Dennon Jonasson (Guitar, Bass Guitar) Registration Request

Teaching Style: rock, ,

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

Dennon Jonasson has been playing guitar and honing in on his technique since the age of seven. He is always advancing his own knowledge and discovering new ways to play the strings and new ways to teach them. He has played in several local bands throughout the city, and is currently working on a solo guitar rock project. Dennon can offer both his guitar and bass students a wide range of material including basic chord progressions and scale positions and advanced virtuoso-esque styles. Whether it's country, rock, metal, blues, funk, pop, or punk, he is eager to bring knowledge to anyone willing to have fun and learn!

Dennon teaches online lessons only through the Regina lesson centre. He offers online lessons for guitar, bass and ukulele. His rate is $29 per half-hour.

Desirae Becker (Piano, Ukulele, Voice) Registration Request

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Teaching Day(s): Thursday, Saturday, Sunday

Desirae started her musical journey like many children do around 6 years old in traditional private music lessons. Her first instrument of study was piano and soon doubled into voice. Beyond solo performances she moved into a leadership role running a youth choir where she first played music with other instrumentalists. Trained in classical piano and voice for 14 years, she was accepted to the Bachelor of Jazz and Contemporary Music program at MacEwan University and begun teaching privately in 2013. Her university adventures focused on Piano Composition and quickly inspired her to dive into other instruments. Today Desirae teaches Piano, Voice, Guitar, Ukulele, and Theory in a wide range of styles. She prefers to approach lessons with an environment of enjoyment while providing a healthy foundation to the student’s technical playing. Regardless of your music goals, she is eager to help you explore different ways to learn your instrument(s) of choice.
Her rate is $29 per half hour.

Dhiego Costa (Piano) Registration Request

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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 $34 per half hour.

Dillon Newell (Drums, Percussion) Registration Request

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Teaching Day(s): Monday

Dillon Newell holds an advanced diploma in Music Performance from Cambrian College. He has been teaching students of all ages and abilities about rudiments, reading notation and improvisationsince 2017. Dillon has performed throughout Windsor and Essex County in a variety of Rock, Blues, Country, R&B, and Pop bands. His lesson rate is $27/half hour private lesson.

His is currently opening his schedule and is starting with Mondays. He will be adding more days as his schedule progresses.

Dominic Plamondon (Violin, Fiddle) Registration Request

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Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Wednesday

Raised in the hamlet of Plamondon, Alberta, he has been surrounded by music all his life. Dominic is passionate about music and plays genres including folk, country, rock, metal, soundtrack, classical, and jazz. He is a recent MacEwan University with a Bachelor of Music, majoring in Performance.

Dominic is a legacy violinist, mastery of this instrument has been in his family for over 6 generations. His dad inspired a passion for the violin. Dominic has studied with Daniel Gervais for over 10 years, obtaining his level 6 in the Conservatory Canada repertoire and he fiddles too. Dominic has performed at the Jubilee Auditorium next to Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy.

Dominic's French-Canadian roots have encouraged this passion for the instrument and opened opportunities. He is an avid performer with a love for songwriting, and teaching. Dominic is accepting students for Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays. His lesson rate is $28 per half hour.
Dominic can teach in French. He is accepting in-person and online students.

Don Crawford (Guitar, , Ukulele, Mandolin, Banjo, Theory) Registration Request

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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday

Don is a graduate of the Humber College Music Program and has studied extensively with Peter Harris, Robert Fripp (King Crimson) in West Virginia, U.S., and Howard Roberts, founder of the Guitar Institute of Technology. He has also performed with notable Toronto musicians Rick Gratton, Alex Dean, and Molly Johnson, and is now focused on teaching. A versatile teacher with more than 30 years of experience, Don is patient, easy-going, and injects fun into his lessons to achieve solid results. He inspires his students from his experiences, building solid instrumental technique and a greater understanding and appreciation of music. Don specializes in Rock, Jazz, Classical, Country and Folk styles and their influence in popular music.

His rate is $32 per half hour.

Don Hobson (Guitar, Ukulele, Bass Guitar, Theory) Registration Request

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

Don attended the Toronto Guitar Institute and the Humber College music program, and has been teaching at L&M for over 20 years. Don recorded a track for the Shock Records release Return of the Comet CD a with Glen Drover (Megadeth/King Diamond). He has also performed with Phil X (Bon Jovi/The Drills) & Randy Coven (Yngvwie Malmsteen/Mountain). Don has written & arranged with Canadian actor/musician Herbie Barnes ( CBC/CTV/ YPT Artistic Director) featured on APTN. From Metal to Jazz, Don makes music theory fun and easy to understand so it can be applied to any style.

Don’s rate is $31 per half-hour lesson, in person or online (on Thursdays).

Don McDougall (Drums) Registration Request

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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 $30.00 per half-hour lesson.

Donald Waugh (Bass Guitar, Drums, Guitar, Piano) Registration Request

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Teaching Day(s): Friday

Donald is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, and producer with 20+ years of performance and teaching experience. Formally trained at a leading performing arts college, he has toured internationally, released multiple solo albums, and taught students worldwide in guitar, bass, piano, drums, and more. His rate is $29.00/half-hour private lesson.

Dorian Baker (Clarinet, Saxophone) Registration Request

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Dorian was born and raised in Halifax, NS. Dorian completed his Undergraduate Degree in Music from Mount Allison University, while simultaneously studying Clarinet Performance at The Boston Conservatory. Dorian later moved to Toronto where he completed his Masters Degree in Clarinet Performance from the University of Toronto. As an artist, Dorian has participated in masterclasses and festivals across North America and throughout Europe. He has worked with world-renowned artists from leading orchestras including the New York Philharmonic, Berlin Philharmonic, and Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Dorian has performed at numerous prestigious venues including Sanders Theatre at Harvard, CBC Studios, and Roy Thompson Hall in Toronto.
At present, Dorian serves as the Vice Chair on the Board of Directors with the Chebucto Symphony Orchestra. Dorian is also the principal Clarinetist with the Chebucto Symphony Orchestra, and an on-call musician with Symphony Nova Scotia. Dorian is a sought after clinician, working with music festivals including the Atlantic Festival of Music and the Halifax Community Band Festival. Above all, Dorian remains dedicated to his clarinet and saxophone students. His students are members of provincial ensembles, community orchestras, and are leaders within their own school music programs.

Doug Cutler (Piano) Registration Request

Teaching Style: classical,

Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday

Doug was a road band keyboardist in the days of his youth and later a restaurant pianist for the sake of his ears. He has been teaching piano in Kingston since 1998 and along the way picked up a Bachelor of Music from Queen's University. He enjoys playing and teaching in a broad range of styles including classical, jazz, pop, ragtime and anything in between, and has a knack for making lessons fun and easy for new students of all ages. He also composes in light classical and movie theme veins as well as the odd song. While studying for his music degree he was awarded the Maurice Dublin Memorial Prize in Composition. Doug's performance credits include a stint with five-time Juno Award winner Skip Prokop.
Doug charges $28 per half hour private lesson.

Doug Gorkoff (Cello) Registration Request

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Teaching Day(s): Monday

Doug is a dedicated musician, educator, and performer. He has studied privately with members of the VSO and Vancouver Opera as well as in the music program at Douglas College. Currently, he plays with four different orchestras and ensembles, and has also worked with a wide range of artists including Sting, The Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Johnny Mathis, Tambura Rosa, and many more. His rate is $36 per half hour.

Dragana Hajduk (Flute) Registration Request

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Teaching Day(s): Friday, Saturday

Dragana is an active musician and dedicated teacher for over 20 years to all levels and ages. She is the Principal Flutist with the Richmond Orchestra and Choir, and was the Principal Flutist with Sombor Philharmonic Orchestra (Serbia). She loves to explore different genres of music, having composed electronic music for video productions as well as playing folk music from the Balkan region. Dragana is also a Certified Early Childhood Music Educator promoting the Orff method of teaching music to young children through body movements, folk songs, rhymes, and playing a variety of percussion instruments. In addition to music, she holds a BA in Psychology and postgraduate studies in Body Psychotherapy with focus on bettering emotional expression in performing. Her rate is $34 per half hour.

Dylan Wallace (Guitar, Ukulele) Registration Request

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Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday

With a passion for music and over 20 years of experience, Dylan is a dedicated guitar teacher who specializes in helping students of all levels find their musical voice. Whether you're picking up a guitar for the first time or looking to refine your skills, Dylan offers tailored lessons that focus on building technique, understanding theory, and fostering creativity.
From beginner basics to advanced playing, Dylan draws from a diverse range of musical styles, ensuring that each lesson is engaging and suited to the individual needs of every student. With an easygoing approach and a commitment to making music fun, Dylan is here to guide you through every step of your musical journey.
Dylan is $28 per half hour lesson.

Dylan Wright (Trumpet) Registration Request

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Teaching Day(s): Thursday

Dylan helps students of all ages and skill levels play their favorite music on trumpet, including video game music, pop songs and more, while building the foundation needed to succeed in school and beyond. Dylan is a Burlington Teen Tour Band alumnus, serving as section leader, soloist, and fanfare trumpet performer during his 5 years with the band. He is a graduate from Western University with a Bachelor of Music. When not teaching, he works as a brass clinician and video game composer. Dylan's rate for a half-hour private lesson is $30.00.

Ed Young (Drums, Guitar, Hand Drums, Percussion, Songwriting) Registration Request

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

Ed Young has been a professional musician since 1979 and has been teaching percussion and guitar since 1984. He attended the University of Western Ontario, where he studied percussion with Bob Hughes. Ed is now playing all over Prince Edward Island with Phase 2 and the John Cain Duo as well as the Dennis Dunn Band. Ed has recorded over 30 albums with artists such as: Kelly Brock, Rusty McCarthy, Frank Deresti, and many others. Ed has performed coast to coast and all over the USA with artists such as: Bobby Taylor, Steve Strongman, Nigel Mack, Dawn Tyler Watson, and Rusty McCarthy. Finally, Ed is a published songwriter who had his songs recorded and featured on TV shows such as “Dawson’s Creek”, “The Surreal Gourmet”, and “From Spain With Love”. Ed's rate for a half hour private lesson is $26.

Edward Szocinski (Guitar, Ukulele) Registration Request

Teaching Style: acoustic, ,

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

Edward offers experienced, quality instruction and is well regarded as a performing and recorded classical guitarist. He is recognized by the Royal Conservatory of Music for his ability to teach formal curriculum and programs and to educate students enrolled in music programs at university. Edward supports the progression of students of all ages and across all genres. His private lesson rate is $30.00/half-hour.

Ekaterina Burakova (Cello, Piano) Registration Request

Teaching Style: , classical

Teaching Day(s): Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Ekaterina started playing the cello at the age of 8. She became an award winning cellist at the young age of 14 when her trio won second place at the international chamber competition “Concertino Praga”. Ekaterina began her teaching career a year later when she was 15. Ekaterina completed her Bachelor’s degree in performance and music education from Belarus Academy of Music and Sarajevo Academy of Music, and went on to complete her Master’s Degree in performance and music education from Belarus Academy of Music. She also holds a Teacher Certificate of Recognition from RCM. Along with teaching, Ekaterina has performed with many orchestra’s such as the Belarus Symphony Orchestra, National Concert Orchestra, Sarajevo Symphony, and others. Ekaterina has been living in New Brunswick since 2011 and has been teaching and performing in the Greater Moncton Area ever since. She has taught all ages and levels, and enjoys having her students participate in the Moncton Music Festival. Her rate is $27 per half-hour lesson.

Elaine Ng (Piano, Theory, Violin) Registration Request

Teaching Style: classical, , ,

Teaching Day(s): Thursday, Friday

Elaine is a RCM certified teacher preparing students of all grades in violin, piano and theory examinations, music competitions and inspiring students in the enjoyment of music.  She is an active member of Ontario College of Teachers where she is licensed to teach students in various school boards across Ontario.  Furthermore, Elaine is a member of Ontario Registered Music Teachers' Association and Canadian Federation of Music Teachers' Associations which she is licensed to teach and mentor students, specializing in music, to work and earn a music credit as part of the school program. 

Elaine holds a Bachelor of Music Honours and post-graduate Diploma in Music Performance from McMaster University and a Bachelor of Education from Brock University in which she advanced her teaching license to teach students who are gifted and with special needs.  Moreover, Elaine holds a certification in Teaching Online Courses from RCM reflecting on effective teaching methods, strategies and resources used to inspire, teach, mentor and assess students to be a well-rounded musicianship in both practical and theoretical aspects, offered in group and/or private lessons setting virtually.  Every year, many of Elaine's students are winners of music competitions and obtain high results from RCM examinations. 

Elaine is a songwriter and composes music in various forms on a regular basis.   Besides Elaine's love of music, she also developed an interest in nutrition and has recently been certified for nutrition.

Elaine's rate is $36.00 per 30 min lesson

Éliakim Trudeau (Piano, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele) Registration Request

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Teaching Day(s): Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday

Avec plus de 8 ans d'expérience dans l'enseignement de la musique, Éliakim est un multi-instrumentiste passionné de ces instruments depuis de nombreuses années.

Titulaire d'un diplôme d'études collégiales en musique profil piano jazz-pop du Cégep régional de Lanaudière de Joliette, il a acquis une solide formation académique.
Ses influences musicales sont variées et s'étendent à divers genres que ce soit le classique, le jazz, le rock ou le métal.
En tant que professeur, il sera en mesure d'enseigner à des élèves de tous les âges, de tous les niveaux et de jouer tous les styles musicaux, que ce soit au piano ou à la guitare.
Son objectif est de partager sa passion pour la musique, de les guider dans leur parcours et de les aider à développer leur propre style.