Filip Stasiak specializes in double and electric bass, as well as classical and electric guitar. He holds a Diploma in Chamber Music from Wilfrid Laurier University, a Master’s degree from the University of Western Ontario, and a Bachelor’s degree from Wayne State University in Detroit (majoring in double bass performance with a minor in classical guitar). In addition to his university training, Filip has spent multiple summers at the Orford Arts Centre studying with world-renowned double bass virtuoso Joel Quarrington.

As a performer, Filip is currently a member of the Niagara Symphony, Principal Bass for the Peterborough Symphony, and works as a freelance player with orchestras, chamber ensembles, and music theatre productions throughout Ontario. Notable performances have included work as a supporting musician for rock groups including Evanescence, The Barenaked Ladies, Jim Cuddy, and many other award-winning artists. 

As an educator, Filip maintains a large private studio in London, Ontario and is a double bass instructor in the Music Education Department at Western University. Filip is happy to be joining the Maple and Spruce Music Academy for the 2022 season and looks forward to working with new students from the area.