Gabriel Dubreuil

Gabriel Dubreuil is a violin, fiddle and viola teacher in North Vancouver, BC. He works as a live and studio session musician and tours with his group the Gabriel Dubreuil Trio. As well as being classically trained, Gabriel is a graduate of the prestigious Berklee College of Music (BMUS, Jazz Violin Performance & American Roots Music). 

Gabriel offers private lessons and workshops for students of all ages, beginners to advanced.  Lessons are positive and focus on ear training and intonation, good posture, timing, and beautiful tone.

Lessons are offered in Gabriel's home studio on West 28th Street in North Vancouver.

Group classes and workshops are available on request.  

Lessons

Term 1 - January thru June
Term 2 - September thru December

Lessons are usually weekly. Fees for the next month of lessons  are due at the last lesson of every month. ​There are no lessons between Christmas and New Years and during Spring Break. 

Summer lessons, workshops and group classes are also available. 

Performance Opportunities

Students are encouraged to participate in the recital at the end of each term. Families and friends are welcome to come cheer you on!

Book a Lesson

Email Gabriel at info@gabrieldubreuil.com to book a free trial lesson, or call/leave a message at (857) 316-8228.

Teaching Philosophy 

Lessons should always be fun and dynamic! I believe that students should have the freedom to explore various musical styles within the realms of classical repertoire, jazz styles and roots music, while developing a solid technical foundation. I help guide my students towards achieving their personal musical goals and strive to inspire them and make them  appreciate music in a new light! 

Studio Policies

Cancellation policy
If given more than 24 hours notice, I will gladly make up a lesson within the same week. I will not make up lessons cancelled with less than 24 hours notice, other than in exceptional circumstances.  Parents are always welcome to sit in on lessons. 

Practicing
Students are expected to bring their materials and be prepared for their lessons each week. The more you practice the quicker we can move on to new material and the more fun we'll have in lessons! It is strongly recommended to practice on a regular basis. 

Just starting - 20-30 minutes per day.
Intermediate - 30-60 minutes per day .
Advanced - 60-90 minutes per day.

​Books
I will supply most of the music that is needed for the lessons and sell them back to you at the sticker price. 

Testimonials

Gabriel is not only a great violinist but also a great teacher. I have been taking violin lessons from him and find him to be a professional, disciplined and patient teacher.  He cares about his students’ progress and comes up with easy exercises for his students to overcome their challenges.  I would recommend Gabriel to any violin student seeking a fun, and yet goal-oriented and positive violin teacher.
- Kam D, Student

Gabriel, I just must tell you again how much I enjoyed our day together. Your talent and your teaching ability and your enthusiasm are infectious. The mini-workshops were absolutely amazing and I hope they can be incorporated into every festival, in every discipline, going forward. I think the group learning such as you did today is even more valuable than one-on-one because it engages everyone.
- Sue C, Sunshine Coast Festival of the Performing Arts