955 Lorne Street
Kamloops, British Columbia, V2C 1X1

Lesson Centre: Phone or Text (250) 828-2315

Store Phone: (250) 828-2234

Lesson Centre Email: kamloopslessons@long-mcquade.com

Store Email: kamloops@long-mcquade.com

Lesson Centre Hours
** CLOSED MONDAY FEB 16 **
** OPEN DURING SPRING BREAK 2026 **

Monday: 1:00pm - 8:00pm
Tuesday: 1:00pm - 8:00pm
Wednesday: 1:00pm - 8:00pm
Thursday: 1:00pm - 8:00pm
Friday: 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday: CLOSED

This Location Offers:

Online Lessons All Lessons

Private Lessons

Group Lessons

Spring Break Classes!

ROCK SKOOL with JARED:

A 5-day band experience where YOU get to rehearse, jam, and rock out with other students, just like a real band.

COST: $275 per person - non-refundable upon registration
DATE: 5 days - from Monday, March 16th, 2026 to Friday, March 20th, 2026
TIME: 11 am to 2 pm
LOCATION: 955 Lorne Street, Kamloops
WHO: Students ages 9 & up with 1 or more years of training in guitar, bass, drums, vocals or keyboard/piano
REQUIREMENTS: Bring your own guitar, bass & drumsticks. Everything else provided

REGISTER BY MARCH 2ND, 2026

Call, text or email the Lesson Centre to register!

Lessons Coordinator

Laura Bishop - coordinator of the music lessons in Kamloops

Laura Bishop

LESSONS COORDINATOR
[email protected]

Our Trumpet Teachers:

Alex Ward - Piano, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Upright Bass music lessons in Kamloops

Alex Ward (Piano, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Upright Bass)

Registration Request

Online Lessons:

Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Alex is beginning his 7th season teaching with us. He teaches piano, saxophone, trumpet, trombone & upright bass & works regularly with Western Canada Theatre & Project X Theatre. Alex is also a member of the Kamloops indie band, Mother Sun, who recently released their 3rd album “Train of Thought” on the Earth Libraries label. This fall, Mother Sun will be touring Japan in support of their music.
A versatile player, Alex is in demand as a live & session player and passes these skills on to his students.
His rate is $30 per half-hour.

Our Group Lessons:

ROCK SKOOL with JARED Jared Doherty lessons in Kamloops

ROCK SKOOL with JARED - Jared Doherty

Lesson Registration Brochure Dates: 2026-03-16 to 2026-02-20
Cost: $275

Rock Skool is a program designed for students who are ready to expand their musical skills beyond private lessons and gain experience playing in a band setting.

This group program brings together students currently enrolled in private lessons at our studio who have 1–2 years of experience on their instrument and are ready for a collaborative musical challenge.

What students will learn:
• How to rehearse and communicate in a band setting
• Listening skills, timing, and groove
• Song structure and arrangement
• Stage presence and confidence
• How their individual part fits into the “big picture” of a band.

Students will work together with Jared to learn and rehearse popular rock and pop songs. The focus is on teamwork, musicianship, and having a blast making music with others.

This is a fantastic opportunity for students who are curious about band life, want to build confidence, and are ready for a fun musical challenge during Spring Break.

Spaces will be limited to keep the experience focused and supportive.

COST: $275
DATE: Mon Mar 16 to Fri Mar 20
TIME: 11am to 2pm
AGES: 9yrs & up
LEVEL: 1+ years of private instruction