Bass Lake Music Lessons
Guitar, singing & songwriting lessons for adults & teens
Book your first session today. The first 30-minute consultation is free.
Bass Lake Music Lessons provides private guitar, singing and songwriting instruction for adults and older teens in a dedicated teaching space on Bass Lake in Oro-Medonte. We offer individual lessons and small group classes.
Ian North, a professional songwriter and performer, offers focused, one-on-one lessons rooted in practical musicianship and creative development. Jennifer Claveau brings additional experience in the music industry as a practicing artist, former college instructor and arts management professional. Together, they offer thoughtful guidance grounded in real-world experience.
What You'll Learn
- Guitar technique
- Songwriting structure
- Vocal strength and projection
- Breathing exercises
- Musical confidence
- Creative expression
- Performance skills through experience
- Artistic development, preferences and style
- Basic audio/video recording skills
On the water's edge
Modern songwriting just outside of Orillia. Lessons take place on the shores of Bass Lake in Oro-Medonte, at the Green Forest Gallery. Online lessons are also available.
What We Offer
Private guitar lessons
- Technique and musical fluency
- Chord progressions and song structure
- Fingerstyle and rhythm development
- Song-based learning
Who it's for
- Adults returning to guitar
- Serious beginners (15+)
- Emerging songwriters
- Musicians seeking structured development
Songwriting lessons
- Lyric writing and refinement
- Melody development
- Arrangement and structure
- Creative process guidance
Instruction is tailored to individual goals, whether you are returning to music, developing original material or building foundational skills. This is not a children's beginner program — lessons are designed for focused students ready to work consistently.
About Your Teachers
Ian North is a professional songwriter and performer with decades of experience in recording, live performance and musical collaboration. His teaching is rooted in real creative practice. Ian holds a Bachelor degree in English from York University, Toronto.
Jennifer Claveau is an accomplished singer-songwriter and practicing visual artist. She is also a business consultant with experience in post-secondary instruction and music industry development. She supports students in creative direction and professional awareness. Jennifer holds a Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Art History and is expected to complete her Masters of Environmental Studies, with a focus on environmental arts and sustainability education, in June 2026 from York University, Toronto.
Artist-in-Residence Program: special guests, colleagues and touring artists are invited occasionally to lead specialized performance workshops, interdisciplinary practices and experimental collaborations using a wide range of percussion instruments.
Lesson Format & Pricing
Lessons are scheduled by appointment. Limited weekly spots are available.
Private guitar lessons
$30
30–45 minutes
Private singing lessons
$45
30–45 minutes
Songwriting lessons
$85
60 minutes
Special pricing packages and volume discounts are available. Live performance practice and preparation includes customized performance packages, opportunities to perform at various local venues, and performance evaluations and feedback.
Location
Lessons take place at Green Forest Gallery on Bass Lake in Oro-Medonte, serving Oro-Medonte and the greater Orillia area. Your first visit, consultation and evaluation is free. Book a lesson today — call 705.329.3815 or email ian@iannorth.com.
