Lessons
I teach music lessons independently online, based in Vancouver, BC and including all of these instruments and practices:
- acoustic guitar
- electric guitar
- double bass
- electric bass
- notation, harmony, and rhythm for ear-trained musicians
- jazz tutoring on any instrument
- music post-secondary prep for high school students
"Will Chernoff is the best bassist […] He’ll teach you any song you’d like, as well as everything you could ever need to know about theory." -Armen B., bass guitar, New Westminster Secondary School (lesson student 2020-21)
"Will has been able to heighten my skill as a musician […] My lessons have always felt flexible and easygoing, giving me a great step up in preparing me for jazz school." -Clayton P., trumpet, Capilano University (lesson student 2020)
"Lessons with Will have helped me understand jazz theory on a whole new level! His teaching style is fantastic." -Ted K., trombone, New Westminster Secondary School (lesson student 2020)

I have been teaching since the start of my professional career, always eager to share skills and knowledge with younger students. I’ve taught multiple students independently non-stop since the fall of 2014.
My specialty has been to work with teenagers on bass and guitar from absolute-beginner to a capable performance level, usually along with their music class at school. Through this, I’ve helped many students excel in music school, perform in bands, and play in worship & church ensembles.
Why teach independently? It’s easier and less stressful when we communicate directly, instead of you going through the hassle of booking with a music store’s lesson centre or a music academy.
Other need-to-knows:
- Booked in advance by quarter of the calendar year
- Evening weekdays, 1-hour lessons
- Rate: 60 CAD per hour (New Westminster Secondary School students’ discount available)
Reach out today to book William Chernoff for music lessons.