368 Terminal Avenue
Vancouver, British Columbia, V6A 3W9

Lesson Centre: Phone or Text (604) 682-5215

Store Phone: (604) 734-4886

Fax: (604) 736-4321

Lesson Centre Email: vancouverlessons@long-mcquade.com

Store Email: vancouver@long-mcquade.com

Lesson Centre Hours
Monday: 1:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday: 1:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday: 1:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday: 1:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday: 1:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am - 6:00pm
Sundays: 12:00pm - 5:00pm

This Location Offers:

Online Lessons All Lessons

Private Lessons

From beginners of all ages to intermediate and advanced players, our teachers tailor their lesson plans to suit your individual goals. Whether you're looking to pick up a new instrument, a fresh direction to grow your skills, help with something specific like recording yourself at home or even just some support learning to play your favourite song, our private instructors can work with you to reach your goals! See below for info about all of our amazing lesson teachers.

Group Lessons

YOUNG MUSIC EXPLORERS (ORFF) - A great class for kids ages 4-7 to learn musical concepts through games and activities with Dragana Hajduk.

DROP-IN JAMCLASS - Mondays at 7:30pm with Conrad Shynkar, an affordable entry-point for beginner lessons at just $20 per class.

EXPLORE IMPROV - A jam-focused introduction to improvisation for people who have a basic understanding of any instrument and want to expand skills.

FLUTE ENSEMBLE - All ages of students can play different flutes like bass flute and piccolo with plenty of performance opportunities.

ROCK SKOOL - Youth and adult groups assemble to form a band! All instruments are welcome!

CHAMBER GROUP - All ages join together to play a variety of repertoire for Chamber group. All instruments welcome! 

Our Clarinet Teachers:

Dave Say - Saxophone, Clarinet music lessons in Vancouver

Dave Say (Saxophone, Clarinet)

Registration Request

Online Lessons:

Teaching Day(s): Wednesday

Dave is a well known and sought after local musician who has worked with artists like Michael Buble, Soulstream and the Supremes. He has been a professional musician for over 25 years and is versatile in all styles. His rate is $33 per half hour.

Our Group Lessons:

Rock Skool Conrad Shynkar lessons in Vancouver

Rock Skool - Conrad Shynkar

Lesson Registration Dates: 2025-01-06 to 2025-06-20
Cost: $30 per class


Experience the thrill of rehearsing and performing in a Rock Band! Students gain skills in rhythm and lead guitar, bass, drums, percussion, keyboards and vocals under the guidance of experienced instructors. Popular and contemporary rock standards are rehearsed while you learn about lighting techniques, sound and stage set up. A performance at the end of each session is a showcase of local talent. All ages are welcome!

Flute Ensemble Dragana Hajduk lessons in Vancouver

Flute Ensemble - Dragana Hajduk

Lesson Registration Dates: 2025-01-04 to 2025-06-28
Cost: $45 per class


Dragana’s flute ensembles get together to play for fun and the love of flute. The ensembles include many instruments of the flute family including the piccolo, C flute, alto flute and bass flute. If you enjoy playing together in an ensemble, come and join us! All levels and ages are welcome! New members are accepted on regular basis. This group class includes performance opportunities (Kiwanis Festival, Winter Caroling, Community Events, Recitals etc.).

Young Music Explorers (Orff 4-7) Dragana Hajduk lessons in Vancouver

Young Music Explorers (Orff 4-7) - Dragana Hajduk

Lesson Registration Dates: 2026-04-04 to 2026-06-06
Cost: $300 for 10 sessions

Our Early Music Education Program, “Music Explorers” incorporates the method of music instruction for young children developed by Carl Orff, German composer and educator.The spontaneous rhythms children create in their rhymes, chants, and games provide a natural starting point for music development. A progressive development of musical skill, creativity, and aesthetic awareness is achieved through work with the elements of music contained in speech patterns, poetry, song, and movement. A heightened awareness of rhythm and melody is developed through playing recorders, and a wide range of percussion instruments, some with and some without pitch. Our Early Music Education Program develops musicality in a natural and joyful environment, and it provides excellent preparation for other instrumental programs offered at Long & McQuade Education Centre. Through classes children are encouraged to explore and develop the following musical skills:
singing, listening, aural,visual and physical recognition of pitch, playing pitched and unpitched instruments, awareness of and ability to play and sing to a beat, working musically with others and independently, creation and exploration of their own musical ideas, and learning through songs, games, and physical movement.

Explore Improv Kian Jafari lessons in Vancouver

Explore Improv - Kian Jafari

Lesson Registration Dates: 2025-01-03 to 2025-06-20
Cost: $45 per class


Explore Improv is a seasonal class where students can enhance their theoretical knowledge, technical skills, ear training, and improvisation abilities. Students will explore improvisation through theory, scales, broken chords, applied techniques, active listening, transcription, learning tunes, and jam sessions!