Teachers
About the Teacher
Darius Yang is a graduate of the guitar program at the University of Toronto. He studied with Dr. Jeffrey McFadden and Rob MacDonald at school. He studied music education, guitar pedagogy and history.
Although Darius is a classical guitarist by training, his musical styles range from classical, jazz, bluegrass, blues, Bossa Nova and fingerstyle. He also plays various fretted instruments, such as banjo, ukulele and bass guitar.
Darius is currently a licensed teacher in Ontario and holds a B.Music and B.Education and is currently teaching at the Toronto District School Board and York Region District School Board.
Darius plays the following guitars:
Classical guitar by Jerry Farrell 2008
Classical guitar by Behrad Gorgani of Toronto Lutherie (www.torontolutherie.com) 2024
Acoustic guitar by Behrad Gorgani 2024
Performances
Though Darius is primarily focused on teaching, he often performs in his community. Most recently. he performed the Concierto de Aranjuez's Second Movement with the Chinese Artist Society of Toronto in August 2018.
Darius's Youtube Channel:
Private Lessons
Private Lessons are offered only on a one-on-one basis only
Lessons are at a minimum of one hour long and are usually 70-90 minutes. I do not end lessons at a set time and make sure all questions are asked and materials are covered.
Video recaps and recordings will be provided
Rate
Lessons on the following instruments are available
Classical Guitar
Royal Conservatory of Music curriculum
Acoustic Guitar Styles:
Fingerstyle
Popular
Blues
Rock & Roll
Bass Guitar
5-string Bluegrass Banjo
Each lesson is $70 CAD