Jessica McLaughlin (Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute) Registration Request

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

Jessica is a classically trained multi-instrumentalist specializing in woodwinds. She holds a Bachelor of Music degree in Performance from the University of Calgary and a Diploma in Music from Kwantlen Polytechnic University. Jessica has taught private lessons and coached small ensembles for over 15 years. She prides herself on working with students to customize lessons to their learning style. She currently performs with the Delta Concert Band and a trio specializing in wedding and event entertainment within the Lower Mainland. Having over 35 years experience performing solo and in both large and small ensembles Jessica plays in a variety of styles including classical, jazz, rock and pop. Her goal is to inspire students to play and encourage constant learning. Her rate is $30 per half hour.

Joelle Nielsen (Clarinet, Flute, Oboe, Saxophone) Registration Request

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Teaching Day(s): Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Joelle Nielsen started playing the clarinet 20 years ago, achieving her B.Mus in performance from Brandon University in 2014. During that time she has played with National youth band, pit ensembles for musical theatre productions, and as part of small ensembles that performed with the WSO’s pre-concert series and at ICA’s Clarinet Festival, as well as competing Nationally as part of a chamber group. Joelle has been teaching woodwind clinics in Manitoba and Saskatchewan since 2009, and started teaching privately in Northeast Saskatchewan in 2018. Joelle teaches woodwinds at the Regina store. Her rate is $28 per half-hour.

Kevin Madi (Piano, Clarinet, Saxophone) Registration Request

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Teaching Day(s): Saturday

Kevin is currently in his 5th year of Music Education at UBC. He is an experienced teacher who has studied under both Francois Houle and Jose Franch-Ballester. Kevin has been playing piano since the age of 5 and clarinet since the age of 11. As a teacher, Kevin's goals are to have fun and guide his students towards success. His rate is $33/half hour.

Leo Sprikut (Clarinet, Flute, Piano, Recorder, Trombone, Trumpet, Saxophone, Woodwinds, Brass) Registration Request

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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Thursday

M.A. Mus., PhD
Leonid has an extensive international experience in music performing, conducting, and teaching piano, woodwinds, brass, and music theory at different levels, from individual to university. Leonid regularly presents his research at leading music education conferences around the world and publishes in periodicals and essay collections in Canada and internationally. He is a multi-instrumentalist and speaks several languages. He teaches students all ages, using student-centred teaching methods, which helps them develop essential music skills, but most importantly have fun and enjoy!
Leo's rate is $30/half hour.

Marc Deslandes (Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute, Trumpet, Trombone) Registration Request

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Teaching Day(s): Saturday

He began his musical career in his elementary school choir. In high school, he studied both clarinet and saxophone, getting involved in several musical projects. His passion for music led him to perform with several small and large ensembles. He is interested in writing and arranging music, as well as chamber music and symphony orchestra repertoires. As an adult, Marc studied ensemble conducting with trumpeter and conductor André Gauthier. As part of his bachelor's degree in music education, he studied classical clarinet at UQAM with Martin Carpentier, clarinetist with the Orchestre Métropolitain de Montréal. Marc has long been interested in all wind instruments, and is not afraid of musical challenges. His professional experience has led him to conduct young people in school settings as well as adults in musical theatre settings. He has been teaching clarinet, saxophone, flute and trumpet privately for over 15 years, and continues to hone his teaching skills at university.

Natsumi Wakasa (Piano, Violin, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Theory) Registration Request

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

Natsumi is an experienced and passionate instructor with over 10 years of teaching students of all ages, from preschoolers to adults. Holding RCM 10 certifications in piano, saxophone, violin, flute, and music theory, as well as the ability to teach intermediate clarinet, she brings a well-rounded and diverse musical background in classical, pop, and jazz.
Whether you're a beginner or an advanced student, Natsumi is dedicated to enriching your life with music through engaging & tailored lessons that emphasize both enjoyment and the fundamentals. Her adaptable teaching approach ensures each lesson is personalized to meet individual needs. Natsumi is also a former national competition winner in Japan in 2015 to 2017. She is looking forward to having fun lessons with you! Natsumi’s rate is $30 per 1/2 hour lesson.

Robert Tite (Saxophone, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Recorder) Registration Request

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Robert Tite holds a Bachelor of Music from the University of Toronto and an Artist Diploma from Mohawk College. He is the Principal Clarinetist of the Georgian Bay Symphony and has also played as a guest of the New Hamilton Orchestra and the Toronto Philharmonic. Robert has also performed in several of the GBS chamber concert series and performed the Copland Clarinet Concerto with the Georgian Bay Symphony. He is the director of many groups including the Great Lake Winds and the GBS Clarinet Choir and has been a guest clinician at many schools. Robert's private lesson rate is $27.00/half-hour private lesson.

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

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Teaching Day(s): Monday, 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.

Teresa Pullen (Piano, Flute, Saxophone, Clarinet) Registration Request

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Teaching Day(s): Wednesday

Teresa Pullen is a piano and woodwind (flute) instructor from Hickson, Ontario. She has been teaching for over 25 years with a small break to raise her 5 kids ranging in age from 11-20 years. Teresa holds her Grade 10 in both flute and piano from The Royal Conservatory of music along with her Bachelor of Music Education from The University of Western Ontario. She is currently working on her ARCT flute. She has also participated in the Rotary Festival of Music with her students as well as performing. Teresa has been a member of the KW Youth Symphony and a founding member of the Oxford Winds. She has also performed in many musicals including Oliver, Camelot, Brigadoon and the Music Man to mention a few. She is excited to continue her music journey. Her rate is $27/half-hour lesson.

Trevor Wentzell (Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Piano, Composition) Registration Request

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Trevor is a multi-instrumental player, teacher and composer. He holds a Bachelor of Music Degree from St. FX University with a Major in Jazz Studies. Playing and studying music from the age of 5, Trevor is no stranger to the local music scene and is a first call sideman performing and recording on saxophone, flute, piano and organ. He has been a member of the Back Alley Big Band, The Chronos Band and Scott and The Rocks, and has opened for such musical greats as Charles Bradley, John Scofield and Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings at the TD Halifax Jazz Festival. He enjoys teaching students of all ages and levels of experience. Trevor's rate per 30-minute private music lesson is $28.