Port Coquitlam

Cameron Henderson (Trombone, Trumpet, French Horn, Tuba)

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Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Wednesday

Cam Henderson is a graduate of Capilano University (BMus) and the University of North Texas (MMus), where he studied jazz trombone performance and worked as a Teaching Assistant. He is a versatile player who regularly performs with many groups in the Vancouver area. Cam brings expertise, experience, and enthusiasm to lessons and strives to help his students explore the music that interests them. Cameron's rate is $32.00 per half hour lesson.

Camille Johnson (Voice)

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Teaching Day(s): Wednesday, Friday

Camille is an award-winning singer, musical theatre performer, music director, voice actor, songwriter, and voice teacher since 2010. A graduate of the Canadian College of Performing Arts, she is a versatile professional vocalist who both performs and teaches in various genres of music, including Contemporary Commercial Music (includes pop and rock), musical theatre and classical styles of singing. Camille is also trained in the Royal Conservatory of Music piano and voice performance curricula, and is a two-time winner of the BC Silver Medal for the highest examination mark in the province for voice performance. Utilizing the principles she learned from the LoVetri Institute in Somatic VoiceworkTM, Camille works with students of various ages and ability levels to find and develop their unique voice in a sustainable and healthy manner. In lessons she focuses on both developing the student’s technical proficiency and musical artistry, all in a fun and supportive learning environment. Camille's rate is $31.00 per half hour lesson.

Eijaz Ladha (Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele)

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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Friday, Saturday

Eijaz received his Bachelor of Music Degree from Vancouver Community College in 2022 as a Jazz/Contemporary Guitar major. He started his musical journey at age 5 on piano and completed Royal Conservatory of Music Grade 6. At age 12, he switched to guitar and has been playing guitar for 15 years. Eijaz also has the ability to play and teach other instruments such as piano, bass guitar, and ukulele. He has performed in numerous local bands across the Lower Mainland area, and he composes his own music under his solo project. While he mainly specializes in genres in the realm of Rock, Metal, and Pop, he is capable of teaching other musical genres such as Jazz and Blues. He specializes in theory and technique and prides himself on his ability to adapt to students’ learning styles and needs. He has experience working with students of all ages and levels. Eijaz is incredibly passionate about sharing his knowledge of music and ensuring that students have a very positive and exciting learning experience. Eijaz's rate is $30.00 per half hour lesson.

Emi Hamnett (Piano)

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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Friday, Saturday

Emi graduated from Osaka University of Music, majoring in Voice and has her Junior High School Teacher Certificate in Japan. Emi also graduated Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s SEA program and holds an ECE Assistant Certificate along with a Special Ed Teacher Assistant Certificate. She believes that music can be a powerful form of stress relief and adapts her lessons according to each of her student’s unique strengths and weaknesses to ensure the experience remains positive and beneficial for each of her students. Emi's rate is $31.00 per half hour lesson.

Keenan Render (Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele)

Online Lessons:

Teaching Style: rock

Teaching Day(s): Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Keenan Render is a Guitarist, Composer/Songwriter, and arranger from Vancouver, Canada. His writing spans across a breadth of genres from jazz to metal. He is a graduate of Vancouver Community College's Bachelor of Applied Music, where he studied Composition and Jazz & Contemporary Guitar. An avid collaborator, Keenan is fascinated by the interdisciplinary collaborative process. This includes working with graphic scores, scoring for video games, and more. He is also a self-acclaimed "gear-nerd", always looking to explore new technology in guitars, plugins, pedals, or DAWs. Keenan's rate is $31.00 per half hour lesson.

Marc Gladstone (Piano, Composition)

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

Marc’s been teaching at Long & McQuade since 2010. He teaches all genres, believing students will work harder if they’re playing music they love to play. He can teach RCM, and was a judge at the Victoria Conservatory of Music for graduating students in 2021. Marc joined Prism in 2010, playing large festival audiences and indoor theatres. He was with Doug and the Slugs and Nick Gilder before that. He also plays keyboards and sings with Stone Poets, recording their 5th album currently with Marc producing alongside West Coast Engineer of the year, Sheldon Zaharko. He’s the West Coast Director with the Canadian Musicians Coalition; a director at Pacific Northwest Radio and the writer/producer of the radio podcast. Nominated 4 years in a row for the BCCMA Keyboardist of the Year, he’s a sought after session player for recording and live performances. Marc’s rate is $35.00 per half hour lesson.

Matthew Pancoust (Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele)

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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Matt has been playing guitar for 15 years and teaching since 2017. Matt continuously composes, tours and performs with multiple groups in the Vancouver area, including his own project Truent — which has seen him performing alongside Voivod and Archspire. In addition to focusing on growing his musical career, Matt has a passion for teaching and has been working with students in both group and private lessons since 2017. He specializes in creating fun learning environments and exciting lesson plans that focus on the fundamentals of guitar playing, such as theory and technique. While he specializes in the rock and heavy metal genres, Matt is well versed in various styles of music, and is quick to cater to the special interests and skills of his students. Matt’s rate is $31.00 per half hour lesson.

Ryan Van Poederooyen (Drums)

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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Wednesday

Ryan started teaching drums in 1998. His lessons have a linear structure helping students build on technical skills, and song learning. He tours professionally and records albums for the Canadian band, Imonolith and was a touring/studio drummer for Canadian artist Devin Townsend. He is a guest educator at Drumeo, and as session drummer has recorded albums for producers such as Chad Kroeger (Nickleback), Jay Van Poederooyen (Simple Plan, Chris Daughtrey) Brian Howes and others. Ryan's rate is $35.00 per half hour lesson.