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, 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 Lessons

Private 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 Voice Teachers:

Gerard Rances - Voice, Ear Training, Theory, Music History music lessons in Port Coquitlam

Gerard Rances (Voice, Ear Training, Theory, Music History)

Registration Request

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. A few of the techniques Gerard focuses on are: range expansion, creating a richer tone with depth, developing the chest, head and mixed registers, cultivating vibrato, working through the various passagios, establishing healthy belting in both chest and mixed registers, and improving diction, breathing, phrasing and much more. In 2018, Gerard began teaching at Douglas College running both the music theory and aural skills/ear training prep courses for students entering the music diploma or music therapy programs. 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 both Pacific Spirit Choir and West Vancouver United Church Choir in West Vancouver. He is very well versed with the Royal Conservatory of Music curriculum and has helped hundreds of students prepare for exams in rudiments, harmony, history and voice from preparatory to ARCT level. Gerard’s message to all his students: “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 $32.00 per half hour lesson.

Kyan Ho - Voice, Piano music lessons in Port Coquitlam

Kyan Ho (Voice, Piano)

Registration Request

Online Lessons:

Teaching Day(s): Saturday, Sunday

Kyan is a passionate music teacher with a love for piano and voice, beginning her training at age 5. With experience in classical, jazz, pop, rock, and musical theatre, she brings a diverse musical background to her teaching. A dedicated musical theatre enthusiast, Kyan has performed in numerous productions and has written and produced musicals, earning a Leadership in Arts Award from the Canadian House of Commons. Her approach emphasizes well-rounded musicianship, including diverse repertoire, ear training, sight reading, theory, and songwriting. Kyan welcomes students of all ages and abilities, hoping to foster a lifelong love of music. Whether preparing for RCM exams, performing at open mics, or taking the stage in a musical, Kyan is dedicated to helping each student thrive.
Kyan’s rate is $30.00 per half hour lesson.

Sandra Fernandez - Voice, Piano, Flute music lessons in Port Coquitlam

Sandra Fernandez (Voice, Piano, Flute)

Registration Request

Online Lessons:

Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday

Sandra has her Diploma of ABRSM from Malaysia. She received a Diploma in Classical Studies from Capilano University. She also has her License in ECCE with training in inclusive practice and infant & toddler care. Her musical talents include songwriting, arranging and improvisational techniques for 3 instruments. She is open to teaching the basics of digital records or assisting with simple recording. A huge part of her music teaching experience has involved training her piano, voice and flute students for RCM practical and theory exams. Her passion for Classical music has extended her interest in different musical genres over the years. She coaches in different genres that include Jazz and popular styles in music. Sandra's rate is $30.00 per half hour lesson.

Susie McGregor - Voice, Songwriting music lessons in Port Coquitlam

Susie McGregor (Voice, Songwriting)

Registration Request

Online Lessons:

Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Susie’s music journey started as the winner of the first PNE talent search. Since then, she has had 12 years of vocal training, from opera, musical theatre, folk to pop, rock, and country. Susie worked at several musical theatre dinner shows, then went on the road with a variety of bands. including the Canadian Superstar, Dan Hill. Susie recorded her own albums- “Something Real” and "Tartan", before being featured on "Jewels on The Island Compilation". She continues to perform, teach, manage artists and produce events. She has had the opportunity to write with and learn from many amazing songwriters, including the indie band, Mother Mother. She is proud to have a co-write on their album “Inside” called “The Knack.” She loves sharing her passion for singing, songwriting and the Music Industry with those who want to learn. Susie's rate is $31.00 per half hour lesson.

Our Group Lessons:

GROUP WIND LESSONS!- with GEETA Geeta Das lessons in Port Coquitlam

GROUP WIND LESSONS!- with GEETA - Geeta Das

Lesson Registration Brochure Dates: 2025-09-11 to 2026-06-18
Cost: $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 lessons in Port Coquitlam

BROADWAY BOUND MUSICAL THEATRE with SUSIE - Susie McGregor

Lesson Registration Brochure Dates: 2025-09-22 to 2025-12-01
Cost: $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