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Gabriel Brun

Gabriel began his musical journey in the Sea Cadets at the age of 13 with the snare drum. A few years later, he switched to the flute when he joined his high school's music program and joined the extracurricular band, which allowed him to participate in a music competition in Florida. Gabriel then studied at Lionel-Groulx College for 2 years in the classical music program with Josée Poirier as flute teacher. Later, in September 2018, Gabriel joined the ranks of the Orchestre à Vents de Musiques de Films, in Montreal, where he performs the most memorable themes from the video game universe, including "The Legend of Zelda", "Super Mario", "Mega Man", etc. This allows him to perform in some of Quebec's popular culture events such as the Montreal Comic Con.

Antoine Fradkin (Violin)

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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday

Antoine began playing the violin at the age of 4, and knew right away that he would make a career out of it. Having performed at several festivals, including the Montreal International Jazz Festival and at Disney in Florida, Antoine specializes in improvisation and pop/jazz music, and is currently working towards a bachelor’s degree in jazz violin from the Université de Montréal. His teaching philosophy is based on the desires and tastes of his students, while sharing his passion and knowledge with the next generation. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced student, Antoine can help you break away from traditional learning and broaden your skills.

Rate: $25/half-hour
Speaks French, English and Russian

Connor Robinson (Drums)

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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Thursday, Friday

Connor is a professional multi-instrumentalist from Calgary, Alberta with over 28 years of musical experience. He studied drums at Grant MacEwan University and has been a passionate student, creator and appreciator of music since age 8. Instructing drums since 2001, Connor has taught 25,000+ lessons and countless rock camps over the course of his storied career. His creative, fun and relaxed approach fuzes the practical with the technical in such a way that students can feel engaged and comfortable to learn at their own pace. Whether it’s Rock, Pop, Funk, Electronic, Punk or any other genre, Connor can have you on the road to playing it in no time.

Rate: $28/half-hour
Speaks English.

Guerschon Auguste (Voice, Piano)

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Teaching Style: gospel

Teaching Day(s): Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Guerschon Auguste is an emerging artist who likes to combine Gospel music with pop, jazz and classical. As a member of the Jireh Gospel Choir, he performed on the TD stage at the 2016 Montreal International Jazz Festival. He also made a few appearances on television shows and sang back vocals for renowned artists such as Bobby McFerrin and Corneille. In 2019, Guerschon completed his bachelor’s degree in Jazz Interpretation under the mentorship of Vincent Morel. He regularly participates in Gospel workshops at Place des Arts and does studio recordings for various artists. He teaches singing and piano. He occasionally conducts the Jireh Choir and creates vocal arrangements for local Gospel artists. Guerschon has been teaching music since 2014.

Rate: $27/half-hour
Speaks English and French

Tatiana Dvorianskaya (Piano)

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Teaching Day(s): Wednesday, Friday

Tatiana is a piano teacher with over 20 years of experience. Having studied twelve years in Russia, she graduated with a specialization in piano and accompaniment. Tatiana moved to Canada in 2010 and has been teaching since. Ms. Dvorianskaya participated as a piano soloist and accompanist in Québec, Russia, Europe and Chile. She performed as an accompanist at various festivals and competitions with the ensemble « Harmony» (performers of the Mariinsky Theatre and St. Petersburg Opera). Since 2013, Tatiana collaborates with the Canadian pianist Alejandra Cifuentes Diaz, with whom she produced their first CD album – Piano for four hands. Tatiana is always eager to learn and perfect herself. She is currently taking a graduate studies course in “Pédagogie instrumentale” at the University of Montreal. Having taught more than a hundred students, Ms. Dvorianskaya is pleased to join the teaching staff at Long & McQuade, where she teaches students of all ages and levels. In her opinion, every student is unique and talented. Her goal is to uncover this talent by encouraging the student's thought process and as well as developing the student's autonomy.

Rate: $28/half-hour
Speaks English, French and Russian

Travis Matte (Guitar, Bass Guitar)

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Teaching Day(s): Wednesday

Travis began playing guitar at the age of 12 and by the age of 16 already began teaching in a local music school. While attending high school, he discovered that it was possible to study music in University. After 6 months of intense practice in classical guitar, a style he knew very little about at the time, he passed his audition and was admitted to the University of Ottawa School of Music. As a result, he holds both a Bachelor’s Degree in Classical Guitar and a Bachelor’s degree in Education. Since university, has returned to his roots; specializing in Rock, Metal, Progressive Rock, Blues, and Folk, while also adding new styles to his repertoire, including Bluegrass music and some jazz. His performing experience stems from mainly being a session musician, filling in for local bands and projects. Currently he is working on his own solo project.

Rate: $28/half-hour
Speaks English and French

Zachary Cusson (Violin, Guitar)

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Teaching Day(s): Saturday

As early as 3 years old, Zachary began to learn music by taking piano and choir lessons. By the age of 7, he entered an intensive violin program where he gained experience playing solo, in quartets and in orchestras. While continuing to improve on all of these instruments, he also introduced himself to the guitar at the age of 12 and quickly developed a desire to master the instrument, seeking inspiration from classic rock, jazz, blues and experimental genres. As a passionate musician and still in his early teens, he introduced himself to composition, studio production and music theory. Zachary is involved in several musical projects on the local scene, in the creation of film music and collaborates in several artistic projects. In addition, he frequently produces music-related videos for his YouTube audience. Zachary has been teaching since 2015 and advocates the importance of learning while having fun. He stands out but its structured and interactive teaching.

Rate: $26/half-hour
Speaks English and French