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 Simmons (Guitar, Drums) Registration Request

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Ryan is a multi-instrumentalist performer and educator who recently completed his studies in the Grant MacEwan University Bachelor of Music program as a guitar performance major.
Having grown up as a metal and rock musician who now focuses on jazz performance and composition, Ryan is a versatile musician who prides himself on adapting to students interests and ability. As a lifelong student, Ryan has been fortunate to study privately in New York City with acclaimed guitarist Max Light as well as with renowned Edmonton based educators such as Jim Head and Brett Hansen. In his lessons, Ryan ensures that a solid technical and theoretical ability is developed while doing so through learning music relevant to the student.
Ryan’s rate is $30 per half hour.

Saeid Makvandi (Guitar, Ukulele) Registration Request

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Saeid Makvandi est un guitariste professionnel et un enseignant de musique expérimenté, ayant donné de nombreuses performances en Asie, en Europe et en Amérique du Nord. Il possède une vaste expérience dans l’enseignement de la guitare, tant dans des institutions académiques que dans des contextes privés. Passionné par l’éducation musicale, il adopte une approche créative et centrée sur l’élève. Il parle couramment le français,l'anglais le persan, et l’italien.

Sam Britton (Guitar, Bass Guitar, Voice, Composition, Ukulele) Registration Request

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

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 $33 for 30 minutes.

Sam Patterson (Guitar, Bass 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, 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.

Scott MacDonald (Brass, Bass Clarinet, Clarinet, Flute, Saxophone, Theory, Woodwinds, Guitar) Registration Request

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

With over 25 years of teaching experience, multi-instrumentalist Scott is a highly experienced and passionate musician and pedagogue. Starting on guitar at age 12, his passion grew for music as he gained proficiency on brass and woodwind instruments through community bands. After completing a Bachelor of Music at Acadia University, Scott returned to his roots and worked as the music director/conductor and training officer of the Mersey Band where his duties included teaching all new members of the band, regardless of age or skill level. After studying at Western University in London, ON, earning a Master of Music in Clarinet Performance and Pedagogy, Scott worked as a soloist, chamber musician and conductor in southern Ontario for several years before returning to the Maritimes in 2023 to work as the Clarinet Teaching Artist at the Saint John Centre for SistemaNB. Scott teaches all single-reed woodwinds, flute, brass, and guitar. Scott's rate per half hour is $28.00.

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

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): Tuesday

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.

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, Banjo) 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, trombone and beginner banjo at our Langford location.
Steve's rate is $32 per lesson.

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

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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.

Tavis Weir (Banjo, Bass Guitar, Guitar, Piano, Theory, Drums) Registration Request

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Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

Tavis Weir has lived and breathed music since he was old enough to walk. He grew up in a diverse musical family, gave his first concert at age 8 and never looked back. He attended the University of Toronto for Jazz guitar and has toured across Canada with many artists as well as to support his solo album. His passions are songwriting and recording; improvisation and sound exploration; as well as guiding others on their journey into the life changing power of music. He has been teaching people from all walks of life for the past 15 years. Tavis firmly believes music is available to everyone and inspiration can come from anywhere. Lesson rate $33 per half hour lesson.

Tony Boyce (Saxophone, Piano, Guitar, Flute, Theory) Registration Request

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

Tony, a graduate of UNB, is a multi- instrumentalist with many years of music experience and education, with certifications from the RCM and Berklee College of Music. Tony has studied guitar, piano, saxophone, flute and clarinet under many renowned instrumentalists. Ongoing professional music development is important to Tony and thus he has completed music courses from the California Institute of the Arts, Duke University and University of Rochester NY. Tony offers a unique teaching style which accommodates a variety of music learners, from beginners to advanced; children, youth and adults. Tony's rate per half hour is $27.00

Travis Matte (Guitar, Bass Guitar) Registration Request

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Teaching Day(s): Wednesday

Travis began playing guitar at the age of 12 and by the age of 16 already began teaching in a local music school. While attending high school, he discovered that it was possible to study music in University. After 6 months of intense practice in classical guitar, a style he knew very little about at the time, he passed his audition and was admitted to the University of Ottawa School of Music. As a result, he holds both a Bachelor’s Degree in Classical Guitar and a Bachelor’s degree in Education. Since university, has returned to his roots; specializing in Rock, Metal, Progressive Rock, Blues, and Folk, while also adding new styles to his repertoire, including Bluegrass music and some jazz. His performing experience stems from mainly being a session musician, filling in for local bands and projects. Currently he is working on his own solo project.

Rate: $30/half-hour
Speaks English and French

Tresor Otshudi (Voice, Piano, Guitar, Theory, Composition, Conducting) Registration Request

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

Trésor is an award-winning singer, composer, conductor, and recording artist with over 20 years of international experience, having performed across four continents. He specializes in Gospel and Classical music, with a soulful and expressive approach to R&B.
He is the founder and conductor of Juste Chanter Gospel Choir, a vibrant and growing choral movement based in Metro Vancouver, and serves as Music Director at Tresor Music.
Trésor is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Choral Conducting at Messiah University and a Post-Graduate Artist Diploma in Voice at the Vancouver Academy of Music. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music from Trinity Western University, a Musical Theatre Certificate from Choreia in Paris, and a Business Diploma from Pigier in Lille, France.
He teaches students of all ages and levels in both English and French, helping them grow in vocal technique, confidence, and artistry.
Rate: $38 per half hour