Colin

5 (7 reviews)

Rate $62
Response 1h
Students
Number of students Colin has accompanied since arriving at Superprof
4
Number of students Colin has accompanied since arriving at Superprof

5 (7 reviews)

$62/hr

Acoustic Guitar
Bass guitar
Double bass

Professional bassist teaching Upright and Electric Bass for all levels, online or in person in Montreal

Acoustic Guitar
Bass guitar
Double bass

Lesson location

- online

Super tutor

Colin is one of our best Acoustic guitar tutors. High-quality profile, verified qualifications, a quick response time, and great reviews from students!

About Colin

Colin has been a performing and recording upright and electric bassist for over 8 years and holds a BMus in Jazz Performance and Composition from Capilano University. Hailing from Vancouver and now residing in Montreal, Colin has been a popular accompanist for musicians of all styles, specializing in jazz, R&B, pop, rock, country, and folk. Colin is highly regarded for his collaborative spirit and creative contributions. Apart from his work as an accompanist, Colin also performs as bandleader and composes for jazz ensembles. In recent years, I’ve had the pleasure of performing alongside many of Canada’s great jazz musicians including Bill Coon, Brad Turner, Caity Gyorgy, Jennifer Scott, John Lee, Miles Black and Oliver Gannon. In 2023, I completed a Canadian tour performing with both the Matt Franceschini Trio and JUB!, with notable performances at Frankie’s Jazz Club in Vancouver BC, Hirut Cafe in Toronto ON, and the Rod & Gun in Parksville BC. Later the same year, my group MTN HWY (Mountain Highway) released their debut EP “Through the Trees” which features one composition by each member of the group, including my own work “Death to a Star”.

About the lesson

With Colin, students learn what they want to learn, the most important part of learning an instrument is to enjoy the process and to keep at it! Colin will personalize the lesson content to meet students wherever they happen to be in their musical journey, and to keep them excited about learning. This includes helping students to set goals and select repertoire from their favourite songs. When it comes to theory, Colin takes a practical approach; theory will always be explained with real world examples and applications, so you can put your theory knowledge to use right away!

Common topics include:

Writing Basslines

Improvisation

Interpretation of Chord Charts

Notation Reading

Learning Songs

Reviews

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5 (7 reviews)

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Alexandre
- 5
Perfect! Colin has a deep knowledge of the instrument and teaches from a place of experience. His insights are illuminating and he always knows the perfect way to approach a challenge. He is a very generous teacher that responds very quickly to requests. Thank you Colin!
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Alexandre

Perfect! Colin has a deep knowledge of the instrument and teaches from a place of experience. His insights are illuminating and he always knows the perfect way to approach a challenge. He is a very generous teacher that responds very quickly to requests. Thank you Colin!

Colin's response
Alexandre is a talented musician, an attentive student, and is always clear and timely in his correspondence. It is a pleasure to work with him.
- Colin's response :
  Alexandre is a talented musician, an attentive student, and is always clear and timely in his correspondence. It is a pleasure to work with him.
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Christin
- 5
Perfect! Colin has been an excellent tutor for my daughter. He is gentle in his approach and creates a positive, encouraging environment for learning. Despite the limitations of online lessons, my daughter finds his teaching both effective and engaging. What stands out most is Colin’s flexibility—not only with scheduling but also in how he adapts his teaching style based on her feedback and learning preferences. We’re very happy to have found him through Superprof!
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Christin

Perfect! Colin has been an excellent tutor for my daughter. He is gentle in his approach and creates a positive, encouraging environment for learning. Despite the limitations of online lessons, my daughter finds his teaching both effective and engaging. What stands out most is Colin’s flexibility—not only with scheduling but also in how he adapts his teaching style based on her feedback and learning preferences. We’re very happy to have found him through Superprof!

Colin's response
I can already tell that Jessica has a good ear for music and will do well with the double bass. I look forward to continuing our preparation for her school orchestra.
- Colin's response :
  I can already tell that Jessica has a good ear for music and will do well with the double bass. I look forward to continuing our preparation for her school orchestra.
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Tiff

Colin is the bees knees, the most based bass player, super generous, patient and truly in the pocket. His background in music therapy shines through and brings a thoughtful vibe to every jam. Definitely recommend working with him!!!

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Tiff
Colin is the bees knees, the most based bass player, super generous, patient and truly in the pocket. His background in music therapy shines through and brings a thoughtful vibe to every jam. Definitely recommend working with him!!!
Tiff

Colin is the bees knees, the most based bass player, super generous, patient and truly in the pocket. His background in music therapy shines through and he brings a thoughtful vibe to every jam. Definitely recommend working with him!!!
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Tiff
Colin is the bees knees, the most based bass player, super generous, patient and truly in the pocket. His background in music therapy shines through and he brings a thoughtful vibe to every jam. Definitely recommend working with him!!!
Varun

Colin is a truly wonderful bass teacher. I'm lucky to know him as a teacher, a colleague, and a friend. He is very patient, clear in his instructions, and has a deep knowledge of his instrument that he his passionate to share. Being around him has opened my ears to many things, especially when it comes to jazz, folk, and classical music. Thank you for everything Colin!
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Varun
Colin is a truly wonderful bass teacher. I'm lucky to know him as a teacher, a colleague, and a friend. He is very patient, clear in his instructions, and has a deep knowledge of his instrument that he his passionate to share. Being around him has opened my ears to many things, especially when it comes to jazz, folk, and classical music. Thank you for everything Colin!
Matt

Colin is a phenomenal musician and a great guy. I have played hundreds of gigs with him and I cannot recommend him enough. Kind, knowledgeable and professional, Colin has these qualities and more in spades.
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Matt
Colin is a phenomenal musician and a great guy. I have played hundreds of gigs with him and I cannot recommend him enough. Kind, knowledgeable and professional, Colin has these qualities and more in spades.
Kathryn

Colin is an amazing and knowledgeable teacher! He is so good at analyzing music and helping me recognize quotes and to incorporate them in my solos. He is patient and encouraging! Highly recommend.
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Kathryn
Colin is an amazing and knowledgeable teacher! He is so good at analyzing music and helping me recognize quotes and to incorporate them in my solos. He is patient and encouraging! Highly recommend.
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