Here at the Guitar School the aim is simple: Learn all of the necessary tools to play your Guitar well regardless of what level you are, whether it's just for fun or to play in working bands.
What I teach...
Rock, Blues, Rockabilly, Jazz, Country, Funk, Folk and Fingerstyle at all levels and ages.
I teach both guitar and bass.
I have over 20 years Professional Playing and Teaching experience, in both North America and Europe as well as a University education in Jazz Theory and improvisation.
I am also a long standing member of the Registry of Guitar Tutors a worldwide Guitar Teaching organisation where quality in teaching is paramount.
My teaching methods are customised to suit your needs regardless of your playing ability as everyone learns differently. I acknowledge each students strengths and weaknesses and get to work on what's required to make each person a better player in the first lesson.
I teach all levels from complete beginners, to those already gigging, who need help with a particular song. Perhaps you need more in-depth technical/theoretical knowledge of how to master a particular style? Or prepare for a music exam? Or just to simply learn your favourite song? Bring in any song or solo and I'll teach it to you on the spot. We'll do it all at the Vancouver Island School
Courses offered at the Vancouver Island Guitar School:
1-1 Private Lessons (All Levels and Styles)
From Rock to Blues to Country to Jazz you name it and you'll learn it! Custom lessons to suit your level and needs. Total beginner to gigging guitarists. Develop by learning the hottest solos and chords from your favorite guitarist or perhaps you may need more of a theoretical understanding of your music to take it to the next level. Prepraration for Graded exams ( Grades 1-8) through the London College of music is available here as well.
Rate Studio: $20 Half/ $40 Hour (Price Includes Taxes)
Don't want to travel? Want lessons in your home?Introducing the all new:
Rock and Go Prices:
$25 half hour $50 Hour
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Lesson Gift Vouchers now Availble !
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Available in both half and full hour lessons...
Here's what some of Graham's students have said about his tuition methods:
"I've been struggling along without lessons, on and off since I was fourteen years old. Picking up and putting down the instrument over the years, and learning bad habits from muddling my own way through has not had a happy outcome and does not make for progress. I have been taking lessons from Graham for the last six months and I have learned more in that time, and made more progress, and gained more enjoyment from my playing, than through the other frustrating sixteen years combined."
P. Priestley
"Graham's lessons have been fun, informative and have always taken me where I want to go in relation to the music and styles I like and want to learn. My bass playing has improved loads, particularly from Graham's versatility as a teacher, being able to help me with all aspects of my playing, across any genre." R. Adams
"I began playing guitar around 4 years ago. Due to Graham's tuition methods I have been able to progress my playing to a level where I am now on the edge of starting a band! The guitar workshop sessions or 'rock school' as we like to call them are especially enjoyable. Keep rocking...."
M. Berry
Check out some of Graham's Playing and Teaching...
Rockabilly Guitar...
Blues/Rock...
Where are we located?
Right in the heart of James Bay, Victoria B.C
Classes run Monday to Saturday and are very popular so I recommend booking in advance to avoid missing out.
or call 250 634 2959 to book your slot and for further information.
About Graham Fraser:
Graham was born in Victoria and raised in Vancouver B.C. Canada. Graham picked up the Guitar for the first time on his 14th birthday after hearing Jimi Hendrix's version of ‘All Along the Watchtower’ on the radio. Possessing a naturally quick musical ear, Graham taught himself to play by wearing out the needle on his record player and by learning note for note Hendrix, SRV and Clapton solos; straight off of the Record or cassette (which was the standard in those days). Then within one year after picking up the guitar, Graham was already playing lead guitar in bands around town. Just a few years later, he then went on to pursue a formal musical education and studied Jazz Theory and Improvisation at the renowned Malaspina University College on Vancouver Island between 92' and 95’.After completing his studies and gaining more experience in back in Vancouver, he packed up and moved to the the U.K. performing professionally in numerous original and cover bands playing everything from Rockabilly, Blues, Rock, Punk, Country, Funk and Jazz Throughout the UK and over Europe, he's clocked hundreds of gigs playing at legendary London venues such as 12 Bar Club to Dingwall's to Summer Festival stages all over the country. He's shared the stages and opened for such acts as Bluegrass ledgends Hayseed Dixie, Madness, Bad Manners, James Taylor Quartet, Glen Matlock from the Sex Pistols, Mick Taylor (Rolling Stones) Old School Punk legends UK Subs ect..
Along with performing and recording in all kinds of combinations on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean, Graham has also taught thousands of students from all ages and walks of life since he began playing. Graham, a professional Guitar Player and Multi-instrumentalist, has just moved back to Victoria B.C. after 12 years from the U.K. with his wifeand Daughter where he has been teaching over 50 students each week privately and at a local College. He also currently runs his own popular Web School which teaches Rockabilly Guitar to thousands of people around the world. Also Graham has just opened the Vancouver Island Guitar School which focuses on teaching Guitar to all ages, levels and styles.
Graham Fraser Featured in 'Hot For Teacher' column Guitar Techniques Magazine U.K...
