Graduate of Royal College of Music (London), Yale, UBC and UCLA. I have over 20 years of violin and viola teaching experience. I have taught all ages and all levels from ages 4 - 74.

Bernard is hands down the best violin/viola teacher around. Not only is he an amazing player, he is also an amazing composer, orchestrator, and historian. He brings his extensive musical knowledge to each lesson. Bernard’s personality is the perfect balance of serious, caring and humorous. He relates well to people of all ages and talent levels. I recommend Bernard with the highest confidence, you will think he’s amazing!

Bernard has a breath of knowledge that helps to fuel the student’s enthusiasm for a very difficult instrument.
He is flexible and adaptive in his approach , indeed he has MANY strings to his teaching bow.
Through his guidance I discovered rich tones that really helped to ‘open’ my viola and for this, I will always be grateful to his teaching.
I truly could not recommend Bernard enough to any budding violist/ violinists journey regardless of age or level.

I record on sessions and teach guitar and have had the pleasure of both working with Bernard and recommending him to music students (as well as recording sessions) for viola and violin.
Bernard's qualifications, wealth of experience (see his profile!) and passion for music is unmatched. If you're specifically looking for lessons, look no further. Bernard is the best and an absolute pleasure to be around!

I’ve know Dr Bernard Kane Jr for over 15 years and have worked with him professionally many times. Dr Bernard is not only quite ridiculously talented, but is also one of the nicest men on the whole planet! Anyone lucky enough to have Bernard teach them would not only advance on the instrument quickly, they would do it smiling & laughing, as his joy in music is so contagious!!

I have had the good fortune to know Bernard for over 10 years, meeting him first through mutual music industry contacts that led me to attend his musical performances as well as his lectures on the classical music genre. His boundless passion for and knowledge of the viola and violin inspires all around him and translates into the most brilliant teaching. Not only would I highly recommend Bernard as a teacher but also as a thoroughly decent human being too!

Bernard's love of music is infectious, and his knowledge is impressive. With years of experience, he brings enthusiasm and inspiration to every lesson. He’s warm, kind, and funny, making each session both enjoyable and enriching. Bernard’s eclectic mix of experience and his passion for all genres of music ensure his teaching resonates with every student, no matter their style or interest. His commitment to continuously learning and perfecting his craft sets a wonderful example. If you’re looking for a dedicated and skilled music teacher, Bernard is an outstanding choice.