Guelph

Abraham Okolo (Piano, Theory)

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Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday

Abraham teaches the piano in a fun and engaging manner. He has helped students pass their graded piano exams with brilliant results. Having been teaching piano for over fifteen years, he has the ability to help beginners navigate through the technical challenges of piano playing. Building vast musicianship and guiding the student on effective practice methods is a vital part of his teaching. In addition to private instruction, Abraham is also a choir director at his church. His private lesson rate is $28/half hour.

Christine Brandt (Voice, Piano)

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Teaching Day(s): Friday

Soprano Christine Brandt was born in Kitchener, Ontario. She played the piano for 12 years before she began her studies in vocal performance at Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo, ON. While there she sang with the Maureen Forrester women's choir where she had numerous opportunities for solo work. She received her Bachelor of Music in 2016 with a minor in psychology. Christine enjoys sharing her passion for music with others through teaching piano and voice lessons. She has worked with younger children to spark their interest in music through a music starters program. She has also worked with children's choirs in her hometown of Kitchener. Christine is currently working towards her master's degree at Mannes school of music in New York City. Christine is here on Fridays and her private lesson rate is $28 per half-hour lesson.

Edward Szocinski (Guitar, Ukulele)

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Teaching Style: acoustic

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

Edward offers experienced, quality instruction and is well regarded as a performing and recorded classical guitarist. He is recognized by the Royal Conservatory of Music for his ability to teach formal curriculum and programs and to educate students enrolled in music programs at university. Edward supports the progression of students of all ages and across all genres. His private lesson rate is $28.00/half-hour.

Jeremy Pink (Guitar)

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Teaching Style: rock

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

Jeremy is a teacher of guitar and beginner bass who teaches at our lesson centre four days a week. As an encore to his long teaching days, Jeremy plays in a number of local bands in the rock, pop and blues genres. He has a penchant for creating original material for metal bands and his instrumental rock and roll project. Jeremy charges $28.00 per half-hour lesson.

Michael Moffit (Guitar, Ukulele)

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Teaching Style: rock

Teaching Day(s): Monday, Wednesday, Saturday

Mike is an experienced jazz, rock and blues guitarist of over 15 years . Growing up in Guelph, he started his guitar journey immersed in rock and blues (like most guitarists). He then went on to develop an interest in jazz fusion and improvisation during his time studying at Humber College. He is comfortable teaching several styles and techniques as well as theory, improvisation and ear training. Mike's rate is $28.00/half-hour.