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Port Coquitlam - Drums Lessons
Music Lesson Centre
View Store Details1360 Dominion Avenue
Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, V3B 8G7
Lesson Centre: Phone or Text (604) 464-1118
Store Phone: (604) 464-1011
Fax: (604) 464-1109
Lesson Centre Email: pocolessons@long-mcquade.com
Store Email: poco@long-mcquade.com
Lesson Centre Hours
***CLOSED MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 1ST, 2025******OPEN TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30TH, 2025***
Monday: 2:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday: 2:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday: 2:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday: 2:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday: 2:00pm - 8:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday: 12:00pm - 5:00pm
This Location Offers:
Online Lessons All LessonsPrivate Lessons
Group Lessons
Fall Classes!
GROUP WIND LESSONS!- with GEETA:
"Learn all the specifics of your instrument with your musical peers!"
COST: $20.00 per person, per session
DATE: 45 Minute - Weekly - Thursdays - September 11, 2025 - June 25, 2026
TIME: Flutes: 5:30 pm, Clarinets: 6:15 pm, Saxophones: 7:00 pm, Trumpets: 7:45 pm
LOCATION: 1360 Dominion Avenue, Port Coquitlam
WHO: All levels, Ages 10+
REQUIREMENTS: Must have your own instrument
Call, text or email the Lesson Center to register!
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START-UP WINDS & THEORY CLINIC!- with GEETA:
Join us for these FREE sessions where you will learn all you need to know about your new instrument, basic theory, & more!
ALL MUSICIANS, ALL AGES
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2025
FLUTE: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
CLARINET: 11:15 am - 12:15 pm
SAXOPHONES: 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
BASIC THEORY: 1:45 pm - 2:45 pm
TRUMPET/BARITONE/EUPHONIUM/TUBA: 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
TROMBONE: 4:15 pm - 5:15 pm
No experience necessary. Must have your own instrument.
Call, text or email the Lesson Center to register!
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BROADWAY BOUND MUSICAL THEATRE with SUSIE:
In this program students will learn a variety of styles and genres. Gain experience with your stage voice, dance routines, and acting. Final show at the end of the program!
COST: $400 per person - non-refundable upon registration
DATE: Weekly - Mondays - September 22, 2025 - December 1, 2025 (No Class on Monday, October 13, 2025)
TIME: 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm
LOCATION: 1360 Dominion Avenue, Port Coquitlam
WHO: Beginner/Intermediate students, age 8 to 18
REQUIREMENTS: No experience required
REGISTER BY SEPTEMBER 8, 2025
Call, text or email the Lesson Center to register!
Our Drums Teachers:
Online Lessons:
Teaching Day(s): Tuesday
Alan started his music journey back in the mid 80’s as a teenager and toured the globe playing in diverse music styles and performing with outstanding musicians. Alan is a passionate teacher who has experience working with students of all ages and skill levels and is happy to help students grow and learn, no matter their musical background. Teaching Drums in different genres of music and spreading the joy of playing it is his passion. Alan's rate is $31.00 per half hour lesson.
Online Lessons:
Teaching Day(s): Wednesday, Friday, Saturday
Drew studied at Capilano University as well as with many top North American drummers and has been teaching drums privately for over a decade. He has been a studio musician and live performer for over 20 years. In his teaching, Drew focuses on providing a fun environment while students learn about groove, technique, theory and reading. Drew's rate is $32.00 per half hour lesson.
Online Lessons:
Teaching Day(s): Thursday
Gary is a multi-award winning drummer, most recently the 2009 Roland V-Drum National Grand Champion and has toured with many top Canadian recording acts, including his current band Prism. Gary has been teaching drums and percussion since 1982 for all styles and ages. Gary's rate is $35.00 per half hour lesson.
Online Lessons:
Teaching Day(s): Sunday
Born into a family of musicians, Jason has been performing on stage since he was 6 years old. By the age of 17, he was an active member of 7 different bands and ensembles, professionally performing and recording. Jason has taught drumming and performance for over 10 years and is able to relate to students of all ages and mindsets. He excels at tailoring his lessons to accommodate each student's individual motivations. Students will become interested and excited about learning music and become more confident and successful on the drums. Jason's rate is $30.00 per half hour lesson.
Online Lessons:
Teaching Day(s): Monday, Wednesday
Ryan started teaching drums in 1998. His lessons have a linear structure helping students build on technical skills, and song learning. He tours professionally and records albums for the Canadian band, Imonolith and was a touring/studio drummer for Canadian artist Devin Townsend. He is a guest educator at Drumeo, and as session drummer has recorded albums for producers such as Chad Kroeger (Nickleback), Jay Van Poederooyen (Simple Plan, Chris Daughtrey) Brian Howes and others. Ryan's rate is $35.00 per half hour lesson.
Online Lessons:
Teaching Day(s): Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Sherri has been playing drums professionally for over 20 years. She has toured Canada and the USA with a variety of artists. Sherri enjoys all styles of music and being part of a band/ ensemble. As an educator, she focuses on positive energy and emotion that music and rhythm bring into people’s lives. Her approach is fun, easy, innovative, and geared to her students needs. Whether a student is learning for their own enjoyment or to be part of an ensemble, Sherri will help you enjoy the world of drums! Sherri’s rate is $30.00 per half hour lesson.
Online Lessons:
Teaching Day(s): Monday, Sunday
Simon has been involved with music since the age of 5 starting with trumpet and piano. Simon picked up the drums at the age of 12 making this his primary focus. Following his passion, he focused his studies on the great players in Jazz, Rock, Metal and Progressive Rock, soon becoming well known in the local Vancouver progressive rock scene and an international recording artist on numerous releases. He has over 40 years of musical experience, 35 years of drumming and over 25 years of teaching and instruction. Simon looks forward to sharing his skills and experience with new students creating a fun and enjoyable learning environment. Simon's rate is $30.00 per half hour lesson.
Our Group Lessons:

GROUP WIND LESSONS!- with GEETA - Geeta Das
Lesson Registration Brochure Dates: 2025-09-11 to 2026-06-18Cost: $20.00 per person, per session
GROUP WIND LESSONS!- with GEETA:
"Learn all the specifics of your instrument with your musical peers!"
COST: $20.00 per person, per session
DATE: 45 Minute - Weekly - Thursdays - September 11, 2025 - June 25, 2026
TIME: Flutes: 5:30 pm, Clarinets: 6:15 pm, Saxophones: 7:00 pm, Trumpets: 7:45 pm
LOCATION: 1360 Dominion Avenue, Port Coquitlam
WHO: All levels, Ages 10+
REQUIREMENTS: Must have your own instrument
Call, text or email the Lesson Center to register!

BROADWAY BOUND MUSICAL THEATRE with SUSIE - Susie McGregor
Lesson Registration Brochure Dates: 2025-09-22 to 2025-12-01Cost: $400
In this program students will learn a variety of styles and genres. Gain experience with your stage voice, dance routines, and acting. Final show at the end of the program!
COST: $400 per person - non-refundable upon registration
DATE: Weekly - Mondays - September 22, 2025 - December 1, 2025 (No Class on Monday, October 13, 2025)
TIME: 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm
LOCATION: 1360 Dominion Avenue, Port Coquitlam
WHO: Beginner/Intermediate students, age 8 to 18
REQUIREMENTS: No experience required
REGISTER BY SEPTEMBER 8, 2025