Cora Cameron (Cello, Voice, Guitar, Ukulele, Piano) Registration Request

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Teaching Day(s): Friday, Saturday

Cora Cameron is an emerging artist/composer and honours graduate of Memorial University’s musicology program. Originally from Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Cora is a multi-instrumentalist and singer/songwriter with a passion for creative exploration of musical styles and improvisational sound. Cora’s experiences have been eclectic, ranging from a variety of performances with orchestral ensembles as a principal cellist (MUN Chamber Orchestra, HRASO, Maritime Conservatory Orchestra, Maritime Conservatory Baroque Ensemble) to choral singing (MUN Festival Choir), musical theatre productions (TaDa, Neptune YPCO, St. Luke’s Community Players), and sharing original works and jazz arrangements as the vocalist of Orchid Duo. With 10+ years of performance experience, Cora is eager to begin her journey in education and go beyond the books with philosophies she has developed in her own studies. She is offering beginner lessons and is eager to meet you! Cora is $30 per half hour lesson.

Cristina Kindl (Piano, Voice) Registration Request

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Teaching Day(s): Wednesday, Thursday

Cristina studied music at the University of Ottawa, and has been teaching piano, acting and movement since 2004 to both children and adults. She recently completed a Master’s degree in Theatre and Performance Studies. Cristina specializes in creating individually tailored lessons for pianists and performers, and her passion lies in creating a safe, fun, and supportive environment to help students play and sing with ease and confidence. Lessons are available in English, French and Italian, and are $29 per 30 minutes.

Daniel Amezcua - BA Mus. (Voice, Piano) Registration Request

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

A music graduate of UBC, Daniel has studied voice and piano with celebrated teachers including Donald Bell, Nona Mari, Edward Parker, and Daniel Taylor. He was a frequent guest soloist and cantor throughout Victoria and the Lower Mainland, having sung major works in major operatic works under the baton of noted conductors Bruce Pullan, Nicholas Fairbank, Kirk Bergan, and Laurence Cummings. Daniel's current students include 2014 Kiwanis winners and musical theatre performers throughout Calgary. Daniel's student accolades include the 2023 RCM Music Lights the Way Audience Choice Award, the Calgary Performing Arts Festival Platinum and Gold Medal Entries, and Long McQuade Scholarship Recipients. Daniel offers lessons in Calgary at the East store and his rate is $32 per half hour.

David Unsworth (Voice) Registration Request

David Unsworth is a performer and instructor based out of Edmonton. He recently graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Jazz and Contemporary Music, majoring in vocal performance from MacEwan University, and performs at a variety of venues and markets around the city. David began singing with the Edmonton Junior Children’s Choir when he was 7 and has been performing ever since, branching out into a variety of different vocal styles. He is knowledgeable in Pop, Rock, Jazz, Musical Theatre and Choral Music,and has experience with composition and songwriting. David offers lessons at our Edmonton Mayfield location. His rate is $28 per half hour.

David Wilkins (Guitar, Banjo, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Mandolin, Voice, Trumpet) Registration Request

Teaching Style: classical, , , , , , ,

Teaching Day(s): Monday, Thursday, Friday

David has sung in choirs since his childhood, played trumpet and bass and guitar in local groups and Niagara region and Tillsonburg area, as well as in gospel groups at church. He has been a musician for over 50 years, and teaching music for 37 years.

His half hour rate is $25 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.

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.

Fiona Ryan (Piano, Composition, Clarinet, Voice) Registration Request

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

Fiona has a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in composition from the University of Toronto, a Master of Music from Newcastle University, where she studied composition and improvisation, and a Bachelor of Music from Dalhousie University, specializing in clarinet performance. Fiona also studied piano and voice privately. Fiona has taught music in various settings including private music lessons, workshops, and University music courses. In addition to teaching music, Fiona also works as a music director, performs music in a variety of styles, and is an award-winning composer whose song cycle “Lady of the Lake” was nominated for an ECMA for Classical Composition of the Year in 2018. Her rate is $30.00 per 30 minute lesson.

Florence Brousseau (Voice, Piano) Registration Request

Teaching Style: pop, classical,

Teaching Day(s): Monday, Thursday, Saturday

Genevieve Cunningham (Voice, Piano) Registration Request

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Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Friday, Sunday

Genevieve Cunningham (she/her), originally from Nova Scotia, holds a Bachelor’s degree in Voice Performance and a Masters degree in Vocal Performance and Pedagogy from Memorial University. She is classically trained in Opera.

Genevieve is also RCM Certified in both voice and piano. She has a diverse background in various different styles of music including musical theatre, pop, and Celtic music. She also has experience in choirs.

Genevieve is a bilingual artist in French and English, proficient in both languages since childhood. She enjoys writing her own music for voice and piano, and is very passionate about allowing students to explore and express their own musicality. Genevieve's rate is $28 per 30 minute lesson.

Geneviève Labbée (Voice, Guitar) Registration Request

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Teaching Day(s): Thursday

Geneviève Labbé is a singer-songwriter originally from Quebec City who has been based in Victoriaville for the past 20 years. She has produced several albums and completed numerous performing arts projects. She teaches singing and songwriting and accompanies her students on the piano, ukulele and guitar. She also teaches these instruments to beginners, both young people and adults. She knows how to convey her passion for creativity and encourage everyone to develop their talents!

Gerard Rances (Voice, Ear Training, Theory, Music History) Registration Request

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

A graduate from VCC, Gerard obtained his BMus in Classical Voice Performance in 2013. He has been teaching at Long & McQuade since 2016. Taking what he has learned from opera and the art of classical music, Gerard focuses on enhancing common vocal practices in more modern styles of singing such as musical theatre and pop. He places a strong emphasis on applying proper vocal technique to any genre of music. A few of the techniques Gerard focuses on are: range expansion, creating a richer tone with depth, developing the chest, head and mixed registers, cultivating vibrato, working through the various passagios, establishing healthy belting in both chest and mixed registers, and improving diction, breathing, phrasing and much more. In 2018, Gerard began teaching at Douglas College running both the music theory and aural skills/ear training prep courses for students entering the music diploma or music therapy programs. From 2015 to 2021, Gerard served as the Assistant Director and Head Teacher of Voice, Theory, Music History, Aural Skills and Ear Training at Bravo Music in Vancouver. From 2011 to 2014, Gerard was a tenor soloist and section leader for both Pacific Spirit Choir and West Vancouver United Church Choir in West Vancouver. He is very well versed with the Royal Conservatory of Music curriculum and has helped hundreds of students prepare for exams in rudiments, harmony, history and voice from preparatory to ARCT level. Gerard’s message to all his students: “we’re going to work hard, give your voice a work out and we’re going to have fun doing it.” Gerard's rate is $32.00 per half hour lesson.

Guerschon Auguste (Voice, Piano) Registration Request

Teaching Style: gospel, ,

Teaching Day(s): Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Guerschon Auguste is an emerging artist who likes to combine Gospel music with pop, jazz and classical. As a member of the Jireh Gospel Choir, he performed on the TD stage at the 2016 Montreal International Jazz Festival. He also made a few appearances on television shows and sang back vocals for renowned artists such as Bobby McFerrin and Corneille. In 2019, Guerschon completed his bachelor’s degree in Jazz Interpretation under the mentorship of Vincent Morel. He regularly participates in Gospel workshops at Place des Arts and does studio recordings for various artists. He teaches singing and piano. He occasionally conducts the Jireh Choir and creates vocal arrangements for local Gospel artists. Guerschon has been teaching music since 2014.

Rate: $29/half-hour
Speaks English and French

Izzy Mello (Voice) Registration Request

Teaching Style: pop,

Teaching Day(s): Saturday

Izzy (they/them) is a graduate of Berklee College of Music with a degree in Vocal Performance and a long time love of music as a vehicle for creating community and connection. With a student-led approach to teaching and an eclectic musical background to pull from, they are happy to engage with any genre or style that a student throws at them. Jazz, classical, music theatre, rock, punk, folk, and many other styles are all within Izzy's wheelhouse. They are currently studying at Conestoga College in the Radio Broadcast program in hopes of furthering their involvement with the local music community. They hope to create an open and nurturing learning environment for students to evolve and nourish their love of music. Izzy's rate is $30.00 per half-hour lesson.

Jacob Dryden (Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Voice) Registration Request

Teaching Style: rock, , , pop,

Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday

Jacob is a singer and guitarist, composer and sound engineer. His current band Quickness keeps him busy, and he also does shows as a solo looping artist and owns a recording studio. He has a long list of sound engineering customers including Snoop Dogg and Carly Rae Jepsen. Jacob offers something new to the lesson Centre, with recording, looping and beatboxing in his toolbox of skills. Jacob takes students 6 years old and up and all ability levels. His rate is $30 per half hour.

Janel Jarvis (Piano, Voice) Registration Request

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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Janel received her education and training in music, recreation and fitness as well as dance and movement, and has been teaching classes in these intersecting areas for nearly 25 years. She develops and implements music and movement programs for people of all ages: babies and preschoolers, elementary, high school and post secondary and the general community. She understands the importance of putting one’s teaching into practice and is an accomplished performer. Janel is currently the vocalist for a 5 piece jazz ensemble as well as a trio, and accompanies music exams, auditions, and a local church choir.
Her rate is $28 per half hour lesson.

Joëlle Turner (Voice, Songwriting, Theory, Recording) Registration Request

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

Want to sing or play your favorite songs with confidence? Joëlle offers personalized Voice lessons specializing in Pop, R&B, Lo-Fi, Folk, and Rock. Whether you're a total beginner or looking to take your skills to the next level, Joëlle will meet you where you are and help you grow from there.

Passionate about creativity and self-expression, Joëlle also offers guidance in songwriting and music production. Lessons can include hands-on time in a cozy, welcoming studio—designed to support students as they explore their unique sound and bring original songs to life in a comfortable, creative environment.

With over 20 years of teaching experience and more than 30 years in performance, songwriting, and recording, Joëlle brings a wealth of knowledge to every lesson. They hold a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Performance (Voice) from the University of Toronto and continue to deepen their expertise by studying vocal anatomy and pedagogy with renowned educator Dr. Shannon Coates.

Joëlle is also an active recording artist. With their band Ten Moon, they are releasing four new singles this year—catch them on tour this August!

Lesson Rate: $30 per half-hour session.

John Lindsay-Botten (Voice, Piano, Brass) Registration Request

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Teaching Day(s): Monday

John has a Bachelors in Music in Voice from Mount Allison University and grade 8 Royal Conservatory of Music piano. John originally entered university on trombone but switched to voice after two years. He has sung both solo and chorally with the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir, the Elora Festival Singers, Nathaniel Dett Chorale, Mississauga Choral Society, and the Toronto Jewish Folk Choir among others, and he took on the lead role of Pierre Elliott Trudeau in Vocalypse Productions’ presentation of G. E. Clarke and D.D. Jackson’s opera Trudeau: Long March/Shining Path. John has produced a CD of his own pop/adult compositions called ‘A Labour of Love’. He has been teaching music since 1994 and his rate for a half-hour private lesson is $30.

Julia Borden (Piano, Voice, Guitar, Ukulele) Registration Request

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

Julia grew up with music all around her. She began musical ear training at six months old and completed Suzuki Music as a child. Throughout her youth, she would pick up several more instruments, learning to sing and finding her voice alongside her love and a lifelong passion for the whimsical world of music.
Julia completed the Piano Suzuki program and her RCM 10, and ARCT by the time she was 18. She pursued other interests and graduated with a Psychology Degree from The Kings University in 2018, but ultimately returned to music and completed the Piano Performance program at Juilliard in 2020. Julia loves teaching all ages and a variety of instruments. She takes pride in helping students build a solid musical foundation. She loves how music can inspire and support individual expression. Instruction in music production and music play adds to her skill set. Julia strives to connect with every type of student and guide students to their goals and beyond. It's never too late or too early to bring music into one's life. Julia has daytime availability for adults and homeschoolers and a few evening spots left as well. Julia is excited to teach at our Mayfield location. Accepting weekly students, Saturdays are now open.
Her rate is $31 per half hour | $62 per hour
Accepting only weekly students.

Karen White (Piano, Voice) Registration Request

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

Karen graduated in 2017 from Capilano University, where she completed a Bachelor of Music with a concentration in Jazz Voice. Karen has been teaching piano and voice since 2015 in a wide variety of styles, and with a focus on fostering a safe and creative environment for students to explore their passion for music. Her rate is $32 per half hour.