1360 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 - 9:00pm
Tuesday: 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 Lessons

Private 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 Ukulele Teachers:

Eli Slamang - Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele music lessons in Port Coquitlam

eli slamang (Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele)

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Online Lessons:

Teaching Day(s): Wednesday, Friday

Eli Slamang is a guitarist from New Westminster BC, who was accumulated over 20 years of playing. In that time Eli has played in many projects from the Vancouver area and made himself a staple in the metal community. He is constantly composing, touring, and performing with various bands and has played along side acts such as Archspire, Revocation, Marty Friedman, and many more. Along side his love for performing, Eli specializes in creating fun and creative lesson plans utilizing theory and the development of technique. At heart he is a heavy metal/rock player, but he can quickly cater to any students musical tastes. Eli's rate is $28.00 per half hour.

Harrison Shaw - Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele music lessons in Port Coquitlam

harrison shaw (Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele)

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Teaching Style: rock

Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Harrison has a Diploma in Jazz Studies from Capilano University and is currently working to finish his Degree there. He has been playing in local bands since 2011 and is interested in many styles, from Blues, Rock and Metal, to Flamenco and Reggae, as well as Jazz and some Classical styles. He currently plays guitar in a local metal band, and continues to compose his own music. He has been teaching since 2016 and has experience teaching private and group lessons in guitar, bass, ukulele, music theory, ear training, and composition. Harrison’s rate is $29.00 per half hour lesson.

Keenan Render - Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele music lessons in Port Coquitlam

keenan render (Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele)

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Online Lessons:

Teaching Style: rock

Teaching Day(s): Thursday, Saturday, Sunday

Keenan Render is a Guitarist, Composer/Songwriter, and arranger from Vancouver, Canada. His writing spans across a breadth of genres from jazz to metal. He is a graduate of Vancouver Community College's Bachelor of Applied Music, where he studied Composition and Jazz & Contemporary Guitar. An avid collaborator, Keenan is fascinated by the interdisciplinary collaborative process. This includes working with graphic scores, scoring for video games, and more. He is also a self-acclaimed "gear-nerd", always looking to explore new technology in guitars, plugins, pedals, or DAWs. Keenan's rate is $28.00 per half hour lesson.

Matthew Pancoust - Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele music lessons in Port Coquitlam

matthew pancoust (Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele)

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Online Lessons:

Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Matt has been playing guitar for 15 years and teaching since 2017. Matt continuously composes, tours and performs with multiple groups in the Vancouver area, including his own project Truent — which has seen him performing alongside Voivod and Archspire. In addition to focusing on growing his musical career, Matt has a passion for teaching and has been working with students in both group and private lessons since 2017. He specializes in creating fun learning environments and exciting lesson plans that focus on the fundamentals of guitar playing, such as theory and technique. While he specializes in the rock and heavy metal genres, Matt is well versed in various styles of music, and is quick to cater to the special interests and skills of his students. Matt’s rate is $28.00 per half hour lesson.

Our Group Lessons:

BAND CAMP Geeta Das lessons in Port Coquitlam

BAND CAMP - Geeta Das

Lesson Registration Dates: 2024-07-22 to 2024-07-26
Cost: 250.00

"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 SCOOL Geeta Das lessons in Port Coquitlam

JAZZ SCOOL - Geeta Das

Lesson Registration Dates: 2024-07-22 to 2024-07-26
Cost: 250.00

"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 lessons in Port Coquitlam

THEORY FOR SONGWRITING - Keenan Render

Lesson Registration Dates: 2024-07-29 to 2024-08-02
Cost: 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

BASIC MUSIC THEORY Keenan Render lessons in Port Coquitlam

BASIC MUSIC THEORY - Keenan Render

Lesson Registration Dates: 2024-07-15 to 2024-07-19
Cost: 200

"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

SONGWRITING 101 Susie McGregor lessons in Port Coquitlam

SONGWRITING 101 - Susie McGregor

Lesson Registration Dates: 2024-07-29 to 2024-08-02
Cost: 250.00

"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 Susie McGregor lessons in Port Coquitlam

SWIFTIE CENTRAL - Susie McGregor

Lesson Registration Dates: 2024-08-06 to 2024-08-09
Cost: 200.00

 "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