Shai Peer (Piano) Registration Request

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

Shai has taught privately since 2006 and has been performing since 1989, playing with Ronnie Hawkins, and as a member of the Weber Brothers Band. He has recorded multiple albums and performed on many cross country and international tours. Shai studied piano with Andre Burashko, Piano Pedagogy with U of T professor Marina Geringas, and continues his studies with York University Professor Frank Falco. He teaches Blues, Rock Jazz, Classical, Organ, Pop and Synthesizer to students of all ages and skill levels. His rate is $31 per half hour lesson.

Sharon Hynes (Piano) Registration Request

Teaching Style: classical,

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

Sharon offers piano lessons for all ages including a specialized curriculum for beginner adult students. Having her grade 9 RCM, she will set goals like RCM exams for the truly ambitious and offer morning, afternoon and evening lessons to suit various lifestyles. Sharon has played and toured in various bands of different genres for many years, has recorded 2 CDs with reggae band Pressure Drop and has been teaching since 1997. Sharon’s rate is $27 per half hour lesson.

Shaun Weima (Guitar, Ukulele, Mandolin, Voice) Registration Request

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Teaching Day(s): Monday

Shaun Weima moved to the Comox Valley in 2019 from Kingston, Ontario. He has been teaching music since 2003 at various schools in the area. He has performed, toured and produced with a number of Kingston bands, including Ianspotting, The Swampward Orchestra, and Hoppipolla. Shaun specializes in guitar, ukulele, mandolin, beginner piano and voice. His rate is $32 per half hour.

Shelby Liu (Piano, Piano, Piano, Voice) Registration Request

Teaching Style: classical, jazz, Pop, classical,

Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Shelby Liu is an experienced pianist and music educator with over 13 years of teaching experience. She holds a Master of Music in Piano Performance from the University of Nevada, Reno.

Shelby teaches students of all ages, offering engaging piano lessons that build strong technique, confidence, and musical expression. She also prepares students for Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) examinations, recitals, and competitions.

Skilled in classical, pop, and jazz styles, Shelby helps students explore a wide range of music with creativity and enjoyment. She is passionate about inspiring and motivating students to achieve their musical goals.

Shelby offers private music lessons in Piano, Vocal, Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) exam preparation, theory, and ear training to students of all ages at Long & McQuade Belleville in-person or online.

Shelby offers lessons in English, Mandarin, and Taiwanese.

Shelby's Lesson Rate is $33/Per Half Hour Lesson

Sherry Edwards (Voice, Piano) Registration Request

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Sherry majored in voice at Crouse College of Music at Syracuse University in New York and at the University of Manitoba School of Music and earned a Bachelor of Music and a Bachelor of Education. She taught at the St. James Assiniboia School Division at the K to Grade 6 level for many years with numerous award winning choirs at the Winnipeg Music Festival. Sherry was a broadcast music director, and on-air host for the Woodsmoke & Sweetgrass TV show from 1973-1994. She has composed and arranged many pieces for children including Skydance that debuted at the International Orff Festival. Sherry teaches at our Winnipeg (Pembina) lesson centre.
Her rate is $31 per half hour.

Simon Provost (Guitar, Composition) Registration Request

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Teaching Day(s): Thursday, Saturday

Composer of more than forty albums, musician since 2005, and luthier, Sim Diamond is an extraordinary teacher thanks to his versatility, imagination, and love of music: that's why he passes on his passion to others. He teaches electric, acoustic, classical, and bass guitar, whether it's to deepen theory, improve technique, or understand composition. With hundreds of concerts performed throughout Quebec, having participated in the show “Shredders of Metal” by Banger TV in Toronto, and several collaborations with different bands, he dedicates his life to music.

Skip Holmes (Guitar, Banjo, Fiddle, Mandolin, Ukulele) Registration Request

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Skip played in rock and blues bands before getting into traditional music. He was a member of the house band on the iconic Up Home Tonight show on ATV. He's performed with The Ladies Choice Bluegrass Band, The Gordon Stobbe Trio, and The Richard Wood Band, and has toured and recorded with a wide range of musicians such as Graham and Eleanor Townsend, Calvin Vollrath, and Peter Dawson. Skip has transcribed a number of books of fiddle tunes for Mel Bay and has been teaching for over 35 years. His rate per 30-minute private lesson is $29.

Skylar Sabasch (Voice, Piano, Pre-School) Registration Request

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

Skylar is a Canadian soprano and music educator dedicated to sharing the joy of music with her students. She holds a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance and a Bachelor of Education with a specialization in Secondary Music, both from the University of British Columbia. In recognition of her excellence in music education, she was awarded the Don Wright Scholarship in Vocal and Choral Music Education. As a performer, Skylar has appeared in opera, choral, and musical theatre productions across Canada and abroad. She has sung with the UBC Opera Ensemble, the UBC University Singers, and the Vancouver Youth Choir. Alongside her performance career, Skylar is a passionate teacher of voice, choral music, musical theatre, early music, and piano. She has taught musicians aged 3 months to 25 years in a variety of contexts, including early childhood programs that combine music, movement, and storytelling. Skylar is also trained in Orff, Kodály, Colour Strings, and Dalcroze methods, which she applies in her teaching for various age groups ranging from infants to kindergarten and primary-aged students. She fosters musical growth through both technical foundations and artistic expression, helping students build confidence, creativity, and a lifelong love of music. She is currently offering Voice and Beginner Piano lessons on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Her rate is $28 per half hour lesson.

Sophie Lee Kawai (Piano, Theory, Violin) Registration Request

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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Wednesday, Friday

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Sophie is a happy teacher and performer, studied violin as major, piano, voice, solfege, composition in an “intense” music academy in Japan since 3, acquired absolute pitch by 8. Mom was the master Japanese harpist, and her first violin teacher was the best student of renowned violinist (Hisako Tsuji). While fully aware of the joy of having music in human life, she knows the responsibility and importance of self-discipline, how to balance/enhance life with musical learning experience. She loves connecting people together and connecting herself with people, through teaching, creating music together. Always music projects on hand. Never stop learning.
Sophie's rate is $30/half hour.

Spencer Barriage (Piano, Theory, Ear Training) Registration Request

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

Spencer began studying piano at age 11 through the Royal Conservatory method. His musical journey quickly progressed before pursuing formal music studies at Western University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Music and Philosophy.

After completing his degree, Spencer worked overseas with the Daegu Theatre Group in South Korea as a piano accompanist and musical director. Upon returning to Canada, he continued to teach privately, perform with local bands, and collaborate with theatre groups across the region.

Spencer's lessons are tailored to each student’s goals—whether that’s preparing for RCM certification, building strong technique, improving ear training, or simply enjoying the process of learning music. His well-rounded, goal-oriented approach ensures that students build both skill and confidence as they grow.

Lesson Rate: $30 per half-hour session.

Spencer offers private music lessons in piano, Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) exam preparation, theory, and ear training to students aged 7 and up at Long & McQuade Belleville.

Stephanie Fischer (Piano) Registration Request

Teaching Style: classical,

Teaching Day(s): Wednesday, Thursday

Stephanie was born in Montreal Qc and arrived in North Bay in 2015. She achieved Grade 8 RCM in piano performance and theory and has completed a Bachelor of Arts in Music degree at Carleton University. She has performed in music festivals such as "The Kiwanis Music Festival" and "Quand ça nous chante". With 8 years of experience, she teaches students of all ages and abilities and is dedicated to create a plan with goals while acknowledging their needs. Her rate is 28$ per ½ hour lesson.

Steve McRae (Piano, Theory) Registration Request

Teaching Style: classical, ,

Teaching Day(s): Tuesday

Steve McRae has been an active member of the Hamilton Music Scene since 2004. He was musical director for several productions in the city including Sunset Boulevard, Gypsy, Side Show, Nine, The Little Mermaid and The Addams Family. Since graduating with Honours from Mohawk College, McMaster University and the Royal Conservatory of Music, Steve has been in demand as a teacher, performer, accompanist, church musician and adjudicator in the Hamilton area.

Steve's rate for a half-hour private lesson is $28.

Steve Sutton (Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Upright Bass, Trombone) Registration Request

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

STEVE SUTTON, (B.A., Dip. Mus.) is a Vancouver Island based, Professional Bassist and Guitar Teacher who has performed locally, in Vancouver and in California. Steve was born and raised in Nanaimo and began his musical journey in the School District 68 music program playing the trombone and the classical guitar. Later, Steve attended Malaspina University College's Music Program, (now Vancouver Island University), focusing on bass guitar and double bass. He graduated in 2002.

During the summer of 2003 he attended the Victoria Conservatory summer jazz workshop where he studied with jazz greats Neil Swainson, Misha Piatogorsky and Don Thompson. In September 2010 he attended a Ukulele workshop in Sonoma California, training with Hawaiian Ukulele Master Kimo Hussey.

Steve teaches guitar, bass guitar, double bass, ukulele and trombone at our Langford location.
Steve's rate is $32 per lesson.

Steven Dorscher (Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele) Registration Request

Teaching Style: rock, , ,

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

Steven Antonio Dorscher is an in-demand artist, session player and educator based in Calgary. He has performed and competed across Canada and the United States as a solo artist, and with various musical groups and bands after completing his Bachelor of Music degree at the University of Calgary. Steven currently serves lead guitar duties for Cabrakaän, and Matt & Steve. With over 10 years teaching experience including emphasis on technique and theory, Steven knows what the beginning musician needs, and can provide sound advice and help for the intermediate and advanced players. He also offers RCM exam prep, College / University Prep, and Music Theory instruction. Steven has been offering lessons in Calgary at L&M since 2013. His rate is $35 per half hour.

Stewart Evans (Violin, Viola, Fiddle) Registration Request

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

Stewart has played Viva!, with the Ambrose University Orchestra, the Regina University Orchestra and the Harmony West Band. Stewart learned on the Suzuki method and has completed RCM Grade 8. He has over five years teaching experience. Stewart offers lessons at the Calgary Chinook store and his rate is $32 per half hour.

Stuart Steinhart (, Guitar, Piano) Registration Request

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

Stuart Steinhart has been a professional musician for over 40 years, and has been studying and performing for 50 years. He has taught countless students from beginner to advanced academics as well as professionals and teachers.

Starting with studies at the age of 7 he has won many awards, studied at prestigious schools in the USA and recorded with many of Canada's and the world's top musicians. His work has gained numerous awards and praise, much of his work can be viewed and listened to on the World Wide Web.

His teaching style has garnered acclaim for his integration and understanding of music from its beginning to its spiritual side through his many years of study of Musicology/History/Philosophy.

He teaches Bass (acoustic and electric 4, 5, 6, and 7 string), Piano, Guitar, and Modern and Classical theory.

Stuart's lesson rate is $27 per half-hour private lesson.

Sundar Subramanian (Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele) Registration Request

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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Friday

Hailing from Ottawa, Sundar has a PhD in Music Composition from University at Buffalo. He has taught music courses at the university level for ten years. His playing and compositional work have been performed at venues across Canada and the US and has been broadcast nationwide. Sundar is skilled with teaching guitar, theory/composition, bass,and ukulele. He has been teaching music lessons for 25 years. He is equally comfortable
teaching classical, jazz and pop/rock and teaches students of all ages and all levels. Sundar's rate is $28 per 30 minute lesson.

Sundar donne des cours en français ainsi qu’en anglais.

Suneal Pal (Guitar, Ukulele) Registration Request

Teaching Style: rock, ,

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

Suneal Pal graduated from Wilfred Laurier University with an Honors B.A. in Guitar Performance. He achieved first class honors in grade nine R.C.M. Since graduation, he has performed widely to rave reviews, recorded several CDs, and taught students of all ages and abilities. Suneal plays Acoustic, Classical, Electric, Rock, and Finger-style guitar and is also well-versed in Flamenco, Latin, and Jazz rhythms.

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

Susan Sharpe (Violin, Fiddle) Registration Request

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Teaching Day(s): Thursday, Saturday

Susan Sharpe (violin) began playing through the Halifax schools’ strings program. She has played in the Nova Scotia Youth Orchestra and Mount Allison String Ensemble, and continues to play orchestral music with the Halifax Music Co-op. Susan enjoys playing a wide range of music, from classical to fiddle to music from movies and video games. Always on the lookout for more opportunities to play in a group, her favorite musical experience is playing in big orchestras. With experience teaching in musical and academic settings, Susan has taught all ages from young children to adults. She enjoys introducing students to the violin, helping them reach the next level in their playing and seeing them succeed. Susan’s rate for a half hour lesson will be $28.

Susana Williams (Voice) Registration Request

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Teaching Day(s): Wednesday, Saturday

Susana Williams has over 20 years of experience teaching music to children, teens, and adults, specializing in voice, drums, percussion, and songwriting. She studied at the Juan Jose Landaeta Conservatory and The Roland Learning Centre in Venezuela and received the Jazz Studies Capilano Program Award. Currently, she is pursuing a BA in Music at Vancouver Community College, majoring in drums. Susana has also developed educational content for Musora Media Inc. As a performer, she has appeared at international festivals, including the Vancouver and Manila Jazz Festivals, bringing a diverse, global perspective to her music teaching. Susana’s rate is $32 per half hour lesson.