Edmonton South

breanna antosh (Clarinet, Flute, Woodwinds)

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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday

Breanna is a classically trained musician who studied at The King's University to earn a Bachelor of Music degree. She enjoys participating in community bands and choirs, and has a passion for learning about different instruments and musical styles. Breanna believes that music should be accessible for everyone, and she is excited to connect with students at any level who are ready to learn. Breanna teaches woodwind lessons at both our Edmonton South and Highlands locations.
Her rate is $28 per half hour.

chris smith (Bass Guitar, Guitar, Ukulele)

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Teaching Style: classical, jazz, rock

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

Chris teaches for Edmonton Public Schools as a substitute teacher, Edmonton Catholic Schools as a guitar clinician, and Parkland School Division as a Junior High classroom teacher and Musical Theatre assistant, he has post-secondary training in both Music (MacEwan University) and Education (University of Alberta B.A. English, B. Ed. Science). He has taught, performed, recorded , written, produced, and toured nationally and internationally as a professional guitar player for over 30 years, performing with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra, Junior Gone Wild, including multiple appearances at the Edmonton Folk Festival both as a singer/songwriter and as a sideman. His teaching approach is student centered, seeking to engage and retain student commitment to the instrument through student led pacing and personal choice in the material covered. Each lesson is unique to the student. The challenge of exploring music through this incredible instrument is broken into manageable steps for students of any skill level and for any musical preference.
His rate is $28 per half hour.

desirae becker (Piano, Ukulele, Voice)

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Teaching Day(s): Thursday, Saturday, Sunday

Desirae started her musical journey like many children do around 6 years old in traditional private music lessons. Her first instrument of study was piano and soon doubled into voice. Beyond solo performances she moved into a leadership role running a youth choir where she first played music with other instrumentalists. Trained in classical piano and voice for 14 years, she was accepted to the Bachelor of Jazz and Contemporary Music program at MacEwan University and begun teaching privately in 2013. Her university adventures focused on Piano Composition and quickly inspired her to dive into other instruments. Today Desirae teaches Piano, Voice, Guitar, Ukulele, and Theory in a wide range of styles. She prefers to approach lessons with an environment of enjoyment while providing a healthy foundation to the student’s technical playing. Regardless of your music goals, she is eager to help you explore different ways to learn your instrument(s) of choice. Desirae’s rate is $29 per half hour.

gary myers (Banjo, Dobro, Guitar, Lap Steel, Ukulele)

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Teaching Style: classical, jazz, rock

Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

From classical to country, rock to reggae, Gary has been teaching music since 1981. He studied at Grant MacEwan College and the University of Alberta. While specializing in roots music, he emphasizes building a solid technical knowledge of the instrument, whatever the style. He performs his original guitar-powered songs and instrumentals as Gary Wayne Myers. Gary teaches remotely through our Edmonton South location.
His rate is $30 per half hour.

helen hong (Piano, Theory)

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Teaching Style: classical

Teaching Day(s): Monday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Helen Hong (B.Mus in Piano Performance, Honors; B.Ed AD) is an experienced Music educator in both the school and private music lesson setting. She is currently accepting new students (including for RCM theory) and welcomes all ages and abilities. Helen's goal is to help her students reach their goals, express themselves authentically through music while having fun and growing musically and intelligently. Helen's rate for a half-hour lesson is $28

iya casuga (Drums, Percussion)

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Teaching Style: classical, jazz, rock

Teaching Day(s): Saturday

Iya Casuga is currently taking her Bachelor of Music in Jazz & Contemporary Popular Music, with a Minor in Education at MacEwan University and is a former Long & McQuade student. She has been playing for over ten years and started as a clinician in 2019 teaching several junior high and high school students. She has also played in several ensembles, such as the Edmonton Catholic School District Senior All-City Band and University of Alberta Concert Honour Band. She has trained in various styles, and her teaching focuses on technique, rudiments, music notation, and groove. Iya welcomes students of all ages and skill levels. Iya’s rate for a half-hour lesson is $26. In person and online lessons available.

kayla enns (Voice)

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Teaching Style: jazz, rock

Teaching Day(s): Friday

Kayla is a freelance musician with over twenty years of experience performing, training and competing in piano and voice. Kayla has been teaching since 2008 and enjoys working with both youth and adults. Kayla believes everyone can and should find their voice. Beginners (who are terrified) are her specialty! Kayla has worked with The Rock and Roll Society of Edmonton (Edmonton Rockfest) as an instructor for their Centre of Arts and Music program since 2015. Specializing in Pop and Rock, Kayla is passionate about all genres of music and singing styles. As a singer in Edmonton’s The Bobby Tenderloin Universe, she had the privilege of opening for Orville Peck on his American tour in 2019. Kayla offers traditional voice lessons as well as alternative music classes (wellness/healing, songwriting, artist development) for the not so average student. She guarantees you will leave each lesson with more joy and music knowledge!
Her rate is $28 per half hour.

laena anderson (Piano, Voice)

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Teaching Style: jazz, rock

Teaching Day(s): Monday, Thursday, Saturday

Laena is a performer, improviser, and musician who has been teaching private voice and piano lessons since 2014. Laena sings and plays piano for Payphones, an alt-folk band that released their debut album in the fall of 2022. A graduate of the Theatre Arts program at MacEwan University, Laena is a theatre kid at heart, and they love finding ways for students to tell stories and express themselves through music. They are especially skilled at working with beginners and kids, making the discovery of music accessible, exciting, and fun. They can't wait to see you in lessons!
Their rate is $27 per half hour.

lisa lau (Piano, Theory)

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Teaching Style: classical

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

Lisa has her grade 10 RCM certification and is very active as a teacher in the Edmonton music scene. She completed her RCM Certified Teacher Intermediate in 2019. She has experience teaching students of all ages and specializes in instructing young children and students with disabilities. She is an RCM Certified Teacher for beginner and intermediate levels. Lisa teaches piano lessons at our Edmonton South location.
Her rate is $27 per half hour.

meg larose (Piano, Voice)

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Teaching Style: classical, jazz, rock

Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday

Meg LaRose is a trained vocalist with twenty years of performing experience. Their training crosses a variety of genres ranging from classical and opera to contemporary music, such as jazz, rock and pop. They hold a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance from MacEwan University. Most recently, Meg has completed their Master of Arts in Music and Culture at Carleton University in Ottawa. Their research at Carleton analyzed the relationship between voice and perceptions of gender by exploring the concept of transition. Meg loves all different kinds of music and is passionate about creating a learning environment where people feel safe to play, explore and achieve their individual goals for sounding. Their rate is $27 per half hour.

mitch zorich (Guitar, Bass)

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Mitch has been teaching guitar since 2002. He’s a graduate of the Red Deer College music program, has studied classical guitar through the Royal Conservatory of Music (3 time Gold Medalist for levels 7, 8, and 9), and has a Diploma in Jazz Performance from the London College of Music. He has studied with some of Edmonton’s finest instructors, and in L.A. with Greg Howe (a touring guitarist for Michael Jackson, Rihanna, Christina Aguilera and Justin Timberlake). Mitch enjoys, and has experience teaching various styles ranging from classical music to metal. His has completed the Suzuki Guitar Volumes 1-4 and Suzuki Principles in Action courses. Mitch teaches guitar and bass guitar lessons at our Edmonton South location.
His rate is $26 per half hour.

natalia ungstad (Guitar, Voice)

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Teaching Style: classical, rock

Teaching Day(s): Monday, Wednesday

Natalia Ungstad is currently taking her Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance at MacEwan University. Her musical background is diverse ranging from singing in choirs to performing solo alt-rock sets at Taste of Edmonton 2021 and 2022 along with other venues. She was appointed Student Representative of the Music Program for her high school and was the recipient of an achievement award for Choral music from the Music Parents Association of LaZerte and the Fine Arts Award from Edmonton Public Schools. She was also the first-place winner and audience award winner for the "17 - 18 Voice" category in the Royal Sound Competition, Winter 2022 in Montréal. Her musical interests range from metal and alternative rock all the way to classical and Broadway soundtracks. She uses her wide range of musical expertise to tailor lessons to each individual student, whether working on technique or music theory and she hopes to foster a love and understanding of music into every student she teaches. Her rate is $28 per half hour.

robyn slack (Guitar, Ukulele)

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Teaching Style: classical, jazz, rock

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

Robyn Slack is a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, performer, and music educator based out of Edmonton, Alberta. He is well-versed in many different genres and styles, having studied classical guitar from an early age before playing lead in a variety of hard rock and punk bands and ultimately studying jazz at Grant MacEwan College, graduating from their music program with a comprehensive major. Robyn has been awarded several EAC grants for his musical endeavours, and has written and released albums with a number of different projects, including pop punk quartet Colour In Conflict and alt-folk ensemble Payphones. He has performed in festivals across the country, as a musical guest on CBC’s The Irrelevant Show, and has composed music for film, theatre, and podcasts. Robyn has been teaching guitar and ukulele for over a decade, and believes in tailoring curriculum to each student’s individual musical goals in order to help them excel while making learning engaging, rewarding, and fun. Robyn’s rate for a half-hour lesson is $28.

ryan berends (Fiddle, Strings, Violin)

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Teaching Style: classical, rock

Teaching Day(s): Monday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday

Ryan holds a Bachelor of Music degree from King’s University and has his Grade 8 RCM certification in Violin. Ryan is classically trained and had the privilege of studying Violin under Charles Pilon; Assistant Principle Viola of the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra. He is an active performer as a member of local band Hold for Home and productions through Plain Jane Theatre. Ryan is interested in all forms and styles of music, currently playing and teaching a variety of instruments; Guitar, Banjo, Drums, Saxophone, Ukulele, and Didgeridoo. Ryan teaches at our Edmonton South location.
His rate is $26 per half hour.