Noel Wentworth
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Insurance Check: Not ProvidedNoel Wentworth is a guitarist and music teacher based in Kelowna who simply loves helping people make music. He first got hooked on guitar through bands like AC/DC, Bon Jovi, and RATT, learning by ear and playing along with whatever came on the radio. That ear…
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About Noel Wentworth
Noel Wentworth is a guitarist and music teacher based in Kelowna who simply loves helping people make music. He first got hooked on guitar through bands like AC/DC, Bon Jovi, and RATT, learning by ear and playing along with whatever came on the radio. That early enthusiasm grew into years of performing in cover bands, playing several nights a week, and discovering something important: music has power when it makes people feel good, move, sing, dance, or just smile.
Noel has released two original albums, Motion and Change, with songs from Change reaching #24 on the European Top 100. Beyond performing and recording, he’s also deeply involved in the community, helping raise more than $276,000 in support of Kelowna General Hospital, The Foundry, JoeAnna’s House, and Hospice. He also serves on the Central Okanagan Economic Development Committee advisory board.
As a teacher, Noel is patient, encouraging, and genuinely enjoys supporting students of all ages. He teaches guitar, bass, and ukulele, and loves working with beginners, adults returning to music later in life, and students who want to prepare for Rockschool (RSL Awards) graded exams. His lessons are always centered around the music each student is excited about, while building strong technique, confidence, and musicianship along the way.
Whether you dream of strumming around a campfire, playing your favorite songs, performing onstage, or developing your own sound, Noel meets you where you are and helps you grow from there.
Lesson Focus:• Guitar Lessons in Kelowna• Beginner Friendly• Adult Lessons• Professional Performance Guidance• RSL / Rockschool Exam Support
Qualifications:
RSL Level 6 Licentiate Diploma in Music teaching, Selkirk College Professional Music Diploma in Performance
Lesson prices
Student Absences
- Please notify the instructor by phone, text, or email (Lora: 250-317-3685, Noel: 250-681-4067) by 10:00 AM on the day of the lesson or earlier if possible.
- There are no refunds for missed lessons. However, if notification is given by 10:00 AM, a make-up lesson may be arranged.
- Lessons may be attended by another family member in the student’s place.
- If the student is able, Zoom lessons can be arranged as an alternative to missing an in-person lesson.
Make-Up Lessons
- Make-up lessons are offered based on instructor availability and require adequate notice of absence.
- Instructors are not obligated to provide make-up lessons or lesson credits but may do so at their discretion, with a maximum of three (3) make-up lessons per school year.
- A make-up lesson cannot be offered unless the instructor is notified by 10:00 AM on the day of the scheduled lesson.
- No-shows or missed make-up lessons cannot be rescheduled.
Instructor Absence
- If the instructor must cancel a lesson, a make-up lesson will be provided.
- If, by the end of June, any instructor-canceled lessons have not been fulfilled, a refund will be issued.
- If a student misses a scheduled make-up lesson, it will be considered fulfilled.
Lesson Termination
- If you wish to withdraw from lessons, two (2) weeks’ notice is required.
- Lessons will be terminated after two (2) weeks of unpaid tuition.
- If a student is absent for two consecutive weeks without payment or notice, lessons will be considered forfeited, and the time slot may be given to another student.
Student & Family Responsibilities
- It is the client’s responsibility to remember lesson times and notify the instructor if the student cannot attend.
- Tuition payments must be kept up to date to maintain lesson enrollment.
Health & Safety
- Shared surfaces will be disinfected between lessons.
- If you are sick, please stay home! Online lessons are available as an alternative.
- Hand sanitizing is encouraged upon entering the studio.