About Ethan
Ethan Gough is a Canadian bassist, composer, and producer based in St. John’s, Newfoundland who works across a wide array of styles. His music is quite methodical and sophisticated, and grapples with topics such as climate change and nature, mental health, and human connection. His unique style blends popular, electronic, jazz, and contemporary classical influences. Ethan has received 2024 and 2025 Government of NL Arts and Letters Awards. He studies composition with Florian Hoefner and his music has been performed across North America. An avid performer, Ethan plays bass with multiple ensembles and studies bass with Jim Vivian. He is active in youth music mentorship and community arts programs.
Discography
New Release
Echoes of April
Echoes of April is Ethan Gough’s sophomore album, inspired by Newfoundland’s “false spring.” Blending contemporary jazz with Latin, swing, and fusion influences, it explores longing, transition, and hope through a body of work that balances technical ambition with emotional and self awareness. Performed by the Ethan Gough Project, the album marks a bold and deeply personal artistic evolution.
Composition
Ethan is an award-winning composer whose music spans orchestra, chamber ensembles, and solo instruments — blending several contemporary influences into a truly unique style, trademarked by his unmistakeable ambition.
- Arts and Letters Awards (2024, 2025)
- Works performed and commissioned across North America
Awards and honours
"between steps," a fusion of EDM, romantic, and Newfoundland music - premiered by CALOS Youth Orchestras
Lessons
Ethan's teaching philosophy revolves around curiosity, and simplifying whatever instrument to give students a strong technical foundation, while expanding their abilities to give them the freedom to express themselves. His studio is a safe space, for experimenting, growth, and learning.
- Lessons in bass, drums, piano, ukulele, guitar, improvisation, theory and composition
- All levels and ages welcome
- First consultation lesson FREE!
Lesson Rates
- 30 Minute Lesson — $20
- 45 Minute Lesson — $30
- 60 Minute Lesson — $40
“Ethan has mentored a number of young bass players during his time at our school. He’s proficient, organized and great with younger players.”
Sarah Comerford, Instrumental Music Specialist
“Ethan is a brilliant young musician who was an excellent mentor for the students in our beginner band. He’s an extremely kind and knowledgeable instructor, and I can’t recommend him enough!”
Jordan Mills, Music Specialist and Band Director