Student-centred mentorship for guitar, bass, ukulele theory, composition, arranging, and ensemble coaching. Not your typical music lesson. Lisa Lorenzino, Ph.D.
"I have had Kevin come in and work with my university students on several occasions to teach songwriting and music production. In all instances, it has been a wonderful experience for the classes. I never cease to be amazed by Kevin’s depth of experience in so many kinds of music, and by how easily and effectively he is able to share this wealth of knowledge with the students. He is an excellent t
eacher, and it is a pleasure to watch him work."
-- Prof. Chair of the Music Education Department
Kevin has been teaching music for almost as long as he's been playing it (over 30 years). He is PhD-ABD (all but dissertation) in Music Education at McGill University, where his primary research area was creativity. He is the founder and director of the Rock le Bot music camp for Acadian youth in his home town of Clare, Nova Scotia. Kevin is currently a member of the Coopérative des professeurs de musique de Montréal and is on the faculty of the CAMMAC Music Center, as well as being a frequent guest lecturer at the Schulich School of Music's Music Education department. Drawing from a background that is both deep and diverse, Kevin teaches guitar, bass, ukulele, composition, songwriting, and music production, as well as coaching ensembles and giving workshops. A natural educator by disposition, Kevin is known for his boundless and infectious energy, curiosity, creativity, and dedication to the art of teaching music. Message Kevin on FB or at info[at]kevoneil.com about scheduling private & group lessons or workshops. MORE ABOUT KEVIN
Kevin (Kev) O'Neil is a composer, multi-instrumentalist, producer, and educator based out of Montreal, Canada. Initially a self-taught guitarist, bassist, singer and songwriter, he has 15 years of formal training in various aspects of music. He is M.Mus in Composition from Université de Montréal, and PhD-ABD (all but dissertation) in Music Education at McGill University, where his main area of research was creativity.
The recipient of funding from the Canada Council for the Arts, Kevin has been commissioned to compose for some of Canada's most lauded musicians. He notably composes for both traditional instruments and for acoustic-electronic hybrids; 2023 saw the release of Wood & Wires: New Music for Recorder and Electronics, an album devoted to his collaboration with recorder quartet Flûte Alors! He also directs and composes for his experimental guitar ensemble, the teotwawki quartet, which will release its debut album in the Spring of 2024.
Kevin is equally active as a producer, instrumentalist, and educator in other projects across a diversity of genres and communities.
La semaine de relâche au Centre musical CAMMAC – CAMMAC
Que vous veniez en famille, entre amis ou en solo, vous profiterez pleinement de la semaine de relâche au Centre musical CAMMAC. Venez vivre les joies de l’hiver au cœur des Laurentides tout en créant des souvenirs musicaux inoubliables.
20/12/2023
***LAST-MINUTE GIFT IDEA ALERT*** I'm offering the following promotion for online music lessons (guitar, bass, ukulele, songwriting, composition, production): Introductory lesson is $20 for 30 minutes (normally $30/30 min.), or **FREE** if the student consents to use excerpts from the lesson for a video in my YouTube channel* (the student can remain anonymous, with no face or name used...I just need to use a clip of their hands on the instrument, or in the case of songwriting/composition/producing, excerpts from their work). My particular strength as a teacher is how I'm able to diagnose and correct the subtle (and often overlooked) ergonomic factors that impede a student's progress, and I want to make a series of videos showcasing these types of "mini-masterclasses" I have with my students. *NOTE: for YouTube masterclass, student must be 18 or older. Discounts also available for 4 lesson packs of 30, 45, or 60 minutes. DM for details. Happy holidays!
29/11/2023
TEACHING | Kevin K. O'Neil
"I have had Kevin come in and work with my university students on several occasions to teach songwriting and music production. In all instances, it has been a wonderful experience for the classes. I never cease to be amazed by Kevin’s depth of experience in so many kinds of music, and by how easil...
27/11/2023
27/11/2023
Pictures from CAMMAC Music Camp, August 2023. Good times! Featuring my ukulele class, guitar class, and creative ensemble.
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