Violetta Kurkurina (Piano) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Sunday
Violetta Kurkurina is a pianist and teacher with extensive training in both performance and pedagogy. She began her musical studies in Ukraine, completing a Diploma in Piano Performance and Pedagogy at Mariupol College of Arts, followed by a Bachelor of Arts at Mariupol State University. After moving to Canada, she earned her Bachelor of Music at Queen’s University in Kingston and is now pursuing her Master’s degree in Piano Performance and Pedagogy at the University of Toronto.
As a performer, Violetta has appeared as a soloist, collaborator, and chamber musician.
She has performed with the Queen’s Symphony Orchestra and Orchestra Kingston, as well as at summer programs including Orford Music Academy, Tuckamore Chamber Music Festival, Scotia Festival of Music, and the Ukrainian Art Song Summer Institute. Her artistry reflects both her European musical roots and her commitment to exploring diverse styles and traditions.
Alongside her performance career, Violetta has over three years of teaching experience, working with students of all ages and levels as a piano instructor at Long & McQuade. She is passionate about guiding each student to develop solid technical skills, musical expression, and confidence, while fostering creativity and a lifelong love of music.
Violetta's rate is $37.00 per half hour.
Wilfrid Lee (Brass, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Monday
With an undergraduate degree from McGill University, Wilfrid has extensive performing experience participating in L'orchestra Francophone Canadian, Toronto Wind Ensemble, North Bay Symphony and the Red Brass Quintet and can also be heard on various albums ranging from folk, classical to pop genres.
Wilfrid currently gives brass lessons in the Markham area, but his teaching experience stems back to 2001 conducting brass clinics and educating students from the elementary to university level. His students have gone on to pursue further musical endeavors such as university education and involvement in various orchestras.
Wilfrid's rate is $31.00 30 min lesson
Will Fachin (Drums) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Monday
Will’s passion for music started at a young age in 2003 and it has continued to grow ever since. After years of studying he decided to take him drumming to the next level. He attended Mohawk College for Jazz Performance, and then briefly Humber College for Bachelor of Percussion. Will is fixated on being a versatile and complementary player and teacher. He has experience doing live sessions, including a number of genres such as jazz, funk, R&B, hard rock, indie rock, metal, and more. Will has also studied under many renowned players such as: Lorne Nehring, Mark Kelso, Anthony Michelli, Kevin Dempsey, Adrean Farrugia, Sophia Perlman, Ted Warren, Matt Halpern, Navene Koperwies and many more. Will has also recently become an endorser for Murat Diril Cymbals, and this is just one of the many milestones to come.
Will's lesson rate is $27/half-hour
Yanick Bernier (Dieppe & Moncton) (Bass Guitar, Guitar, Ukulele, Theory) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Yanick earned his Masters degree at Université de Montréal in 2008 specializing in classical guitar. He has been teaching music since 2006 and has always had a great passion for musical education. Yanick has played guitar since the age of 11 and hasn't stopped learning and playing since. His style of music is very global and he is comfortable teaching most music styles. In the classical music category, so far, nine gold medals from the Royal Conservatory of Music have been earned under his guidance. He also got Platinum in Moncton Community Votes 2022 for the Music Lessons category, and “Silver” in the 2023 votes for the Youth Music Lessons category. Yanick will be happy to teach you how to play guitar, bass or ukulele. His rates are $25 per half hour private lesson.
Yuliya Zuychenko (Piano) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Yulia graduated with Honours from the Zaporozshky State Music College in the Ukraine and worked as a piano teacher and children’s choir director while taking courses at the Harkov Institute for Music and Arts there. In 2000 she taught piano for the New Conservatory of Music in Toronto, and in 2002 and 2003 was named teacher of the year. Yuliya specializes in preparing students for all levels of RCM exams, Kiwanis festivals, and other competitions. She has been teaching for Long & McQuade since 2004. Yuliya also teaches Music Theory. Her rate is $29 for a half-hour private lesson
Zachary Cusson (Violin, Guitar) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Saturday
As early as 3 years old, Zachary began to learn music by taking piano and choir lessons. By the age of 7, he entered an intensive violin program where he gained experience playing solo, in quartets and in orchestras. While continuing to improve on all of these instruments, he also introduced himself to the guitar at the age of 12 and quickly developed a desire to master the instrument, seeking inspiration from classic rock, jazz, blues and experimental genres. As a passionate musician and still in his early teens, he introduced himself to composition, studio production and music theory. Zachary is involved in several musical projects on the local scene, in the creation of film music and collaborates in several artistic projects. In addition, he frequently produces music-related videos for his YouTube audience. Zachary has been teaching since 2015 and advocates the importance of learning while having fun. He stands out but its structured and interactive teaching.
Rate: $28/half-hour
Speaks English and French
