As of spring break 2020, Wax Wing has moved to offer private lessons online only on the Zoom platform to keep in line with recommendations from the BC government. This change has allowed students to remain in their home and learn their chosen instrument remotely. This has proven to work very well, and we will continue to operate in this manner until we can ensure the safety of our students. In the meantime, we have been hard at work producing instructional videos that are avaliable here, as well as on youtube. We are taking new students currently for the summer of 2020, and September 2020 for online lessons. Thank you for your continued support. Stay safe!
Creativity and Passion
Wax Wing Music Studio is the home studio of Musician/Composer/Guitar Teacher: Elliott Vernon. Operating from his home in East Vancouver, Elliott's goal is to spark creative expresion in his client's lives, and to arm them with the nessesary tools and techniques to do so. We operate under the premise that all people are inherently creative, and that it is a matter of coming back to our roots as innate Artists. Be it Writing, Music, Visual Art, or Architechture, Humankind just cant get enough of creating. It is the philosophy of Wax Wing that we all have the potential to be Musicians, but it takes guided hard work, and the desire to learn.
At Wax Wing Studio, we offer tailor made lesson plans to help you meet your creative and technical goals. Every person is unique, and therefore has unique, and specific needs, and goals, when it comes to learning music. May you be a complete beginner, Intermediate, or an advanced player, there is always so much to learn, and it can be difficult to penetrate the vast amount of material availiable from music books, or online. Online material is very useful, but caters to a small demographic that can learn in that way, and it helps to have at least a basic understanding of music jargon and theory to be able to use online tutorials optimally. We specialize in making things consise, and as easy to learn as is possible. People of all ages and skill level can benefit from one-on-one teaching in ways that teaching one's self cannot achieve. Contact us today to add some music into your life, and a free Consultation.
Wax Wing is now offering group workshop sessions. Workshops will be aimed towards students whom have some experience playing an instrument, but feel they need some supplemetary education in various topics about music.
COVID-19 UPDATE: Wax Wing Workshops will return upon demand on Zoom only. Moving forward, we will abide by the regulations laid out by the BC government as to when we can gather in person. These group sessions will be music theory based interactive lessons where players of all levels,and instruments are welcome. Wax Wing Workshops are available with enough demand, typically twice a month.these are a fantastic opportunity to broaden one's musical boundaries, meet other musicians nearby, and have some fun learning about art.
Classically trained in both Classical Guitar and Jazz, Elliott has a Bachelors degree in Music
From KPU. WIth 17 years of Playing experience, and 10 years of teaching experience, Elliott is
a classical guitar performer, and has played in Groups of varying styles including: Metal, Rock,
Folk, Soul/Funk, Dark Disco, and Post/Math Rock. Elliott specializes in instructing Classical
Guitar, Accoustic styles, and Electric Guitar, working in all genres including, but not limited to: Jazz
Folk, Country, Metal, Progressive Music, Classical, Soul/Funk, Rock, Blues, Reggae/Ska, Punk,
and Pop. Having taught people between the ages of 5-65 in all walks of life, Elliott has witnessed first hand the benefit learning an instrument can have
on anyone who makes the effort to learn, and anyone can learn to play with some hard work.
Elliott's lessons are centered around building technique, creativity, and showing where the two intersect. Having a solid base in music theory can transform any player, and facilitate better understanding of the instrument and inspire more creativity. Learning interesting songs that a student is engaged with is a great way to apply technique, and learn from what has been done before. Elliott also focuses on improvisation, and composition. Once students begin to grasp the basics of the guitar, or any other instrument, it is a true joy to create original music, but it can be challenging to know where to begin. Having a coach to help with composing can help students break through the barriers to free creative expression.
For a limited time, Wax Wing is offering 50% off students first lesson.
One free lesson with an 8 week lesson commitment(two months of weekly lessons)
Contact us today by phone, text, or email for a free consultation to develop a specific lesson plan based on your personal needs and interests