145 Erie Street
Stratford, Ontario, N5A 2M6

Lesson Centre: Phone or Text (519) 271-5750

Store Phone: (519) 271-9102

Fax: (519) 271-3665

Lesson Centre Email: stratfordlessons@long-mcquade.com

Store Email: stratford@long-mcquade.com

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

Our Teachers:

Michelle Vallance - Piano, Voice, Theory music lessons in Stratford

michelle vallance (Piano, Voice, Theory)

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Michelle Vallance is a resident of St. Marys, Ontario. At the age of 8, her parents enrolled her in piano studies, exams and competitions which she continued to the age of 23. In university, she studied at the Royal School of Church Music in Croydon England, and, with the University of Windsor Chamber Choir, performed at Carnegie Hall in New York under the direction of British composer John Rutter. She holds both an Honors Bachelor of Music Degree with concentrations in piano, pipe organ and choral direction , as well as a Bachelor of Education degree in Music. She taught recorder, handbells and directed a wonderful children's choir in the Huron Perth Catholic District School Board for 17 years. In earlier years Michelle taught at Academie Ste. Cecile in Windsor and Algoma Conservatory in Sault Ste. Marie. Currently, Michelle and her husband are music directors at Holy Name of Mary Church in St. Marys. Michelle teaches piano, singing, can offer theory classes and handbell group playing as well.

Robert Pope - Drums, Guitar, Bass, Trumpet, Ukulele music lessons in Stratford

robert pope (Drums, Guitar, Bass, Trumpet, Ukulele)

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Robert (Bob) Pope has been teaching since 1989. Bob is currently playing in the Stratford Concert Band, The Casino Band and the New Life Praise band. He enjoys writing and recording his own songs. Most of all Bob enjoys sharing his love for music and performance with his students. His rate is $24/half-hour lesson.

Teresa Pullen - Piano, Flute, Saxophone, Clarinet music lessons in Stratford

teresa pullen (Piano, Flute, Saxophone, Clarinet)

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Teresa Pullen is a piano and woodwind (flute) instructor from Hickson, Ontario. She has been teaching for over 25 years with a small break to raise her 5 kids ranging in age from 11-20 years. Teresa holds her Grade 10 in both flute and piano from The Royal Conservatory of music along with her Bachelor of Music Education from The University of Western Ontario. She is currently working on her ARCT flute. She has also participated in the Rotary Festival of Music with her students as well as performing. Teresa has been a member of the KW Youth Symphony and a founding member of the Oxford Winds. She has also performed in many musicals including Oliver, Camelot, Brigadoon and the Music Man to mention a few. She is excited to continue her music journey. Her rate is $25/half-hour lesson.

Thomas Gatenby - Guitar music lessons in Stratford

thomas gatenby (Guitar)

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Over the past 40 years Thomas Gatenby has played on stages and in venues, big and small, all over Ontario. Currently, as a guitarist for HWY 19 and Perry’s Lane, he has been performing in this area for the past 28 years. In the beginning Thomas’s formal training was with the Ontario Conservatory of Music. This brought the start of his career in music ranging from live performances in road shows, to teaching in various studios over the years. As a result, Thomas has helped many students achieve their musical goals. Thomas loves playing the guitar. He loves teaching guitar. This is what has brought him full circle to Long & McQuade. Thomas teaches one on one, using approaches borrowed from traditional teaching methods and from the many musicians he has performed with over the years. His lesson rate is $25/half-hour lesson.

Tyler Cooke - Piano, Theory music lessons in Stratford

tyler cooke (Piano, Theory)

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Tyler Cooke is a piano instructor from Kitchener, Ontario. Tyler holds a Bachelor of Music-Education and his A.R.C.T. He has been learning piano since he was 10 and has since received his grade 8 and grade 10 RCM certificates, both times with honours. He has also participated in the Kiwanis Music Festival, winning multiple awards in various categories. Tyler is well rounded in many styles, having played in bands and at weddings. He has been teaching for over 6 years to students of various age groups and experience levels. His rate is $25/half-hour lesson.