Double Bass Lessons with Eric Timperman
Eric Timperman has served as Principal Bass of the Regina Symphony Orchestra since 2023, following a four-year tenure with the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra as a section bassist. Other orchestral appointments include Acting Principal Bass of the Des Moines Metro Opera and Assistant Principal Bass of the Carmel Symphony Orchestra in the United States. His guest work includes appearances with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra, the Manitoba Chamber Orchestra and A Far Cry, a Grammy-nominated string ensemble based in Boston, Massachusetts.
Eric has served on the faculty of the Manitoba Conservatory of Music and Arts, the Rosamunde Summer Music Academy, and the Douglas Kuhl School of Music.
He has also worked in classrooms as a teaching artist with Sistema Winnipeg and Yale’s Music in Schools initiative. As a researcher, he has been published in the academic journal Musicae Scientiae, presented at the National Association for Music Education’s Biennial Research Conference, and featured on the Bulletproof Musician blog.
He holds a BMus and BA from Indiana University and an MMus from Yale University. When not playing or teaching music, Eric is usually drinking coffee and doing crossword puzzles with his wife Kristy and their cat, Peanut.
Who should play with Eric?
Age of Student: Ages 8 and up
Skill levels: All skill levels
Genres: Classical and acoustic
Expectations: Students are encouraged to participate in recitals, exams, music festivals and masterclasses. Students are expected to practice everyday.
Supplies Required: Guitar, books, picks, and a foot stand for classical music students
Average Lesson Length: 30, 45, 60 minutes
30-Minute Lesson Rate: $32.00 - Private Lessons are based on previous education and experience.
Education: Bachelor of Music in Music Education
Ready to get start playing? Here's how...
- Choose the day of the week below to see the times available on that day.
- Select the time that works for you, add the times to your cart and register. That's it!
Want to know more? Need help deciding? Call the team at Student Services.