Orleans

eric ross (Guitar, Bass Guitar)

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Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Thursday

Eric Ross is a professional bassist and guitarist who has 20 years of performing and teaching experience. He has taught individual guitar lessons and group classes through the Austin Live Music Academy at the University of Texas, and group guitar classes at MSCR in Madison, Wisconsin. He holds a Master’s degree in Jazz Performance from the University of Texas at Austin, and a Bachelor’s degree in Jazz Performance from the University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point.
Eric gives his students the tools they need to achieve their goals and to develop their own voice on the instrument. In addition to learning the fundamentals, he believes that it is important for his students to work on music that inspires them.

Eric’s rate per half hour private lesson at Long & McQuade Orleans is $26. (English)

joseph mcdonald (Piano)

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Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday

Joseph began playing the piano at the early age of five, and even then showed encouraging signs of his burgeoning talent and musicality. He performed locally in Prince Edward County as an accompanist in various church and choral settings, which sparked his avid love for music all of kinds. Having completed the RCM piano examinations in his teenaged years, while consistently achieving first-class distinction honour marks, Joseph chose to pursue music at the post-secondary level under the tutelage of renowned Canadian pianist David Jalbert at the University of Ottawa. In addition to teaching privately, Joseph regularly performs in the Ottawa area.

Joseph's rate per half hour private lesson at Long & McQuade Orleans is $24. (English)

nate livingstone (Drums)

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Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

Nate is an active member of the Ottawa music scene with over a decade of experience performing in multiple genres. He plays regularly as a session musician, with his progressive metal group The Aphelion as well as in Blues Rock band Crunchy Flower.
As a teacher, he places a strong emphasis on technique and establishing a foundation from which students can grow and feel comfortable in numerous musical situations. Nate strives to instill in his students the same passion he has for playing, with personalized lessons tailored to how an individual student learns, practical advice from his own playing history, and dedicated instruction.

Nate's rate per half hour private lesson at Long & McQuade Orleans is $26. (English)

noel campbell (Piano, Cello)

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

Noel Campbell is a 22 year-old musician from Alexandria, Ontario. He studied cello with Therese Motard, Margaret Tobolwska, and finally Brian Manker at McGill University. He also studied piano with Marget Waymann, and has obtained performance diplomas from The Royal Conservatory of Music in both piano and cello. Noel has participated in many competitions over the years such as the Kiwanis, OMFA and CMC Festivals and he has attended Le Domaine Forget and Orford, two internationally recognized music academies. He is also a two-time grand prize winner of the Concours de talent de l’est Ontarien and was a finalist in the first season of Radio-Canada’s television show, Virtuose.
Noel has performed in several prestigious venues such as the SAM festival in Longueuil, the Mount Royal Chalet, le MIFO, la Place des Arts, the Bell Centre, Les Prix Gemeaux and has toured across Quebec and Ontario with Gregory Charles’ Virtuose en spectacle. He is also featured on the album Opus Neige, released in 2016. Currently, Noel performs as a part of Les 9 (cello), Steward’s Glen (piano) and the Hallions (bass, vocals). He also continues to pursue his passions in music as a teacher, composer and solo Performers.

Noel’s rate per half hour private lesson art Long & McQuade Orleans is $25. (English, French)

norm howard (Guitar, Ukulele, Bass Guitar)

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

Norm has been playing guitar for 40+ years and teaching/performing for over 20 years. He co-developed the guitar teaching program at Simply Guitars in Ottawa in 2006 where he taught for almost ten years.
Utilizing the 12 bar blues styles and CAGED system have been very effective in helping students establish a technical foundation from which they can branch off into rock, pop, metal, country and jazz etc. He believes in a relaxed but structured learning environment, utilizing both theoretical and hands-on approaches, and enjoys teaching anyone from the complete novice to the seasoned player looking to expand their horizons. His personal philosophy also includes talking about the history and origins of songs, styles, performers, instruments etc.
Norm is interested in playing in many idioms; favourites include blues, slide guitar, jazz, folk, rock, world, classical--these influences can be heard in his Ottawa-based instrumental trio "Butterflies and Zebras".

Norm's rate per half hour private lesson at Long & McQuade Orleans is $26. (English)

suzie luton (Violin, Viola)

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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Wednesday, Thursday

Suzie Luton began playing at the age of 4, first beginning on cello, then the violin. She attended Canterbury High School, where she was a part of the strings program. There she was given the opportunity to try the viola.
She attended the University of Ottawa, completing an Honours Bachelor of Arts with Specialization in Music where she was able to take performance classes, music education classes, and participate in the ETAP program with Orkidstra.
In addition to music, Suzie is also a registered teacher with the Royal Academy of Dance and has been teaching ballet for six years. Suzie is passionate about teaching and is grateful for the opportunity to pass on her passion for music to the next generation of students.

Suzie’s rate per half hour private lesson at Long & McQuade Orleans is $24. (English)