7 Lamps Music Studio

I have space for a few new music student this fall! Come by for theory, songwriting, guitar, bass, and voice lessons.

I teach with a holistic approach that aims to develop a practice that feels good in the body and mind. We'll work on new ways of creating neural pathways and relating to sound.

I'm booking for the week of September 9th.
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Text 2508573169

I've got my teaching materials together for the first class of 'practical music theory' at the VCM :) it's a beginnerish theory class that starts today. No need to know how to read music here!!

There are a couple of spots left for folks to register by phone with the vcm or at the front desk.

Class is from 6-9 🙌🎶

Come learn beginner music theory & ear training with me!

https://anc.ca.apm.activecommunities.com/vcm/activity/search/detail/14236?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true&locale=en-US

This introductory class demystifies popular musical styles making harmony easier to understand, discuss, and play with. Through a combination of examples, homework, ear training, and terminology we will explore how to name our favorite chord progressions and transpose them into common keys. We will get to know pop harmony's 'usual suspects', along with a few quirky characters who appear frequently in certain styles. Practical Music Theory aims to explore core harmonic concepts while also helping us to understand our musical taste with a deepened perspective and increased vocabulary. Whether you are focusing on learning theory to deepen your performance and musicianship, deepen your theory knowledge to assist with songwriting, arranging, or producing, or simply to expand your musical literacy and understanding, this hands-on course will provide you with indispensable musical knowledge.

At . $108 for all four classes.
This class is offered through the Victoria Conservatory's School of Tech and Creativity.
Register online or at the front desk.
Spread the word!

This introductory class demystifies popular musical styles making harmony easier to understand, discuss, and play with. Through a combination of examples, homework, ear training, and terminology we will explore how to name our favorite chord progressions and transpose them into common keys. We will get to know pop harmony's 'usual suspects', along with a few quirky characters who appear frequently in certain styles. Practical Music Theory aims to explore core harmonic concepts while also helping us to understand our musical taste with a deepened perspective and increased vocabulary. Whether you are focusing on learning theory to deepen your performance and musicianship, deepen your theory knowledge to assist with songwriting, arranging, or producing, or simply to expand your musical literacy and understanding, this hands-on course will provide you with indispensable musical knowledge.

At . $108 for all four classes.
This class is offered through the Victoria Conservatory's School of Tech and Creativity.
Register online or at the front desk.
Spread the word!

Thanks for the interview Jonathan Brenneman and Monday Magazine!

"Victoria’s Wes Carroll Confabulation play as much with gender roles as saxophones on new jazz album.
Recently signed, Wes Carroll Confabulation make a splash with socially-conscious new record Helium on Flatcar Records"

--> Go to Mondaymag dot com for the full write-up! (no news posts on meta these days) :/

Here are a few of the middle paragraphs...

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"Even so, their new record Helium, promises to break new ground for the band, introducing new instruments like ambient slide guitars and vibraphones to the mix, which find good use weaving experimental arrangements between more traditional horn lines.

“Over the past couple of years I’ve been incorporating slide guitar into live looping,” says Carroll. “As for the vibraphones, I’d actually never played that instrument before but quickly learned that simple ideas add a lot to the mix. The haunting, oscillating sound of just a single note brings the mix to life!”

This choice of instruments also affects the mood, which Carroll says is by design, as is the title of the album Helium, a metaphor for a lack of groundedness pervasive in our modern era. “I wanted to explore the multiple levels in which the attributes of helium mirror capitalism’s dysregulating effects on us as individuals and as a society. I also liked the aesthetic of myself holding balloons on a fairly serious album cover.”

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Also - come out to the album release show this Thursday! Wes Carroll Confabulation Album Release of "Helium" (sextet show) "

I’m awful proud to announce that Helium is out today🎈! This 9-track, personal album has been years in the making and spans different writing styles and times of my life. It's my first record to not include any instrumental tracks too. My heart is so full today. Big thanks to my family and friends for inspiring and supporting me. Also a huge thanks to the Vic music scene, Chris from Flatcar Records, Julian from Marrs Audio, U of T's jazz program, and all of the amazing musicians on this record. ❤️🎉

Also big thanks to the mega-talented SSeth Brooks Photofor taking hundreds of pics of me holding balloons over a couple of shoots! We were trying to capture the contrast of celebratory balloons and a serious expression which resulted in some funny pics! Thanks for your skills and patience ❤️ 😂 ... Add a caption. Which is your fav? Did we pick the right one?

SONG CREDITS:
OOwen Chow- trumpet. All tracks.
RRowan Farintosh@rowanfar01 - saxophone . Tracks 6,8,9.
AAndrew Greenwood - saxophone. Tracks 1,2,3,4,5,7.
PPhil Albert - bass. All tracks.
CCyril Cyrus Lojda- drums. All tracks.
DDakota Hoeppner- keys. All tracks except # 7.
GGreg BaanMeiklejohn - background vocals.
Wes Carroll - vocals/guitar/vibraphones/synth/song writing.

Recorded by Julian at MMarrs Audio.
All songs written and arranged by WWes Carroll Confabulation

TRACKLIST:
1. Put It On 3:31
2. Lost Look 4:37
3. What’s On My Mind 4:04
4. Feather 3:20
5. Helium 4:10
6. So Beautiful 5:21
7. On New Year’s Day 4:30
8. When I Start My Day 4:45
9. Wishing Well 3:55

Released May 24, 2024 on FFlatcar Records.

Taking on music students!🎸🎵 🔊🎛️
After a busy end to the year I'm finding myself excited about teaching and ready to take on a few more students. Hmu for lessons on guitar, theory, songwriting, voice, and or bass. I teach at home or on zoom.

pic Seth Brooks Photo

email [email protected] to book

I'm honoured to see all of the reviews coming in from my music students! Thanks to everyone who has taken the time to write a review.
https://www.facebook.com/7lampsmusic/reviews

I'm excited to be taking on new students in the new year! Reach out to book a lesson for yourself, or get a gift certificate for a loved one.

more info here: www.wescarrollmusic.com/lessons

Had a great time adjudicating 6 guitarist's performance exams in the Camosun/VCM postsecondary program today! It was nice to hear all of personality, variety, and developing skills. Also, the students didn't seem all that nervous. Music a process that should be both fun and focused. Thanks for having me back VCM.

I've been enjoying teaching my first 6 week course of 'Guitar Fundamentals' to a full class of 7 at The Oak Bay Rec's Monterey Centre. There are several spots still open for the next 6 week class from Nov 2-Dec 7. Spread the word!

I'm also offering a Practical Music Theory course for the same time period.

Call the Oak Bay Rec to Book in 250-370-7300 .
or - oakbayrec.perfectmind.com .

Also, I'm welcoming new guitar, uke, bass, voice, and theory students at .

For many years, lamps and tea have been essential ingredients to finding a relaxed and focused practice. That's why I have always made sure to have nice lamps in my studio and tasty tea in my cupboard. I even have one of those hot plates for tea mugs so that it never gets cold 😮

Now booking guitar, theory, bass, uke, voice, and songwriting lessons at my home studio in North Park 🎸🎤🎼. Come by 7 Lamps Music Studio and enjoy a side-lit music lessons and a nice cup of tea.

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I'm very excited to have my new(ish) teaching location all set up and ready to go! I've always loved teaching music and am looking forward to this next chapter. Teaching music brings balance to my life. Music is for everyone and I love to co-create the joy and personal growth that often unfold in my lessons. Send me a message or drop me a line (preferably by text/call) if you'd like to book a music lesson and please feel free to share.
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