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Bill Parsons

Bill Parsons

Faculty, Oscar Peterson School of Music
Bill Parsons uses a personal, cross-discipline approach to his work as a creative artist. As a performer, composer, producer, and writer his interests lie in the creative process and the inner workings of the unconscious mind. He can be heard in performance and on recordings, film-scores, and interdisciplinary collaborations. As a teacher, he helps students develop their natural musical voice. Efficient, creative, personalized strategies are used to help students progress on any instrument. Working with all levels, he encourages a focussed, positive, and healthy mindset.

Instrument / Discipline

  • Guitar
  • Composition
  • Theory

Spoken languages

  • English

Specialized in

  • Youth (7-17)
  • Adults (18+)
  • Beginner/Elementary
  • Intermediate
  • Advanced

Teaches At

  • Music school
  • Online
  • Oscar Peterson School (Toronto)
  • Teacher's home
  • Teacher's studio

Specialist designation

  • Guitar - Advanced
  • Guitar - Elementary
  • Guitar - Intermediate

Credentials

  • 1996 - Bachelor of Education - U of Toronto
  • 1993 - Masters of Fine Arts - Simon Fraser University
  • 1988 - BFA Honours - York University
  • 1981 - Certificate Program - The Royal Conservatory of Music
  • 1980 - Courses - Humber College
  • 1979 - Diploma - New School of Jazz

School Associations

  • Ontario College of Teachers - Provincial / State