369 Prince Street
Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P 5L2

Lesson Centre: Phone or Text (902) 539 5031

Store Phone: (902) 539-5030

Fax: (902) 539-0504

Lesson Centre Email: sydneylessons@long-mcquade.com

Store Email: sydney@long-mcquade.com

Lesson Centre Hours
Monday 10:00am to 9:00pm
Tuesday 10:00am to 9:00pm
Wednesday 12:00pm to 9:00pm
Thursday 12:00 to 9:00pm
Friday Closed
Saturday 9:30am to 5:30pm

This Location Offers:

Online Lessons All Lessons

Private Lessons

Welcome to Sydney's newest music lesson centre! We are located at 369 Prince street, at the corner of Prince and Disco. We are proud to offer 10 well equipped state of the art lesson studios and Sydney's finest faculty of independent music teachers. If you've ever aspired to learn a musical instrument, this is the place for you! Whether you want to take guitar lessons, piano lessons, or perhaps always wanted to sing, whatever your choice, our music teachers are here to help you on your journey. For more information on our music lessons, call one of our friendly lesson associates at 902 539 5031.

Lessons Coordinator

Sheldon Aucoin - coordinator of the music lessons in Sydney

Sheldon Aucoin

Sheldon started playing guitar at the age 16 and three years later was performing in a touring band. His career has always revolved around music, having started in music retail at 19 years of age. With 30 years experience in teaching guitar lessons and music retail, Sheldon is also skilled in recording and sound. He is a singer/songwriter and continues to perform in the greater Sydney area. Sheldon is also the creator of the The ULTIMATE BAND which ran from 2004 to 2010 and gave youth the opportunity of performing in a band in the Savoy Theatre.

Our Teachers:

Chuck Smith - Guitar, Bass Guitar music lessons in Sydney

chuck smith (Guitar, Bass Guitar)

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Online Lessons:

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

Chuck studied Music Production and Arranging at Trebas Institute in Toronto. He has 40+ years of playing experience and has been teaching for over 30 years. Chuck has played in many bands over the years in Ontario and on the East Coast, including country, pop, rock, and blues. As well as recording and performing with many artists currently, he is also a singer/songwriter. Chuck’s rate for a private half-hour lesson is $24.00.

Ian Macintyre - Drums music lessons in Sydney

ian macintyre (Drums)

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Online Lessons:

Ian Macintyre has been a fixture on the local music scene for the past 25 years. During that timespan, he has played with acts such as RG Schaller, The Red Shed, and Rock Ryder in venues ranging from small clubs to more prestigious venues such as Centre 200 and the Savoy Theatre. A 2003 graduate of the Jazz Diploma Program at St. F.X. University, Ian has been teaching drums privately since 2010. His rate for a private half-hour lesson is $22.00.

Leanne Aucoin - Violin, Fiddle, Piano music lessons in Sydney

leanne aucoin (Violin, Fiddle, Piano)

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Online Lessons:

Leanne is a certified Kinder Instructor, a classically trained pianist, and a Cape Breton fiddler and step dancer. She has played all across Canada, Usa and Europe. Leanne has studied at St Francis Xavier University. She has many years of experience teaching, Fiddle, Piano, and Step Dancing. Rate $22 per 30 mins