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Port Coquitlam - Violin 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 Violin Teachers:
Online Lessons:
Teaching Day(s): Wednesday, Thursday
Violinist and pianist Sarab Shamoun is a passionate, professional musician who graduated with a Teaching Diploma in Music and BMUSed from Al Baath University. She has more than 7 years of experience as a music teacher in public and private schools. Her teaching philosophy is “Believing, Achieving and Serving.” As an educator, she feels that it is important that she is not just setting challenges for herself but also strive to be a positive role model for her students. Sarab has experience teaching students of all ages and levels, as well as students who have special needs. Sarab’s rate is $32.00 per half hour lesson.
Online Lessons:
Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Vinh Nguyen began the violin at 8 years old, studying classical music for 14 years at the Vietnam National Conservatory. This is where she received her undergraduate and graduate degrees for violin, studying under a Russian trained faculty. Since coming to Canada, she has performed with various symphony orchestras. Vinh is a certified violin teacher for all levels by the Suzuki Association of the Americas and is a registered Royal Conservatory of Music teacher. She’s been a faculty member at the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra School of Music since 2014. Prior to VSOSOM, she was teaching at Douglas College. Her students are consistently successful in RCM exams at all levels and many have received college scholarships for their achievements in music. Vinh is a patient, passionate, and enthusiastic teacher who loves to work with students of all levels. Vinh’s rate is $32.00 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***
