4902 53 St
Red Deer, Alberta, T4N 2E9

Lesson Centre: Phone or Text (403) 346-4181

Store Phone: (403) 346-4000

Lesson Centre Email: reddeerlessons@long-mcquade.com

Store Email: reddeer@long-mcquade.com

Lesson Centre Hours
Monday: 3:00pm-9:00pm
Tuesday: 3:00pm-9:00pm
Wednesday: 3:00pm-9:00pm
Thursday: 3:00pm-9:00pm
Friday: 10:00am-6:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am-6:00pm
Sunday: CLOSED

This Location Offers:

Online Lessons All Lessons

Private Lessons

Our teachers offer private one on one instruction at our Red Deer Lesson Centre, contact the store for more information.

Lessons Coordinator

Sarah Gresdal - coordinator of the music lessons in Red Deer

Sarah Gresdal

Lesson Coordinator
403-346-4181

Our Teachers:

Calvin Machmer - Piano music lessons in Red Deer

calvin machmer (Piano)

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Online Lessons:

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

Calvin has over 30 years experience in the music industry professionally as a teacher and as a musician. He has taught piano/keyboard lessons for the past 20 years, including most recently at our Kamloops location. Genres and styles taught include classical, pop, rock, R&B and jazz. As a musician Calvin has in the past performed for Rocky Mountain Tour Dinner Theatres in Kamloops B.C and with a number of musical groups ranging from duos up to 8 piece bands.
Calvin teaches piano lessons at our Red Deer location.
His rate is $25 per half hour lesson.

Carlos Copaban - Drums music lessons in Red Deer

carlos copaban (Drums)

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Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

With 35 years of experience and countless shows in 14 countries, Carlos Copaban loves to share his passion for drumming. Now in his 10th year teaching at Long and McQuade, Carlos offers personalized lessons for all ages and skills in various styles: Rock, Metal, Jazz, Country, Latin. Have fun and improve on: drumming technique, reading, speed, world percussion (djembe, conga, cajon, etc).
As an Educational Assistant for children in public schools, Music Facilitator and Practitioner for adults with developmental disabilities in the private sector, Carlos offers years of experience with children and adults with disabilities and all walks of life.
Carlos offers drum lessons at our Red Deer location.
His rate is $30 per half hour lesson.

Jesse Mykietiak - Guitar, Ukulele music lessons in Red Deer

jesse mykietiak (Guitar, Ukulele)

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

Jesse graduated from Red Deer College music program in 2011 with a major in electric guitar. He also pursued specializations at the College in: Composition, recording/engineering, and classical guitar.
Jesse writes for, and performs in the band The Humble Cartel, which you can find on all streaming platforms.
Jesse offers guitar, Ukulele, and Songwriting lessons at our Red Deer location.
His rate is $30 per half hour lesson.

Josh Rickard - Composition, Guitar, Theory music lessons in Red Deer

josh rickard (Composition, Guitar, Theory)

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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Josh Rickard is a multi instrumentalist, composer, and music educator with over 30 years of performing and teaching experience. Josh composes music for film, television, and several band and solo projects. Josh performs with The Boss Novas, a contemporary surf instrumental band, and the Josh Rickard Trio, which features Josh's particular brand of Jazz. Josh offers Guitar lessons for beginners, intermediate or advanced players. Josh is well versed in multiple genres, including Rock, Classic / Surf Rock, Punk Rock or Pop Punk, Blues, Jazz, Acoustic singer / song writer, Christian Contemporary. Country, Bluegrass, Finger Style Guitar, and most other contemporary forms of guitar playing. You may also want to take a course with Josh, in songwriting, music theory, music production, music composition, Jazz theory and arrangement. To hear some of Josh's musical works, go to joshrickardmusic.com
Josh offers a variety of different lessons at our Red Deer location.
His rate is $32 per half hour lesson.

Karys Zirk - Piano music lessons in Red Deer

karys zirk (Piano)

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

Karys has over 14 years of playing experience and has been a recipient of the Red Deer Music Festival Adjudicator’s Choice Award numerous times and has performed at the Festival showcase. She has been performing in recitals for a number of years and has always enjoyed performing. She also plays an array of musical instruments as a hobby, such as electric and acoustic guitar, drums, ukelele and violin. She was a competitive gymnast for 13 years. She continues to study her music through the Royal Conservatory. Karys has a great passion for music and loves to share it with her students. Karys has experience in teaching students with developmental disabilities and encourages her students to learn at their own pace. She uses Royal Conservatory, Conservatory Canada, Alfred and Piano Adventure books but is also happy to teach her students pop, jazz and classical pieces as well. She offers piano lessons at our Red Deer location. Her rate is $25 per half hour lesson.

Kji Rumohr - Bass Guitar, Drums, Guitar music lessons in Red Deer

kji rumohr (Bass Guitar, Drums, Guitar)

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

With 30 years of performing and recording experience, Kji has transmitted his passion for music into teaching. Developing a strong and positive bond with each family and student over his more than 18 years of private music lessons has been a blessing. Many students have moved on to their own professional recording and performing careers. As a music teacher who focuses on drums/bass, acoustic and electric guitar, it is Kji's gift to help each individual student let their light shine through music.
Kji offers drum and guitar lessons at our Red Deer location.
His rate is $46 per one hour lesson.

Ronen Eagles - Voice music lessons in Red Deer

ronen eagles (Voice)

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

Ronen Eagles has over 15 years of classical and musical theatre voice experience, they have received they’re level 10 certificate from the Royal Conservatory of Music, as well as multiple scholarships and music awards from performances at the Red Deer Performing Arts Festival, as well as through the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg. They received 2 years of training throughout the classical voice program at the University of Manitoba, working with many different accomplished musicians to hone in they’re vocal technique and overall music literacy. They are an active member of the Red Deer theatre community, and continue to take lessons privately to further their knowledge as they continue to work towards a career in teaching and vocal performance.

Ronen teaches voice lessons at our Red Deer Lesson Centre. Their rate is $25 per half hour lesson.

Trenton Fawcett - Bass Guitar, Drums, Guitar, Ukulele, Violin music lessons in Red Deer

trenton fawcett (Bass Guitar, Drums, Guitar, Ukulele, Violin)

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

Trenton Fawcett is a multi-talented professional musician. Graduated with a diploma of Contemporary Music and Technology majoring in Composition at Selkirk College. Recorded and released eight studio albums varying in genres such as rock, psychedelic, indie, singer/songwriter and new age. Trenton has played in many bands and performed multiple shows in Alberta throughout his career. He has several years of professional music teaching experience and is able to work with all ages and loves making lessons enjoyable and fun for anyone wanting to learn music! Trenton teaches bass guitar, drums, guitar, piano, and ukulele at our Red Deer location. His rate is $30 for half hour lessons.