Experience

Canada Music Academy - Lessons in Toronto (GTA), Ottawa and Eastern Ontario

• United States
• Musicians
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Private Teacher

  • Sep 2015 - Present

  I teach private or group lessons on the following subjects: Bass Guitar: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced Ensemble: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced Guitar: Beginner Piano: Beginner, Intermediate Piano - Jazz & Blues: Beginner, Intermediate Theory & Ear Training: Beginner, Intermediate Upright Bass: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced Upright Bass - Jazz: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced Certified Canada Music Academy teacher since 2015. Patrick primarily specializes in Jazz and Classical music but has extensive knowledge in other styles. Patrick holds a Bachelor of Music Degree from Humber College with a major in Bass Performance and has been playing music in one form or another for the past 13 years. At Humber, Patrick was the recipient of the Academic Award of Achievement for having the highest aggregate mark in his graduating class. He was also the 2015 recipient of the Musicounts Scholarship for exceptional musicianship and the 2014 recipient of the Dave Stillwell award for excellence in instrumental arranging. Born and raised on Prince Edward Island, Patrick began his musical career in 2002 on the violin, moving on to the electric bass in 2007, as well as upright bass shortly after. He quickly became established in various musical circles on the East Coast and currently works regularly both on the East Coast and in Toronto. He has performed with many of Canada’s finest musicians as well as several internationally renowned and award-winning artists. Patrick specializes primarily in Jazz and Classical music and has extensive knowledge in other styles as well, including Rock, Blues, R&B, Folk, and Pop. Patrick focuses on creating a relaxed teaching environment for his students and tailors his lessons to each student’s individual goals and musical interests. He aims to give his students the tools to further explore the music they love. Patrick strives to pass on to his students his own passion and enthusiasm for everything to do with music.



Myself

• Freelance Musician

  • Jun 2011 - Present

  Providing a solid foundation as the bass player in any band that needs one. I am experienced in rock, latin, and funk music. I specialize in jazz and blues music. Providing a solid foundation as the bass player in any band that needs one. I am experienced in rock, latin, and funk music. I specialize in jazz and blues music.



Access Research

• Toronto, ON

• Phone Interviewer

  • Oct 2015 - Present

  Conducting market research and phone interviews. Conducting market research and phone interviews.



Always on Stage Festival

• Charlottetown, PE

• House Bassist

  • Jun 2014 - Aug 2015

  I had the privilege of playing bass 6 evenings a week for the last two summer in the Always on Stage Musical Festival with many wonderful musicians. I had the privilege of playing bass 6 evenings a week for the last two summer in the Always on Stage Musical Festival with many wonderful musicians.



Sobeys

• Canada
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Deli Clerk

  • Jun 2010 - Sep 2013

  Serving customers, stocking shelves, preparing food, cleaning and making the department presentable. General customer service. Serving customers, stocking shelves, preparing food, cleaning and making the department presentable. General customer service.



Island Karate Club

• Instructor

  • Sep 2007 - Jul 2010

  Teaching beginner students and supervising class. Helping to organize games, tournaments, camps and other events. Teaching beginner students and supervising class. Helping to organize games, tournaments, camps and other events.