a year at Vancouver Community College, and holds an Arts & Entertainment Management Advanced Certificate from Capilano University in North Vancouver. After finishing post-secondary, he self-produced three albums of original songs, and played over 400 shows on tour Canada-wide. During this time he toured extensively with Corb Lund, headlined several music festivals in Western Canada, won 1st place in a battle of the bands in Calgary, and sold out several venues in Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, and Toronto. Since returning to Calgary, McAlister won 2nd place in his category at the Calgary Folk Fest/Ship & Anchor Songwriting contest in 2015, and also opened for Roseanne Cash earlier that year. He is also a sought-after sideman, having played guitar with Mariel Buckley at the 2015 Calgary Folk Fest, recording guitar on Carter Felker's debut album in 2016, and picking up work with various other local projects. Kent has 10+ years of msuical learning, 23 years of playing experience and 16 years of teaching experience. His preferred genres are multiple: Country, Rock, Folk, Indie/Alternative, Metal, Reggae, World Music, and Jazz. He has taught students of all ages but prefers students six years and older. Kent prides himself in being able to adapt his teaching style to a student’s personality and learning style. He brings an easy-going approach that still encourages practice and goal achievement.
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Shane

Ukulele | Banjo (5 string) | Mandolin | Guitar
West Springs: Thursday | Friday
Shane holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Applied Music from Dundalk institute of Technology, Majoring in Composition. He also holds Level 5 in Music with Audition Preparation with FETAC, Ireland’s equivalent to advanced Canadian RCM levels. He has been performing since the age of 17 across Ireland playing guitar, banjo (5 string) and mandolin. He has had 5 years of musical schooling, 7 years of teaching experience and 9 years of playing experience. Shane enjoys teaching all types of genres including Blues, Folk, Funk, Pop & R&B. Through the study of musicianship and performance across a variety of genres from pop to traditional Irish music, in addition to music technology, composition, musicology, ethnomusicology and education, he is well equipped to tutor students in both instruments, as well as music theory. Shane enjoys teaching Beginner to Advanced students ages 6+.

Ali

Ukulele | Voice | Piano | Theory
Evanston: Monday | Tuesday | Thursday
Ali completed a Grade 6 Level in RCM Piano and Advanced Rudiments in RCM Theory. She holds a Bachelor of Arts double majoring in Music & Psychology. Her performance experience include performing with various acapella groups, concert bands, show choirs, and performer in musical productions such as Hairspray, Oliver, Seussical, and Annie. She has always had a passion for performing a variety of genres, especially musical theatre, Jazz, singer/songwriter and composition. She won the Arts and Letter's Composition of the Year Award in NL in 2011. With her second major in psychology, she has researched the connections between music, memory, and well-being throughout her undergraduate degree and she spends her spare time volunteering in hospitals, singing and playing for various patient populations. Music is an amazing therapeutic outlet & she hopes to be able to teach this to her students. She has had 10 years of schooling, 5 years of teaching experience and 12 years of performing/playing experience. Ali enjoys teaching genres such as Classical, Blues, Country, Folk, Pop, Opera, Rock & Jazz to Beginner to Advanced Voice students ages 3+ and Beginner to Intermediate Piano students ages 3+.
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David (Studio Owner)

Ukulele | Bass | Guitar (Acoustic, Electric)
Evanston: Thursday
Born and raised in Calgary, an extremely rare event, music has been and continues to be David’s ultimate passion, although listening to Jimi Hendrix’s Purple Haze was his catalyst to playing guitar. Little did he know that his passion would become his life’s career. A local musician since age 13, he evolved from a bedroom guitar player to playing on stages and venues across Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan. A graduate from the Mount Royal Jazz Performance Program, David has honed his musical versatility and creativity ever since. His love for music and desire to impart his knowledge to others led David to begin teaching at various studios around the city before he opened Time Music Studios alongside Craig Johnson. Though he has taught for 20 years, David continues to be a part of the vibrant Calgary music scene. He is currently a member of the acoustic trio Scotch On Sunday, as well as a corporate six-member band, Wildcard. David is also involved with recording and producing artists through Man Cave Audio.
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Kent

Guitar (Acoustic, Electric, Classical) | Ukulele | Bass
Evanston: Monday 
Kent has a Jazz Performance Diploma majoring in Guitar from Vancouver Island University, studied Contemporary Music Performance for a year at Vancouver Community College, and holds an Arts & Entertainment Management Advanced Certificate from Capilano University in North Vancouver. After finishing post-secondary, he self-produced three albums of original songs, and played over 400 shows on tour Canada-wide. During this time he toured extensively with Corb Lund, headlined several music festivals in Western Canada, won 1st place in a battle of the bands in Calgary, and sold out several venues in Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, and Toronto. Since returning to Calgary, McAlister won 2nd place in his category at the Calgary Folk Fest/Ship & Anchor Songwriting contest in 2015, and also opened for Roseanne Cash earlier that year. He is also a sought-after sideman, having played guitar with Mariel Buckley at the 2015 Calgary Folk Fest, recording guitar on Carter Felker's debut album in 2016, and picking up work with various other local projects. Kent has 10+ years of msuical learning, 23 years of playing experience and 16 years of teaching experience. His preferred genres are multiple: Country, Rock, Folk, Indie/Alternative, Metal, Reggae, World Music, and Jazz. He has taught students of all ages but prefers students six years and older. Kent prides himself in being able to adapt his teaching style to a student’s personality and learning style. He brings an easy-going approach that still encourages practice and goal achievement.
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Zachary

Instrument: Ukulele | Piano | Guitar 
Evanston: Tuesday | Wednesday
Zachary completed the RCM Grade 8 Level in Piano. He also holds a Diploma in Music and Worship Arts majoring in Song Writing from Prairie College. He has performed in multiple music festivals in the piano, guitar and voice categories and has professionally recorded and released 5 original songs. Zac has had 3 years of profession schooling, 2 years of teaching experience and 16 years of playing experience. Armed with a love and passion for motivating students and teaching music, Zac recently moved to Calgary and joined our Time Music Studios team. He enjoys teaching Beginner to Intermediate students genres such as Classical, Folk, Inspirational & Pop, ages 3+.

David (Studio Owner)

Ukulele | Bass | Guitar (Acoustic, Electric)
SW In-Home: Monday
Born and raised in Calgary, an extremely rare event, music has been and continues to be David’s ultimate passion, although listening to Jimi Hendrix’s Purple Haze was his catalyst to playing guitar. Little did he know that his passion would become his life’s career. A local musician since age 13, he evolved from a bedroom guitar player to playing on stages and venues across Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan. A graduate from the Mount Royal Jazz Performance Program, David has honed his musical versatility and creativity ever since. His love for music and desire to impart his knowledge to others led David to begin teaching at various studios around the city before he opened Time Music Studios alongside Craig Johnson. Though he has taught for 20 years, David continues to be a part of the vibrant Calgary music scene. He is currently a member of the acoustic trio Scotch On Sunday, as well as a corporate six-member band, Wildcard. David is also involved with recording and producing artists through Man Cave Audio.
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Shane

Ukulele | Banjo (5 string) | Mandolin | Guitar
SW In-Home: Tuesday
Shane holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Applied Music from Dundalk institute of Technology, Majoring in Composition. He also holds Level 5 in Music with Audition Preparation with FETAC, Ireland’s equivalent to advanced Canadian RCM levels. He has been performing since the age of 17 across Ireland playing guitar, banjo (5 string) and mandolin. He has had 5 years of musical schooling, 7 years of teaching experience and 9 years of playing experience. Shane enjoys teaching all types of genres including Blues, Folk, Funk, Pop & R&B. Through the study of musicianship and performance across a variety of genres from pop to traditional Irish music, in addition to music technology, composition, musicology, ethnomusicology and education, he is well equipped to tutor students in both instruments, as well as music theory. Shane enjoys teaching Beginner to Advanced students ages 6+.