Serious Guitar

About

Gary Gontier is an award-winning guitar teacher, performer, and composer based in Barrie, Ontario. He specializes in classical, Celtic, and blues genres, offering free guitar tabs, sheet music, and instructional resources through his Serious Guitar website. With a focus on technique and musicality, Gary has guided numerous students to achieve top marks in Royal Conservatory Exams.

Gary Gontier, known as Serious Guitar, is a distinguished guitar instructor, performer, and composer based in Barrie, Ontario. His teaching encompasses a broad spectrum of styles, from the intricate nuances of classical and Celtic music to the expressive rhythms of blues and rock. Gontier's pedagogical approach emphasizes both technical precision and deep musicality, a methodology that has consistently prepared his students for success, including achieving high marks in Royal Conservatory Exams.

Gontier's expertise extends across all skill levels, welcoming beginners, intermediate players, and advanced students alike, and he tailors his in-person instruction for children, teenagers, and adults. Beyond personalized lessons, he generously shares his knowledge through free guitar tabs, sheet music, and instructional resources available on his Serious Guitar website. This commitment to accessible learning underscores his dedication to fostering a vibrant guitar community.

Genres & Styles

Lesson Details

Format

in-person

Ages

kids, teens, adults

Credentials & Experience

• A.R.C.T. in Guitar Teaching from the Royal Conservatory of Music (University of Toronto) with 1st class honours