As the founder of Oceanview Guitar Studio & Creative Services, 16 x award-winning guitarist-filmmaker Kerilie McDowall offers guitar instruction, music industry coaching, and workshops from sound bathing, publicity/understanding the press to film. She’s coached and worked instructing non-profit groups from opera to theatre, to guitarists of all levels, JUNO and Polaris-winning musicians, to new film directors, and young filmmakers. As a professional publicist, she can also teach you a few tricks that you will just not want to miss, with crucial-to-your-success press, TV, radio, blog/podcast industry guidance, with important timelines and guidelines.
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Student Megan Fleming. Image by Dirk Heydemann of HA Photography.
Life can be really stressful. Let's de-stress and celebrate peaceful reflection and calm. I am offering you a FREE 30 minute tranquil Sound Bathing singing bowl and guitar meditation break! Perfect for waking, or on your lunch time hour, or as an evening nightcap. Interested? Book your free session HERE!
Prefer a free 30 minute guitar lesson or improvisation class lesson? Hit reply to let me know! Book your session now for your FREE BONUS Manifestation Gift! (Scroll down on the booking page.)
For those who are keen on connecting further I am registering students now for January 2026 with all services. Ask about early bird discounts! Spots fill up quickly so message (hit reply) or book a free session to reserve your spot(s)! View the workshops and classes you can register for below. And if you happen to need help with film festing add that too, in a note to me with the deets!
Are you a guitar, sound bathing, writing, or film beginner? Are you an emerging or professional recording artist? I love teaching complete beginners as well as the pros!
SERVICES SUMMARY OF OCEANVIEW GUITAR LESSONS & CREATIVE SERVICES
Solfege for singing: Doh, ray, mi, fa, so, la, ti doh!
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I am happy to be adjudicating for the MicMac Music Awards with new bands and up and coming musicians for the next weeks! I am also on the lookout as always for the best music and jazz talent in the USA and Canada as a Polaris Music Prize and DownBeat Critics Poll judge.
Need help with grant writing or JUNO Awards preparations? I was a JUNO Awards judge from 2012-2023. If you have questions, I am available 9-5 PST time Monday to Friday for a paid consult, and later for free gift sessions until 8 pm.
McDowall offers expert guidance in guitar (beginners are welcome!), press, publicity, grant writing, and brand strategy, supporting creatives from opera companies to JUNO and Polaris Music Prize artists and emerging writers, musicians and filmmakers
Whether you're looking to shred like a pro, master your favourite songs, need grant writing help, want to take the Publicity and the Press workshop, or need expert support for your creative projects, you've come to the right place!
Got a moment to learn more? Would you like one-on-one private or group mentoring or lessons for yourself and your friends or your students? Visit: SERVICES, Find out about Kerilie McDowall's music, film and B2B services from Oceanview Guitar Studio & Creative Services. Services are available in studio and online in Nanaimo, Canada and online in the USA.
I am very happy to help you prepare for your next album or on track for getting award and camera-ready!
My Facebook Group: Full of tips and advice- How to Play Guitar for Beginners & Guitarists
Book a $100 CAD ($70 USD) coaching session or consult:
Award-winning TV Director/radio host, jazz guitarist, and composer. Polaris Music Prize juror/DownBeat Critics Poll judge Kerilie McDowall instructs and coaches guitarists, creatives, writers, non-profits, businesses, on-the-rise musicians, and new film directors at Oceanview Guitar Studio & Creative Services in Nanaimo, BC, Canada.
As the founder of Oceanview Guitar Studio & Creative Services, 16 x award-winning guitarist-filmmaker Kerilie McDowall offers guitar instruction, music industry coaching, and workshops from sound bathing, publicity/understanding the press to film. She’s coached and worked instructing non-profit groups from opera to theatre, to guitarists of all levels, JUNO and Polaris-winning musicians, to new film directors, and young filmmakers. As a professional publicist, she can also teach you a few tricks that you will just not want to miss, with crucial-to-your-success press, TV, radio, blog/podcast industry guidance, with important timelines and guidelines.
Gifts Just for YOU! I am happy to offer you a FREE gift! Image by Kerilie McDowall. Enjoy a FREE 30 minute Sound Bathing meditation break! Interested? Book your free session HERE! Prefer a free 30 minute guitar lesson or improvisation class lesson? Let me know! Book your session now for your FREE BONUS Manifestation Gift! (Scroll down on the booking page.) BOOK HERE For those who are keen on connecting further I am registering students now for January 2026 with all services! Spots fill up...
75 Little Cancer-Fighters by Kerilie McDowall Created July 31, 2025.Published August 2, 2025. Red Clover. Image by Franz W. from Pixabay I am happy to share 75 little cancer-fighters here with you today. Have questions, suggestions, or ideas, or would you like information regarding services? You can reach out to me HERE. https://kerilie.com/contact Important Note** - It’s important to note that this information is shared for informational purposes only. Kerilie McDowall and Oceanview Guitar...
From the Garden Garden Kitchen Guru I am happy to share my happy garden moments with you as I harvest. Have suggestions, or ideas, or would you like information regarding services? You can reach out to me HERE. Summer delights from the scent of the Vancouver Island cedar forest to warm tanning in the sunshine, oceanside picnics, and patio napping, the garden is vibrant at this time of year. Enjoy some healthy summer garden recipes that I have been whipping up in the kitchen as I harvest from...