Jennifer Abbott (Piano, Clarinet, Ukulele, Recorder) Registration Request

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

Jennifer Abbott has been an avid member of the music scene for over 35 years, teaching and specializing in piano and keyboard knowledge. She has extensive experience instructing students of all ages and styles of piano, keyboard and ukulele. Jenn has been involved with many workshops, accompanied professional choirs and taught group lessons. Jenn offers and enjoyable and practical approach to learning and welcomes students of all ages and abilities. Jenn especially loves working with young children and beginners. She also teaches beginner clarinet to students 8 years and older.
Her rate is $32 per half hour.

Jennifer Hedican (Violin, Fiddle, Viola, Cello) Registration Request

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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Thursday

Jennifer completed a Bachelor of Music in Violin Performance degree at Sir Wilfred Laurier as well as a course in musical pedagogy, and has been teaching and performing for over 20 years. She teaches RCM and Suzuki Method and plays with the North Bay Symphony orchestra. Jennifer is comfortable teaching classical violin and Celtic fiddle styles. Her rate is $28 per ½ hour lesson.

Jennifer Marlow (Piano) Registration Request

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Teaching Day(s): Wednesday

Jennifer's music education (piano) from Dalhousie University opened doors to many great opportunities to work in the music industry, whether it be managing a ‘New Music’ collective, a stage manager for opera, a producer of jazz festivals and more. However, the constant throughout has been teaching piano. The breadth of experience within the music sector has informed her approach to teaching along with years (decades!) of guiding 5 to 85 year olds on her piano bench. Jennifer's aim as a piano teacher is to instill and nurture a love for music, which enriches our lives and those around us. Jennifer's rate is $28 per half hour lesson.

Jeremy Daw (Bass Guitar, Guitar, Composition, Theory) Registration Request

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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Thursday

Jeremy graduated Humber College’s Music program in 2002, where he studied under such artists as Mike Downes (Juno Award Winner), Rik Emmett (Triumph), and Lenny Boyd, to name a few. Since then, Jeremy has built a robust portfolio that includes 20 years of teaching music lessons, 100s of gigs in the local music scene, performing on 200+ full length studio albums, performing 1000 concerts while touring 25+ countries. Jeremy also has his own recording studio where he composes music for television, cartoons, and YouTube, as well as records with locals and international artists. Jeremy plays all genres of music. His approach to teaching combines fun, flexibility, skill building, and theory, ensuring a well-rounded and customized learning experience for each student.
Jeremy charges $29 per half hour private lesson.

Jeremy Pink (Guitar) Registration Request

Teaching Style: rock,

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

Jeremy is a teacher of guitar and beginner bass who teaches at our lesson centre four days a week. As an encore to his long teaching days, Jeremy plays in a number of local bands in the rock, pop and blues genres. He has a penchant for creating original material for metal bands and his instrumental rock and roll project. Jeremy charges $30.00 per half-hour lesson.

Jeremy Sallie (Guitar, Bass Guitar) Registration Request

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Teaching Day(s): Thursday, Saturday

Jeremy achieved a Jazz Diploma from Vancouver Island University and a graduate certificate in Film Scoring from Sheridan. His lessons provide a perfect blend of technical prowess and artistic insight. Whether you're a novice eager to strum your first chords or a seasoned player aiming for refinement, Jeremy's tailored approach accommodates all skill levels and styles. Jeremy's rate is $28 per ½ hour lesson.

Jérome Légaré (Bass Guitar, Drums, Guitar) Registration Request

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Teaching Day(s): Thursday, Friday

Jérôme has been passionate about music since the age of 12. He received musical training in high school, where he learned guitar, drums, and bass. He then pursued advanced musical studies at Cégep de Saint-Laurent, specializing in electric jazz bass. He is currently completing a bachelor's degree at the Université du Québec à Montréal, focusing on jazz and classical double bass. Jérôme is a big fan of rock, metal, jazz, pop, and many other styles. Whether teaching bass, double bass, guitar, or drums, he is a good listener and adapts his teaching methods to the needs of students of all ages and skill levels.

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Jérôme est passionné de musique depuis l'âge de 12 ans. Il a suivi une formation musicale au secondaire où il a appris la guitare, la batterie et la basse. Il suit ensuite une formation musicale approfondie au cégep de Saint-Laurent en basse électrique jazz. Il poursuit présentement un baccalauréat à l'université du Québec à Montréal en contrebasse jazz et classique. Jérôme est un grand amoureux de rock, métal, jazz, pop et bien d'autres styles. Que ce soit en basse, contrebasse, guitare ou batterie, il sait être à l'écoute et adapte sa méthode d'enseignement aux besoins des élèves de tous âges et tous niveaux.

Jerry Ozipko - Online Lessons Available (Violin, Cello, Brass, Woodwinds) Registration Request

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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Wednesday

Jerry taught band in a high school setting for over 15 years, and holds a Bachelor of Music as well as a Master of Education degree. Jerry has had a love of teaching for many years and wants to continue passing on his knowledge at Long & McQuade. Primarily Jerry plays violin, clarinet and saxophone but can also teach any band instrument up to a level 2 proficiency. Jerry offers lessons at our Edmonton North location.
Jerry's rate is $29 per half hour.

Jesse McCloy (Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele) Registration Request

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

Jesse is an experienced teacher, performer, and purveyor of all things musical, Jesse has been playing in venues and studios across the world for the last 20 years.
His styles are far ranging, including anything from rock, blues, funk and soul to heavy metal.
Specializing in guitar and ukulele, Jesse believes in maintaining a relaxed and comfortable learning environment suitable for all ages and skill levels. Lesson rate $32 per half hour lesson.

Jesse Rendell (Guitar, Bass Guitar, Mandolin, Ukulele) Registration Request

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Teaching Day(s): Friday

Jesse comes from two musical families that are deeply rooted in Labrador Metis and Nova Scotian Folk traditions. With over 25 years of performing, producing, and composing experience, his ability to share a message of growth and passion for music suits a wide range of students in the beginner and intermediate levels. After attending two years of music arts at NSCC focusing on Bass and Upright Bass, Jesse has had the fortune of writing, arranging, and performing with various ECMA and Nova Scotia Music Award nominees and winners. Jesse offers intermediate level instruction in Bass, Drums, Guitar, Mandolin, and Ukulele. His rate per 30-minute private session is $28.

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.

Ji Eun Moon (Piano) Registration Request

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Teaching Day(s): Wednesday, Thursday

Ji Eun Moon is a professional composer, pianist, and teacher. She holds a master's degree from Brooklyn College, the City University of New York (CUNY) and a doctorate (DMA) from the University of Georgia in the United States. She is a recipient of the U.S. Arts and Sciences Special Talent Visa (O1visa) and has twice been awarded a scholarship from the Korea-American Scholarship Foundation (KASF). Her composition for string trio was selected and performed at the Korea Chamber Music Composition Festival (2023) at the Seoul Arts Center in South Korea, and her music Croquis was selected and performed at the University of North Georgia Contemporary Music Composition Conference (2022) in the United States. She was recently artist-in-residence at the Wildacres Retreat in North Carolina (2022), USA. She won an international composition competition and workshop organised by the Italian Ministry of Culture in Melbourne, Australia, had her work premiered at ABC Hall, was selected as artist-in-residence by the American Atlantic Center for the Arts (ACA), and won the Composers' Forum at the Oregon Bach Festival and the 3rd International Competition for Young Artists organised by IRCAM.
She was selected for the composers' workshop and as a resident artist at the Slovenian International Residency Guest Room Maribor. She has been an assistant professor at the Mongolian International University (MIU). Her piano solo, Watching & Chasing, was included in a special album by Albany Records, USA. As a solo pianist and accompanist, she has performed with prestigious musicians, ensembles and orchestras. She is a member of MusiCon and the Society of Composers of Contemporary Music in Busan, South Korea, and is a member of ASCAP and BMI. She also offers lessons in korean.

Jimmy Rodgers (Guitar, Ukulele, Mandolin, Merlin, Bass Guitar, Theory) Registration Request

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

Jimmy began playing guitar at around 12 years old and has been immersed in music ever since. Growing up in a musical family, he learned by watching and playing alongside relatives, which helped him develop a strong foundation and a deep love for music. Over time, his curiosity and dedication led him to explore a wide range of stringed instruments, expanding both his skills and his musical reach.

A passionate performer, Jimmy is well known in the Hastings and Quinte regions as one half of the popular local duo The Rodgers Boys. He also showcases his talent as the lead guitarist for the rock band Beyond the Call, gaining valuable live performance experience that he brings into his teaching.

Jimmy’s approach to instruction is flexible and student-centered. He tailors each lesson to the individual, regardless of age, level, or musical background. His teaching is not limited to any one genre—instead, he focuses on helping students reach their goals, whether that means understanding complex music theory or simply learning to play their favorite chords.

“Meeting people at their level is my main focus in teaching,” Jimmy says, and that commitment is reflected in every lesson he gives.

Lesson Rate: $29 per half-hour session.

Jimmy offers private music lessons on acoustic and electric guitar, bass guitar, mandolin, ukulele, Merlin, and banjo to students of all ages at Long & McQuade Belleville.

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

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Teaching Day(s): Wednesday, 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.

John Lake (Drums) Registration Request

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

John is a graduate of the NSCC Music Arts program with extensive experience playing and performing in a wide variety of genres. From the age of 12 he was drumming in bands in the local all-ages alternative music scene, and simultaneously became involved in the Los Primos Program, performing in youth latin jazz combos around Halifax. Since graduating he has been splitting his time between teaching, touring, recording, and performing with diverse acts such as Loveland, Harley Alexander, New Love Underground, and many more. John continues to immerse himself in new concepts, styles, and musical environments. His rate is $29.00 for a private half hour lesson.

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.

Jon Guenter (Drums) Registration Request

Jon Guenter is a freelance musician based in the city of Edmonton. He’s a recent graduate of MacEwan University’s Bachelor of Music program, majoring in Drum Set Performance, where he spent the majority of his studies focusing on improvisation. Throughout his studies, Jon has taken the role of bandleader, and has played in a variety of styles, from rock to pop. While Jon’s focus lies in the genre of jazz, he is well-versed in many different styles, and has a passion for teaching music to students of all ages and abilities. Jon is a firm believer in examining the aspects of music from a variety of different angles, and believes this process is essential in the development of any musician. Jon has invested his time into understanding not only the theory that surrounds drums, but music theory as a whole. By learning music through mediums like theory, technique, listening, and instrument application, this provides students with the tools to both learn and understand music, allowing them a creative outlet that will translate into other areas of life. Jon’s passion for learning is equally matched by his passion for teaching and it is the experience of growth and knowledge that makes teaching such a positive experience for both Jon and his students. Jon understands each student learns their own way and at different speeds but encourages students to spend a designated set of time each week to work on the materials discussed in class. Jon wants the best for his students and will strive to provide an environment that results in a positive experience for each student. Jon offers lessons at our Edmonton Mayfield location. His rate is $28 per half hour.

Jon Holisko (Drums) Registration Request

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Teaching Day(s): Tuesday

Jon Holisko is a professional drummer and drum teacher who has toured Europe, China, the Caribbean and North America with multiple bands. He studied Jazz music at Capilano University and holds a Bachelor of Jazz Performance on percussion. Jon plays regularly with singer songwriter Krystle Dos Santos, reggae cover band Mostly Marley, top 40s cover band TriloJay, and does session work with dozens of local and international artists. Jon has studied with a long list of music educators over the years and has a broad range of knowledge in many different styles of music including reggae, funk, jazz, hip hop, latin, afro cuban, rock, metal, r&b, electronic and world music. Jon also works in tv/film and most recently recorded a song for an ABC Television show titled When We Rise, and makes appearances on drums on the Netflix series Riverdale, and Legends of Tomorrow. Jon's rate is $31 per half hour.

Jonah Landry (Drums) Registration Request

Teaching Style: metal,

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

Jonah Landry (he/him) has been involved in and has shown his passion for the local music scene ever since he can remember. Whether it’s playing rock/folk drums in John Jerome and the Congregation (Moncton) or fast double bass techniques in Necrohol (Halifax), he has the tools to teach many genres across the board such as pop, rock, folk, metal, and introductory blues and jazz. When he’s not teaching or playing locally, you can find him working on local music videos (nominated for 4 MusicNB Video of the Year Awards) and working behind his camera! Jonah’s goal is to give back to the local music scene that has given so much to him growing up.
His rate is $27 per half-hour lesson.

Jordan Ast (Guitar) Registration Request

Jordan Ast is a graduate from Grant MacEwan’s Jazz and Contemporary Music Program, with a diploma in Recording Arts, principal instrument being Guitar. Jordan began teaching guitar in 2011 at Music In The House in Regina, Saskatchewan, and has continued his teaching since moving to Edmonton in 2013. He has knowledge in many guitar styles, and experience teaching all skill levels. Overall Jordan has been playing music in one form or another for nearly 22 years, and can be found playing in and around Edmonton with Dream Pop band The Eclipse, Country band Twig, and Pop/Rock band The Nico Tobias Band. Jordan offers lessons at our Edmonton Mayfield location. His rate is $28 per half hour.