Ellen MacPherson (Violin, Group) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Wednesday
Ellen MacPherson attended several Suzuki violin programs from the age of six, and pursued Suzuki Teacher training through the Suzuki Association of the Americas. She holds an active member of the SAA and does ongoing professional development through Suzuki institutes across North America. Ellen is passionate about Shinichi Suzuki's vision: that every child deserves an arts-rich education and the opportunity to study and play music, and that through the study of music children build noble character, self-esteem, and lifelong enrichment. Her lessons are an environment that is positive, collaborative and inclusive, and she strives to facilitate students of all abilities. She plays and teaches various styles in addition to traditional Suzuki repertoire. Ellen teaches violin at the Regina store. Her rate is $28 per half-hour.
Emerald Sun (Clarinet, Piano, Saxophone, Woodwinds) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Saturday
ARCT (Piano), B.Mus, M.Mus, DMA (candidate)
Emerald has built a professional career in classical music and music pedagogy specializing in piano and woodwinds. She holds a Bachelor of Music from McGill University and a Master of Music from Trossingen Musikhochschule in Germany. Currently, Emerald is a doctoral candidate who does performance enhancement research and works with undergraduate students at University of Toronto. Emerald has taught for years students of all ages both in Canada and abroad. Her unique approach combines North American and European pedagogy and focuses on correct body use, musical understanding and having fun!
Emerald's rate is $33/half hour.
Emi Hamnett (Piano) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Friday, Saturday
Emi graduated from Osaka University of Music, majoring in Voice and has her Junior High School Teacher Certificate in Japan. Emi also graduated Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s SEA program and holds an ECE Assistant Certificate along with a Special Ed Teacher Assistant Certificate. She believes that music can be a powerful form of stress relief and adapts her lessons according to each of her student’s unique strengths and weaknesses to ensure the experience remains positive and beneficial for each of her students. Emi's rate is $31.00 per half hour lesson.
Emily Kozakievicz (Violin, Fiddle) Registration Request
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Emily has been playing violin since her childhood. She is well versed in classical and contemporary as well as fiddle music. Emily has been teaching in the Tillsonburg area for approximately three years.
Her rate is $25/ half-hour private lesson.
Emily Naccarato (Piano, Theory) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Wednesday
After several years of teaching piano, Emily (MTA, MT-BC) completed a Bachelors degree in Music Therapy at the University of Windsor, while studying piano performance under Dr. Gregory E Butler. For the past five years, Emily has been working as a music therapist as well as providing typical and adaptive piano lessons at Long and McQuade. Her music therapy training helps her accommodate different learning styles and abilities in the lesson room. Her philosophy of teaching is to lead individuals to achieve their full potential, through music. Her rate is $33/half hour.
Emily Shute (Piano) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday
Emily, an RCM Grade 9 classical pianist and voice teacher from Halifax has been teaching for over a decade. Since graduating from Dalhousie University in 2005, Emily has been teaching classical piano and musical theater privately. Her teaching style balances technique and performance, ensuring her students are skilled and expressive whether they are learning RCM curriculum or pop songs. As well as teaching, Emily has worked as an accompanist (Halifax Dance, Ross Creek Centre for the Arts, Kiwansis Music Festival), performer (IDOW Festival , Grafton Street Dinner Theater, Two Planks and a Passion), and composer, releasing her debut album “Jump with Me,” in 2015. Emily has recently moved to Saint John after spending a year teaching musical theater in South Korea. She is excited to join the Saint John Long & McQuade team and is looking forward to teaching here for many years to come. Emily's rate per half hour is $27.00
Emma Johnson (Piano, Cello, Violin) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Friday, Saturday
Emma Johnson is a classically trained pianist and cellist with over 20 years of experience. Emma graduated with an Honours in Music from St. Thomas University, where she studied composition, pedagogy, ensemble arrangement, and theory from Martin Kutnowski. Emma's approach to music education is marked by her commitment to fostering a love for classical music and helping her students unlock their musical potential. Emma has taught at Girls Rock Camp, Sistema, & UNB Music Camp and performed for local festivals such as Harvest Jazz, Flourish Fest, and Folly Fest. She currently plays cello with her string quartet Sarabande Strings & Fredericton Symphony Orchestra. Emma’s rate for a half hour private lesson is $27.
Emmanuel Bérubé-Simard (Bass Guitar, Upright Bass) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Thursday
Bassiste et contrebassiste professionnel, Emmanuel projette le registre grave avec une fougue et un intérêt sans cesse renouvelé depuis l'adolescence. Accompagner une chorale, rocker un bar, offrir une ambiance chaleureuse lors d'une célébration ou encore faire vibrer la foule lors d'un festival font partie de sa vie quotidienne depuis quelques années. Cette versatilité l'amène à explorer l'instrument dans plusieurs contextes et il recherche toujours de nouvelles pistes afin de peaufiner son approche. Présentement aux études au Bac en interprétation jazz à l'Université Laval, il étudie la contrebasse dans le but d'approfondir le style jazz, ses connaissances musicales et sa technique.
Professeur de basse depuis plus de 5 ans, il adore partager sa passion avec tous ceux qui ont une affection particulière pour l'instrument. Avec son approche directe et personnalisée, ses élèves peuvent s'attendre à être guidés à travers leurs objectifs de façon efficace, sans pour autant perdre de vue un élément essentiel du processus : vivre le plaisir de jouer de la musique.
Émmanuel St-Pierre Bernier (Drums, Djembe, Percussion) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Thursday
Emmanuel St-Pierre-Bernier is a professional drummer from Quebec City. Passionate about music since a young age, he now accompanies emerging artists, plays in professional cover bands, and performs in various jazz ensembles.
Currently completing the jazz performance program at the CNDF, Emmanuel has developed a versatility that allows him to teach and perform in a wide variety of musical styles—from metal to classical percussion. He enjoys sharing his passion with students and supporting them in their progress, regardless of their level or goals.
Emmett Wilson (Piano, Theory, Composition) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
After graduating from Simon Fraser University with a BFA in music and teaching piano for several years, Emmett has developed an audiation-based method that emphasizes an embodied understanding of music through listening, movement and singing. In Emmett’s class students will develop the skills to improvise, create their own music, perform with confidence at the piano, and read and write music notation. His goal as a teacher is to provide students with a foundation for a life of music learning and enjoyment. Emmett offers one-on-one lessons, and classes for small groups. His rate is $32 per half hour.
Eric Lam (Cello, Flute, Guitar) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday
Eric Lam has a BMus, majoring in Composition and Theory from the University of Alberta and a Music Diploma from Grant MacEwan University. Eric has taught guitar for over 18+ years and he also teaches flute and cello. Eric teaches various genres of music, his students have consistently received outstanding results on RCM exams and even the golden medal.
As an active musician, composer and music arranger, he plays for various music events and concerts in various cities throughout western Canada. He has arranged/composed music for a radio station, TV program and local artists. In 2005, he attained the Best Music Arrangement Award from the Canadian Chinese Song-Writers Quest. His mission is to guide students to enjoy, discover and increase their musical knowledge. Eric is also fluent in English and Cantonese. Eric offers lessons at our Edmonton Mayfield location.
His rate is $29 per half hour.
Eric Morrison (Guitar, Piano, Ukulele, Bass Guitar) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday
An active member of many unique local bands, he has experience both locally and abroad. Eric has his Bachelor's degree in Jazz Studies from Capilano University. He has a passion for a great variety of music; jazz, pop, funk, blues, rock, and even metal. He is a versatile multi-instrumentalist with a desire to inspire and encourage students to enjoy playing music. His rate is $31 per half hour lesson.
Eric Nasheim (Guitar, Bass Guitar) Registration Request
Teaching Style: rock,
Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Eric is a passionate guitarist who loves to teach and perform. Having graduated from the Music and Digital Media program at St. Lawrence College in 2013, he is a well-rounded electric guitar, and mandolin player. Eric loves to be able to give back what he has learned so far in a fun and productive learning experience, applying theory and music history to all musical genres. Eric has a true passion for teaching his students of all ages.
Eric charges $28 per half-hour private lesson.
Eric Ross (Guitar, Bass Guitar) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Thursday
Eric Ross is a professional bassist and guitarist who has 20 years of performing and teaching experience. He has taught individual guitar lessons and group classes through the Austin Live Music Academy at the University of Texas, and group guitar classes at MSCR in Madison, Wisconsin. He holds a Master’s degree in Jazz Performance from the University of Texas at Austin, and a Bachelor’s degree in Jazz Performance from the University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point.
Eric gives his students the tools they need to achieve their goals and to develop their own voice on the instrument. In addition to learning the fundamentals, he believes that it is important for his students to work on music that inspires them.
Eric’s rate per half hour private lesson at Long & McQuade Orleans is $29. (English)
Erik Hamilton - Online Lessons Available (Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday
Erik is a pop, rock and jazz guitarist from Edmonton, Alberta. He has a music diploma with Performance Major from MacEwan University (2015) and has studied with accomplished guitarists Jim Head, Mo Lefever and Jamie Philp. Erik currently plays guitar and bass studio projects, live performances, and has done shows in a variety of venues across western Canada. He is also a song writer and composer. Erik offers guitar, bass, and Ukulele lessons at our Edmonton North location.
Erik's rate is $30 per half hour.
Erika Dauphinee (Piano, Voice, Theory) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Erika Dauphinee is a classically trained musician with an ARCT from the Royal Conservatory of Music, specializing in voice, piano, and music theory. She studied jazz piano and musical theatre in university and has extensive experience in teaching Speech Level Singing, the Alexander Technique, and Contemporary Vocal Technique. Erika has performed with Alberta theatre companies, worked in the film industry, and sung with Pro Coro Canada. Her lessons are designed to be fun and engaging, enhancing students' communication, patience, and confidence. Erika customizes each lesson to match her students' goals and learning styles, often incorporating music-related games to keep classes enjoyable. With a deep understanding of piano and music theory composition, Erika is dedicated to inspiring and nurturing the next generation of musicians. Her rate is $30 per half hour.
Erland Wenn (Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
Erland is an experienced and dedicated musician with a diploma in music from VCC. Erland has been teaching guitar and bass for over 25 years. He has an enthusiastic personality and enjoys teaching many different styles of music. Erland can also teach ukulele. As well, he runs our rock band program, showing young musicians how to play as a group. He welcomes students of any age and ability.
His rate is $32 per half hour.
Esteban Herrera (Piano) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Friday, Saturday
Now living in Canada Esteban was born in Mexico City and began his musical formation very young. He holds a bachelor's degree in Jazz Music Performance and a bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences. He has 30 years of professional experience as a full-time musician and has performed, recorded and toured with artists all over North America, Latin America, and Europe. He has received numerous awards and grants and was nominated for a Juno in 2022 for Jazz Album of the Year (Group) for the album THE PROPHET by the Esteban Herrera Quintet. Esteban offers lessons at the Calgary Chinook store and his rate is $33 per half hour.
Étienne Fournier (Guitar, Ukulele) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Thursday
Etienne Fournier is a passionate guitarist and teacher who started playing guitar at the age of 8. After pursuing music studies, he earned a Techniques diploma in Jazz Performance from Cégep de St-Laurent, a Bachelor's degree in Music – Artistic Practice from UQÀM, and a DESS in Film Scoring from UQÀM. As an artist, he regularly performs on stage with various bands, both in cover performances and original compositions, and masters a wide range of styles from pop and rock to jazz. However, he specializes in metal and shred guitar, where he fully expresses his technical and musical creativity. Alongside his music career, Étienne shares his expertise on social media, where he has accumulated hundreds of thousands of followers across major platforms.
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Étienne Fournier est un guitariste et professeur passionné qui a commencé la guitare à l’âge de 8 ans. Après avoir poursuivi des études en musique, il obtient un diplôme en Techniques d’interprétation jazz du Cégep de St-Laurent, un Baccalauréat en Musique – Pratique artistique de l’UQÀM, puis un DESS en Musique de Film à l’UQÀM. En tant qu’artiste, il se produit régulièrement sur scène avec divers groupes, tant en reprises qu’en composition, et maîtrise une large gamme de styles allant du pop et rock au jazz. Toutefois, il se spécialise dans le métal et la guitare shred, où il exprime pleinement sa créativité technique et musicale. Parallèlement à sa carrière musicale, Étienne partage son expertise sur les médias sociaux, où il cumule plusieurs centaines de milliers d’abonnés sur les principales plateformes.
Étienne Lacasse (Guitar, Composition, Theory, Arranging) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Étienne Lacasse is a composer and guitarist from Quebec City with a bachelor's degree in music from the University of Sherbrooke. Trained in jazz-pop guitar, he has developed solid teaching experience with students of all ages, whom he accompanies in both individual lessons and group workshops. His teaching style emphasizes creativity, listening, and the joy of playing, while incorporating theory and technique concepts adapted to each student's level.
In addition to his teaching activities, Étienne composes for film, television, and video games, exploring both classical orchestration and electroacoustic textures. He also arranges video game pieces for wind orchestra and accompanies artists in their projects.
