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Port Coquitlam - Drums Lessons
Music Lesson Centre
View Store Details1360 Dominion Avenue
Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, V3B 8G7
Lesson Centre: Phone or Text (604) 464-1118
Store Phone: (604) 464-1011
Fax: (604) 464-1109
Lesson Centre Email: pocolessons@long-mcquade.com
Store Email: poco@long-mcquade.com
Lesson Centre Hours
Monday: 2:00pm - 9:00pmTuesday: 2:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday: 2:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday: 2:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday: 2:00pm - 8:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday: 12:00pm - 5:00pm
This Location Offers:
Online Lessons All LessonsPrivate Lessons
Group Lessons
Band Camp
Instructor: Geeta Das
"This camp is a great way to improve your ensemble skills, including the basics of your instrument, theory & more!
COST: $250.00
DATE: Monday, July 22 to Friday, July 26, 2024
TIME: 10am – 2pm
LOCATION: 1360 Dominion Avenue, Port Coquitlam
WHO: For all wind, orchestral string, and percussion instruments. Ages 10+
REQUIREMENTS: No experience necessary. Must have your own instrument and music stand
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Monday, June 24, 2024
Jazz S'Cool
Instructor: Geeta Das
"Have fun learning more about Jazz music while playing and improvising with your Jazz peers!"
COST: $250.00
DATE: Monday, July 22 to Friday, July 26, 2024
TIME: 5pm – 9pm
LOCATION: 1360 Dominion Avenue, Port Coquitlam
WHO: Anyone who wants to have fun learning about and playing Jazz music
REQUIREMENTS: Minimum 2 years experience on your instrument. Must have your own instrument and music stand. Drums, piano, and amps provided
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Monday, June 24, 2024
Basic Music Theory
Instructor: Keenan Render
"An introductory course on the basics of music theory. Learn useful concepts such as scales, chords, progressions, and vocabulary to better communicate with your fellow musicians."
COST: $200.00
DATE: Monday, July 15 to Friday, July 19, 2024
TIME: 10:30am – 12:30pm
LOCATION: 1360 Dominion Avenue, Port Coquitlam
WHO: Anyone who would like to learn theory beyond their own instrument. Ages 8+
REQUIREMENTS: No experience necessary
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Monday, June 24, 2024
Theory for Songwriting
Instructor: Keenan Render
"Whether you've just started to write songs, or you're looking to shake up your process with some new tricks, this course is for you. We'll begin with learning to use diatonic chords in any key, then go on to cover an array of topics such as chord substitution, extended harmony, modal interchange, and more."
COST: $200.00
DATE: Monday, July 29 to Friday, August 2, 2024
TIME: 10am – 12pm
LOCATION: 1360 Dominion Avenue, Port Coquitlam
WHO: Anyone interested in expanding their songwriting abilities. Ages 8+
REQUIREMENTS: Approx 1 year of music experience. Should have basic understanding of chords and scales
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Songwriting 101
Instructor: Susie McGregor
"Wanting to write a hit song or put out your own music? This is the course for you. You will learn about song structures, production, copyrights, and rules of songwriting but also when it’s good to break them."
COST: $250.00
DATE: Monday, July 29 to Friday, August 2, 2024
TIME: 1pm – 3pm
LOCATION: 1360 Dominion Avenue, Port Coquitlam
WHO: Anyone interested in songwriting. Ages 15+
REQUIREMENTS: No experience required, will do some group co-writes
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Swiftie Central
Instructor: Susie McGregor
"Come celebrate and learn about everything Taylor Swift. From learning her songs, trivia, and friendship bracelet making, this is fun packed week for your Swiftie. There will be a performance for family and friends at the end of the week."
COST: $200.00
DATE: Tuesday, August 6 to Friday, August 9, 2024
TIME: 1pm – 3:30pm
LOCATION: 1360 Dominion Avenue, Port Coquitlam
WHO: Taylor Swift fans between the ages of 6 and 14
REQUIREMENTS: No experience required, just a love of Taylor Swift music
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Monday, July 15, 2024
Our Drums Teachers:
drew christie (Drums)
Registration RequestOnline Lessons:
Teaching Day(s): Wednesday, Friday, Saturday
Drew studied at Capilano University as well as with many top North American drummers and has been teaching drums privately for over a decade. He has been a studio musician and live performer for over 20 years. In his teaching, Drew focuses on providing a fun environment while students learn about groove, technique, theory and reading. Drew's rate is $29.00 per half hour lesson.
eddie riumin (Drums, Piano)
Registration RequestOnline Lessons:
Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
Eddie’s musical experience started with the piano at age 14. He excelled at RCM piano exams in a short span of time, reaching up to RCM grade 9 on piano. Soon after, he pursued and obtained a Jazz Studies Diploma from Capilano University majoring on drums. Eddie is often performing on drums in all different genres and styles of music. Eddie's rate is $28.00 per half hour lesson.
gary grace (Drums)
Registration RequestOnline Lessons:
Teaching Day(s): Thursday
Gary is a multi-award winning drummer, most recently the 2009 Roland V-Drum National Grand Champion and has toured with many top Canadian recording acts, including his current band Prism. Gary has been teaching drums and percussion since 1982 for all styles and ages. Gary's rate is $32.00 per half hour lesson.
jason ritchie (Drums)
Registration RequestOnline Lessons:
Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Sunday
Born into a family of musicians, Jason has been performing on stage since he was 6 years old. By the age of 17, he was an active member of 7 different bands and ensembles, professionally performing and recording. Jason has taught drumming and performance for over 10 years and is able to relate to students of all ages and mindsets. He excels at tailoring his lessons to accommodate each student's individual motivations. Students will become interested and excited about learning music and become more confident and successful on the drums. Jason's rate is $28.00 per half hour lesson.
richard brown (Drums)
Registration RequestOnline Lessons:
Teaching Day(s): Monday
Richard Brown is a veteran drummer currently based in Vancouver. His most recent work has been with popular Canadian band Big Sugar. He co-leads his own band, Mad Riddim. A dub project which melds reggae, funk, jazz and other genres into a popular festival band. Richard has recorded and performed with a number of artists including the legendary musicians Ernest Ranglin, Pee Wee Ellis, The Beach Boys and many other great artists. His film credits include work in films with Mariah Cary, Debra Cox and others. Richard is an enthusiastic teacher who enjoys sharing his knowledge and experience with his students, while helping them to develop fun and effective ways to learn. Richard’s rate is $29.00 per half hour lesson.
ryan van poederooyen (Drums)
Registration RequestOnline Lessons:
Teaching Style: rock
Teaching Day(s): Monday, Wednesday
Ryan started teaching drums in 1998. His lessons have a linear structure helping students build on technical skills, and song learning. He tours professionally and records albums for the Canadian band, Imonolith and was a touring/studio drummer for Canadian artist Devin Townsend. He is a guest educator at Drumeo, and as session drummer has recorded albums for producers such as Chad Kroeger (Nickleback), Jay Van Poederooyen (Simple Plan, Chris Daughtrey) Brian Howes and others. Ryan's rate is $32.00 per half hour lesson.
Our Group Lessons:
"This camp is a great way to improve your ensemble skills, including the basics of your instrument, theory & more!
COST: $250.00
DATE: Monday, July 22 to Friday, July 26, 2024
TIME: 10am – 2pm
LOCATION: 1360 Dominion Avenue, Port Coquitlam
WHO: For all wind, orchestral string, and percussion instruments. Ages 10+
REQUIREMENTS: No experience necessary. Must have your own instrument and music stand
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Monday, June 24, 2024
"Have fun learning more about Jazz music while playing and improvising with your Jazz peers!"
COST: $250.00
DATE: Monday, July 22 to Friday, July 26, 2024
TIME: 5pm – 9pm
LOCATION: 1360 Dominion Avenue, Port Coquitlam
WHO: Anyone who wants to have fun learning about and playing Jazz music
REQUIREMENTS: Minimum 2 years experience on your instrument. Must have your own instrument and music stand. Drums, piano, and amps provided
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Monday, June 24, 2024
THEORY FOR SONGWRITING - Keenan Render
Lesson Registration Dates: 2024-07-29 to 2024-08-02Cost: 200
"Whether you've just started to write songs, or you're looking to shake up your process with some new tricks, this course is for you. We'll begin with learning to use diatonic chords in any key, then go on to cover an array of topics such as chord substitution, extended harmony, modal interchange, and more."
COST: $200.00
DATE: Monday, July 29 to Friday, August 2, 2024
TIME: 10am – 12pm
LOCATION: 1360 Dominion Avenue, Port Coquitlam
WHO: Anyone interested in expanding their songwriting abilities. Ages 8+
REQUIREMENTS: Approx 1 year of music experience. Should have basic understanding of chords and scales
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Tuesday, July 2, 2024
"An introductory course on the basics of music theory. Learn useful concepts such as scales, chords, progressions, and vocabulary to better communicate with your fellow musicians."
COST: $200.00
DATE: Monday, July 15 to Friday, July 19, 2024
TIME: 10:30am – 12:30pm
LOCATION: 1360 Dominion Avenue, Port Coquitlam
WHO: Anyone who would like to learn theory beyond their own instrument. Ages 8+
REQUIREMENTS: No experience necessary
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Monday, June 24, 2024
"Wanting to write a hit song or put out your own music? This is the course for you. You will learn about song structures, production, copyrights, and rules of songwriting but also when it’s good to break them."
COST: $250.00
DATE: Monday, July 29 to Friday, August 2, 2024
TIME: 1pm – 3pm
LOCATION: 1360 Dominion Avenue, Port Coquitlam
WHO: Anyone interested in songwriting. Ages 15+
REQUIREMENTS: No experience required, will do some group co-writes
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Tuesday, July 2, 2024
"Come celebrate and learn about everything Taylor Swift. From learning her songs, trivia, and friendship bracelet making, this is fun packed week for your Swiftie. There will be a performance for family and friends at the end of the week."
COST: $200.00
DATE: Tuesday, August 6 to Friday, August 9, 2024
TIME: 1pm – 3:30pm
LOCATION: 1360 Dominion Avenue, Port Coquitlam
WHO: Taylor Swift fans between the ages of 6 and 14
REQUIREMENTS: No experience required, just a love of Taylor Swift music
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Monday, July 15, 2024