Brad Townsend

    Brad studied Jazz Guitar, Solo Performance at McMaster University with Bob Shields, Honours Bachelor of Music; Jazz Theory and Harmony with Chris Chaley, jazz composer and performer; and Classical Guitar Performance with Brian Katz, Associate of the Royal Conservatory of Music.

    He performs at various professional venues, social events and fundraisers; and has opened for many musicians, including the Talking Heads and the B-52’s. Brad has taught electric, acoustic and bass guitar since 1997. He is a versatile player with a command of flat picking, fingerstyle, and classical techniques; and he is familiar with a wide range of musical styles and artists. As a retired member of the Ontario College of Teachers, Brad is a dedicated and friendly instructor who loves teaching music.