Teaching music on the guitar since 2004

• beginner

• intermediate

• fingerstyle

• music theory

• beginner ukulele, mandolin & bass 

• all ages

I am a guitar teacher in Uxbridge who teaches everything from the basics through to fairly advanced fingerstyle techniques. I also include music notation and theory in my instruction. And, while I am first, and foremost, a guitar teacher, I am also comfortable with teaching beginner mandolin, bass, and ukulele. I also accept students of all ages.

If you are looking to learn music on the guitar, give me a call:

905-852-6131

Brian Wride

If you are interested in knowing more about what you need or what's involved when taking guitar lessons, check out the Frequently Asked Questions page.

If you are looking for practice tips or other resources for learning to play the guitar, check out the Resources page.

Check out the Events page for local musical events or information on how to book me for your event.

Or, if you're interested in my musical opinions and interests, check out my Blog: "Guitar Notes". 

What's New:

In an ideal world, my blog would be updated regularly.  These days, my musical  life is busy - which is a nice problem to have - but it means that my blog doesn't get the attention it deserves.  I do try to update it from time to time.

August 25, 2015:  Updated rates.

April 24, 2015:  Created a Facebook page: www.facebook.com/UxbridgeGuitar

January 23, 2015: Updated photos. (Thanks Darrin Davis!!!)

October 6, 2014: A long overdue general update to the website.

September 23, 2012: Updated "Musical Events"  on the Events page. Updated Home page.

June 2012: Updated "Musical Events"  and "Bookings" on the Events page. Updated Home page.

March 29, 2012: Updated "Musical Events"  and "Bookings" on the Events page. 

February 25, 2012: Updated "Musical Events" on the Events page. Added a link under Free (Legal) Sheet Music on the Resources page.

January 20, 2012: Updated "Musical Events" on the Events page. 

November 23, 2011: Updated "Musical Events" on the Events page. 

November 16, 2011: Updated "Musical Events" on the Events page. 

October 19, 2011: Updated "Musical Events" on the Events page. (Sorry, I let things get a bit stale before I updated this month.)
Updated About Me page.

September 27, 2011: Updated Home page.

August 31, 2011: Created an Events page and removed Events from the Resources page.
Updated "Musical Events" on the Events page.

July 4, 2011: Updated "Musical Events" on the Resources Page.

July 3, 2011: Posted a new blog entry: The Next Step...

July 1, 2011: Posted a new Video of the Month on my blog.

June 30, 2011: Posted a new blog entry: Chet

June 23, 2011: Posted a new blog entry: If Only I Had a Better Guitar...

June 17, 2011: Posted a new blog entry: Rant: The Most Dangerous Instrument

June 15, 2011: Posted a new Video of the Month on my blog.

June 8, 2011: Posted a new blog entry: Rhythm and the Brain

June 6, 2011: Updated "Musical Events" on the Resources Page

June 1, 2011: Posted a new Video of the Month on my blog.

May 25, 2011: Posted a new blog entry: Quote, Unquote

May 25, 2011: Posted a new blog entry: Warm Up!

May 17, 2011: Posted a new blog entry: Ten things...

May 12, 2011: Posted a new blog entry: Watermelon Sorbet

May 5, 2011: Updated "Musical Events" on the Resources Page

May 1, 2011: Posted a new blog entry: Video of the Month: Craig D'Andrea

April 28, 2011: Posted a new blog entry: Context Matters

April 13, 2011: Posted a new blog entry: How to: Become an Expert Guitar Player

April 1, 2011: Posted a new blog entry: Video of the Month: Bobby McFerrin and the Pentatonic Scale

March 29, 2011: Posted a new blog entry: Book Review: Six String Nation

March 23, 2011: Posted a new blog entry: Quote, Unquote

March 14, 2011:

Posted a new blog entry: Video of the Month: Macyn Taylor
Updated "Musical Events" on the Resources page. 

March 10, 2011:

Posted a new blog entry: Canadian Guitarists You Should Know About: Bob Evans

March 1, 2011:

Posted a new blog entry: So, What Are You Going to Play?

February 26, 2011:

Updated "Musical Events" on the Resources page.

February 14, 2011:

Posted a new blog entry: My First Guitar

February 5, 2011:

Posted a new blog entry: Video of the Month: Berkley Springs

January 31, 2011:

Updated "About Me" and "FAQ" pages.

January 3, 2011:

Posted a new blog entry: Video of the Month: Andy McKee

December 23, 2010:

Posted a new blog entry: The Six String Nation Guitar Project
Added some links and updated "Musical Events" on the Resources page.

November 24, 2010:

Updated "Musical Events" on the Resources page.
Posted a new blog entry: Video of the Month: Pete Huttlinger and posted that same video to the Videos page.

October 30, 2010

Posted a new blog entry: Canadian Guitarists You Should Know About: Antoine Dufour

September 24, 2010:

Posted a new blog entry: How to: Create Your Own Venue

September 11, 2010:

Posted a video of Bob Evans playing "On the Tip of the Tongue" on the Videos page. (Free transcription available.)

August 28, 2010:

Posted a new blog entry: Why I Love Music Festivals

August 2, 2010:

Posted a video of Gareth Pearson playing "Billie Jean" (yes, that "Billie Jean") on the Videos page.

June 8, 2010:

Posted a new blog entry: How to: Jamming

May 28, 2010:

Posted a new blog entry: Stagefright
Posted a video of Antoine Dufour playing "Catching the Light" on the Videos page.

May 27, 2010:

Updated the Frequently Asked Questions page.

May 11, 2010:

Posted a new blog entry: "Love at First Sight" - part 2

May 4, 2010:

Posted a new blog entry: On Performing...

April 20, 2010:

Posted a video of Lucas Michailidis playing "The Lucky One" on the Videos page. Also links to 3 other versions of his tune.

April 13, 2010:

Posted the first real blog entry: The Democratic Nature of the Guitar

April 6, 2010:

Created a blog: www.UxbridgeGuitar.com/blog
Posted a remarkable new video on the Videos page.

 Updated "Musical Events" on the Resources page. 

March 29, 2010:

Posted a video of Dale (aka Tonedr) playing "Christ the Lord is Risen Today" on the Videos page. Happy Easter everyone!

March 24, 2010:

Posted a video of Benjamin Kammin playing "Sleepytime" on the Videos page.

January 30, 2010:

Posted a video of Don Ross playing "Klimbim" on the Videos page.