Instruments: Guitar, Bass Guitar
Education: Music Diploma, Humber College (Jazz Arranging and Performance); RCM Classical Guitar Grade 8
Style: Jazz, Rock, Shred, Classical
Languages: English

Aaron has been teaching guitar and bass since 1998. He graduated with Honours from Humber College where he completed a Music Diploma in Jazz arranging and performance. He also completed his Grade 8 RCM in Classical Guitar as well as received awards in various Ontario music festivals. Aaron, a member of the Guild of Canadian Film Composers, has composed music for Toronto and Calgary Film Festivals. He is an active performer as well as an experienced studio engineer.

Instruments: Guitar
Education: Performance Diploma, Mohawk College
Style: Flamenco, Jazz, Classical, Latin
Languages: English, French

Benjamin is a graduate of the Mohawk College Applied Music Program, where he studied classical, jazz and world music. His main area of expertise is flamenco guitar, having studied in Spain for an extended period of time. Currently, Benjamin is completing his B.F.A. at York University.

Instruments: Guitar, Double Bass, Electric Bass
Education: B.F.A., York University
Style: Classical, Rock, Pop, Jazz, Folk
Languages: English

Instruments: Guitar
Education: B.A., Carlton University
Style: Classical, Blues, Rock
Languages: English, Italian

Andrea has his Bachelor of Arts with distinction from Carleton University and studied at the Elli Kasner Guitar Academy with Scott Cameron and Alan Torok. He also studied music theory with Art Levine and has completed various exams at the Royal Conservatory of Music. He has worked as an adjudicator and clinician for Arts Link Music Alive and has been a freelance performer since 1986. He has been teaching privately for 8 years. His classical students consistently achieve excellent results on their exams, while his popular music students have great performance success.

Instruments: Guitar, Bass Guitar
Education: Performance Diploma, Humber College; B.F.A. in Music, York University
Style: Rock, Blues, Jazz, Folk
Languages: English

Frank has achieved his Bachelor of Music in Guitar from Humber College and his B.F.A at York University. Before attending Humber College, Frank was also a student of Cosmo Music. He has studied guitar extensively with several teachers in the styles of rock, jazz, classical, and most recently flamenco music. Frank has been a performing musician in the GTA for over twelve years, having performed with several different ensembles in the styles of, rock, R & B, jazz, and with local independent talent as a guitarist and back up vocalist. He has made original recordings which have charted on college radio and attended several workshops by the Canadian Songwriter's Association. Frank's mission as a teacher is to provide an encouraging environment, promote creativity, and prepare students for performance. Frank also studies voice, flute, and trumpet.

Instruments: Guitar, Bass Guitar, Mandolin, Banjo
Education: Music and Creative Arts Diploma, Humber College
Style: Classical, Rock, Jazz, Folk, Slide, Steel Guitar
Languages: English

Don is a graduate of the Music and Creative Arts Program at Humber College. He has also completed the grade 7 practical and grade 2 theory diplomas in classical guitar from the Royal Conservatory of Music. His easygoing mannerism and broad range of experience in different musical styles make him popular with his students.

Instruments: Guitar, Piano, Flute
Education: B.A. in Music Education, Wagner College, Staten Island, NY
Style: Classical, Rock, Pop, Folk
Languages: English

Instruments: Guitar, Bass, Hand Drumming, Drum Kit
Education: Studied Music Composition, Production & Audio Engineering (Fermatta College)
Style: Latin, Metal, Classical, Jazz, Funk, Blues
Languages: English, Spanish

Enrique comes to Cosmo School of Music with a varied teaching background. He has taught music as well as language courses in Spain and in Canada. Currently, he is the singer, songwriter and guitarist for the Quique Escamilla Trio which performs regularly around downtown Toronto. He has performed and recorded with various local talent.

Instruments: Guitar, Bass Guitar
Education: B.Mus, Jazz Studies, Humber College
Style: Latin, Jazz, Funk, Blues
Languages: English

Instruments: Guitar
Education: University of Toronto
Style: Classical, Rock, Pop, Latin
Languages: English, Italian, French

Instruments: Guitar, Bass
Education: B.A.S. (York University) completing in 2009
Style: Rock, Metal, Folk, Finger picking
Languages: English, French

Michael has been playing guitar and bass for 12 years, since the age of 11. His main mentor and teacher was the late Red Shea, Gordon Litefoot's guitarist. Through Red Shea's guidance, Michael discovered the elegant mechanics of music, the art of finger picking, and realized that above all else music should be fun. He uses these concepts in his own teaching style. Michael plays in a super-successful cover band that has been together for 4 years.

Instruments: Guitar, Bass Guitar, Mandolin
Education: Berklee College of Music; McGill University
Style: Rock, Pop, Folk, Jazz
Languages: English

A professional guitar player for almost twenty years, and a teacher for the past thirteen, Neil is well versed in a variety of styles.  He received a two year certificate in performance from the Berklee College of Music in 1994 and has spent time since then playing jazz, folk music and rhythm and blues professionally in various parts of Canada, England and on many cruise ships throughout the world. He loves teaching and enjoys the energy each student brings to his or her lesson.

Instruments: Guitar, Electric Bass
Education: 6 years teaching experience, 10 years performance experience; Private study
Style: Metal, Rock, Blues, Country
Languages: English

Jacob started studying music in 1985 as a student of Cosmo Music. He has studied privately on various instruments including guitar, bass guitar, piano, violin and theory. He has been performing since 1995 with a number of bands including rock and classical groups. Jacob brings a passion to his teaching that is nothing short of infectious. His students thrive under his instruction as he prepares them not only to play their instruments well, but to become confident on stage.

Instruments: Trombone, Trumpet, Baritone/Euphonium, Tuba, Guitar 
Education: B. Music, McGill University
Style: Classical, Rock
Languages: English

Instruments: Guitar
Education: Mowhawk College, York University
Style: Rock, Pop, Jazz
Languages: English

Instruments: Guitar, Bass Guitar
Education: Music Diploma, Humber College (Jazz Guitar); Mohawk College; Recording Arts Canada
Style: Jazz, Rock, Metal, Folk; Punk
Languages: English

Matt has been teaching guitar and bass since 2001. He attended Humber College where he studied jazz guitar. He has also studied recording engineering and music production. Matt currently performs and records with various artists in the Toronto area.

Instruments: Guitar
Education: B.Ed., York University; B.A. Music, Thompson Rivers University; Diploma in Music, Humber College
Style: Rock, Pop, Jazz, Funk, Blues
Languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian

Instruments: Violin, Guitar
Education: B.Mus, Jazz Studies, Thompson Rivers University; Advanced Diploma, Jazz Performance, Humber College; Advanced studies with the Royal Conservatory of Music, Violin
Style: Jazz, Classical, Popular, World Music
Languages: English, Japanese

Nate is an experienced musician with a passion for improvising and composing original music. As a guitarist and violinist, he has appeared at countless venues and jazz festivals across Canada, the United States, and Japan. In the summer of 2006, Nate attended the prestigious Banff Centre for the Arts' Jazz and Improvised Music Workshop.  In 2009, he was selected again to study at the Banff Centre with a renowned faculty. Nate is always searching for new influences to create depth and meaning behind his music, and to fully engage and move his listeners and students. 

Instruments: Guitar
Education: Musician's Institute, Hollywood, CA
Style: Rock, Pop, Jazz, R&B
Languages: English

Winner of the 2007 North American Rock Guitar Competition, the youngest winner in history, Jamie defended Canada against countries including Russia, Brazil, U.S.A., England, Italy, and more. Jamie received a full scholarship to Musician's Institute (MI) in Hollywood California. While attending MI, Jamie earned a position as a composer for Paramount Pictures' production company, Base Productions, scoring music for such networks as Spike, MTV, G4, Fox Sports and A&E. Jamie is currently promoting his EP, Breaking Through, which he wrote, arranged and produced.

Instruments: Voice, Guitar, Bass
Education: Diploma in Independent Music Production, Seneca College
Style: Pop, Rock, Folk, Country
Languages: English

Instruments: Guitar
Education: B.A. in Music, York University
Style: Classical, Jazz, Rock, Flamenco, Improvisation
Languages: English

Since 1981, Danny has been teaching in various music schools throughout Toronto and in public and private schools such as Bayview Glen Private School, Toronto District School Board, Dixon Hall School and Royal Orchard Public School. He also has experience in music therapy.

Instruments: Guitar, Bass Guitar
Education: Honours Bachelor of Fine Arts in Music, York University
Style: Popular, Rock, Blues
Languages: English

Mark has been teaching guitar and bass since 2003, and used to be a Cosmo Music student himself.  According to his students, Mark comes across as a friendly and approachable teacher.  He's currently in a Rock 'n' Roll Band called Fourthwall, in which he plays guitar, sings and writes the band's original music.  The band has recorded two CDs and are always releasing new material as well as playing in and around the Toronto area.

Instruments: Guitar, Bass Guitar
Education: Honour Bachelor of Music, Berklee College of Music
Style: Blues, Rock, Jazz, Funk
Languages: English

Jeff acquired his Honours Bachelor of Music from Berklee College of Music in Boston, were he studied Music Production and Engineering, as well as guitar. He can also play the bass, trombone, drums and piano. He has been teaching guitar privately and in schools since 2000. Jeff is also the guitarist, vocalist, manager and producer for "The Dave Matthew's Tribute Band". He is an Audio Consultant and Engineer for "The Granite Club" in Toronto.

Instruments: Guitar, Bass Guitar
Education: Commercial Music Program, Humber College
Style: Rock, Blues, Jazz
Languages: English

Laurence's musical education includes the Humber Jazz and Commercial music program as well as private study in classical guitar and jazz with teachers such as Ivan Zilman and Jake Langley. He has played guitar and bass in many rock, blues, jazz, fusion and Rn'B groups for over 23 years, and has extensive touring experience in Canada and the U.S. He has taught privately and in schools since 2003, and has been a member of the Cosmo Music Faculty since 2007.

Instruments: Guitar
Education: 10 years teaching experience; 15 years performance experience; Private study
Style: Blues, Pop, Rock, Metal
Languages: English

Vince began his musical journey at an early age with the violin and later studied guitar and voice.  Vince has been teaching since 1999.  He is patient and easy-going in his lessons, and is able to focus on each students' individual needs while keeping the lessons interesting and fun.  Vince has also performed in many music groups and scenarios through the years and has recently recorded his first professional solo rock album.

Instruments: Guitar, Mandolin, Dobro
Education: University of Saskatchewan
Style: Rock, Fingerstyle, Slide, Blues, Bluegrass
Languages: English

Having taught guitar since 1975 and being involved in many aspects of the music business for over twenty-five years, Paul brings a wealth of experience to his teaching. He has taught classes, clinics and seminars in various guitar styles and singing at the Guitar Workshop Plus and at the York Board of Education. He has also performed with John Allan Cameron, David Sinclair, John Knowles, and Matt Smith among others.