I teach violin, viola, keyboard/piano, guitar, singing, composing, arranging, conducting, music theory, and music history to enthusiasts of all ages and stages! One of the joys of the job is helping people achieve confidence through competence - there’s no one to compete with but yourself and we go at whatever pace suits you or your children. I explore a range of musical styles in the lessons including classical, folk, world, pop, rock, jazz etc. and can arrange and transcribe any piece you’re interested in. I also encourage my instrumental students to try their hand at composing their own music if they’re into it!

Check out my fiddle playing with GypsyLou and the Kingfishers , one of the bands I was in before I left Perth. I was also the fiddle player in The Gang of Three for 20 years. I know a lot of tunes and I can sing a lot of songs! I have also played in orchestras, sung in choirs and been a conductor and musical director of both. I am skilled in classical, folk, jazz, rock and pop styles. See my contact details below if you have some work for me in Vancouver!!

I was born in the south west of Western Australia in 1962, came to Perth when I was 7, and by the age of 24 had acquired a Bachelor of Music degree (with first class honours) and a Diploma of Education. Since then I have taught, played, conducted, and created music in schools and communities in WA and in England - where I met my wife Roz who is from Vancouver. We emigrated to Vancouver in April 2022 and are based out at UBC.

Get in touch with me if you want to know more, or to arrange a trial lesson (or if you need a fiddle player for your band!)

Email matt.stapleton62@gmail.com

Phone 778-681-6651