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
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

SUMMER MUSIC EXPERIENCES

JULY 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, July 13th, 2026 to Friday, July 17th, 2026
TIME: 11 am to 2 pm
LOCATION: 955 Lorne Street, Kamloops
INSTRUMENTS: Guitar, Bass, Drums & Voice
WHO: Students ages 9-13 years with 2+ years playing or equivalent proficiency

REQUIREMENTS: 

  • SHOULD KNOW OPEN CHORDS & BAR CHORDS
  • TAB READING (guitar/bass)
  • BASIC STRUMMING PATTERNS
  • ROCK BEATS & BASIC FILLS
  • Bring your own guitar, bass & drumsticks. Everything else provided
  • Interest in singing background vocals is an asset!

REGISTER BY FRIDAY, JULY 3, 2026

Call, text or email the Lesson Centre to register!
 


AUGUST 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, August 10th, 2026 to Friday, August 14th, 2026
TIME: 11 am to 2 pm
LOCATION: 955 Lorne Street, Kamloops
INSTRUMENTS: Guitar, Bass, Drums & Voice
WHO: Students ages 12-17 years with 3+ years playing or equivalent proficiency

REQUIREMENTS: 

  • SHOULD KNOW OPEN CHORDS & BAR CHORDS
  • TAB READING (guitar/bass)
  • ROCK STRUMMING PATTERNS
  • ROCK BEATS & FILLS
  • Bring your own guitar, bass & drumsticks. Everything else provided
  • Interest in singing background vocals is an asset!

REGISTER BY FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2026

Call, text or email the Lesson Centre to register!
 


AUGUST ROCK SKOOL X 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, August 17th, 2026 to Friday, August 21st, 2026
TIME: 11 am to 2 pm
LOCATION: 955 Lorne Street, Kamloops
INSTRUMENTS: Guitar, Bass, Drums & Voice
WHO: Students ages 12-17 years with 4+ years playing or equivalent proficiency - previous band or Rock Skool experience 
REQUIREMENTS: 

  • SHOULD KNOW OPEN CHORDS & BAR CHORDS
  • TAB READING (guitar/bass)
  • ROCK STRUMMING PATTERNS
  • ROCK BEATS & FILLS
  • EXPERIENCE LEARNING SONGS ON THE FLY - QUICK STUDY
  • Bring your own guitar, bass & drumsticks. Everything else provided
  • Interest in singing background vocals is an asset!

REGISTER BY FRIDAY, AUG 7, 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 Voice Teachers:

Emily Zinger - Voice, Theory music lessons in Kamloops

Emily Zinger (Voice, Theory)

Registration Request

Online Lessons: No

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

Emily is a Voice instructor with over 25 years of experience. She holds a Bachelor of Arts (with Distinction) in Vocal Performance & Vocal Pedagogy from King’s University in Edmonton, as well as a Church Music Diploma. Emily’s students have consistently received First Class Honours in both Voice & Piano exams (RCM & Conservatory Canada) & many of her graduates have gone on to post-secondary institutions for voice/piano/theatre & from there, to successful performing & teaching careers of their own. Emily has a passion for the study of voice science and is trained in Somatic Voicework, the Alexander Technique, the Feldenkrais Technique and the Level 1 Estill Method™. She is also Level 1 Certified in Heather Lyle's Vocal Yoga™. Emily loves teaching all styles & all ages.
Emily's rate is $32 per half-hour.

Our Group Lessons:

JULY ROCK SKOOL Jared Doherty lessons in Kamloops

JULY ROCK SKOOL - Jared Doherty

Lesson Registration Dates: 2026-07-13 to 2026-07-17
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 who have 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 Jul 13 to Fri Jul 17
TIME: 11am to 2pm
AGES: 9 - 13 years
LEVEL: 2+ years of experience in guitar, bass, drums or vocals

AUGUST ROCK SKOOL Jared Doherty lessons in Kamloops

AUGUST ROCK SKOOL - Jared Doherty

Lesson Registration Dates: 2026-08-10 to 2026-08-14
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 3+ 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 Aug 10 to Fri Aug 14
TIME: 11am to 2pm
AGES: 12 - 17 years
LEVEL: 3+ years of experience in guitar, bass, drums or vocals

AUG ROCK SKOOL X Jared Doherty lessons in Kamloops

AUG ROCK SKOOL X - Jared Doherty

Lesson Registration Dates: 2026-08-17 to 2026-08-21
Cost: $275

Rock Skool is a program designed for more experienced, confident 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 who have 4+ years of experience on their instrument and who have previously attended Rock Skook or have worked in a band setting.
Students should be able to learn songs in the studio at a more accelerated rate.

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 Aug 17 to Fri Aug 21
TIME: 11am to 2pm
AGES: 12 - 17 years
LEVEL: 4+ years of experience in guitar, bass, drums or vocals