1845 Pembina Highway
Winnipeg (Pembina), Manitoba, R3T 2G6

Lesson Centre: Phone or Text (204) 284-5180

Store Phone: (204) 284-8992

Fax: (888) 573-0175

Lesson Centre Email: winnipeglessons@long-mcquade.com

Store Email: winnipeg@long-mcquade.com

Lesson Centre Hours
Monday: 3:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday: 3:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday: 3:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday: 3:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday: 3:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday: 9:30am - 6:00pm
Sunday: 12:00pm - 5:00pm

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Our professional, highly qualified instructors offer both in person and on line video lessons.

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Aanu Adeyemo - Violin music lessons in Winnipeg (Pembina)

aanu adeyemo (Violin)

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Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday

Aanu Adeyemo, popularly known as Aanuolin on social media, is a talented violinist who plays the violin both professionally and recreationally.
Aanu has certifications from the Associated Board of the Royal School of Music and has participated in national competitions where she has emerged the Winner. She has performed with several orchestras in Nigeria and has often times participated in the Stellenbosch Festival Orchestra in South Africa. Due to her dexterity on the violin, Aanu is currently referred to as the best female instrumentalist in Nigeria.
Aanu has great passion for teaching and loves to share her knowledge and excitement for music with our students.
Aanu teaches violin lessons at our Winnipeg (Pembina) lesson centre.
Her rate is $30 per half hour.

Celia Palli - Piano, Voice, Ukulele music lessons in Winnipeg (Pembina)

celia palli (Piano, Voice, Ukulele)

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Vocalist and multi-instrumentalist, Celia Palli, has over 15 years of teaching and performance experience. A graduate of the Humber College music program, Celia has toured the world extensively as a member of Nelly Furtado’s group (2009- 2017) and has two albums under her own name. As an educator, Celia specializes in early childhood music education (Suzuki method), voice/piano/ukulele, as well as vocal coaching a number of independent Canadian artists (Canada’s Music Incubator formerly Coalition Music). Celia’s goal an as educator, is to inspire and share her love of music with her students.
Celia teaches at our Winnipeg (Pembina) lesson centre. Her rate is $30 per half hour.

Dhiego Costa - Piano music lessons in Winnipeg (Pembina)

dhiego costa (Piano)

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Dhiego Costa was born in Brazil and has been playing piano for over 20 years. He attended the University of Manitoba on a full scholarship for the Master Degree in Jazz Piano program. While taking his master degree, he worked at U of M as a teacher assistant for the piano laboratory class (undergraduate students). He also holds a post baccalaureate degree in Music Education - Lato Sensu Graduate Program (Candido Mendes University - Rio de Janeiro - Brazil), Bachelor of Arts in Music (Piano) and Licensee in Music Education at the Federal University of Paraiba with “Academic Honours Distinction in Undergraduate Studies” - Brazil. Dhiego also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sacred Music (Baptist Theological Seminary of Northern Brazil). He was the pianist for the University choir (Federal University of Paraiba) for four years. He played for the UMJO (University of Manitoba Jazz Orchestra). He has travelled extensively and has played with Campbellsville University Jazz Orchestra (U.S.A), Brazilian Jazz Combo (U.S.A), Dhiego Jazz Trio (New Zealand), performed at the CPIT Jazz School (Christchurch - New Zealand), has led Brazilian music and Jazz Improvisation workshop in many places ( Dourados Music Festival - Mato Grosso do Sul). He has performed with Marco Castilo (Brazilian-Canadian artist) and his Brazilian Beats. Recently he played with the WJO (Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra). Dhiego has many years of teaching experience, and teaches all levels and all styles (Classical, Jazz, Pop, Rock, Gospel, Brazilian Music and Latin Music). Dhiego offers piano lessons at our Winnipeg (Pembina) location.
His rate is $32 per half hour.

Eric Nordquist - Bass Guitar, Clarinet, Drums, Guitar, Piano, Sax, Ukulele music lessons in Winnipeg (Pembina)

eric nordquist (Bass Guitar, Clarinet, Drums, Guitar, Piano, Sax, Ukulele)

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Eric is an experienced teacher and multi-instrumentalist who began music training at age 5 and began winning competitions at age 6. He has been involved with many groups that have received radio play, and has performed in other countries and large venues throughout Canada. His experience also includes studio recording and composing. Eric's years of teaching have enabled him to adapt to each individual and assist students in the way best suited to them, whether it's leisurely learning favorite songs or more intense personal skill development. Eric teaches at our Winnipeg (Pembina) lesson centre.
His rate is $28 per half hour.

Gage Salnikowski - Strings, Violin, Cello, Clarinet, Flute, Piano, Guitar, Woodwinds music lessons in Winnipeg (Pembina)

gage salnikowski (Strings, Violin, Cello, Clarinet, Flute, Piano, Guitar, Woodwinds)

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Multi-instrumentalist Gage Salnikowski plays over 50 different instruments, and has used his skills as performer, composer, educator, and multidisciplinary artist, to produce and perform a wide variety of material. From experimental orchestral and jazz, to ambient pop, indy rock, funk, and technical metal, Gage has equal experience performing the avant-garde in art galleries and concerts halls as he does touring with local acts.
Notably, Gage's work was recently featured on CBC television, CBC radio, City TV, and CKUW for recording classical symphonies as a one man orchestra, playing every instrument himself.
Gage teaches at our Winnipeg (Pembina) lesson centre.
His rate is $30 per half hour.

Jaime Carrasco - Drums music lessons in Winnipeg (Pembina)

jaime carrasco (Drums)

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Jaime has been playing Drums since 1985. He has a College Diploma in Jazz music from Malaspina University-College (now Vancouver Island University) in Nanaimo, BC, and a Bachelor of Fine Arts with Honours degree from York University in Toronto. While at York, Jaime studied South Indian Classical Drumming with Trichy Sankaran. He was accepted into the prestigious International Jazz Workshop at the Banff Centre in 2003. While there, he studied with such jazz luminaries as Dave Douglas, Mark Turner and Clarence Penn. He then went on to perform in a jazz trio setting for Carnival Cruise Lines from 2003-2005. He has been teaching and performing since returning to Winnipeg in 2005, and has performed/performs with such acts as Papa Mambo, The Perms, C. Ladd, Flying Fox and the Hunter Gatherers, Sweet Alibi, along with all of Winnipeg's finest Jazz musicians. He is well versed in Rock, Jazz, and Latin styles. He welcomes beginner to advanced students. Jaime teaches at our Winnipeg (Pembina) lesson centre.
His rate is $30 per half hour.

Kevin Curtis - Composition, Guitar, Piano, Theory music lessons in Winnipeg (Pembina)

kevin curtis (Composition, Guitar, Piano, Theory)

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Kevin has a 30 year history as a professional musician and composer, and has been a dedicated teacher for over 15 years. He has also appeared broadly as a clinician and as a guest lecturer. Kevin was recently honoured (in 2023) by The Centre for the Advancement of Teaching & Learning at the University of Manitoba, “For Significant Contribution To Excellence In Teaching”.

Kevin is highly adaptable to the individual needs and interests of his many students, beginner to advanced, and welcomes students of all ages and abilities. Lessons are focused, not just on technique and the learning of pieces, but also on the psychology of performance. Consequently, his students tend to perform at a high level, and some have gone on to pursue careers in music themselves. For those students interested in composing, improvising, or songwriting, Kevin is particularly adept at stoking individual creativity. (Some of his students have performed their own original pieces on recitals, even at very young ages.) He also takes a rigorous approach with students wishing to pursue a course involving theory and practical examinations through the Royal Conservatory of Music.

Prior to becoming a teacher Kevin spent many years touring as a professional musician, and is known locally for performing with the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, the Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra, Papa Mambo, Marco Castillo’s Brazilian Beats, and many, many other ensembles. He regularly performs as a soloist, with his own trio and quartet, and with his 7-member classic jazz ensemble Sunny Roseland.

Kevin holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Composition from the University of Manitoba and a certificate in Teacher Professional Development from the Royal Conservatory. Kevin teaches at our Winnipeg (Pembina) lesson centre. His rate is $29 per half hour.

Kyle Cobb - Guitar, Voice music lessons in Winnipeg (Pembina)

kyle cobb (Guitar, Voice)

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Versatile guitarist and vocalist Kyle Cobb is a teacher and performer in Winnipeg, Manitoba. With his personal style rooted in Jazz and American Music, Kyle has pursued his performance degree in Jazz Studies at the University of Manitoba. During his time at the University of Manitoba Kyle studied with many world class musicians (Karly Epp, Jon Gordon, Fabio Ragnelli) and in his first year performed and recorded with the director of his faculty. Kyle has held the guitar chair with many of Winnipeg's best musicians (Julian Bradford, Zachary Rushing, Jared Beckstead) and has worked extensively leading his own band as a vocalist. Kyle is a dedicated educator with nearly a decade of teaching experience and is always seeking to enhance his lessons. Constantly pursuing new musical heights, Kyle is an engaging presence to his peers, his audience, and his students alike. Kyle teaches guitar and voice lessons at our Winnipeg (Pembina) location.
His rate is $29 per half hour.

Liudmyla Boukhanets - Piano, Theory music lessons in Winnipeg (Pembina)

liudmyla boukhanets (Piano, Theory)

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Liudmyla Boukhanets, a piano instructor with more than 20 years of experience in the field, was born in small town Kirovograd in Central Ukraine, where she attended music school, which she completed with distinction. While studying, she won a piano competition between all students from different music schools in honour of H.H. NeuHaus. Later on, she went to Music College and graduated with distinction in Piano and Concert Meister. Additionally, she graduated from Volodymyr Vynnychenko Central Ukrainian State Pedagogical University.

Upon completion of her education, she migrated to the United Arab Emirates with her family where she began her teaching career. She helped students prepare for ABRSM, Trinity and RCM exams. Numerous former students that she taught in the past have graduated with excellence and achieved performer diplomas. Additionally, those students participated in many international piano competitions.

Liudmyla has been invited many times to be an examiner on behalf of London Academy of Music and Art (LAMA). In UAE, she was a director of her own Music Studio “Music Theory and Practical Support”.

In summer of 2022, she moved to Winnipeg, Canada, where she continues her pedagogical career as a piano and music theory teacher. Liudmyla teaches piano and theory at our Winnipeg (Pembina) location. Her rate is $32.00 per half hour.

Marco Castillo - Guitar, Bass Guitar, Percussion, Drums, Theory music lessons in Winnipeg (Pembina)

marco castillo (Guitar, Bass Guitar, Percussion, Drums, Theory)

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Teaching Style: rock, jazz

Marco Castillo was born in the capital of Samba, and after graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Music at Estácio de Sá University in Rio de Janeiro in 1994, he instantly began touring South America with Brazil’s hottest bands; since moving to Canada, Marco has performed in festivals around the globe, and has recorded and produced many musical projects. Whether it’s his work as a solo artist, his full 8 piece "Brazilian Beats" band, or collaborations with the Winnipeg Jazz and Symphony Orchestras and Ron Paley’s Big Band, Castillo brings a one of a kind show. Castillo’s much appraised Trip to Brazil, (one of his three albums), was awarded World Recording of the Year (2012) in Regina as part of the Western Canadian Music Awards. Marco Castillo was also a finalist for the 2015 Viña del Mar music festival in Chile, one of the most important music festivals in Latin America, which is broadcasted and seen by over 250,000,000 fans around the world. Castillo believes in developing a personalized teaching method for each student since every individual learns differently. Marco specializes in a number of different teaching styles including rock, jazz, pop, country, as well as Latin rhythms such as samba, bossa-nova, bolero, salsa, Afro Cuban and more!

Marco teaches guitar, bass, Brazilian percussion, music perception, and music theory at our Winnipeg (Pembina) location.
His rate is $32 per half hour.

Nicole Thielmann - Piano, Theory music lessons in Winnipeg (Pembina)

nicole thielmann (Piano, Theory)

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Nicole enjoys teaches Piano & Music Theory. Growing up in Germany, she started piano lessons at the age of 3. Relocating to Paraguay, South America, she completed the Level 10 Piano Exam Program (MEC), with distinction. She received both The Certificate of Elementary Piano Teaching (2012), and the Certificate of Advanced Piano Teaching (2016). Currently she is finishing her bachelor’s degree in Classical Piano at the University of Manitoba, studying piano with Dr. David Moroz.

She has participated in numerous recitals, both solo and collaborative, as well as local and national choir and piano competitions in Paraguay and Canada. She is very interested in developing and teaching various piano techniques & feels very inspired by the works of J. S. Bach. Nicole teaches at our Winnipeg (Pembina) lesson centre. Her rate is $27 per half hour.

Sherry Edwards - Voice, Piano music lessons in Winnipeg (Pembina)

sherry edwards (Voice, Piano)

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Sherry majored in voice at Crouse College of Music at Syracuse University in New York and at the University of Manitoba School of Music and earned a Bachelor of Music and a Bachelor of Education. She taught at the St. James Assiniboia School Division at the K to Grade 6 level for many years with numerous award winning choirs at the Winnipeg Music Festival. Sherry was a broadcast music director, and on-air host for the Woodsmoke & Sweetgrass TV show from 1973-1994. She has composed and arranged many pieces for children including Skydance that debuted at the International Orff Festival. Sherry teaches at our Winnipeg (Pembina) lesson centre.
Her rate is $29 per half hour.

Victoriya Savchenko - Voice, Piano, Theory music lessons in Winnipeg (Pembina)

victoriya savchenko (Voice, Piano, Theory)

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Victoriya Savchenko is a native of Ukraine and is residing in Winnipeg.
She holds a Diploma in Piano Performance and Choir Conducting from the State School of Music in Ukraine, a Bachelor of Music/Bachelor of Education and a Masters Degree in Voice Performance from University of Manitoba, Canada.
Victoriya is the recipient of numerous awards, scholarships and distinctions and is an accomplished concert performer.
As well as teaching piano, music theory and voice for the past fifteen years, Victoriya has taught general music (including Orff and Recorder), choir and band in the public school system.
Every year her students participate in local concerts and festivals, and complete the Royal Conservatory requirements at different levels.
Her philosophy is to keep students interested and challenged while having fun learning.
Victoriya teaches at our Winnipeg (Pembina) lesson centre.
Her rate is $30 per half hour.