oakville Guitar Academy

stan olejarz was the only teacher i remember back from the early days of my taking private music lessons. i wasnt really sure what it was that interested me in music, i was navigating my way through as a teenager. when i met stan it was clear to me that he had a depth and insight to him that i had not previously seen.. he inspired me whenever he played his classical guitar. he was dedicated for sure and had a high level of virtuosity, it was amazing to me and finally i had found something that had been worthy of my own focus! stan was also generous with his time and had skill and interest in a vast array of different musical genres. his passion was contagious and it eventually led me to my arts high school mayfield secondary school, my university of toronto bachelor of music performance, my artist diploma at the gleen gould school of the rcm and my entrance to the national youth orchestra or canada. now i teach elementary music part time and play in various ensembles for weddings and special events and gigs in the domain of classical, jazz and latin also. i am thankful for his early contribution to my musical quest! you rock stan

I had the privilege of studying guitar with Stan. At the time I had a taken a hiatus from studying classical guitar to pursue some self taught studies in popular music. I started studying guitar with Stan with the intention of revisiting my classical studies with the intention of pursing a post secondary education in music. Stan's persona made it easy to strut and learn from him. Although he would focus most of our lesson on my repertoire there would be times he would teach me other skills such as how to improvise, which helped make me a more rounded musician. Being able to confidently play multiple styles is a key factor to being a working musician. All in all the lessons were motivating and fun. Learning to play the guitar has been an integral part of my life. This both as a profession musician and also as someone who enjoys taking my acoustic to he campfires for sing-a-longs. Whatever your musical goals are, I encourage you to go take lessons with Stan! James Faulkner www.jamesfaulkner.ca

When I took my first guitar lesson with Stan, I never imagined the guitar would bring me so much joy and fulfillment in life today. Stan brought out my love for music with a unique lesson experience. No matter what avenue my musical curiosity went down, Stan always had the answers and the means to let that curiosity flourish. If you want to learn guitar and have fun, Stan is the man!

Learning to play guitar on your own can be a frustrating experience, and quickly have you in a rut. Stan easily turned me around and truly revealed my love for the guitar. His customary teaching allows you to learn the songs you want to learn while being taught the correct techniques. The guitar has allowed me to further express my love for music, and have now been performing live for the past four years. I would highly recommend Stan for anyone wanting to learn to play guitar and take their love for music to the next level.

"I started taking guitar lessons with Stan when I was around 12 years old, and continued until I began studying music in university. Throughout my years learning from him, Stan was able to effectively cater to my musical interests and skill level. He demonstrates genuine care and approachability, while keeping lessons fun and interesting. Stan is not only a great educator, but was a great mentor towards me growing up. He was able to spark my interest in learning the guitar, which led me to study music in university, and attend teachers college. Learning the guitar has not only given me a lifelong hobby, but has set me on a path towards doing something I love. The musical and life lessons I’ve learned from Stan have shaped me as a person. I would absolutely recommend Stan’s services to anyone with an interest in music."

"Stan is an excellent guitar teacher and mentor. He is a talented, funny, patient, and genuinely nice man; attributes that are essential for teaching success. From my guitar lessons with Stan, I learned to play guitar at a high level, gaining improvisational skills and a strong repertoire to jam and play in various bands throughout my university years. I highly recommend Stan to beginners, intermediate, or advanced players alike, looking to master the guitar. Stan has incredible knowledge in various genres and styles of music, rhythm, and musical theory. Stan's positive attitude and ability to effectively teach made every lesson very enjoyable and undoubtedly allowed me to follow my musical passions whether that be tracking in the recording studio, playing small clubs in the city, or songwriting over campfires with family and friends."Cheers,Christian