Woodstock

gop intarachot (Drums)

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Gop Intarachot began drumming at the age of 17. In addition to playing with a number of groups, he also graduated from Bangkok University with a BA in Music & Education. Gop also taught privately and with the Music Academy of Bangkok and Chiang Mai. Having immigrated to Canada in 2004, he has continued teaching drums and leading the band at his Church. Gop is able to teach Beginner to Intermediate levels of drums. His styles range from Contemporary, Jazz, Latin, Pop, and Alternative.


His rate is $27.00/half-hour private lesson.

grace dyk (Voice, Piano)

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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Saturday

Grace San Andres is an honours graduate of the Mohawk College Applied Music Diploma Program in Jazz Voice. She has a diverse experience in studio recording, song writing, vocal directing and performance. Over the years, she has helped her students achieve excellency and the confidence to perform in recitals, competitions, festivals, and RCM examinations. She understands and values the importance of how fears and nervousness can affect one's preformance. She has strived to help others step out of their comfort levels and successfully perform at their very best! Currently, Grace is leading her own band called "The Grace San Andres Quartet". Performing all kinds of genres from Jazz, Oldies, Top 40, Pop, Classic Rock and Country. She specializes in weddings, festivals and corporate or private events in the Woodstock and surrounding area.


Her rate is $26.00/half-hour private lesson.

greg williams (Violin, Fiddle, Guitar, Mandolin)

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Greg Williams brings 20+ years of live performance, studio and teaching experience to the table. Williams attended the 4-Year Bachelor of Contemporary Music Program at Humber College in Toronto specializing in Jazz Violin, but that is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to his musical resume. Greg is fluent in Old Time Canadian Fiddling, Bluegrass, Classical, Celtic, Western Swing, Rock, Blues, Fusion and Country just to name a few styles, as well as well-versed in electric violin playing and a premier talent and knowledge base on combining strings with effects pedals and processors. Greg was named Most Entertaining Fiddler of the Year in 2010 at the Canadian Open Fiddling Championships and released his debut EP in January 2020, which has earned him radio play across Canada in the country format earning him a #1 hit on the Canadian Indie Country Chart. Williams is excited to be a part of the Long and McQuade team helping you ignite your passion for music - Register for your lessons today!

His rate is $27/half-hour private lesson.

matt babineau (Guitar)

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My name is Matt Babineau. I have been playing guitar since I was 3 years old. I am self taught and classically trained. I specialize in rock and metal playing. My five active tributes are dedicated to: Van Halen, Ozzy Osbourne, System of a Down, Limp Bizkit and Pantera. Some of the players I try to emulate range from John Petrucci, Eddie Van Halen, Randy Rhoads, "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott, Steve Morse, SRV, and Allan Holdsworth. I have been playing shows since around the age of 14. So, I also know how to help with getting over conquering that ol' demon called "STAGE-FRIGHT!". At the end of the day, I would like to think I could guide you down the path you desire and get you attaining the level of playing you want from yourself. Whether it is for the family at the campfire or the band on the stage, I think I get can you on the right page

His rate is $24.00 for a half hour private lesson.

ray ovington (Drums)

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We are happy to welcome Ray Ovington to our teaching
staff at Long & McQuade. Ray’s formal training began at the Royal Conservatory of Music and continued under the tutelage of swing drummer Al Shrubsall. He toured for over nine years and played in various bands for thirty
years including Tommy Hunter and Kyle Joe Masson. Ray has a very eclectic style including country, pop, rock, jazz and swing.

His rate is $25.00 for a half hour private lesson.

sharon schipper (Piano)

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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Wednesday

Sharon has been playing piano from the age of ten years and has shared her talent at church services, weddings, funerals and other social events. She has completed her Royal Conservatory of Music Teaching Certificate through the University of Toronto and has since been teaching students of all ages. Sharon is very happy to join the Long & McQuade lesson team and her goal is for her students walk in and out of each lesson with enthusiasm, energy and a smile on their face.
Sharon believes that music and the ability to learn and play any instrument is one of life's
greatest joys!

Her rate is $24.00 for a half hour private lesson.