36 King Street N
Waterloo, Ontario, N2J 2W8

Lesson Centre: Phone or Text (519) 885-8323

Store Phone: (519) 885-4215

Fax: (519) 885-5669

Lesson Centre Email: waterloolessons@long-mcquade.com

Store Email: waterloo@long-mcquade.com

Lesson Centre Hours
Monday: 10:00am - 9:00pm
Tuesday: 10:00am - 9:00pm
Wednesday: 10:00am - 9:00pm
Thursday: 10:00am - 9:00pm
Friday: 10:00am - 9:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am - 5:30pm
Sunday: CLOSED

Our Teachers:

Alex Showdra - Guitar, Ukulele music lessons in Waterloo

alex showdra (Guitar, Ukulele)

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Teaching Style: classical, rock

Teaching Day(s): Wednesday

Alex Showdra is a guitarist, banjoist, singer, teacher and songwriter that performs a variety of musical styles. Primarily a guitarist, Showdra performs regularly in Southern Ontario as a soloist, bandleader, and sideman in projects ranging from jazz combos, musicals, rock bands, chamber music, and his own singer-songwriter material. As an alumnus of Wilfrid Laurier University, Showdra has had many opportunities to explore a multitude of musical styles. He is always eager to tackle more projects and continue to develop his musical and teaching skills so he can help foster music in his communities. Alex's rate is $28.00 per half-hour lesson.

Amanda Turner - Piano, Theory music lessons in Waterloo

amanda turner (Piano, Theory)

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Teaching Style: classical, rock

Teaching Day(s): Wednesday, Thursday

Amanda has been teaching piano classes full time since 2002. She specializes in teaching beginners of all ages, including young children. She enjoys teaching with a fun, yet logical approach and strives to help students build confident independence as they develop a well-rounded musical foundation. Amanda teaches all of her students relevant theory for their current level to help light the way forward for growth and creativity. She has acquired her RCM Level 10 and is also able to help students prepare for their RCM exams. Amanda also offers exclusive theory lessons. Amanda's rate is $28.00 per half-hour lesson.

Chris Woroch - Drums music lessons in Waterloo

chris woroch (Drums)

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Teaching Style: rock

Teaching Day(s): Monday, Thursday, Saturday

Chris has been teaching drums for 30 years. He has studied with Gary Tomlin, Jim Blackley, Paul Delong and Ric Gratton. Over the last 50 years Chris has played in numerous musical settings, including radio, television, concerts and clubs, recording and church worship conferences and services. During that time he has worked with musicians such as Bernie LaBarge, Bill Dillon, Kevin Rammessar, Dave Thompson, Mike Janzen and Mark McIntyre.
“ My philosophy is simple. I teach people to play drums so that they may experience the challenges and joys of making music with other musicians.”
Chris' rate is $28.00 per half-hour lesson.

Daniel Jancar - Saxophone,  Flute, Clarinet, Guitar, Ukulele music lessons in Waterloo

daniel jancar (Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Guitar, Ukulele)

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Teaching Style: classical, jazz, rock

Teaching Day(s): Monday, Thursday

Daniel is a woodwinds instructor and a graduate of the Etobicoke School of the Arts (music major). Dan is a regular performer and has played at many events including the Kitchener Blues Festival. He has recorded with bands like, "Milky Whites" and "The Bluesmen", as well as with his current band, "Fog Blues and Brass Band". Dan also has a background studying with the Royal Conservatory of Music. Dan has studied with multiple saxophonists, flutists and clarinetist privately in the past. Dan's rate is $28.00 per half-hour lesson.

Dave Menard - Drums music lessons in Waterloo

dave menard (Drums)

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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Dave Menard is a graduate of Humber College (Music Performance) and has extensive experience performing drums in theatres, cruise ships, clubs, festivals and with various bands. His performance experiences include a variety of genres ranging from Jazz to Rock/Pop, Country to Folk and everything in between. Whether you'd like to learn to read music, play by ear or both, Dave has the theoretical knowledge, giving him a truly balanced skill set. With his wealth of gigging experience over 15 years of teaching, Dave does not implement a "one size fits all" lesson but rather customizes lessons for each student based on their interests, goals, and style of learning. He is a fantastic fit for any drum student of any age, serious or otherwise, and is always quick with some supportive words, light hearted candor and laid back attitude. Locally, you can find Dave playing with multiple bands on drums as well as his acoustic duo on guitar and vocals. Dave's rate is $28.50 per half-hour lesson.

Derica Scott - Piano, Voice, Theory music lessons in Waterloo

derica scott (Piano, Voice, Theory)

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Teaching Style: classical, rock

Teaching Day(s): Monday, Thursday

Derica Scott is an accomplished pianist currently studying at Wilfrid Laurier University in the history, critical analysis, and theory department. She has a decade of experience teaching piano and voice of all ages and styles. She has also added intermediate acoustic guitar to her teaching repertoire as well. Her most recent accomplishments are her accolades in both Royal Conservatory of Music piano performance and theory exams. Previous work experience includes one on one accompanist work with vocalists through the NATS vocal competition and for university juries. Currently, she works with the Guelph Youth Singers providing piano and vocal training for the choir. Derica's rate is $28.00 per half-hour lesson.

Don McDougall - Drums music lessons in Waterloo

don mcdougall (Drums)

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Teaching Style: jazz, rock

Teaching Day(s): Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday

Don McDougall is a professional percussionist with over 30 years teaching experience. He has a Diploma of Music from Humber College and diverse experience in live performance, having performed all over the world - concerts, tours, clubs, and musicals. He is well regarded for his diversity and skills, his broad perspective of music, and his upbeat, creative, and positive teaching style. Don's rate is $28.00 per half-hour lesson.

Dylan Knight - Guitar, Bass, Theory, Beginner Piano, Ukulele music lessons in Waterloo

dylan knight (Guitar, Bass, Theory, Beginner Piano, Ukulele)

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Teaching Style: classical, rock

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

Dylan Knight recently graduated from Wilfrid Laurier University with a Bachelor of Music. At Wilfrid Laurier, he rigorously and passionately studied classical guitar with a focus on performance. Dylan enjoys teaching all forms of music, from classical to rock and has been playing for over 16 years.
Dylan's rate is $28.00 per half-hour lesson.

J.K. Gulley - Guitar, Bass, Banjo, Mandolin, Ukulele, Dobro music lessons in Waterloo

j.k. gulley (Guitar, Bass, Banjo, Mandolin, Ukulele, Dobro)

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Teaching Style: jazz, rock

Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

J.K. Gulley is an award winning, professional musician. J.K. owns his own recording studio and is a SOCAN and CCMA award winner, as well as a Juno nominee. He specializes in finger-style acoustic & electric guitar, banjo, mandolin and ukulele. J.K.'s rate is $28.00 per half-hour lesson.

Jacquelyn Redmond - Violin, Viola, Fiddle music lessons in Waterloo

jacquelyn redmond (Violin, Viola, Fiddle)

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Teaching Style: classical

Teaching Day(s): Wednesday

Jacquelyn Redmond is a violinist hailing from Newfoundland. Ms. Redmond holds a Bachelor of Music in Violin and Composition (2018) and a Master of Music in Violin Performance and Pedagogy (2022) from Memorial University (MUN). She is currently pursuing a Chamber Music Diploma (2023) under the guidance of Dr. Jeremy Bell and subsequently, the Penderecki Quartet at Wilfred Laurier University (Waterloo). As a teacher, Jacquelyn strives to ensure each student is achieving their individual musical goals. Jacquelyn draws from RCM, Suzuki, Galamian and Violinkids method/methodbooks along with mainstream musical options of the student’s choice in order to offer a well-rounded musical experience. Jacqueline's rate is $28.00 per half-hour lesson.

Jamie Yu - Piano, Ukulele music lessons in Waterloo

jamie yu (Piano, Ukulele)

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Teaching Style: classical

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

Jamie graduated from California State University. She majored in music education, specializing in classical piano. She also had a Master's in Education from the University of Prince Edward Island. Jamie started playing piano at the age of 5. With a passion for music, she has decided to share this joyful enlightenment and entertaining hobby with her students. Jamie is bilingual and can teach lessons in both English and Mandarin Chinese languages. She has studied under Dr. Polli Chambers-Salazar and Dr. Stephen Moore during her undergraduate years, and has also had the privilege of performing at New York Carnegie Hall with the choir from El Camino College, directed by Dr. Joanna M. Nachef. Teaching and playing piano is not just a hobby or career for Jamie; it is her everyday life. Jamie's rate is $28.00 per half-hour lesson.

Joe Orlando - Guitar music lessons in Waterloo

joe orlando (Guitar)

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Teaching Style: rock

Teaching Day(s): Tuesday

Joe is a graduate of the Music Program at Mohawk College. He is an active performer and teaches bass and electric guitar. Joe is also an instructor at the University of Guelph School of Fine Arts and Music Department. He has recorded with Latin instrumentalist and international recording artist Johannes Linstead, among other independent artists. Joe's rate is $30.00 per half-hour lesson.

Jordan Mazza - Voice music lessons in Waterloo

jordan mazza (Voice)

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Teaching Style: classical, jazz, rock

Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Wednesday

Jordan Mazza is a singer/songwriter who graduated from York University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts, focusing on Jazz Voice. She performed with the York University Jazz Choir for four years and has also performed with the Durham Jazz Band and other small ensembles. Jordan has a certificate of Musical Theatre performance from Wilfred Laurier University, and has released her own single on Spotify. She has experience performing a variety of genres including Jazz, Pop, Indie, Musical Theatre, and Rock. Jordan is also currently attending Wilfred Laurier University and is in the Bachelor of Education program. Jordan's rate is $28.00 per half-hour lesson.

Judith Souman - Violin, Fiddle, Viola, Theory music lessons in Waterloo

judith souman (Violin, Fiddle, Viola, Theory)

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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday

Judith holds a Bachelor of Music degree in viola performance and music history from Wilfrid Laurier University (Waterloo), and a Master of Music degree in classical viola from Codarts Conservatory (Rotterdam), and has a wide range of experience in solo, chamber, and orchestral playing. She has taught violin and viola for over ten years and uses her knowledge of the Mimi Zweig, Suzuki, and RCM methods as well as other classical and non-classical resources to work with each student in finding their own approach to music learning and music making. Judith's rate is $28.00 per half-hour lesson.

Mariette Stephenson - Guitar, Theory music lessons in Waterloo

mariette stephenson (Guitar, Theory)

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Teaching Style: classical, rock

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

Mariette Stephenson holds a Bachelor of Music degree in guitar performance from McMaster University. She received her ARCT from the Royal Conservatory of Music and also a Master of Music degree from the University of Toronto. She teaches guitar to students of all ages, and also offers theory lessons. Mariette's rate is $28.00 per half-hour lesson.

Matt Dembicky - Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Saxophone, Theory music lessons in Waterloo

matt dembicky (Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Saxophone, Theory)

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Teaching Style: rock

Teaching Day(s): Friday, Saturday

Matt Dembicky is a musician who has been gigging and recording as a session musician for the last ten years. He is a graduate of York University with an Honours degree in music performance and composition. He has taught private lessons for all ages and is currently working towards his Bachelor of Education degree at Wilfrid Laurier University. His rate is $28 per half-hour lesson.

Mildred Freeman-Rieder - Violin, Viola, Piano, Ukulele, Theory music lessons in Waterloo

mildred freeman-rieder (Violin, Viola, Piano, Ukulele, Theory)

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Teaching Style: classical

Teaching Day(s): Monday

Mildred Freeman-Rieder holds a Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Education and Master of Music degree from the University Western Ontario. She has performed as a violinist solo and with orchestras and string quartets. Her specialties include classical music and exam preparation, as well as fiddle music. Mildred's rate is $28.00 per half-hour lesson.

Tom Steele - Guitar, Bass, Theory music lessons in Waterloo

tom steele (Guitar, Bass, Theory)

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Teaching Style: classical, jazz, rock

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

Tom Steele has an Honours Bachelor of Music from Wilfrid Laurier University and won a scholarship to attend the Vancouver Academy. He received a Silver Medal in guitar performance from the Royal Conservatory of Music and he was the Conductor of the Victoria Guitar Orchestra for two years. Tom's rate is $30.00 per half-hour lesson.

Tracey Coulter - Piano, Theory music lessons in Waterloo

tracey coulter (Piano, Theory)

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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Friday

Tracey Coulter’s music education began at the Victoria Conservatory of Music’s Kodály music program at four years of age. From there she took lessons in piano, guitar, and cello. Focusing on piano in her teens, she began taking Royal Conservatory of Music examinations. Tracey graduated with her Bachelor of Music from the University of Victoria in 2001 in harpsichord, majoring in Music History and Literature. She has completed course work with the Royal Conservatory in Elementary Piano Pedagogy and continues her personal piano education with lessons of her own. As a teacher, Tracey believes students learn best in a warm, supportive, and creative environment, with individual goals and using healthy technique as a foundation. Tracey's rate is $28.00 per half-hour lesson.