Robert Rioux-Calogero (Guitar, Ukulele) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Robert has been a professional guitarist for many years. He has perfected his guitar playing through private lessons with high level musicians such as Pierre Côté, Yves Nadeau, Greg Amirault and Christian Malette. Having performed on many Montreal stages as an accompanist for several artists including Jean-François Fabiano (Robert Charlebois), Chicago Beau (Muddy Waters) and Carl Tremblay, Robert has also released a jazz album of original compositions in 2018 to then play on many stages in the Caribbean with his jazz trio. Robert is a versatile musician and will be able to teach you more no matter what genre you prefer, from music awareness to advanced guitar techniques.
Roberto Aramburu (Guitar, Ukulele, Theory) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Roberto is an experienced music educator, performer, composer, producer, and technology expert. He earned Bachelor's degrees in Classical Guitar and Music Education and a Master's in Music Technology from Florida International University (USA). He has also won awards and scholarships from renowned institutions like Berklee School of Music, New York, Miami, and Bournemouth universities.
Roberto won the Argentinean National Classical Guitar contest two years in a row at ages 10 and 11 and has performed with renowned artists from the Florida Grand Opera, Teatro alla Scala di Milano, Opera de Metz, and BBC. Roberto is a versatile musician with experience in various genres, from Classical to Bossa nova, Tango, Latin American music, Jazz, Rock & Pop, and Interactive music. As a composer and music producer, Roberto has written music for Apple, Discovery Channel, Spotify, MTV, Amazon, TNT, FIFA, Epson, Chevrolet, PBS, Project Runway, and YouTube.
With more than 25 years of experience in Music Education, Roberto has worked as a guitar instructor, music teacher, professor, and guest speaker in the USA, Canada, Argentina, and globally via the Internet. He teaches music and audio subjects in English and Spanish at all levels and ages and prepares students for International Music Examinations.
Roberto designs personalized study programs based on his student's goals and musical preferences to ensure they enjoy learning while making significant progress in each lesson.
Roberto's rate is $33.00 per 30 min lesson
Robyn Slack (Guitar, Ukulele, Theory) Registration Request
Teaching Style: rock, ,
Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Robyn Slack is a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, performer, and music educator based out of Edmonton, Alberta. He is well-versed in many different genres and styles, having studied classical guitar from an early age before playing lead in a variety of hard rock and punk bands and ultimately studying jazz at Grant MacEwan College, graduating from their music program with a comprehensive major. Robyn has been awarded several EAC grants for his musical endeavours, and has written and released albums with a number of different projects, including pop punk quartet Colour In Conflict and alt-folk ensemble Payphones. He has performed in festivals across the country, as a musical guest on CBC’s The Irrelevant Show, and has composed music for film, theatre, and podcasts. Robyn has been teaching guitar and ukulele for over a decade, and believes in tailoring curriculum to each student’s individual musical goals in order to help them excel while making learning engaging, rewarding, and fun.
His rate is $29 per half hour.
Ruel Morales (Guitar) Registration Request
Teaching Style: rock,
Teaching Day(s): Monday
Ruel Morales, a seasoned performer, educator & YouTuber, boasts over 20 years of professional expertise. From Spanish guitar to 7-string fingerstyle to elaborate live looping, Ruel performs his diverse acts for weddings, celebrations and corporate functions. With a BMus in Classical Guitar Performance from UBC, his teaching blends classical discipline along with studies in blues, jazz, rock, pop, fingerstyle & folk. A dedicated educator, he has guided students to seven gold medal awards from the RCM. Ruel's commitment to personalized instruction creates a transformative experience, inspiring students to discover their unique musical voice. His rate is $35 per half hour.
Ryan Browne (Guitar, Harmonica, Piano, Slide Guitar) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Ryan Browne has been performing professionally, for over 20 years, and teaching for 12. He is well known in the Peterborough music scene for his work with the Weber brothers, Emily Burgess and the Emburys, the Lindsay Barr Band, and countless others. He studied jazz performance at Humber College. His rate is $28 per half hour.
Ryan White (Guitar, Bass Guitar, Banjo, Ukulele, , Drums) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
Ryan White is a performer, composer, and arranger who hails from Halifax, Nova Scotia. He plays several instruments including electric bass, guitar, ukulele, drums and auxiliary percussion, piano/synthesizer, kalimba, and voice. He has taken influence from and worked in a wide variety of genres including rock, alternative, pop, folk/indie, classical, jazz, funk/soul, R&B, hip-hop, jazz-fusion, and world music. Ryan graduated from the Dalhousie music program in 2016 and has been performing and teaching professionally ever since. Ryan's rate is $27 per 1/2 hour private lesson.
Sam Britton (Guitar, Bass Guitar, Voice, Composition, Ukulele) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday
Sam is a multi-instrumentalist, performer, composer and producer with an interest in all styles of music. He attended the Jazz Studies program at the Vancouver Island University, graduating in 2013. Sam has been on touring since 2014 all over Canada with bands such as The Body Politic, and Indie-Pop sibling duo Flawed Hearts. Sam loves to keep his students interested and engaged, let him know what you want to learn and he'll make it happen. He is excited to share his passion for music with all ages and skill levels! His rate is $30 for 30 minutes.
Sam Patterson (Guitar, , Ukulele, Mandolin) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Sam began playing guitar in 1987 and shortly after high school enrolled in the Bachelor of Music program at St. Francis Xavier in Antigonish NS. He earned a Music Ed degree in 1996 and moved back to Saint John to pursue playing in various local bands as well as writing and recording original music. Sam has played extensively with the Steve Waylon Band, Candy Heart, Sidekick and The Mix. He's also been fortunate to back Canadian country recording artists Chris Cummings, Julian Austin and Joan Kennedy. Sam has produced two albums for Chipman native Steve Waylon and the two have enjoyed serveral trips to Switzerland promoting these recordings. Sam's rate per half hour is $27.00
Samuel Lessard (Guitar, Ukulele, Bass Guitar, Recording, Songwriting, Theory) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
I started teaching guitar and ukulele in 2020 at the École de musique à la portée des sons on the recommendation of one of my teachers at Cégep de Drummondville. I continue to believe that this start in teaching was an excellent choice, given that I'm someone who has always listened to others and enjoys helping people achieve their goals. Passing on my passion for music to others is, for me, a way of continuing to learn and a pleasure that is renewed with every session. By teaching, for example, I've been able to learn the rudiments of the ukulele, but I've also had to rediscover certain notions I'd learned during my music studies at Cégep de Drummondville a few years earlier. These notions are not only theoretical and practical, but also technical. I had the pleasure of bringing out my classical guitar exercises, pieces and techniques afin order to be able to teach it, and I still continue to increase my knowledge of my main instrument, which is the electric guitar, afin order to be able to accomplish my own goals and bring my students where they want to go.
I've had, and still have, the chance to perform on a regular basis all over Quebec, and have been doing so for just over 10 years now. These years on stage continue to teach me the importance of healthy communication and teamwork. Something I apply with great care in my classes. I am also able to bring and offrir the necessary tools to my students afin so that they are as comfortable as possible not only on their instrument, but also in performance situations on stage or in the studio.
Scott Jolicoeur (Guitar) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Saturday
Scott Jolicoeur is a guitarist based out of Toronto, ON, who is quickly becoming one of Canada’s renowned classical guitarists. He has played and taught all styles of guitar, with specialization in classical guitar.
Scott has studied with many great guitarists including Dr. Ian Hodges in Winnipeg, as well as Jeffrey McFadden, Jorge Caballero and Rob Macdonald at the University of Toronto. While at the University of Toronto Scott also studied with Judicaël Perroy in France and René Izquierdo in Spain. From his studies, Scott has developed a well-refined method for teaching the classical guitar. Some of his previous students have completed examinations at the Royal Conservatory of Music, achieving Honours. Scott has participated in Competitions in Canada and the United States. As a teenager, he earned first place in the open division (ARCT and above), at the Ontario Music Festivals Association Provincial Competition.
Lately Scott teaches, plays music at events throughout Toronto and plays concerts in various cities. Scott Jolicoeur is a versatile young professional, who continues to perform and help students of all age groups reach their goals.
Scott's rate is $35.00 per half hour.
Sébastien Verret (Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Mandolin, Upright Bass, Merlin) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday
Fasciné par les groupes cultes tels que Pink Floyd, Iron Maiden ou The Beatles dès son enfance, c'est à l'âge de 17 ans que Sébastien fait l'acquisition de sa première basse électrique. Sa passion pour l'instrument se révèle rapidement, ce qui l'amène à rejoindre la concentration musique de l'école Jean-de-Brébeuf pour sa dernière année au secondaire, et à suivre des cours privés de manière assidue.
Quelques années plus tard, il décide d'étudier la basse électrique jazz et la contrebasse classique au Cégep de Sainte-Foy afin de poursuivre une carrière professionnelle en musique. Entre les études et l'enseignement, il performe également avec plusieurs orchestres de rock, métal, jazz et de chansons populaires, tant avec des compositions originales que des reprises. Il participe également à l'enregistrement de plusieurs albums, notamment avec les groupes Hatalom et The Flaying.
Son parcours l'a aussi mené à travailler comme disquaire durant plusieurs années, ce qui lui a permis de se découvrir une passion pour la musicologie et l'histoire de la musique. Ses horizons se sont ainsi élargis, et son intérêt pour de nombreux autres instruments, tel que la guitare, le ukulélé, le piano ou encore la mandoline, a pris naissance.
Bientôt de retour sur les bancs d'école afin de compléter un baccalauréat en interprétation jazz et pop, Sébastien partage maintenant sa passion et ses connaissances avec vous, pour vous aider à atteindre vos objectifs et à dépasser vos limites, tout en vous amusant et en cultivant vos intérêts.
Sergio Maraj (Voice, Guitar) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Saturday
Sergio has been studying voice anatomy and voice science for eight years, using proven methods of voice pedagogy from all over the world. Working alongside renowned instructors, he has a very wide scope of different approaches to help fix specific anatomical vocal habits and issues. Sergio actively performs, writes and arranges music not only for himself, but also for other vocalists. He continues to push the creative boundaries of music using music software, effects and samples.
His rate is $33 per half hour.
Shaun Weima (Guitar, Ukulele, Mandolin, Voice) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Monday
Shaun Weima moved to the Comox Valley in 2019 from Kingston, Ontario. He has been teaching music since 2003 at various schools in the area. He has performed, toured and produced with a number of Kingston bands, including Ianspotting, The Swampward Orchestra, and Hoppipolla. Shaun specializes in guitar, ukulele, mandolin, beginner piano and voice. His rate is $32 per half hour.
Simon Provost (Guitar, Composition) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Thursday, Saturday
Composer of more than forty albums, musician since 2005, and luthier, Sim Diamond is an extraordinary teacher thanks to his versatility, imagination, and love of music: that's why he passes on his passion to others. He teaches electric, acoustic, classical, and bass guitar, whether it's to deepen theory, improve technique, or understand composition. With hundreds of concerts performed throughout Quebec, having participated in the show “Shredders of Metal” by Banger TV in Toronto, and several collaborations with different bands, he dedicates his life to music.
Skip Holmes (Guitar, Banjo, Fiddle, Mandolin, Ukulele) Registration Request
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Skip played in rock and blues bands before getting into traditional music. He was a member of the house band on the iconic Up Home Tonight show on ATV. He's performed with The Ladies Choice Bluegrass Band, The Gordon Stobbe Trio, and The Richard Wood Band, and has toured and recorded with a wide range of musicians such as Graham and Eleanor Townsend, Calvin Vollrath, and Peter Dawson. Skip has transcribed a number of books of fiddle tunes for Mel Bay and has been teaching for over 35 years. His rate per 30-minute private lesson is $29.
Steve Sutton (Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Upright Bass, Trombone) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
STEVE SUTTON, (B.A., Dip. Mus.) is a Vancouver Island based, Professional Bassist and Guitar Teacher who has performed locally, in Vancouver and in California. Steve was born and raised in Nanaimo and began his musical journey in the School District 68 music program playing the trombone and the classical guitar. Later, Steve attended Malaspina University College's Music Program, (now Vancouver Island University), focusing on bass guitar and double bass. He graduated in 2002.
During the summer of 2003 he attended the Victoria Conservatory summer jazz workshop where he studied with jazz greats Neil Swainson, Misha Piatogorsky and Don Thompson. In September 2010 he attended a Ukulele workshop in Sonoma California, training with Hawaiian Ukulele Master Kimo Hussey.
Steve teaches guitar, bass guitar, double bass, ukulele and trombone at our Langford location.
Steve's rate is $32 per lesson.
Steven Dorscher (Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Steven Antonio Dorscher is an in-demand artist, session player and educator based in Calgary. He has performed and competed across Canada and the United States as a solo artist, and with various musical groups and bands after completing his Bachelor of Music degree at the University of Calgary. Steven currently serves lead guitar duties for Cabrakaän, and Matt & Steve. With over 10 years teaching experience including emphasis on technique and theory, Steven knows what the beginning musician needs, and can provide sound advice and help for the intermediate and advanced players. He also offers RCM exam prep, College / University Prep, and Music Theory instruction. Steven has been offering lessons in Calgary at L&M since 2013. His rate is $35 per half hour.
Stuart Steinhart (, Guitar, Piano) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Stuart Steinhart has been a professional musician for over 40 years, and has been studying and performing for 50 years. He has taught countless students from beginner to advanced academics as well as professionals and teachers.
Starting with studies at the age of 7 he has won many awards, studied at prestigious schools in the USA and recorded with many of Canada's and the world's top musicians. His work has gained numerous awards and praise, much of his work can be viewed and listened to on the World Wide Web.
His teaching style has garnered acclaim for his integration and understanding of music from its beginning to its spiritual side through his many years of study of Musicology/History/Philosophy.
He teaches Bass (acoustic and electric 4, 5, 6, and 7 string), Piano, Guitar, and Modern and Classical theory.
Stuart's lesson rate is $27 per half-hour private lesson.
Sundar Subramanian (Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Friday
Hailing from Ottawa, Sundar has a PhD in Music Composition from University at Buffalo. He has taught music courses at the university level for ten years. His playing and compositional work have been performed at venues across Canada and the US and has been broadcast nationwide. Sundar is skilled with teaching guitar, theory/composition, bass,and ukulele. He has been teaching music lessons for 25 years. He is equally comfortable
teaching classical, jazz and pop/rock and teaches students of all ages and all levels. Sundar's rate is $28 per 30 minute lesson.
Sundar donne des cours en français ainsi qu’en anglais.
Suneal Pal (Guitar, Ukulele) Registration Request
Teaching Style: rock, ,
Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
Suneal Pal graduated from Wilfred Laurier University with an Honors B.A. in Guitar Performance. He achieved first class honors in grade nine R.C.M. Since graduation, he has performed widely to rave reviews, recorded several CDs, and taught students of all ages and abilities. Suneal plays Acoustic, Classical, Electric, Rock, and Finger-style guitar and is also well-versed in Flamenco, Latin, and Jazz rhythms.
Suneal's rate is $30 per half hour lesson, in person or online.
