Edmonton Mayfield

Jessica Laurie

craig doll (Drums)

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Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

Hello, my name is Craig Doll and I have been playing drums 19 years. I work as a session drummer and educator in Edmonton. Drumming has enabled me to play many live shows, record, and tour. The drums have been my life passion since I started playing and I hope to instill that same passion with you on your journey!

As far as formal education, I was awarded my diploma in music at MacEwan University in 2020 and now I am currently working towards my bachelor's degree. I have studied many different styles such as: rock/pop, hip-hop, jazz, latin/afro-cuban, punk, metal, and funk - to name a few. Alongside studying styles, I have also spent a lot of time on rudimental practice, which is the foundation of what drummers do behind the kit and has helped me immensely grow on this instrument. During the pandemic, I had the opportunity to study alongside Broadway drummer and YouTuber Carter McLean which elevated my understanding of the drums.

Always trying to push myself, I am now working through top LA drummer Dave Elitchs esteemed drum course, Get Out Of Your Own Way. This course is designed to go into the physiology, mechanics, and mentality behind the drum kit. The main takeaway of this course is to use the mind and body in an efficient way to gain maximum results behind the drum kit. I plan to use his philosophy moving forward and will implement the techniques I learn into my lesson plans.
Craig teaches at our Edmonton Mayfield and North location. His rate is $30 per half hour.
Great news! Starting in March Craig will be offering Thursdays hours at our Mayfield Lesson Centre.

david unsworth (Voice, Piano)

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Teaching Day(s): Saturday

David Unsworth is a performer and instructor based out of Edmonton. He recently graduated with a bachelor's Degree in Jazz and Contemporary Music, majoring in vocal performance from MacEwan University, and performs at a variety of venues and markets around the city. David began singing with the Edmonton Junior Children's Choir when he was 7 and has been performing ever since, branching out into a variety of different vocal styles. He is knowledgeable in Pop, Rock, Jazz, Musical Theatre, and Choral Music, and has experience with composition and songwriting. David offers lessons at our Edmonton Mayfield location. His rate is $26 per half hour.

daymon reay (Piano)

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Teaching Day(s): Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday

Daymon Reay has an RCM, Music Composition Diploma from Grant Mac Ewan University and has been teaching for 7 years. Styles taught are pop, classical and jazz. Daymon offers lessons at our Edmonton Mayfield location. His rate is $28 per half hour.

dustin hachey-collins (Guitar, Bass Guitar, , Banjo, Mandolin)

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Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

Dustin Hachey-Collins is a long time performer, guitar instructor, and multi-instrumentalist. With ten years of experience providing music instruction he structures his lessons to cater to the students interests, while providing a solid foundation for growth and understanding as a musician. Techniques and ideas are offered to the student through examples in songs they already know and love, to help encourage excitement and understanding.

With experience performing, recording, and playing for over 15 years, Dustin brings a well developed understanding of music to lessons. Specializing in folk, country, blues, and americana music, he is also experienced and capable in many other genres, including pop, rock, and metal. Believing that music education should be open and inviting, and that learning is a lifelong process, Dustin is happy to work with students of any age or experience level. He is currently offering lessons on guitar, bass, banjo, mandolin, and ukulele. His rate is $28 per half hour.

eric lam (Cello, Flute, Guitar)

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

Eric Lam has a BMus, majoring in Composition and Theory from the University of Alberta and a Music Diploma from Grant MacEwan University. Eric has taught guitar for over 18+ years and he also teaches flute and cello. Eric teaches various genres of music, his students have consistently received outstanding results on RCM exams and even the golden medal.

As an active musician, composer and music arranger, he plays for various music events and concerts in various cities throughout western Canada. He has arranged/composed music for a radio station, TV program and local artists. In 2005, he attained the Best Music Arrangement Award from the Canadian Chinese Song-Writers Quest. His mission is to guide students to enjoy, discover and increase their musical knowledge. Eric is also fluent in English and Cantonese. Eric offers lessons at our Edmonton Mayfield location. His rate is $28 per half hour.

isaiah roemmele (Violin)

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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday

Isaiah Roemmele is currently finishing his fourth year of his Bachelor of Music performance degree at the University of Alberta. He is involved in the University String Orchestra and has performed as a first and second violinist with the Lethbridge Symphony. In 2014, Isaiah was the Regional Gold Medalist for receiving the highest mark in Alberta on his Grade 6 Royal Conservatory examination. Isaiah plays both piano and violin, but the violin is his passion!
He has been teaching since 2018 and he enjoys working with all ages of students. His rate is $27 per half hour.

julia borden (Piano, Voice, Guitar, Ukulele)

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

Julia grew up with music all around her. She began musical ear training at six months old and completed Suzuki Music as a child. Throughout her youth, she would pick up several more instruments, learning to sing and finding her voice alongside her love and a lifelong passion for the whimsical world of music.
Julia completed the Piano Suzuki program and her RCM 10, and ARCT by the time she was 18. She pursued other interests and graduated with a Psychology Degree from The Kings University in 2018, but ultimately returned to music and completed the Piano Performance program at Juilliard in 2020. Julia loves teaching all ages and a variety of instruments. She takes pride in helping students build a solid musical foundation. She loves how music can inspire and support individual expression. Instruction in music production and music play adds to her skill set. Julia strives to connect with every type of student and guide students to their goals and beyond. It's never too late or too early to bring music into one's life. Julia is excited to teach at our Mayfield location.
Julia's rate is $29 per half-hour.

jyn- ting ying (Piano)

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Teaching Day(s): Wednesday, Thursday

Jyn-Ting Ying (they/them) is an arranger, composer, educator, and pianist from Amiskwaciwâskahikan or what is now known as Edmonton, Alberta. They were initially trained in classical music before switching gears to attend MacEwan University’s jazz and contemporary music program in 2016. In April 2022, Jyn-Ting earned their Bachelor of Music with Distinction as a Composition Major. As a performer, Jyn-Ting has taken the stage with multiple different organisations. Between 2015-2021, they sang with Korora Choirs Association and had many opportunities to perform at the Winspear Centre with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra. Jyn-Ting is the accompanist at Sorry Not Sorry Improv, a theatre company that frequently hosts shows at the Grindstone Theatre and the annual Edmonton Fringe Festival. They are also the pianist in All4Jazz, a local jazz trio who occasionally does public shows, but mostly provides easy-listening background music for private events. As a solo artist, Jyn-Ting released their single, a solo piano feature named Where We Danced Still Dances Without You, in May 2023 on Spotify and other similar streaming platforms. They have plans to continue releasing solo piano singles, and a full album release sometime in the future. As an educator, Jyn-Ting has been teaching private piano lessons for over 5 years where they have had the privilege of teaching a diverse base of students. They teach on Wednesdays & Thursdays. Their lesson rate is $28 per half hour.

monika kowalczuk (Piano, Harp)

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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Thursday, Saturday

Monika Kowalczuk is an active musician, instructor and performer for special occasions. She earned her BA in Music at the King’s University in Edmonton. With 20 years of training and teaching experience, she has been exposed to various styles and genres of music. She is involved in piano, harp, organ, voice, theory, ear training, harmony, choral music, various forms of dance, including ballroom, theatre, leading and attending workshops, planning and organizing events and performances. Some of her performances have been seen at the Jubilee Auditorium, Winspear, and Royal Alberta Museum. She has expanded to teach group classes with the Yamaha program and is constantly acquiring new techniques and approaches to expose students of all ages to the various aspects of music. As a teacher she strives to be kind, patient, creative, imaginative, fun loving and is committed to having each student excel in their best possible way, whether for an exam, recital or for personal knowledge and enjoyment. Monika offers lessons at our Edmonton Mayfield location. Her rate is $28 per half hour.

nelson collins - lee (Drums)

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Teaching Day(s): Thursday

Nelson Collins-Lee is an active performer, instructor and recording engineer who has been learning and playing music since the age of 6. Educated at MacEwan University and the University of North Texas, he has been teaching professionally for over 10 years. While his main focus is metal and rock he is also well-versed in jazz, funk, and pop music as well as certain electronic and world music styles. He has appeared on many recordings and has played hundreds of shows nationally, as well as taking on freelance gigs. Nelson has a student-centered philosophy towards drum education and encourages students to develop their ear and taste by actively listening to and engaging with music while introducing them to the relevent tools and methods along the way. Nelson offers lessons at our Edmonton Mayfield location. His rate is $28 per half hour.

nkechi ikeaba (Piano)

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Nkechi is a passionate pianist and music teacher with over 15 years of active music learning and teaching experience to a broad category of students ranging from children (under 5 years and up), teenagers to young adults. He is experienced in both the rudiments of music and a wide range of genre including classical music, rock, RnB, Jazz, blues, and contemporary music. His lesson rate is $28 per half hour.

oleksandr fizar (Bass Guitar, Drums, Guitar, Piano, Ukulele, Voice)

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

Oleksandr is a teacher, arranger, composer, and sound engineer. He worked as a manager for the lesson centre “I Love Music” in Ukraine. He studied at Ternopil School of Music and Terebovlia Music College and he has completed levels 1-8 of Rock School. Oleksandr spent time working as the sound director at the Kiev University of Art. Oleksandr has experience teaching music to all ages and levels, and he is adept at tailoring lessons to fit his student’s needs. He primarily teaches Funk, Latino, Jazz, Pop, Rock, and Blues music. Oleksandr is fluent in Ukrainian, Russian, and English. Oleksandr’s lesson rate is $28 per half hour.

randy witte (Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute, Oboe)

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Teaching Day(s): Monday

Much of Randy Witte's 26 year career in public education has been working with junior and senior high music students in the context of the concert band classroom. This includes teaching music theory, history, and aural skills as well as all the instruments of a concert band. However, the saxophone has been Randy's principal instrument and he has had the honour of studying with Dr. William Street and Dr. Gordon Brock. He possesses both a Bachelors and Masters degree in Education from the University of Alberta. Randy continues to stay involved in music by playing alto saxophone in the Fort Saskatchewan Community Concert Band. Randy is a kind, patient, and experienced music teacher who knows how to make students of all ages feel comfortable and successful. He teaches on Mondays and his lesson rate is $28 per half hour.

todd merkley (Guitar)

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Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Saturday

Todd is a guitar player, songwriter, teacher, and creative with decades of experience playing and studying music. He has attended multiple post-secondary schools to study music including Selkirk College and he is a graduate of the MacEwan Music program. He has studied with some of the best music teachers in Western Canada and continues to seek out new ways to learn or think about guitar, music, and songwriting. Todd is excited to teach at Mayfield Long and McQuade and to be part of a student's journey into music and to help them develop a lifelong passion for learning the instrument. He teaches on Saturdays. Todd's lesson rate is $28 per half hour.

** Starting April 2nd, Todd will be expanding his teaching days to include Tuesdays.