Uptempo Music Lessons

Guitar lessons, bass lessons, voice lessons, ukulele lessons in all styles. Several of my lessons have been featured in Guitar Player and Guitar World online.

I live and teach in North Vancouver and my students range in age from 8 years old up to 70 plus years of age. Though some of my young students go on to Berklee or other music universities, my real love is teaching people that genuinely love music and then seeing the joy it brings them as they improve with my guidance. My hope is that my students will see that music is a great way to challenge, giv

03/09/2026

Hey guys, unfortunately the big wreck video has been copyright stricken. I've reached out to their publisher to try to get the strike removed and video re-uploaded. Thanks for your patience.

02/24/2026

Looking forward to hearing tonight in Abbotsford. Check out my new video featuring their new album "Rest of the Story."

Note, Ian just told me the tuning to their new track 'Laws of Man' is actually DADGAD - down a half step; unlike what I said in the video LOL

🤘🏽

02/23/2026

Big Wreck’s Rest of the Story might feature some of Ian Thornley’s most expressive and dynamic guitar work yet.

FULL VIDEO ALSO ON YOUTUBE

In this full album breakdown, I review every track, highlighting the most powerful solos, and dive into the potential album influences, tuning, and technical choices that make Thornley one of rock’s most respected players.

If you’re a guitarist, music nerd, or lifelong Big Wreck fan — this one’s for you.

Let us know your favorite solo in the comments.

Chapters below 👇

02/23/2026

Big Wreck’s Rest of the Story might feature some of Ian Thornley’s most expressive and dynamic guitar work yet.

FULL VIDEO ON YOUTUBE

In this full album breakdown, I review every track, highlighting the most powerful solos, and dive into the potential album influences, tuning, and technical choices that make Thornley one of rock’s most respected players.

If you’re a guitarist, music nerd, or lifelong Big Wreck fan — this one’s for you.

Let us know your favorite solo in the comments.

Chapters below 👇

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02/23/2026

Ian Thornley’s Guitar Work on Rest of the Story (Track-By-Track Breakdown)

FULL VIDEO ON YOUTUBE (PENDING COPYRIGHT DELAY)

Big Wreck’s Rest of the Story might feature some of Ian Thornley’s most expressive and dynamic guitar work yet.

In this full album breakdown, I review every track, highlighting the most powerful solos, and dive into the potential album influences, tuning, and technical choices that make Thornley one of rock’s most respected players.

If you’re a guitarist, music nerd, or lifelong Big Wreck fan — this one’s for you.

Let us know your favorite solo in the comments.

Big Wreck

02/23/2026

Ian Thornley’s Guitar Work on Rest of the Story (Track-By-Track Breakdown)

FULL VIDEO ON YOUTUBE (PENDING COPYRIGHT STRIKES)

Big Wreck’s Rest of the Story might feature some of Ian Thornley’s most expressive and dynamic guitar work yet.

In this full album breakdown, I review every track, highlighting the most powerful solos, and dive into the potential album influences, tuning, and technical choices that make Thornley one of rock’s most respected players.

If you’re a guitarist, music nerd, or lifelong Big Wreck fan — this one’s for you.

Let us know your favorite solo in the comments.

Big Wreck