About

Kyle Kirkpatrick is an enthusiastic instructor with a deep passion for music education. Well-versed in Traditional North American Folk Music, Kyle offers his students an abundance of knowledge in the styles of Bluegrass, Old-Time, Early Country, Blues, and Jazz. Kyle has been teaching private instrument classes for over 15 years and has worked on staff at a number of Bluegrass and Old-time music camps across Canada instructing Guitar, Dobro, Clawhammer banjo, and Band Lab workshops. In 2013 he received a “Bachelor of Music” with Honours from Humber College in Toronto where he studied “Jazz and Contemporary Music” as a Guitar Major and in 2015 he received a “Bachelor of Education” from the University of Toronto with additional qualifications in Music Education from the Royal Conservatory of Music. He is a former Music Educator for the Toronto District School Board and holds a professional designation under the Ontario College of Teachers.

Private Zoom Lessons

I offer beginner to advanced lessons on guitar, dobro, lap steel, slide guitar, and clawhammer banjo. Students can book one off lessons with me or if you are interested in meeting on a regular basis (weekly, bi-weekly) get in touch and we can set something up.

Lesson Rates

$70 CAD / 1 Hour 

Private lessons can be purchased through the store on my website but please email to schedule your lesson with me! E-transfers from Canadian students are also accepted.

Sliding Scale

I believe that music lessons should be accessible to everyone. If you are unable to afford my hourly rate, please inquire about my sliding scale pricing. I have a limited number of slots available for this service but I will do my best to accommodate you if you are in need of some financial assistance to take lessons with me. 

Testimonials

"Kyle is a wonderful teacher, super keen, patient and fun! Take a lesson, or better yet, spend a week at music camp, best week of the summer🎵." - Josee Zimanyi (Dobro student)

"Kyle is a Great teacher he has the patience and knowledge to be sure that everyone learns!! I have enjoyed his dobro lessons so much that I have taken them more than once 🙂 and I will be continuing to be a repeat student." - Wade Lillico (Dobro student)

"Our daughter is generally a shy kid, but she comes out of Kyle’s lessons with big smiles and all kinds of confidence.  On top of being a phenomenal musician Kyle has a great way about him that makes his students feel at home." - Nicholas Keays (Parent of youth ukulele student)

"Kyle is great to learn from because the passion he has for music inspires me with my own music." - Duncan (Youth guitar student)