Our Teachers
Norm Howard
(Electric, Acoustic and Bass Guitar)
Norm has been playing guitar for over 30 years and is interested in all styles of music. His influences range from rock to jazz and blues, and his favourite players include Jimi Hendrix, Johnny Winter and Wes Montgomery. He believes in a relaxed but structured learning environment, utilizing both theoretical and hands-on approaches. Currently he plays in the experimental band Sudden Cosmic Dissolution.
Andrew Burns
(Electric, Acoustic, Classical and Bass Guitar, Drums and Keyboard)
Andrew is a drummer, guitarist, bassist, and songwriter. He has been playing music since the age of six, beginning with piano lessons. He then began studying drums and percussion. A year later, Andrew picked up the guitar and studied electric guitar, and then classical guitar. Over the years, he has played in a variety of rock, pop, reggae and jazz groups, including his current rock band, The Scarlett Fever where he plays bass, and Scott Reeves Band where he plays drums. Additionally he continues to play classical guitar for weddings, corporate events, and as an accompanist.
Band link: www.thescarlettfever.com
Cliff Chamberlain
(Electric, Acoustic, Classical and Bass Guitar)
Cliff is a well rounded guitarist and musician with over 25 yrs of playing and performing experience. He is well versed in numerous styles: rock, blues, classical, jazz, country and many more. Cliff has taught at various schools in the Ottawa area for over 14 years. His teaching approach works for the student by teaching them their favourite songs and styles, while giving them the essential fundamentals to progress in any style they choose.
Now finding a solid base at Simply Guitars, he is here to share his wealth of knowledge with the public. Come in and experience the music.
Band Link: www.myspace.com/claudiatunes
Everdina Carter
(Vocals & Piano)
A classically trained singer who loves to delve into many different styles of music. Performances at weddings have included musical genres from country to classical.
Completed a Bachelor of Music in vocal performance at the University of Ottawa and has performed in several operatic performances including The Medium (Menotti) and Dialogues des Carmelites (Poulenc).
Participation in NAC performances include a chorister position in the ballet production of A Midsummer Night's Dream and as a chorister in Grande Messe des Morts (Berlios).
Everdina's website: www.myspace.com/everdinacarter
Danae Tsikouras
(Drums)
Danae's interest in music began at a young age. Danae began taking Piano lessons at the age of 8. Several years later, She began studying drums and all forms of percussion. Danae is well versed in many styles including rock, pop, jazz, punk, and blues. A multi-talented musician, she can also play guitar, bass guitar, clarinet, alto saxophone and trumpet.
After graduating high school where Danae received the grade 12 music award, she studied music for one year at Bishops University where she continued to further her musical knowledge.
Danae plays in a large handful of bands in the Ottawa area. As well, she also composes music for her own solo project.
Danae's Bands:
www.myspace.com/claudiatunes
www.myspace.com/sinkickers
www.myspace.com/variousthrips
Jordan Putinski
(Piano, Guitar, Bass)
Jordan is a pianist, bassist, guitarist, and a songwriter. He has been playing music since the age of four where he started with piano lessons. Upon receiving his grade seven in the Royal Conservatory of Music, he then began studying both the electric and acoustic guitar.
Jordan's influences range from jazz, classic rock, heavy metal, and numerous other styles. Jordan has also played in many bands including The Wise, Young and King, in which he was a songwriter and bassist, and more recently The Black Bull where he plays lead guitar.
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