1360 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, May 18, 2026***
***OPEN Saturday, May 16, 2026 & Sunday May 17, 2026***

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 Lessons

Private Lessons

Group Lessons

Ongoing Class! 

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 

REGISTRATION IS ONGOING

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Spring Class!

INTRO TO IMPROV INTENSIVE! with GEETA:

Have fun learning about Jazz improvisation through history, theory and practical applications!

COST: $180 per person - non-refundable upon registration
DATE: 2 days - Saturday, May 2nd, 2026 and Sunday, May 3rd, 2026
TIME: 12 pm to 4 pm
LOCATION: 1360 Dominion Avenue, Port Coquitlam
WHO: All instruments and voices welcome! All ages
REQUIREMENTS: Minimum 2 years’ experience on your instrument required. Bring your own instrument and music stand *Drums, Pianos & Amps provided

REGISTER BY APRIL 20TH, 2026

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Summer Classes! 

BROADWAY BOUND MUSICAL THEATRE with SUSIE:

In this program students will explore pieces from different musicals with dancing, acting, singing, and stage presentation.

COST: $300 per person - non-refundable upon registration

DATE: JULY SESSION: Monday, July 20, 2026 to Friday, July 24, 2026 (inclusive) 

AUGUST SESSION: Monday, August 17, 2026 to Friday, August 21, 2026 (inclusive)

TIME: 12 pm to 3 pm

LOCATION: 1360 Dominion Avenue, Port Coquitlam

WHO: Beginner/Intermediate students

REQUIREMENTS: No experience required

REGISTER BY JULY 6, 2026 FOR JULY SESSION

REGISTER BY AUGUST 3, 2026 FOR AUGUST SESSION

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ROCK SKOOL with HARRISON:

Wanna be a rock star, or experience what it’s like to be in a band? Play popular songs, learn about being in a band, and have fun rockin’ the house this summer! And of course, there’s the final performance for fans, family, & friends.

COST: $275.00 - non-refundable upon registration

DATES: JULY SESSION: Monday, July 27, 2026 to Friday, July 31, 2026 (inclusive)

AUGUST SESSION: Monday, August 10, 2026 to Friday, August 14, 2026 (inclusive)

TIME: 10:30 am to 1:30 pm

LOCATION: 1360 Dominion Avenue, Port Coquitlam

WHO: Guitar, Bass, Drum, Keyboard, and Voice students looking to play rock songs with other students

REQUIREMENTS: Recommended 1-2 years of lessons (Geared towards more experienced students as they will be learning songs quickly for performance at the end of the week!) *If unsure about skill level, please let us know, we would double check with Harrison for the student.

REGISTER BY JULY 13, 2026 FOR JULY SESSION

REGISTER BY JULY 27, 2026 FOR AUGUST SESSION

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BAND CAMP with GEETA:

Continue improving your ensemble skills with all the basics of your instrument, music theory, and more!

COST: $275.00 - non-refundable upon registration

DATE: Monday, July 6, 2026 to Friday, July 10, 2026 (inclusive)

TIME: 10 am to 1 pm

LOCATION: 1360 Dominion Avenue, Port Coquitlam

WHO: ALL Winds, Orchestral Strings and Percussion, and Levels aged 10+ welcome!

REQUIREMENTS: No experience necessary. Must have your own instrument and music stand.

REGISTER BY JUNE 15, 2026

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JAZZ S’COOL with GEETA:

Have fun learning about Jazz music while playing and improvising with your peers!

COST: $275.00 - non-refundable upon registration

DATE: Monday, July 6, 2026 to Friday, July 10, 2026 (inclusive) *Joint session with Bigger Band on Thursday, July 9, 2026

TIME: 5 pm to 8 pm

LOCATION: 1360 Dominion Avenue, Port Coquitlam

WHO: All instruments and voices welcome! All ages

REQUIREMENTS: Minimum 2 years experience on your instrument. Must have your own instrument and music stand. Drums, piano, and amps provided.

REGISTER BY JUNE 15, 2026

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BIGGER BAND with GEETA:

Have fun playing all genres of music in a band for all instruments!

COST: $150.00 - non-refundable upon registration

DATE: ALL Thursdays in July 2026 – July 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 *Joint session with Jazz S'cool on Thursday, July 9, 2026

TIME: 6 pm to 8 pm

LOCATION: 1360 Dominion Avenue, Port Coquitlam

WHO: ALL instruments and voices welcome!

REQUIREMENTS: Minimum 2 years of private lessons and/or ensemble experience. Must be able to read musical notation. Must be aged 10 and up. Must have your own instrument and music stand *drums, piano and amps provided.

REGISTER BY JUNE 1, 2026

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Our Piano Teachers:

Camille Johnson - Voice, Piano music lessons in Port Coquitlam

Camille Johnson (Voice, Piano)

Registration Request

Online Lessons: Yes

Teaching Day(s): Wednesday, Friday

Camille is an award-winning singer, musical theatre performer, music director, voice actor, songwriter, and voice teacher since 2010. A graduate of the Canadian College of Performing Arts, she is a versatile professional vocalist who both performs and teaches in various genres of music, including Contemporary Commercial Music (includes pop and rock), musical theatre and classical styles of singing. Camille is also trained in the Royal Conservatory of Music piano and voice performance curricula, and is a two-time winner of the BC Silver Medal for the highest examination mark in the province for voice performance. Utilizing the principles she learned from the LoVetri Institute in Somatic VoiceworkTM, Camille works with students of various ages and ability levels to find and develop their unique voice in a sustainable and healthy manner. In lessons she focuses on both developing the student’s technical proficiency and musical artistry, all in a fun and supportive learning environment. Camille's rate is $31.00 per half hour lesson.

Emi Hamnett - Piano music lessons in Port Coquitlam

Emi Hamnett (Piano)

Registration Request

Online Lessons: Yes

Teaching Day(s): Monday, Friday, Saturday

Emi graduated from Osaka University of Music, majoring in Voice and has her Junior High School Teacher Certificate in Japan. Emi also graduated Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s SEA program and holds an ECE Assistant Certificate along with a Special Ed Teacher Assistant Certificate. She believes that music can be a powerful form of stress relief and adapts her lessons according to each of her student’s unique strengths and weaknesses to ensure the experience remains positive and beneficial for each of her students. Emi's rate is $31.00 per half hour lesson.

Marc Gladstone - Piano, Composition music lessons in Port Coquitlam

Marc Gladstone (Piano, Composition)

Registration Request

Online Lessons: Yes

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

Marc’s been teaching at Long & McQuade since 2010. He teaches all genres, believing students will work harder if they’re playing music they love to play. He can teach RCM, and was a judge at the Victoria Conservatory of Music for graduating students in 2021. Marc joined Prism in 2010, playing large festival audiences and indoor theatres. He was with Doug and the Slugs and Nick Gilder before that. He also plays keyboards and sings with Stone Poets, recording their 5th album currently with Marc producing alongside West Coast Engineer of the year, Sheldon Zaharko. He’s the West Coast Director with the Canadian Musicians Coalition; a director at Pacific Northwest Radio and the writer/producer of the radio podcast. Nominated 4 years in a row for the BCCMA Keyboardist of the Year, he’s a sought after session player for recording and live performances. Marc’s rate is $35.00 per half hour lesson.

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