Laura Verma (Piano, Theory) Registration Request

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

B. Arts, Minor in Music (McMaster University)

Laura has her grade 8 RCM Piano, and her BA from McMaster University with a Minor in Music. She is certified with the Ontario College of Teachers and has Special Education and Instrumental Music training through OISE. She has taught music from grades K to 6 with both the Hamilton and Halton School Boards and ran choirs and bands. Aside from teaching Laura also composes music, some of which has been featured in films. Laura has been teaching group and private lessons for nearly 20 years with Long & McQuade.

Laura's rate is $32.00 per half hour.

Laura Nadine Dooley (Cello, Piano, Viola, Violin) Registration Request

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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Thursday, Friday

Assoc. Equivalent in Psych. & Ed. (Agnes Scott College), Certificate of Completion in Instrumental Music (University of the South)

Laura Nadine is an accomplished music teacher and autism advocate of 24 years based in Toronto, Canada. She is the creator of an innovative music pedagogy that aims to make music available to students with disabilities. Laura has been actively involved in autism advocacy and public speaking since 2007, empowering individuals through films and music she has created. She advocates for Autism Canada as an ASD Advisor and serves on the Advisory Board of Hirsch Academy to develop classroom strategies and inclusive environments that support a "presumed competence" model.
Laura was employed as a Strings Teacher in the American Public Schools for multiple years, where she instructed violin to middle school students. She also taught private lessons through the Gwinnett School of Music to students aged 2.5 years and up via the Suzuki Method. Laura has a broad range of skills in the field of music education, including Suzuki Strings, Orchestral Direction, Music Composition and Arranging, and Film Scoring. She is a skilled violin and viola performer and an expert in Inclusive Classroom Strategies.

Laura's rate is $32.00 per half hour.

Leah Balding - Online Lessons Only (Piano, Voice, Theory) Registration Request

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Teaching Day(s): Monday

Leah Balding has been playing piano since the age of 7, and grew up in a family with eclectic musical tastes. She graduated from the University of Alberta with a Bachelor of Music in 2019, and completed Opera NUOVA’s emerging artist program in 2018. While at the University of Alberta she received the Peace River Pioneer Memorial Scholarship in Music, and the Alexander Rutherford Scholarship. Drawing from her experience with yoga, breath, and Alexander Technique, Leah incorporates physical aspects into her teaching because she believes it is the foundation of expression and freedom. Leah has been teaching since 2016, and is welcoming new students in piano, voice, and music theory. Along with being trained in voice and piano, Leah is also a trained yoga teacher and an active performer in the community. She can help with interpretation, stage presence, performance, choral repertoire, ear training, theory, and becoming a well rounded musician. She believes that learning music should always be fun and accessible to everyone. Leah offers piano, voice, and theory lessons through our Edmonton North location.
Her rate is $28 per half hour.
*** Leah is no longer accepting new students, and will be leaving our location at the end of June, 2025. ***

Leanne Aucoin (Violin, Fiddle, Piano) Registration Request

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Leanne is a certified Kinder Instructor, a classically trained pianist, and a Cape Breton fiddler and step dancer. She has played all across Canada, Usa and Europe. Leanne has studied at St Francis Xavier University. She has many years of experience teaching, Fiddle, Piano, and Step Dancing. Rate $23 per 30 mins

Leo Sprikut (Clarinet, Flute, Piano, Recorder, Trombone, Trumpet, Saxophone) 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.

Lesley Law (Piano, Guitar, , Theory, , DJ) Registration Request

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

Lesley Law is well versed in classical, jazz, funk, R&B, Latin, and rock styles.
She is equally experienced preparing students in the Rockschool and RCM curriculum. Lesley studied piano, bass, and guitar on scholarship at Capilano University then furthered her studies at Musicians Institute and Berklee. Her students are regularly selected to perform in the awards galas of the most prestigious music competitions in the Lower Mainland. As a session and live musician on bass, keys and guitar she has played across stages in North America in bands spanning R&B, Hip Hop, Indie, Post Punk, & Pop. She also provides instruction in composition, theory and music history. 2024 student achievements include Highest Overall Mark Trophy at the 2024 BCCM Festival, 10 Gold and 5 Top Overall Mark Winners. 2024 Richmond Music Festival yielded 10 First Place, 12 Second Place, 4 Division Winners and selected to perform at the awards gala in piano and classical guitar. Many of her students have gone on to successful careers and post-secondary studies in music as producers and songwriters. Her rate is $30 per half hour.

Lesley Walsh (Voice) Registration Request

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

Lesley graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre Performance from the University of Windsor in 1992. She has been very active in Sault Ste. Marie’s music theatre scene for over 30 years. Her teaching technique is performance oriented, based on relaxation and enjoyment of the art of singing. Lesley's rate is $27 per ½ hour private lesson.

Liam Keith-Jacques (Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Lap Steel, Dobro) Registration Request

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

Liam Keith-Jacques has a passion for teaching guitar and music theory to students of all ages and abilities. For over a decade, he has performed in various contexts including bluegrass bands, chamber ensembles, jazz groups and rock/metal bands. Liam has taught privately for almost 10 years. He is a patient teacher and is dedicated to passing on his love for the instrument. No matter what the particular goals of a student are, he will enthusiastically guide them on their musical journey. Liam’s rate for a half hour private lesson is $25.

Liam Whatley (Voice, Piano, Guitar) Registration Request

Teaching Style: Musical Theatre, jazz, blues,

Teaching Day(s): Tuesday

Liam has been making music from a very young age. He started playing guitar at age 6, piano at age 7, and was singing in choirs even before that. This love for music led Liam to complete a Bachelor’s degree in Jazz and Contemporary Music (major in Composition) from MacEwan University in 2020. Liam has composed and performed a wide variety of music; including musical theatre, choir, classical, singer-songwriter, and jazz ensemble. In Spring 2024, Liam performed the roll of Captain Von Trapp in The Sound of Music with Abbotsford’s Gallery 7 Theatre. In Winter 2024, Liam composed music for and performed in a play adaptation of Prince Caspian, also with Gallery 7. Liam has taught private music lessons for over 5 years. His favourite part about teaching music is hearing people use what they’ve learned to bring a story to life through song. His rate is $28 per half hour.

Lillian Chan (Piano, Theory, Harmony) Registration Request

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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Friday, Saturday

Lillian has a degree from UBC, holds a Piano Performance Licentiate Diploma from Trinity College of Music in London, is qualified to teach the Kelly Kirby Kindergarten Method & TMA programs, and successfully completed the Music Together Teacher Training workshop developed by the Center for Music and Young Children, Princeton, New Jersey. She volunteers as coordinator of the Richmond Music Festival Society, where she accompanies and also adjudicates for the music festival. Lillian is also a member of the BC Registered Music Teachers’ Association Richmond Branch, Canadian Federation Music Teachers’ Association & Canadian Music Teachers’ Association. She is fluent in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin. Her rate is $30 per half hour.

Lisa Lau (Piano, Theory) Registration Request

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

Lisa has her grade 10 RCM certification and is very active as a teacher in the Edmonton music scene. She completed her RCM Certified Teacher Intermediate in 2019. She has experience teaching students of all ages and specializes in instructing young children and students with disabilities. She is an RCM Certified Teacher for beginner and intermediate levels. Lisa teaches piano lessons at our Edmonton South location.
Her rate is $28 per half hour.

Loïc Du Sablon (Drums, Percussion) Registration Request

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Teaching Day(s): Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday

Loïc a commencé à jouer de la batterie à l'oreille à l'âge de 13 ans. Après avoir exploré différents styles tels que le heavy metal, le rock progressif, il commence à étudier la percussion classique sous la tutelle du renommé René Joly. Après son double DEC en musique et en sciences de la nature, il complète son baccalauréat en interprétation jazz à l'Université Laval sous la supervision de René Roulx, un batteur célèbre au Québec.

En 2023, il complète une maitrise en interprétation et composition de jazz à l'école de musique Schulich de McGill. Non seulement Loïc a enseigné dans différentes écoles telles que Accroche Notes de Lévis, l'école de musique Desjardins et le collège Champigny, mais il a été plus actif sur la scène musicale québécoise, dans laquelle il se produit dans plusieurs formations de jazz ainsi qu'avec des groupes de “covers” de grands circuits.

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Loïc started playing drums by ear at the age of 13. After exploring different styles such as heavy metal and progressive rock, he began studying classical percussion under the tutelage of the renowned René Joly. After his double DEC in music and natural sciences, he completes his bachelor's degree in jazz interpretation at Laval University under the supervision of René Roulx, a famous drummer in Quebec.

In 2023, he earned a Master’s degree in jazz performance and composition at the Schulich School of Music at McGill. Not only has Loïc taught in different schools such as Accroche Notes de Lévis, the Desjardins School of Music and Champigny College, but he has been more active on the Quebec music scene, performing in several jazz bands as well as with cover bands of major circuits.

Louis Larouche (Trumpet, Trombone, Euphonium, French Horn) Registration Request

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Teaching Day(s): Tuesday

Premier Prix de trompette du Conservatoire de musique de Québec. Lauréat d’un prix décerné par le Conseil des arts du Canada, il a complété sa formation à l’Université de Boston, où il a obtenu son diplôme sous l’enseignement de Roger Voisin et de Maurice André. Il a participé à de nombreux enregistrements pour la CBC et a été invité plus d’une fois à se produire comme trompettiste solo dans des émissions spéciales diffusées par Radio-Canada.

Il a aussi effectué des tournées au Canada, aux États-Unis, en Amérique du Sud en plus d’accompagner des artistes de renommée internationale en studio et en spectacle. En plus d’enseigner la trompette classique et jazz, Louis Larouche est également le président fondateur de Ars Musicum Workshop, une initiative visant à faire connaître les instruments de la famille des cuivres à de nombreux enfants, au Canada et aux États-Unis.

Louis Larouche a en outre composé plus d’une trentaine de pièces musicales où se mêlent des influences de jazz, de musique latine et de musique fusion. Certaines de ces pièces ont été réalisées avec l’aide de GarageBand et LogicStudio, des logiciels dont le compositeur n’hésite pas à faire l’éloge. D’ailleurs, Louis Larouche était administrateur et formateur pour le Club Macintosh de Québec, en plus d’être membre de MacIDOL, un site regroupant des musiciens et des utilisateurs de GarageBand, Soundtrack et Logic. Récemment, Louis Larouche a produit six albums avec ces logiciels.

Invité par le Gouvernement du Québec à plusieurs reprises, il s’est fait entendre au Pérou, au Chili, au Connecticut, ainsi qu’à New York dans le cadre des Missions économiques. Enseignant en trompette jazz et classique au CNDF depuis plus de 20 ans, il continue son parcours de professeur en Gestion de carrière artistique et, avec fierté, il est maintenant professeur de trompette au collège d’Alma et à l'école de musique Jésus-Marie à Lévis.

Louis Plouffe (Drums) Registration Request

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Teaching Day(s): Saturday, Sunday

Louis holds a DEC in pop/jazz drums from Collège Lionel-Groulx and is currently completing a Composition techniques diploma at the same college. Passionate about music since he was a child, he has explored many styles, but has always had a preference for rock, funk, jazz, rap and Latin music. He is currently composing music in the Neo-soul / R & B colors, another music he loves! His teaching style, built over the years, is based on fun and creativity! He knows how to play the electric bass and the guitar, instruments that he often brings to class to jam with his students to make the classes more dynamic!

Langues parlées : français, anglais

Louis-Alexandre Gauthier-Dumoulin (Songwriting) Registration Request

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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday

Louis-Alexandre Gauthier-Dumoulin est un compositeur de musique à l'image. Il est titulaire d’une maîtrise en composition de l’Université de Montréal au cours de laquelle il s’est spécialisé en musique à l’image. Sa formation l’a amené à effectuer un séjour de recherche au Conservatoire National Supérieur Musique et Danse de Lyon où il s’est joint à la classe de Composition pour l’image. Son mémoire de maîtrise analyse la relation entre la musique et l’image dans ses propres œuvres.

Sur le plan professionnel, Louis-Alexandre se consacre à la musique instrumentale et écrit autant pour les petites formations que pour les grands ensembles. Il a composé la trame sonore de plusieurs courts métrages et jeux vidéo.

Il s’est également illustré sur la scène avec son œuvre intitulée Nature, pour tuba et piano, a été créée lors de la toute première édition du Toronto Tuba Euphonium Symposium (TOTES) à Toronto. Elle a ensuite été interprétée à nouveau à la neuvième édition du Augustfest à Brandon, au Manitoba.

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Louis-Alexandre Gauthier-Dumoulin is a screen music composer. He holds a master's degree in composition from the University of Montreal, during which he specialized in music for images. His training led him to carry out a research stay at the Conservatoire National Supérieur Musique et Danse de Lyon where he joined the Composition for Image class. His master's thesis analyzes the relationship between music and image in his own works.

Professionally, Louis-Alexandre devotes himself to instrumental music and writes for both small groups and large ensembles. He has composed the soundtrack for several short films and video games.

He also distinguished himself on stage with his work entitled Nature, for tuba and piano, which was premiered at the very first edition of the Toronto Tuba Euphonium Symposium (TOTES) in Toronto. It was then performed again at the ninth annual Augustfest in Brandon, Manitoba.

Luke Roberts (Guitar, Bass Guitar, Theory) Registration Request

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

Luke has 23 years of experience playing guitar. In addition to having undergone extensive study in Jazz and Classical traditions, he has played in Pop, Blues, Folk, Classic Rock and Metal bands. Keeping in mind that theory, technique and ear training is important, he is always trying to stay in touch with modern music idioms and teach students of all ages and skill levels songs that they know and like. He has studied under and worked with such names as Ted Quinlan, Toni Zorzi, Al Kay, Hilario Duran, Brigham Phillips, John Macleod, Kirk MacDonald & Dave Restivo.

Luke's rate is $32.00 per half hour.

Lysiane Lachance (Voice) Registration Request

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Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Saturday

A versatile singer and vocal coach for nearly 20 years, with a passion for vocal pedagogy and vocal research, I began a doctorate at UQAM, which led me to create my teaching approach called Embody-Voice, based on intention, the sensorimotor system, body awareness and vocal physiology. I have participated in various creative projects as a singer and composer. I've also had the pleasure of lecturing in instrumental didactics and coaching vocal jazz at UQAM's music department. I've been a coach for Cégeps en spectacle since 2023.

An artist at heart for as long as I can remember, my passion for singing began at a very young age. After learning various instruments, musical comedy, gospel and theater, I went on to study pop-jazz and classical singing at the Campus Notre-Dame de Foy, then at Université Laval, where I completed a double master's degree in instrumental didactics and classical singing interpretation, as well as a microprogram in Eutonie. Following this, I had the privilege of perfecting my singing skills at the Gnessin Academy in Moscow, Russia. Then I perfected my knowledge of somatic education and movement pedagogy by studying Feldenkrais, the Alexander Technique, Body-Mind Centering, and Dalcroze Rhythmics in Montreal and Toronto.

Whatever your age or level, I'll be happy to help you on your vocal journey. I'll follow your goals and adapt to your needs.

Looking forward to hearing from you!

Mackenzie Romano (Guitar) Registration Request

Teaching Style: rock,

Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Wednesday

Mackenzie started out studying guitar at Long & McQuade. He has been playing for the last 10 years, and is RCM certified. Mackenzie is well-versed in Rock, Pop, Jazz, Metal and makes lessons fun for everyone.

Mackenzie's rate is $30 per half hour lesson, in person or online

Maetinee Pungsawangwong (Piano, Theory) Registration Request

Teaching Style: classical

Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Thursday

Maetinee has obtained a fully advanced Grade 5 Yamaha Piano Certificate (Japan), Trinity (London), and Grade 10 Piano with Honors from the Royal Conservatory of Music. She has over 10 years of teaching experience in a variety of musical styles such as classical, pop, chords, improvisation and gospel music. Maetinee has extensive experience coaching students for performance in competitions, recitals, and preparing students for piano and theory examinations through the RCM.
Mae offers lesson in-person and online.
Matinee’s rate is $27 per half hour lesson

Malcolm Humes Doucet (Voice, Looping) Registration Request

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Teaching Day(s): Wednesday

Malcolm est un beatboxer chevronné avec plus d'une décennie d'expérience en beatboxing. En tant qu'interprète, coach et organisateur d'événements, il a joué un rôle clé dans la construction de la communauté beatbox à Montréal et au-delà. Leur approche pédagogique allie la technique, la créativité et la riche histoire du beatbox, aidant les étudiants à prendre confiance en eux et à développer leur son unique. Que vous débutiez ou que vous cherchiez à raffiner vos compétences, leurs cours fournissent une base solide tant pour les fondamentaux que pour les techniques avancées.
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Malcolm is a seasoned beatboxer with over a decade of experience in beatboxing. As a performer, coach, and event organizer, they’ve played a key role in building the beatbox community in Montreal and beyond. Their teaching approach blends technique, creativity, and the rich history of beatboxing, helping students build confidence and develop their unique sound. Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your skills, their lessons provide a solid foundation in both fundamentals and advanced techniques.