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Open Get to Know Local Musician and
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Music Teacher Marc Muir
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aspiring artists.

“My father was my first teacher. I
with Sports Energy learned a great deal from him, and I
am an extremely grateful man to have Photo Submitted
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had supportive parents,” said Muir.
Marc Muir Muir’s teaching career began when
he was just 16 years old, after his
teacher at the time, Rod Robillard,
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asked him to take on beginner students.
Despite his initial reservations, Muir
arc Muir, a seasoned musician,
embraced the opportunity, remaining
Mand dedicated teacher with a
career spanning thirty-eight years, has a student himself of the guitar. This
made a lasting impact on the music dedicated approach allowed him to
evolve as a musician and educator.
community through his unwavering
passion and commitment to his craft. “I always remain a student to the
From his early days learning from guitar, and it’s with this ethic that
his father to running his own music I’ve been able to grow in this role,”
studio, Muir’s influence has touched Muir said. “I am grateful for all the

wonderful people I’ve met in our Muir runs a recording studio where
community. Some of the greatest he collaborates with artists from
UNRIVALED CUTTING compliments I’ve ever received were various backgrounds. From seasoned
when students and former students professionals to aspiring musicians,
COMFORT & UTILITY alike, have told me I’ve inspired them Muir dedicates his expertise to helping
artists bring their creations to life.
in some way.”
Over the years, Muir has taught
“I absolutely love that aspect of
at places like Melody Music Centre
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For Expert In 2006, he established his own to help them with their creations.
Service studio, Muir’s Music Manor, where I have worked with many, from
seasoned artists to artists writing a
he continues teaching and recording
song for the first time and wanting a
music. Despite the joys of teaching, quality production to showcase their
Muir acknowledges the challenges of
work,” said Muir.
the job.
“The hardest part has been the Despite his busy schedule, Muir
technology that’s everywhere today, makes time to perform live and is
involved in several projects, including
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