Sticks & Picks | Meghan's Music Studio

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My Teaching Philosophy

I’m a little different than other music teachers because I tailor each student’s goals and learning style with personalized lesson plans, that way we can better focus on what you want to learn. I also teach the fundamentals and theory of music so that you can have fun creating music too!

You might be just starting out on a new instrument, or maybe your current practice lacks the structure you need. I’ve been teaching music for the past 10 years and have taught many different students, with many different musical goals! My goal as a teacher has always been to inspire a lifelong love of music in my students.

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Testimonials

Have been taking electric guitar lessons from Meghan for a year – and I am really happy about the progress I’m making! I grew from a newbie with some basic skills into a confident player with deeper understanding of music theory, much better speed and accuracy, and improved sense of rhythm and timing.

Meghan’s lessons are very well structured – you get both theory and practice in bite-sized portions, so each time you make a small step, learn something new, and stay inspired with your progress! She is very patient and makes sure you absorb the material, explains things in detail, works with you on your playing technique, and helps you develop that musical feeling so you can start exploring things on your own.

For every topic Meghan prepares a pdf handout for you to refer to later. This is very helpful, especially as the lessons are tailored to your learning pace and built upon your favorite songs!

We did ear training, studied music scales and built chord progressions, looked into the music notation, created guitar solos and recorded my playing, tried fingerpicking on acoustic guitar, played a bunch of my favorite stuff (mainly blues and metal), and improvised to develop random melodic ideas. At some point I could compose small music pieces on my own – that was absolutely amazing!!!

Many thanks to Meghan, and I highly recommend her to anyone who wants to master the guitar!

~ Vlad

Meghan’s lessons are very accessible. She is a very kind and patient teacher, who is always super prepared and makes lesson tabs and sheets beforehand. You get to cover the genres and music you want to play. Meghan holds you accountable and you feel like you are making progress every week.

She also runs the Queer Music Jam which allows you to practice your skills and meet other cool musicians in the city.

~ Robbie

As an intermediate player Meghan has done an amazing job of filling in gaps I had with my guitar playing. She tailored her lessons for my individual needs and was very flexible whenever I asked to learn specific things. For example, I wanted to improve my improvisational skills and she thought me a system where I’ve now become much better in that area. I can say I’ve gone up a level in terms of my guitar ability thanks to her lessons. Meghan is also very patient, easy to talk to and has a great sense of humour. I cannot recommend Meghan enough!

~ Horatio

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Professional Drumming for Live Shows & Studio Sessions

I’m a Toronto-based drummer and classically trained percussionist, actively performing with local artists including Wild Black and Alex Whorms. I bring a reliable, professional approach to every project, whether it’s a live show, studio session, or tour.

With a strong foundation in technique and musicality, I’m comfortable playing to a click track, quick to learn new material, and focused on serving the song above all else. I’ve toured across Ontario and stepped in as a substitute drummer for NOBRO on their Canadian tour supporting Billy Talent, experiences that reinforced the importance of preparation, consistency, and being easy to work with on and off stage.

If you’re looking for a drummer who is punctual, adaptable, and respectful in any musical setting, I’d be glad to connect.