Laval

Gabriel Brun

Gabriel began his musical journey in the Sea Cadets at the age of 13 with the snare drum. A few years later, he switched to the flute when he joined his high school's music program and joined the extracurricular band, which allowed him to participate in a music competition in Florida. Gabriel then studied at Lionel-Groulx College for 2 years in the classical music program with Josée Poirier as flute teacher. Later, in September 2018, Gabriel joined the ranks of the Orchestre à Vents de Musiques de Films, in Montreal, where he performs the most memorable themes from the video game universe, including "The Legend of Zelda", "Super Mario", "Mega Man", etc. This allows him to perform in some of Quebec's popular culture events such as the Montreal Comic Con.

Connor Robinson (Drums)

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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Thursday, Friday

Connor is a professional multi-instrumentalist from Calgary, Alberta with over 28 years of musical experience. He studied drums at Grant MacEwan University and has been a passionate student, creator and appreciator of music since age 8. Instructing drums since 2001, Connor has taught 25,000+ lessons and countless rock camps over the course of his storied career. His creative, fun and relaxed approach fuzes the practical with the technical in such a way that students can feel engaged and comfortable to learn at their own pace. Whether it’s Rock, Pop, Funk, Electronic, Punk or any other genre, Connor can have you on the road to playing it in no time.

Rate: $30/half-hour
Speaks English.

Guerschon Auguste (Voice, Piano)

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Teaching Style: gospel

Teaching Day(s): Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Guerschon Auguste is an emerging artist who likes to combine Gospel music with pop, jazz and classical. As a member of the Jireh Gospel Choir, he performed on the TD stage at the 2016 Montreal International Jazz Festival. He also made a few appearances on television shows and sang back vocals for renowned artists such as Bobby McFerrin and Corneille. In 2019, Guerschon completed his bachelor’s degree in Jazz Interpretation under the mentorship of Vincent Morel. He regularly participates in Gospel workshops at Place des Arts and does studio recordings for various artists. He teaches singing and piano. He occasionally conducts the Jireh Choir and creates vocal arrangements for local Gospel artists. Guerschon has been teaching music since 2014.

Rate: $29/half-hour
Speaks English and French

Tatiana Dvorianskaya (Piano)

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Teaching Day(s): Wednesday, Friday

Tatiana has over 25 years of experience as a piano teacher. After 12 years of study in Russia, she graduated with a specialization in piano and accompaniment and in 2010, Tatiana moved to Canada. Tatiana has performed as a soloist and accompanist in concerts in Quebec, Russia, France, Germany, Hungary, the Czech Republic, and Chile. Since 2013, Tatiana has been collaborating with Canadian-Chilean pianist Alejandra Cifuentes Diaz, with whom she has produced their first four-hand piano album. Tatiana is always eager to learn and improve her skills. She obtained a certificate in instrumental teaching (microprogram of graduate studies at the University of Montreal) in 2017 and a certificate in the “Online Teaching” course from the Royal Conservatory of Music of Canada in 2020. Tatiana is a member of the Association des professeurs de musique du Québec and an affiliated professor at the École de musique Vincent d'Indy, the Conservatoire de musique de Montréal, and the Royal Conservatory of Music of Canada. In her opinion, every student is unique and talented. She aims to bring out this talent by developing the student's thinking and autonomy, all with the goal of leading them to success in musical performance.

Rate: $30/half-hour
Speaks English, French and Russian

Travis Matte (Guitar, Bass Guitar)

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Teaching Day(s): Wednesday

Travis began playing guitar at the age of 12 and by the age of 16 already began teaching in a local music school. While attending high school, he discovered that it was possible to study music in University. After 6 months of intense practice in classical guitar, a style he knew very little about at the time, he passed his audition and was admitted to the University of Ottawa School of Music. As a result, he holds both a Bachelor’s Degree in Classical Guitar and a Bachelor’s degree in Education. Since university, has returned to his roots; specializing in Rock, Metal, Progressive Rock, Blues, and Folk, while also adding new styles to his repertoire, including Bluegrass music and some jazz. His performing experience stems from mainly being a session musician, filling in for local bands and projects. Currently he is working on his own solo project.

Rate: $30/half-hour
Speaks English and French

Zachary Cusson (Violin, Guitar)

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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