Bass Lessons Kelowna

Bass Lessons Kelowna

Upbeat Music Academy Kelowna
455 Glen Pine Ct, Kelowna, BC, V1V 1R3
Ph: 250-317-3685

Fast track Your Bass Guitar Skills!

  • In-person and online lesson options

  • Personalized Electric Bass Guitar lessons designed for fast progress

  • Affordable rates starting at just $33 for a 30-minute private lesson

  • Spacious, welcoming studios with a relaxed waiting area

  • Parents are welcome to stay and listen, with free Wi-Fi available

  • Two opportunities each year to perform at our student music showcases

Why we're a great choice for Bass Lessons!

Take your playing to the next level with professional bass lessons from Noel Wentworth at Upbeat Music Academy Kelowna in Glenmore, Kelowna.

With over 25 years of teaching experience, Noel offers fun, structured Electric Bass Guitar lessons in Kelowna for kids, teens, and adults. Whether you choose in-person or online bass lessons, you’ll build real skills, strong technique, and confidence on the instrument.

In your lessons, you’ll learn how to:

  • Play your favourite bass lines and songs

  • Improve timing, groove, and professional technique

  • Read bass TAB and standard music notation

  • Develop solid fundamentals for rock, pop, funk, and more

Join one of Kelowna’s most trusted music academies and discover how fun and rewarding learning bass guitar can be.

Bass Lessons at the Upbeat Music Academy in Kelowna with Noel Wentworth

Discover the Best Bass lessons in Kelowna!

At Upbeat Music Academy Kelowna, our Electric Bass Guitar lessons in Glenmore, Kelowna teach the essential skills every bassist needs. You’ll learn proper finger technique, bass scales, slap bass, walking bass lines, and how to improvise with confidence in styles like rock, pop, blues, and funk.

Students can also earn high school credits through Rockschool Bass exams—an internationally recognized qualification using popular music.

With 25+ years of experience, Noel Wentworth has helped students prepare for music school auditions and achieve their personal goals—all while keeping lessons fun, focused, and inspiring.

See Noel's lesson policies here

For students under the Age of 9, please consider Piano lessons with Lora Wentworth first to prepare your fingers or we can discuss Ukulele lessons (age 7+).

Bass Lessons Kelowna

Upbeat Music Academy Kelowna
455 Glen Pine Ct, Kelowna, BC, V1V 1R3
Ph: 250-317-3685

Fast track Your Bass Guitar Skills!

  • In-person and online lesson options

  • Personalized Electric Bass Guitar lessons designed for fast progress

  • Affordable rates starting at just $33 for a 30-minute private lesson

  • Spacious, welcoming studios with a relaxed waiting area

  • Parents are welcome to stay and listen, with free Wi-Fi available

  • Two opportunities each year to perform at our student music showcases

Bass Lessons at the Upbeat Music Academy in Kelowna with Noel Wentworth

Why we're a great choice for Bass Lessons!

Take your playing to the next level with professional bass lessons from Noel Wentworth at Upbeat Music Academy Kelowna in Glenmore, Kelowna.

With over 25 years of teaching experience, Noel offers fun, structured Electric Bass Guitar lessons in Kelowna for kids, teens, and adults. Whether you choose in-person or online bass lessons, you’ll build real skills, strong technique, and confidence on the instrument.

In your lessons, you’ll learn how to:

  • Play your favourite bass lines and songs

  • Improve timing, groove, and professional technique

  • Read bass TAB and standard music notation

  • Develop solid fundamentals for rock, pop, funk, and more

Join one of Kelowna’s most trusted music academies and discover how fun and rewarding learning bass guitar can be.

Discover the Best Bass lessons in Kelowna!

At Upbeat Music Academy Kelowna, our Electric Bass Guitar lessons in Glenmore, Kelowna teach the essential skills every bassist needs. You’ll learn proper finger technique, bass scales, slap bass, walking bass lines, and how to improvise with confidence in styles like rock, pop, blues, and funk.

Students can also earn high school credits through Rockschool Bass exams—an internationally recognized qualification using popular music.

With 25+ years of experience, Noel Wentworth has helped students prepare for music school auditions and achieve their personal goals—all while keeping lessons fun, focused, and inspiring.

See Noel's lesson policies here

For students under the Age of 9, please consider Piano lessons with Lora Wentworth first to prepare your fingers or we can discuss Ukulele lessons (age 7+).

The Upbeat Music Academy Kelowna serves Kelowna, Rutland, Wilden, Lake Country, Kettle Valley and West Kelowna

FAQ

Noel Wentworth charges $33/half hour private Guitar, Bass or Ukulele lesson

10 years old is the magic age to start Bass lessons. But honestly, as soon as the student can reach the first fret of the neck of the Bass Guitar comfortably.

Students will need either an Electric Bass Guitar, Bass amp, Guitar strap and Instrument cable.

When you sign up for lessons, you book in for a specific weekly time slot. Most commonly, September through June, as the Upbeat Music Academy follows the “school calendar”.

Lesson fees are either payable IN FULL for the entire year in advance of starting your lessons, or you have the option of choosing an averaged monthly pre-authorized payment either through your credit card, eTransfer or cash. Please note: casual cash payments are not available.

  • Method book(s), sheet music, worksheets, lesson binder/notebook for lessons and assignments
  • Even though our Guitar teacher is equipped with a Computer, if the student is wanting to learn or need help with a particular song by ear, please bring your device the song is on (Ipad, Cel Phone, Etc.).
  • If it’s your first Guitar lesson with us and you have taken lessons before, please bring any previous learning material to your lesson.

Yes! If the student is willing, twice a year we arrange a teacher supported, student showcase for our students to perform at outside our studios.

Having anxiety before a performance is completely normal but small performances like this are an important life skill to develop.

If the student understands they are supported and shown appreciation for the hard work they have put in, the more confident they will be with other areas in their lives.

Comfort with public speaking,  interacting with others and feeling safe for going outside your comfort zone all starts with goals like this.

This is highly encouraged as a life lesson.

First off, we’ll miss you!

Two lessons notice must be provided for withdrawal. Immediate withdrawal is subject to a two lesson cancellation fee. The Upbeat Music Academy reserves the right to terminate lesson contracts on unpaid accounts.

If you want to get good, you need to put in the time.

Many of us are used to instant gratification now a days. Please understand you will get out of the Guitar what you put into it time wise.  The more consistently you practice, the better you’ll get.

On average, 30 minutes of practice or more a day depending on the level the student is what is needed.

That said most younger students will need to ease into it.

With younger students, start with 15 minutes 4-5 days a week and then increase the practice time slowly till you can get to 20 or 30 minutes a day.

Set a daily time to get in the habit of practicing. For example: After dinner, as soon as you get home from school or a set time 4-4:30pm.

If you do this 5 days a week, take the weekend off.

  • Missed lessons happen from time to time. We do have options like:
    • Online lesson (ZOOM)
    • Extending a lesson (schedule permitting)
    • Rescheduling the lessons for another day (schedule permitting)Keep in mind there are no paid lessons over Christmas holidays or Spring break so make up lessons can be arranged at those times as well. See Lora’s  lesson policies for more information.

  • Hours of operation:
    Monday: 10:00 AM-9pm
    Tuesday: 9:30 AM - 9:00 PM
    Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 9 PM
    Thursday: 10:00 AM - 9pm
    Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Upbeat Music Academy Kelowna
455 Glen Pine Crt.
Kelowna, BC
V1V 1R3
P: 250-317-3685

(We’re very close to Watson Rd. Elementary School)

See our map here

The Upbeat Music Academy follows the School District 23 Calendar

Please note:
– There are still lessons on Pro D days (they are not considered a holiday)
– Clients are not charged for lessons that land on Holidays so there are no make up lessons or refund owed.

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"My son was taught guitar by Noel, and he simply is one of the best teachers and nicest people you can ever hope to meet!”

Bill Grigg
Parent

Hundreds Of Happy Customers

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Rated 5/5, year after year!