3108 Jacklin Road
Langford, British Columbia, V9B 3Z1

Lesson Centre: Phone or Text (250) 800-9682

Store Phone: (250) 800-0943

Lesson Centre Email: langfordlessons@long-mcquade.com

Store Email: langford@long-mcquade.com

Lesson Centre Hours
Monday: 12:30pm - 8:00pm
Tuesday: 12:30pm - 8:00pm
Wednesday: 12:30pm - 8:00pm
Thursday: 12:30pm - 8:00pm
Friday: 12:30pm - 8:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday: CLOSED

Our Piano Teachers:

Doug Farr - Guitar, Piano, Bass Guitar, Flute, Ukulele, Harmonica music lessons in Langford

Doug Farr (Guitar, Piano, Bass Guitar, Flute, Ukulele, Harmonica)

Registration Request

Online Lessons:

Teaching Day(s): Saturday

Doug Farr started playing in Victoria in 1981 as a Bass player. Doug played once at Jazz fest and he’s been gigging around Victoria on chromatic harmonica, piano, guitar and vibraphone. He has been teaching keyboard instruments as well as electric bass, guitar, flute and harmonica since 1982. Doug is very excited to be teaching at Long and McQuade.


Doug teaches guitar and piano at our Langford location.
Doug’s rate is $30 per half hour.

Galyna Smirnova - Piano, Guitar music lessons in Langford

Galyna Smirnova (Piano, Guitar)

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Online Lessons:

Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Thursday

Galyna Smirnova holds Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees in Music and Music Education with honours from Ukraine, where she also taught at the college and university level. She has extensive experience teaching piano, voice, and guitar to students of all ages, both in group and private settings. Galyna’s classical training is complemented by her passion for contemporary and popular music, and she enjoys helping students explore a variety of styles. She believes in a personalized, encouraging approach that builds confidence and musical fluency. Galyna is fluent in English, Ukrainian, and Russian, and also speaks conversational French, Italian, and Spanish.

Jelena Zivic - Button Accordion, Piano Accordian, Piano, Voice music lessons in Langford

Jelena Zivic (Button Accordion, Piano Accordian, Piano, Voice)

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Online Lessons:

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

Jelena is a forerunner in the world of accordion players, as well as an accomplished piano and voice teacher. She has an extensive performance history, with major performances across Europe, Asia, and North America as a solo performer. Jelena understands the importance of tailoring lessons to the needs of individual students, and is comfortable teaching people of all ages and levels.
Her rate is $32/half hour for voice/piano and $35/half hour for accordion.

Oriana Tierney - Piano music lessons in Langford

Oriana Tierney (Piano)

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Online Lessons:

Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Oriana has her grade 10 piano Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) and brings her extensive background in music instruction and an innate ability to connect with students. Oriana is acutely aware of her students’ unique personalities and their individual needs, and will develop a finely tuned plan to enrich and educate so that students can reach their highest potential.

Oriana teaches piano at our Langford location.
Oriana's rate is $31 per lesson.

Our Group Lessons:

The Drummers Blueprint Jordan McDonald lessons in Langford

The Drummers Blueprint - Jordan McDonald

Lesson Registration Dates: Coming Soon
Cost: $25

"The Drummer's Blueprint" is a masterclass designed to help students take their first steps toward becoming drummers. Led by Long and McQuade drum teacher Jordan McDonald, who possesses over a decade of music experience, this class aims to share his knowledge and love for music. With a focus on Rock drumming, it serves as the perfect starting point for any aspiring drummer. The course covers various aspects, including understanding the different parts of a drum kit, mastering stick grip techniques, exploring rudiments, learning basic beats, and much more.

This is a one time class. Students are required to bring their own drumsticks to this session.