Gage Salnikowski (Strings, Violin, Cello, Clarinet, Flute, Piano, Guitar, Woodwinds) Registration Request
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Multi-instrumentalist Gage Salnikowski plays over 50 different instruments, and has used his skills as performer, composer, educator, and multidisciplinary artist, to produce and perform a wide variety of material. From experimental orchestral and jazz, to ambient pop, indy rock, funk, and technical metal, Gage has equal experience performing the avant-garde in art galleries and concerts halls as he does touring with local acts.
Notably, Gage's work was recently featured on CBC television, CBC radio, City TV, and CKUW for recording classical symphonies as a one man orchestra, playing every instrument himself.
Gage teaches at our Winnipeg (Pembina) lesson centre.
His rate is $33 per half hour.
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.
Geneviève Labbée (Voice, Guitar) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Thursday
Geneviève Labbé is a singer-songwriter originally from Quebec City who has been based in Victoriaville for the past 20 years. She has produced several albums and completed numerous performing arts projects. She teaches singing and songwriting and accompanies her students on the piano, ukulele and guitar. She also teaches these instruments to beginners, both young people and adults. She knows how to convey her passion for creativity and encourage everyone to develop their talents!
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.
Hugo Benoit Roche (Guitar) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday
Originaire de France, Hugo Benoit Roche découvre la guitare classique à l'âge de 7 ans. Durant son parcours, il se tourne également vers la guitare électrique, la guitare basse, le ukulélé et le chant.
Il poursuit ses études au Cégep de Saint-Foy, où il obtient un Diplôme d'études collégiales en musique avec une spécialisation en guitare classique. Par la suite, il complète un Baccalauréat en enseignement de la musique à l’Université Laval, où il étudie également la guitare jazz.
Depuis 2022, Hugo est très actif sur la scène musicale québécoise. Avec plus de 250 concerts à son actif, il participe à plusieurs projets musicaux, tels que le duo Hugo&Lou et le Trio Écho.
Passionné par la production et la composition, Hugo a publié le single « Brume » en juin 2023. Il a également composé, produit et interprété plus de 300 vidéos musicales diffusées sur diverses plateformes, telles que Facebook, Instagram, TikTok et YouTube.
Avant de rejoindre Long & McQuade, Hugo a été professeur de guitare pendant 6 ans à l’École de musique Chaudière-Appalaches. Son parcours diversifié et son expertise font de lui un enseignant dévoué et prêt à partager ses connaissances et son amour de la musique avec ses élèves.
Pour entendre son oeuvre, suivez le lien ci-dessous!
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Ian Bezpalko (Bass Guitar, Guitar) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Ian has a diploma in Jazz from the Victoria Conservatory and a keen interest all genres of music. By teaching solid foundations, he's able to help students of all ages reach their musical goals and have a lot of fun along the way.
Ian's rate is $32 per half hour.
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, Music Production) Registration Request
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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.
Jake Lamontagne (Guitar, Ukulele, Music Production, Audio Engineering, Audio Production) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Thursday
Jake est un auteur-compositeur-interprète, multi-instrumentiste, réalisateur et mixeur de la Capitale-Nationale. Il commence son parcours musical à l’âge de 7 ans à la batterie, instrument qui l’amènera à jouer dans l’harmonie de son école secondaire ainsi que pour des concours comme Secondaire en spectacle. À l’adolescence, il se lance dans l’apprentissage autodidacte du piano pour y jouer des reprises de groupes tels Coldplay et pour y apprendre le blues. C’est à l’âge de 14 ans qu’il se procure sa première guitare et qu'il décide de faire carrière dans le domaine de la musique. D'abord inspiré par des artistes québécois, il commence en jouant des reprises allant de Jean Leloup à Offenbach pour ensuite se diriger vers Pink Floyd, Stevie Ray Vaughan, B.B King, Nirvana et bien d’autres artistes qui ont marqué l’histoire de la musique. Il décide par la suite de se lancer dans la composition de ses propres chansons.
En 2018, il entame une nouvelle aventure lorsqu’il est sélectionné pour l’École nationale de la chanson, la seule école pour auteurs-compositeurs-interprètes de la francophonie. Cette année à Granby lui permet de parfaire ses compétences comme compositeur et comme guitariste. En 2022, il fonde son projet Ta Rouge Essence et sort son premier album en carrière, Aphrodite, de manière indépendante et sur lequel il joue tous les instruments. En 2023, il déménage à Québec pour étudier en Enregistrement et Sonorisation au Campus Notre-Dame-de-Foy, pour approfondir ses connaissances en production en studio, en mixage et matriçage. Au niveau de la réalisation, vous pouvez l’entendre sur des projets comme Arnaud Emar ou Midtown Avenue!
Sur une note plus personnelle, Jake est une personne très calme, possédant une excellente écoute. Il est toujours prêt à transmettre sa passion pour la guitare et pour la production musicale à quiconque souhaitant se lancer dans cette belle aventure!
Jamie Moran (Drums, Percussion, Guitar, Mandolin, Bouzouki, Tenor Banjo) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Saturday
Jamie Moran has been a performer and educator in various music circles since 2014. A graduate of the MUN School of Music, he has performed with many ensembles including the Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra and Scruncheons Percussion Ensemble among others. Jamie is also the percussionist for Cabot Power, and performs with other local artists including The Celtic Fiddlers. Besides percussion, Jamie plays many different instruments including guitar, bouzouki, mandolin, bodhran, banjo, drums, and he also sings. Jamie has traveled the province multiple times performing and leading workshops in various capacities. As an educator, Jamie is both a private and substitute music teacher. As an advocate for music, he is a board member with both the Newfoundland and Labrador Band Association and the CFM Local 820. His rate is $28 per half hour lesson.
Jeremy Daw (Bass Guitar, Guitar, Composition, Theory) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
Jeremy graduated Humber College’s Music program in 2002, where he studied under such artists as Mike Downes (Juno Award Winner), Rik Emmett (Triumph), and Lenny Boyd, to name a few. Since then, Jeremy has built a robust portfolio that includes 20 years of teaching music lessons, 100s of gigs in the local music scene, performing on 200+ full length studio albums, performing 1000 concerts while touring 25+ countries. Jeremy also has his own recording studio where he composes music for television, cartoons, and YouTube, as well as records with locals and international artists. Jeremy plays all genres of music. His approach to teaching combines fun, flexibility, skill building, and theory, ensuring a well-rounded and customized learning experience for each student.
Jeremy charges $29 per half hour private lesson.
Jeremy Pink (Guitar) Registration Request
Teaching Style: rock,
Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Jeremy is a teacher of guitar and beginner bass who teaches at our lesson centre four days a week. As an encore to his long teaching days, Jeremy plays in a number of local bands in the rock, pop and blues genres. He has a penchant for creating original material for metal bands and his instrumental rock and roll project. Jeremy charges $30.00 per half-hour lesson.
Jeremy Sallie (Guitar, Bass 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.
Jérome Légaré (Bass Guitar, Drums, Guitar) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Thursday, Friday
Jérôme has been passionate about music since the age of 12. He received musical training in high school, where he learned guitar, drums, and bass. He then pursued advanced musical studies at Cégep de Saint-Laurent, specializing in electric jazz bass. He is currently completing a bachelor's degree at the Université du Québec à Montréal, focusing on jazz and classical double bass. Jérôme is a big fan of rock, metal, jazz, pop, and many other styles. Whether teaching bass, double bass, guitar, or drums, he is a good listener and adapts his teaching methods to the needs of students of all ages and skill levels.
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Jérôme est passionné de musique depuis l'âge de 12 ans. Il a suivi une formation musicale au secondaire où il a appris la guitare, la batterie et la basse. Il suit ensuite une formation musicale approfondie au cégep de Saint-Laurent en basse électrique jazz. Il poursuit présentement un baccalauréat à l'université du Québec à Montréal en contrebasse jazz et classique. Jérôme est un grand amoureux de rock, métal, jazz, pop et bien d'autres styles. Que ce soit en basse, contrebasse, guitare ou batterie, il sait être à l'écoute et adapte sa méthode d'enseignement aux besoins des élèves de tous âges et tous niveaux.
Jesse McCloy (Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, 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.
