Teacher and luthier in Toronto area

katokat · #1 10-20-2007, 10:39 AM

Hi, I'm extremely new to DB after 20 years of BG, and I purchased a carved Romanian DB from Bassesonline a month ago. I have re-discovered my love of playing and it's got me very stoaked, however I realize that the instrument's current set-up could use some improvement. I also realize that I'm probably picking up some nasty habits that I should curtail ASAP, so any info on reputable guys in my area would be appreciated. I live about an hour north/west of Toronto.

Thanks, Chris.

Ps I have gained 90% of my DB knowledge from this forum, and I thank you all.

anonymous12251111 · #2 10-20-2007, 12:23 PM

calvinmarks@gmail.com

I'll e-mail you later on today, I have a great guy that does work on my bass/bow for a fraction of a price of stores.

wallydoesbass · #3 10-21-2007, 08:40 AM

What style of music do you want to study? If you are interested in jazz, I highly recommend Artie Roth as a teacher. Artie teaches privately at his home near Woodbine & O'Conner on the east side. PM me if you want Artie's contact information.

neal davis · #4 10-21-2007, 12:24 PM

If you are northwest of Toronto look for Lenny Boyd. He's a teacher with very strong focus on fundimentals, he's played with everyone from miles davis to duke ellington and studied with Ray Brown and Stuart Sankey

katokat · #5 10-21-2007, 05:33 PM

Thanks for your help guys, Wally,I am interested in mostly jazz, however Woodbine & O 'Conner would be a 3 hour return trip, but may be my only option. Neal, Lenny sounds exciting, but I can't find any contact info on him from the net. Calvin, still still awaiting your PM.

Thanks again, Chris.

neal davis · #6 10-21-2007, 08:05 PM

I'll track down his number, I believe he is living around orangeville? but I can't be sure

eh_train · #7 10-22-2007, 11:07 PM

Hi all,

Lenny Boyd lives in Tottenham, not quite as far as Orangeville. I took some lessons from him in the summer of 2006, and would highly recommend him! I got his number from the Toronto Musician's Association...

Good luck with the DB!

Paul (Eh_train)

Steve Clark · #8 10-23-2007, 10:45 AM

Cool to hear that Lenny is alive and well. He was at Humber when I was there in the late 80's. My enduring image of lenny is him shuffling down the hallway, carrying a coffee, wearing a Twisted Sister T shirt.

Anonymous75966 · #9 10-23-2007, 01:46 PM

Ludi Pollak does great repairs at a very reasonable rate. He was my repair / rehair guy when I was in TO and helped me out with an emergency fix when I was visiting earlier this year. He's around High Park and he's in the phone book.

katokat · #10 10-23-2007, 06:12 PM

Wow, I live in Beeton, 5 minutes from Tottenham, I had no luck searching the Toronto Musician's Association's site.

Thanks again,
Chris.