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Port Coquitlam - Theory 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 TUESDAY, JULY 1, 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
Summer Classes!
Band Camp!- with Geeta
"This camp is a great way to improve your ensemble skills, including the basics of your instrument, theory & more!"
COST: $260.00
DATE: Monday, July 21st to Friday, July 25th
TIME: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
LOCATION: 1360 Dominion Avenue, Port Coquitlam
WHO: For all wind, orchestral string, and percussion instruments. Ages 10+
REQUIREMENTS: No experience necessary. Must have your own instrument and music stand.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: ***June 30th, 2025***
Jazz S'cool!- with Geeta:
"Have fun learning more about Jazz music while playing and improvising with your Jazz peers!"
COST: $260.00
DATE: Monday, July 21st to Friday, July 25th
TIME: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
LOCATION: 1360 Dominion Avenue, Port Coquitlam
WHO: Anyone who wants to have fun learning about and playing Jazz music. Ages 10+
REQUIREMENTS: Minimum 2 years experience on your instrument. Must have your own instrument and music stand. Drums, piano, and amps provided.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: ***June 30th, 2025***
Rock Skool!- with Harrison:
"Wanna be a rock star...or experience what it's like to be in a band?"
COST: $250.00
DATE: Monday, July 14th to Friday, July 18th & Monday, August, 11th to Friday, August 15th.
TIME: 10:30 am - 1:30 pm
LOCATION: 1360 Dominion Avenue, Port Coquitlam
WHO: Ages 7+
REQUIREMENTS: 1-2 years minimum required on your instrument.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: ***June 30th, 2025 for July Camp & July 28th for August Camp***
Swifty Central!- with Susie:
"Come celebrate and sing/dance with Taylor Swift hits! From learning her popular songs, to trivia, crafts and games, this is a fun packed week for your Swiftie. Includes a final performance for family and friends, Friday, July 11th at 11:45 am. Includes prizes and Taylor Swift bling!"
COST: $200.00
DATE: Monday, July 7th to Friday, July 11th
TIME: 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
LOCATION: 1360 Dominion Avenue, Port Coquitlam
WHO: No experience needed. Ages 7-12.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: ***June 23rd, 2025***
Songwriting Adventures!- with Susie:
"This program focuses on songwriting and how to put words to music. Transform your creative ideas and stories into songs! Work in small groups and teams to develop melodies and lyrics."
COST: $200.00
DATE: Monday, July 7th to Friday, July 11th
TIME: 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
LOCATION: 1360 Dominion Avenue, Port Coquitlam
WHO: Ages 8-18. No experience needed.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: ***June 23rd, 2025***
Broadway Bound Musical Theatre!- with Susie:
"In this program students will learn a variety of styles and genres. Gain experience with your stag voice, dance routines, and acting! Final show at the end of the program!"
COST: $200.00
DATE: Monday, August 18th to Friday, August 22nd
TIME: 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
LOCATION: 1360 Dominion Avenue, Port Coquitlam
WHO: Ages 8-18. No experience needed.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: ***August 4th, 2025***
Little Rock Stars!- with Susie:
"Wanna be a rock star...or experience what it's like to be in a band? Learn to sing and perform like a rock star! Develop your vocal skills, perform popular hits and of course, there's a final show for admiring fans!"
COST: $200.00
DATE: Monday, August 18th to Friday, August 22nd
TIME: 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
LOCATION: 1360 Dominion Avenue, Port Coquitlam
WHO: Ages 6-11. No experience needed.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: ***August 4th, 2025***
Our Theory Teachers:
Online Lessons:
Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
A graduate from VCC, Gerard obtained his BMus in Classical Voice Performance in 2013. He has been teaching at Long & McQuade since 2016. Taking what he has learned from opera and the art of classical music, Gerard focuses on enhancing common vocal practices in more modern styles of singing such as musical theatre and pop. He places a strong emphasis on applying proper vocal technique to any genre of music. With every singer, Gerard focuses on the following: expanding range, maturing the tonal colour of one’s voice, developing the chest register, head register and the most important mixed register, cultivating vibrato, working through the multiple passagios, establishing healthy belting and improving diction, breathing, phrasing and much more. In 2018, Gerard began teaching at Douglas College running the music theory and aural skills and ear training prep courses. From 2015 to 2021, Gerard served as the Assistant Director and Head Teacher of voice, theory, music history, aural skills and ear training at Bravo Music in Vancouver. From 2011 to 2014, Gerard was a tenor soloist and section leader for Pacific Spirit Choir in West Vancouver. He is very familiar with the Royal Conservatory curriculum and has helped hundreds of students prepare for exams in rudiments, harmony, history and voice from preparatory to ARCT level. As Gerard says, “we’re going to work hard, give your voice a work out and we’re going to have fun doing it.” Gerard's rate is $30.00 per half hour lesson.
Our Group Lessons:
GROUP WIND LESSONS - Geeta Das
Lesson Registration Brochure Dates: 2024-09-27 to 2025-06-20Cost: $20.00 per person, per session
"Learn ALL the specifics of your instrument with your musical peers!"
COST: $20.00 per person, per session
DATE: Bi-Weekly Fridays, starting September 13th, 2024
TIME: Flutes: 4-5PM, Clarinets: 5-6PM, Saxophones: 6-7PM, and Trumpets: 7-8PM
LOCATION: 1360 Dominion Avenue, Port Coquitlam
WHO: For all woodwind, and brass students.
REQUIREMENTS: *All levels, Aged 10 and up. *Must have your own instrument.
"This camp is a great way to improve your ensemble skills, including the basics of your instrument, theory & more!"
COST: $260.00
DATE: Monday, July 21st to Friday, July 25th
TIME: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
LOCATION: 1360 Dominion Avenue, Port Coquitlam
WHO: For all wind, orchestral string, and percussion instruments. Ages 10+
REQUIREMENTS: No experience necessary. Must have your own instrument and music stand.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: ***June 30th, 2025***
"Have fun learning more about Jazz music while playing and improvising with your Jazz peers!"
COST: $260.00
DATE: Monday, July 21st to Friday, July 25th
TIME: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
LOCATION: 1360 Dominion Avenue, Port Coquitlam
WHO: Anyone who wants to have fun learning about and playing Jazz music. Ages 10+
REQUIREMENTS: Minimum 2 years experience on your instrument. Must have your own instrument and music stand. Drums, piano, and amps provided.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: ***June 30th, 2025***
"Wanna be a rock star...or experience what it's like to be in a band?"
COST: $250.00
DATE: Monday, July 14th to Friday, July 18th & Monday, August, 11th to Friday, August 15th.
TIME: 10:30 am - 1:30 pm
LOCATION: 1360 Dominion Avenue, Port Coquitlam
WHO: Ages 7+
REQUIREMENTS: 1-2 years minimum required on your instrument.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: ***June 30th, 2025 for July Camp & July 28th for August Camp***
SWIFTY CENTRAL - Susie McGregor
Lesson Registration Brochure Dates: 2025-07-07 to 2025-07-11Cost: 200.00
"Come celebrate and sing/dance with Taylor Swift hits! From learning her popular songs, to trivia, crafts and games, this is a fun packed week for your Swiftie. Includes a final performance for family and friends, Friday, July 11th at 11:45 am. Includes prizes and Taylor Swift bling!"
COST: $200.00
DATE: Monday, July 7th to Friday, July 11th
TIME: 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
LOCATION: 1360 Dominion Avenue, Port Coquitlam
WHO: No experience needed. Ages 7-12.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: ***June 23rd, 2025***
SONGWRITING ADVENTURES - Susie McGregor
Lesson Registration Brochure Dates: 2025-07-07 to 2025-07-11Cost: 200.00
"This program focuses on songwriting and how to put words to music. Transform your creative ideas and stories into songs! Work in small groups and teams to develop melodies and lyrics."
COST: $200.00
DATE: Monday, July 7th to Friday, July 11th
TIME: 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
LOCATION: 1360 Dominion Avenue, Port Coquitlam
WHO: Ages 8-18. No experience needed.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: ***June 23rd, 2025***
BROADWAY BOUND MUSICAL THEATRE - Susie McGregor
Lesson Registration Brochure Dates: 2025-08-18 to 2025-08-22Cost: 200.00
"In this program students will learn a variety of styles and genres. Gain experience with your stag voice, dance routines, and acting! Final show at the end of the program!"
COST: $200.00
DATE: Monday, August 18th to Friday, August 22nd
TIME: 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
LOCATION: 1360 Dominion Avenue, Port Coquitlam
WHO: Ages 8-18. No experience needed.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: ***August 4th, 2025***
LITTLE ROCK STARS - Susie McGregor
Lesson Registration Brochure Dates: 2025-08-18 to 2025-08-22Cost: 200.00
"Wanna be a rock star...or experience what it's like to be in a band? Learn to sing and perform like a rock star! Develop your vocal skills, perform popular hits and of course, there's a final show for admiring fans!"
COST: $200.00
DATE: Monday, August 18th to Friday, August 22nd
TIME: 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
LOCATION: 1360 Dominion Avenue, Port Coquitlam
WHO: Ages 6-11. No experience needed.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: ***August 4th, 2025***
