Port Coquitlam - Voice Lessons
Music Lesson Centre
Lesson Centre Locations > British Columbia > Port Coquitlam
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| 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 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: 12:00 - 5:00pm |
Our Voice Teachers:
Gerard Rances (Voice, Ear Training, Music Theory & History) Registration Request
Online Lessons: Yes
A graduate from VCC, Gerard holds a BMus in Classical Voice Performance. In addition to teaching vocal technique and performance in various styles, he is also well versed in teaching aural skills and ear training. For over a decade now, Gerard has prepared many students for RCM exams in music theory, history, and voice. Every summer, he teaches two non-credit college courses in music theory and aural skills & ear training at Douglas College. Between 2011 and 2014, Gerard was a tenor soloist for Pacific Spirit Choir. His rate is $28 per half hour lesson.
Hallie Piche (Voice, Piano,) Registration Request
Online Lessons: Yes
Hallie began playing piano at age 4 and received her Certificate in Music Foundations from The Victoria Conservatory of Music in 2012. In 2019 she completed her training in teaching the principles and practices of Somatic Voicework™, a vocal training based on body mechanics and voice science, and even more recently she completed her “Gender Affirming Voice Care” training and looks forward to welcoming all Transgender and Gender Diverse clients into her studio. Her mission statement is simple: Be Kind, Be Patient and Be Compassionate. She strives to give all of her students a strong foundation in problem solving, critical thinking, and creative learning. Hallie's rate is $27 per half hour lesson.
Sandra Fernandez (Voice, Piano, Flute,) Registration Request
Online Lessons: Yes
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 $28.00 per half hour lesson.
Long & McQuade
Performance Guarantee
Buying a new instrument is an exciting event and we want to ensure that every instrument we sell comes exactly how the manufacturer intended it to be. That is why Long & McQuade performs a quality control check for every stringed, brass, and woodwind instrument over $99 ordered online at Long-McQuade.com.
Our team of professional repair technicians will unbox your instrument and perform a detailed inspection to ensure it leaves our warehouse looking and playing great with our QC card signed and dated for your peace of mind.
We work hard to source the best instruments from around the world from the finest brands. It is important to us that you are completely satisfied with your new instrument purchase from day one onwards.
Stringed Instrument Performance Guarantee Checklist
Unlike our free set-up, which is included within the first year of purchase, this process is done to have the instrument set to the factory specs rather than to each player's feel or preferences.
We look after the following:
- Inspect finish and hardware.
- Check electronics to make sure everything is in working order. Check batteries on active pickups.
- Inspect strings.
- Inspect frets and fretboard.
- Check truss rod. Adjust for bow and relief.
- Tune instrument to manufacturer’s specified tuning.
- Check/set action height.
- Stretch strings and re-tune instrument and ensure machine heads are working well.
- Check for fret buzz by playing every note.
- Check/set intonation.
- Check/set pickup height.
- Cleaning and professional repacking.
Band and Orchestral Performance Guarantee Checklist
We look after the following:
- Proper lubrication of valves and keys.
- Proper pad placement and levelling.
- Proper fit of tuning slides.
- Proper fit of tenon joints.
- Lubricating corks for ease of set up.
- Inspecting the case.
- Safe removal of any shipping corks.
- Ensuring all accessories function properly.
- Inspecting bow hair and test tension.
- Ensuring soundpost and bridge are set correctly.
- Testing tuning pegs.
- Tuning strings to correct pitch.
- Play testing.
- Cleaning and professionally repacking.