225 58 Ave SE
Calgary, Alberta, T2H 0N8
Lesson Centre: Phone or Text (403) 252-8506
Store Phone: (403) 244-5555
Fax: (403) 229-9682
Lesson Centre Email: calgarychinooklessons@long-mcquade.com
Store Email: calgarychinook@long-mcquade.com
Lesson Centre Hours
Monday: 12:30pm - 9:00pmTuesday: 10:00am - 9:00pm
Wednesday: 10:0am - 9:00pm
Thursday: 10:00am - 9:00pm
Friday: 10:00am - 8:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday: CLOSED
Lessons Coordinator

Nikol Popovics
Lesson Coordinator
[email protected]
403.252.8506
Our Strings Teachers:

Chrysanthema Pashunkova - B Mus, DMA, RMT (Violin, Viola, Strings) Registration Request
Online Lessons: Yes
Chrysanthema has an extensive background in teaching and playing violin. She has her DMA (Doctor of Musical Arts) from the Moscow Tchaikovsky Conservatory in Russia and has studied all over the world. She is currently involved in the Vancouver Early Music Programme and is an executive on the Board for ARMTA. Chrysanthema offers lessons at the Calgary Chinook store and her rate is $30 per half hour.

Eugene Strandquist - B Mus (Strings, Harmonica, Keyboard, Theory) Registration Request
Online Lessons: No
From ukulele to double bass, the list of instruments Eugene can teach is long indeed! Gene has done graduate-level studies in theory and composition, and has a vast knowledge of musical styles and instruments. Whatever style you want to learn, be it classical, rock, jazz, blues or country, Gene is an enthusiastic, resourceful and encouraging instructor. Eugene offers lessons at the Calgary Chinook store and his rate is $28 per half hour.

Stewart Evans (Violin, Strings) Registration Request
Online Lessons: Yes
Stewart has played Viva!, with the Ambrose University Orchestra, the Regina University Orchestra and the Harmony West Band. Stewart learned on the Suzuki method and has completed RCM Grade 8. He has over five years teaching experience. Stewart offers lessons at the Calgary Chinook store and his rate is $28 per half hour.