Mélanie Caissie (Piano, Voice) Registration Request
Teaching Style: classical, ,
Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
Mélanie Caissie is a voice and piano teacher and performer with over 20 years in the industry. She received her Bachelor of Music in vocal performance at the University of Toronto and has her grade 9 RCM in piano. Mélanie has worked as a classical soloist for churches in Toronto and enjoyed being a freelance performing and recording vocalist in a variety of engagements. She has prepared many students in voice and piano for recitals, festival competitions, university auditions and professional gigs. She has a passion in sharing her love of music with her students. She teaches well-rounded lessons by incorporating performance technique, ear training, theory, and improvisation. She teaches young artists how to maintain a healthy voice. Mélanie is comfortable teaching in French and English. Her rate is $28 per half hour.
Michael Bligdon (Piano, Theory) Registration Request
Teaching Style: jazz, ,
Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
Michael began his musical career at the age of 4 by learning the piano. He has since gone on to continue his musical education from being accepted into the Performing Arts program at O’Neill C.V.I and culminating in his acceptance to the renowned Berklee College of Music in 2011. It was at Berklee that Michael explored many different styles of music becoming proficient in contemporary, pop, rock, jazz, classical and Latin genres. He also had the opportunity to attend clinics and work with Ernie Isley, John Patituci, Pat Methany as well as songwriter, producer, and Warner Brothers music executive Kara Dioguardi.
Michael takes pride in his students leaving the lesson having learned something new and most importantly having fun doing it. Michael understands that each student learns in a different way and tailors his teaching style to meet a unique need or challenge a student may face. Michael has experience teaching various ages and levels from age 4+ and beginner to RCM level 10.
Michael's rate is $31 per half hour lesson.
Michael Ferraro (Guitar, Ukulele, , Songwriting) Registration Request
Teaching Style: rock, , , ,
Teaching Day(s): Monday
Michael Ferraro has studied at Musicians Institute in Los Angeles and has more than 6 years teaching experience. He is well versed in Rock, Pop, Jazz, and folk style guitar and is comfortable teaching students of all ages and experience levels. Mike has developed his own musical career with his band, Candelora. He has released two albums that he showcased and toured across North America. His rate is $33 per half hour.
Michael Francis (Guitar, , Ukulele) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Michael has been studying guitar for 20 years and has been writing, recording and performing through much of his life. He teaches with versatility as his musical interests span through many genres and styles, from Rock, Pop, and Blues to a structured RCM approach. He tailors his teaching to the individual and provides a fun learning experience for all ages, working through all of the technique, ear training and theory needed to master the guitar. His rate is $26.00/half hour private lesson.
Michelle Vallance (Piano, Voice, Theory) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Michelle Vallance is a resident of St. Marys, Ontario. At the age of 8, her parents enrolled her in piano studies, exams and competitions which she continued to the age of 23. In university, she studied at the Royal School of Church Music in Croydon England, and, with the University of Windsor Chamber Choir, performed at Carnegie Hall in New York under the direction of British composer John Rutter. She holds both an Honors Bachelor of Music Degree with concentrations in piano, pipe organ and choral direction , as well as a Bachelor of Education degree in Music. She taught recorder, handbells and directed a wonderful children's choir in the Huron Perth Catholic District School Board for 17 years. In earlier years Michelle taught at Academie Ste. Cecile in Windsor and Algoma Conservatory in Sault Ste. Marie. Currently, Michelle and her husband are music directors at Holy Name of Mary Church in St. Marys. Michelle teaches piano, singing, can offer theory classes and handbell group playing as well. Her lesson rate is $25 per half hour.
Mike Allen (Guitar, Harmonica, Banjo) Registration Request
Teaching Style: rock, , ,
Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Mike performs locally in area bands and also as a solo singer/guitarist. He specializes in pop, rock, blues, folk and country. Mike has been teaching for over 20 years.
His rate is $30 per half hour lesson.
Mike Campbell (Drums, Piano) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Wednesday
Mike Campbell was born and raised in Port Elgin, Ontario, where he began playing drums and piano at an early age. He has received a music degree from York University and a master's degree in Music Performance from the University of Toronto. Mike specializes in jazz music, but plays and enjoys a wide variety of genres, such as blues, rock, classical, and folk. Mike is an active performing musician in both the Toronto and Saugeen Shores area. He looks forward to helping students of all ages and skill levels achieve their musical goals. Mike's rate is $26.00/half-hour private lesson.
Mike Farrington (, Guitar) Registration Request
Teaching Style: , rock,
Teaching Day(s): Wednesday
A founding member of Halifax funk and soul legends The Mellotones, Mike has 20 plus years of live and recording experience in the music industry. He’s performed and/or
recorded with a diverse list of maritime artists: Garrett Mason, Dutch Mason, Matt Mays, David Myles, Jill Barber, Erin Costello, The Mellotones, Matt Andersen, Nathan Wiley.
He can be heard most recently on Matt Andersen’s “Halfway Home By Morning” album, which was recorded in Nashville and toured across the country in 2019. He also played on Matt Mays’ Juno award winning album “Coyote” and Garrett Masons’ Juno
nominated album “Love and Sound”. Mike studied bass at the now defunct Canadian
Conservatory of Music with Pat Riley. Mike is $30 per half hour lesson.
Mike Mercey (Guitar, Ukulele, Bass Guitar) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Sunday
Growing up in a family of musicians, including the Juno Award winning Canadian country trio The Mercey Brothers, Mike has dedicated his life to the art of music. He attended Humber College for percussion and is currently studying at the Berklee College of Music in Boston. Previously, he was the songwriter, lead guitarist and singer in The Sourkeys, who were featured on CBC Radio and toured North America. Mike teaches guitar, bass, and ukulele and is well versed in production, mixing and engineering. Mike is a very creative and patient instructor with 15 years of experience in music instruction. He teaches all abilities and styles of music!
Mike's rate is $27.00/half-hour private lesson.
Mike Miller (Guitar, , Ukulele, Bass Guitar) Registration Request
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Mike has a Bachelor of Education from Acadia University and has been teaching guitar, bass and ukulele at Long & McQuade since 2016. He has played guitar and bass in various bands and worked as a sound tech for other groups. Mike teaches all styles, loves classic rock, and welcomes students at all levels of experience. He has also conducted beginner classes for students of all ages. Mike's rate per 30-minute private lesson is $29.
Mireille Desjardins (Piano) Registration Request
Teaching Style: ,
Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Bachelière en musique et bachelière en éducation musicale avec plus de trente ans d’expérience, Mireille est maintenant professeure de piano à l’école de musique Long & McQuade depuis 2017. Pianiste pour chanteurs avec des tournées en Europe, organisatrice de concerts, juge pour secondaire et cégep en spectacle et directrice de chœurs, elle porte aussi plusieurs chapeaux en amenant des amateurs de tous milieux à se commettre sur scène.
Avec une clientèle de tous âges, voici la liste des compétences qu’elle transmet tout au long d’une année scolaire :
- Piano populaire, classique et jazz;
- Piano d’accompagnement sur partition et sur « Lead Sheet » ;
- Préparation d’auditions pour concours et à l’entrée au Cégep et à l’Université;
- Repiquage de chansons;
- Transformation d’une chanson en y conservant la mélodie;
- Improvisation, arrangement et composition;
- Transposition à l’oreille et aussi sur partition;
- Coaching vocal.
Tout ceci s’exécute avec une technique pianistique qui fait son oeuvre dans tous les styles de musique.
Mitch Zorich (Guitar) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Wednesday
*There is currently a wait list for lessons with Mitch*
Mitch has been teaching guitar since 2002. He’s a graduate of the Red Deer College music program, has studied classical guitar through the Royal Conservatory of Music (3 time Gold Medalist for levels 7, 8, and 9), and has a Diploma in Jazz Performance from the London College of Music. He has studied with some of Edmonton’s finest instructors, and in L.A. with Greg Howe (a touring guitarist for Michael Jackson, Rihanna, Christina Aguilera and Justin Timberlake). Mitch enjoys, and has experience teaching various styles ranging from classical music to metal. His has completed the Suzuki Guitar Volumes 1-4 and Suzuki Principles in Action courses. Mitch teaches guitar and bass guitar lessons at our Edmonton South location.
His rate is $27 per half hour.
Monika Kowalczuk (Piano) Registration Request
Monika Kowalczuk is an active musician, instructor and performer for special occasions. She earned her BA in Music at the King’s College in Edmonton. With 20 years of training and teaching experience, she has been exposed to various styles and genres of music. She is involved in piano, harp, organ, voice, theory, ear training, harmony, choral music, various forms of dance, including ballroom, theatre, leading and attending workshops, planning and organizing events and performances. Some of her performances have been seen at the Jubilee Auditorium, Winspear, and Royal Alberta Museum. She has expanded to teach group classes with the Yamaha program and is constantly acquiring new techniques and approaches to expose students of all ages to the various aspects of music. As a teacher she strives to be kind, patient, creative, imaginative, fun loving and is committed to having each student excel in their best possible way, whether for an exam, recital or for personal knowledge and enjoyment. Monika offers lessons at our Edmonton Mayfield location. Her rate is $28 per half hour.
Munesh Sami (Drums) Registration Request
Teaching Style: ,
Teaching Day(s): Saturday, Sunday
Munesh has over 10 years of professional touring and recording experience with well-known artists such as Hank Williams III and Strapping Young Lad, and seeks to pass on his knowledge gained from a successful and rewarding career as a live and studio drummer. He is proficient in a wide variety of styles, studied music at UBC, and excels at building up and encouraging new drummers. All ages, skill levels, and styles are welcome and encouraged. His rate is $32 per half hour.
Nadav Greenhut (Piano) Registration Request
Teaching Style: classical,
Teaching Day(s): Wednesday
Nadav is a dedicated and experienced piano teacher with a Bachelor of Music and over 17 years of work in teaching, performing, and composing. He brings a deep and personal approach to classical piano, music theory, and composition, grounded in both formal training and real-world artistry. Known for his thoughtful, intuitive teaching style, Nadav connects easily with students of all ages and backgrounds, helping them grow with confidence and joy.
Nadav's lesson rate is $26/half-hour
Nancy Davidson (Voice, Recorder, Piano, Pre-School) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Nancy Davidson holds a Bachelor of Music from UofT and is a Certified Level 3 Carl Orff Instructor. Carl Orff created a method of teaching music using poetry, rhythm, singing and movement. Nancy has conducted small & large Choirs, large recorder ensembles, adjudicated Guelph Kiwanis Music Festival and as a presenter at OMEA conferences.
Nancy’s rate is $30 per half hour lesson.
Natasha Sider (Voice) Registration Request
Teaching Style: ,
Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Natasha has a Bachelor of Arts in Music [voice] from Dalhousie University. She has sung opera at Dal, is currently the soprano soloist at First Baptist Church, and has put out a contemporary CD called Johari Window. Natasha is comfortable with classical, musical theatre, pop and rock styles, and has been teaching music since 1995. Her rate for a half hour private lesson is $27.00.
Nate Livingstone (Drums) Registration Request
Teaching Style: ,
Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Wednesday
Nate is an active member of the Ottawa music scene with over a decade of experience performing in multiple genres. He plays regularly as a session musician, with his progressive metal group The Aphelion as well as in Blues Rock band Crunchy Flower.
As a teacher, he places a strong emphasis on technique and establishing a foundation from which students can grow and feel comfortable in numerous musical situations. Nate strives to instill in his students the same passion he has for playing, with personalized lessons tailored to how an individual student learns, practical advice from his own playing history, and dedicated instruction.
Nate's rate per half hour private lesson at Long & McQuade Orleans is $28. (English)
Nathan McDougall (Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Mandolin, Theory) Registration Request
Teaching Style: rock, , , , ,
Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday
Nathan is an honours graduate of the Mohawk College Applied Music Program. He has been teaching for several years and plays regularly in a number of bands around the GTA.
His rate is $30 per half hour lesson
Nathaniel Sergeant (Piano, Theory) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Nathaniel Sergeant has played piano for over 20 years, completing his Grade 10 Royal Conservatory exam in 2010. For the past 6 years, he has taught piano privately and offered choral/instrumental accompaniment and event music including weddings and regular recitals at retirement communities in his hometown of Fredericton. Nathaniel firmly believes that music is a journey unique to every individual and in his lessons he encourages his students to express themselves through music by learning in a way that is creative and has special meaning to them. Nathaniel's rate for a half hour private lesson is $29.
