Erland Wenn (Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
Erland is an experienced and dedicated musician with a diploma in music from VCC. Erland has been teaching guitar and bass for over 25 years. He has an enthusiastic personality and enjoys teaching many different styles of music. Erland can also teach ukulele. As well, he runs our rock band program, showing young musicians how to play as a group. He welcomes students of any age and ability.
His rate is $32 per half hour.
Étienne Fournier (Guitar, Ukulele) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
Étienne Fournier est un guitariste et professeur passionné qui a commencé la guitare à l’âge de 8 ans. Après avoir poursuivi des études en musique, il obtient un diplôme en Techniques d’Interprétation jazz du Cégep de St-Laurent, un Baccalauréat en Musique – Pratique artistique de l’UQÀM, puis un DESS en Musique de Film à l’UQÀM. En tant qu’artiste, il se produit régulièrement sur scène avec divers groupes, tant en reprises qu’en composition, et maîtrise une large gamme de styles allant du pop et rock au jazz. Toutefois, il se spécialise dans le métal et la guitare shred, où il exprime pleinement sa créativité technique et musicale. Parallèlement à sa carrière musicale, Étienne partage son expertise sur les médias sociaux, où il cumule plusieurs centaines de milliers d’abonnés sur les principales plateformes.
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Étienne Fournier is a passionate guitarist and teacher who started playing guitar at the age of 8. After pursuing music studies, he earned a Techniques diploma in Jazz Performance from Cégep de St-Laurent, a Bachelor's degree in Music – Artistic Practice from UQÀM, and a DESS in Film Scoring from UQÀM. As an artist, he regularly performs on stage with various bands, both in cover performances and original compositions, and masters a wide range of styles from pop and rock to jazz. However, he specializes in metal and shred guitar, where he fully expresses his technical and musical creativity. Alongside his music career, Étienne shares his expertise on social media, where he has accumulated hundreds of thousands of followers across major platforms.
Filip Vujanovic (Guitar, Ukulele) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Filip Vujanovic is completing his Bachelors of Music in guitar at the University of Calgary under the tutelage of Ralph Maier. Filip’s music career started in high school by singing and playing guitar in several rock bands. With 9 years of teaching experience, he is committed to bring out the best in his students development and enjoyment of music and guitar. He utilizes a comprehensive approach incorporating guitar technique, music theory, harmony and history with a learning style that is intuitive, fun and adapts to the student in a unique way. Filip transfers his passion for guitar by believing strongly in the transforming effect that music can bring to each student. Filip offers lessons at the Calgary Chinook store and his rate is $33 per half hour.
Gabriel Campos (Guitar, Ukulele, Bass Guitar) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday
Gabriel Campos a commencé sa formation musicale dès son jeune âge grâce à l’influence de sa famille de musiciens. Il détient une technique professionnelle de musique et de chanson au Cégep de Drummondville et un baccalauréat en composition de musique à l’image à l’Université de Sherbrooke.
Tout au long de sa carrière d’interprète, il a fait partie de plusieurs ensembles en tant que guitariste (classique/électrique), bassiste, et même en tant que percussionniste. Ces groupes lui ont permis de se familiariser avec une grande variété de styles musicaux, en passant par le rock, le reggae, la musique populaire, le blues et beaucoup d’autres. Depuis 4 ans, Gabriel enseigne la guitare classique/électrique, la basse électrique, et le ukulélé.
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Gabriel Campos began his musical training at a young age thanks to the influence of his family of musicians. He holds a professional music and singing technique from the Cégep de Drummondville and a Bachelor's degree in music composition with image from the Université de Sherbrooke.
Throughout his career as a performer, he has been a member of several ensembles as a guitarist (classical/electric), bassist, and even as a percussionist. These groups have allowed him to familiarize himself with a wide variety of musical styles, from rock, reggae, popular music, blues and many others. For the past 4 years, Gabriel has been teaching classical/electric guitar, electric bass, and the ukulele.
Gary Myers (Banjo, Dobro, Guitar, Lap Steel, Ukulele, Bass Guitar) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
From classical to country, rock to reggae, Gary has been teaching music since 1981. He studied at Grant MacEwan College and the University of Alberta. While specializing in roots music, he emphasizes building a solid technical knowledge of the instrument, whatever the style. He performs his original guitar-powered songs and instrumentals as Gary Wayne Myers. Gary teaches remotely through our Edmonton South location.
His rate is $31 per half hour.
George Bissonnette (Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Theory) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday
George earned a Diploma from Kwantlen Polytechnic University, with a Major in Classical Guitar. He also studied Music History and Theory. He enjoys teaching in both group and individual settings and enjoys working with students of all ages. He teaches Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele and Theory. George's rate is $29 per half hour lesson.
Guy Onraet (Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Songwriting) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Guy began his musical life in South Africa age 8. He studied music at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University and released his debut solo album in 2009. He appeared in Guitar Player magazine and headlined Evolution Rock’s Masters of Shred. His music has featured in dozens of commercial videos. He is heavily involved in the Calgary music scene and has toured southern Alberta and B.C. Guy has vast experience teaching adults and children, giving more than 7000 lessons over the last 9 years. Specializing in technique and theory for rock, pop, metal, blues and country. Guy offers lessons in Calgary at the East store and his rate is $30 per half hour.
Hilandi du Toit (Guitar, Ukulele, Bass Guitar, Hand Drums) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Hilandi du Toit is a professional musician and music teacher who relocated from South Africa in 2022. She has vast experience in music composition, arrangement and performance. She is an established singer/songwriter and guitarist (rhythm acoustic, bass) djembe, cajon and ukulele player. She is an inspirational and committed teacher who focuses on an individualized curriculum to accommodate all levels of competency.
Her rate is $33 per half hour lesson.
Iván Garnica (Guitar, Ukulele) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Friday, Saturday
Iván is a seasoned guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter with years of teaching experience from Mexico. Versatile across rock, blues, jazz, and more, Iván Garnica blends professional performance expertise with a passion for guiding students toward their musical goals. Through a well-defined, personalized curriculum, and emphasis on positive practice habits, Iván aims to create a space where students can discover their own musical identity. He has guitar studies at Mexico City's Conservatory of Contemporary music, and is currently a student at Holland College's School Of Performing Arts. Iván's rate for a half hour private lesson is $26.
J.K. Gulley (Guitar, Lap Steel, Banjo, Mandolin, Ukulele, Dobro) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday
J.K. Gulley is an award winning, professional musician. J.K. owns his own recording studio and is a SOCAN and CCMA award winner, as well as a Juno nominee. He specializes in finger-style acoustic & electric guitar, banjo, mandolin and ukulele. J.K.'s rate is $32.00 per half-hour lesson.
Jack Comeau (Trombone, Trumpet, Guitar, Ukulele) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday
Jack returned to Calgary in 2005, after completing a bachelor of music degree at the University of Toronto. Jack has studied guitar with Jeffrey McFadden in Toronto, and Ralph Maier in Calgary. They have also performed & recorded with the University of Calgary guitar ensemble. Jack enjoys teaching all ages and levels, and believes that every student is capable, given individualized instruction. Jack offers lessons at the Calgary East store and their rate is $31 per half hour.
Jack Comeau - B Mus (Ukulele, Brass, Guitar) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Wednesday, Friday
Jack returned to Calgary in 2005, after completing a bachelor of music degree at the University of Toronto. He has studied guitar with Jeffrey McFadden in Toronto, and Ralph Maier in Calgary. Jack also performed and recorded with the University of Calgary guitar ensemble. He enjoys teaching all ages and levels, and believes that every student is capable, given individualized instruction. Jack offers lessons at the Calgary Chinook store and his rate is $32 per half hour.
Jack Zhou (Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Jack is a certified contemporary guitarist who has a Degree in Guitar Performance from Musicians Institute as well as an Advanced Professional Certification in Composition from Berklee College of Music. He is sophisticated in guitar shredding, heavy metal, rock, blues, jazz, neoclassical, songwriting, and music theory. He has also studied under some of the finest virtuosos in the world, such as Dave Martone, Paul Gilbert, Tony MacAlpine, etc. He released his first solo instrumental album Livin’ the Moments in 2018. Jack has been gigging consistently for the past 6 years. Jack is open to teach students of all age groups and skill levels. His rate is $32/half hour.
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.
James DeGeer (Guitar, , Ukulele) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Sunday
James DeGeer graduated with honours from Mohawk College's Contemporary Music Program. He actively works as a studio musician and performs around the GTA in many groups, playing a wide range of styles. James has been teaching since 2016 and likes to put emphasis on music theory, rhythm, technique and skills for playing with others. James specializes in Jazz fusion, Rock, Metal, Progressive Music, R&B and Brazilian. James's rate is $27.00 per half hour private lesson.
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.
Jeremy Sallie (Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Guitar, Guitar, Guitar, 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.
Jesse McCloy (Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): 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.
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.
John Marvin Scott (Guitar, Ukulele) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Saturday
John has been teaching since 2011, specializing in classical and jazz guitar. Having graduated from Capilano University with a Bachelors Degree in Jazz Performance and Composition, John is offering lessons in guitar technique, musicianship, music theory, and history.
His rate is $32/half hour.
