Vancouver
Music Lesson Centre
Lesson Centre Locations > British Columbia > Vancouver
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| 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: 10:00pm - 6:00pm |
This Location Offers:
Online Lessons
All Lessons
Private Lessons
Extended lesson centre hours are now available on Sundays from 10am to 6pm!
All
Piano
Voice
Drums
Guitar
Bass
Ukulele
Violin
Viola
Cello
Flute
Sax
Clarinet
Trumpet
Trombone
Brass
Harp
Electronic media
Group Lessons
For dates and information on group classes, please contact the lesson centre directly.
Our Teachers:
Anna Kuchkova (Cello,) Registration Request
Online Lessons: No
Anna started her cello studies almost 20 years ago, following her piano and theory certification in Russia. She is currently working towards ARCT in cello performance. She is a member of the West Coast Symphony Orchestra and an active chamber and solo musician. Anna has performed in musicals, university graduate productions, experimental projects, rock and metal shows, including her own project Alchemy Chamber, as well as Canucks games at Rogers Arena. She has done session work for many local artists and vocal ensembles such as Belle Voci and Phoenix Choir. Anna strives to keep the learning fun while also providing students with structured and methodical routines to improve their skills. Anna has prepared numerous students for the Royal Conservatory practical and theory examination, all of whom achieved First Class Honours standing or higher. She is dedicated to developing her students' abilities to help them become well-rounded musicians who excel technically as well as have adequate theory knowledge. Her rate is $26 per half hour.
Darya Chalubeyeva (Violin, Viola) Registration Request
Online Lessons: No
Darya is a dedicated musician with over a decade of teaching experience. Her teaching method and style are flexible and suited to every student. Darya studied violin and viola performance at Douglas College, TRU (Vancouver Academy of Music), and Astona International in Switzerland. She is fluent in English and Russian. Her rate is $27 per half hour.
Dave Say (Sax, Clarinet,) Registration Request
Online Lessons: Yes
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 $27 per half hour.
Doug Gorkoff (Cello,) Registration Request
Online Lessons: Yes
Doug is a dedicated musician, educator, and performer. He has studied privately with members of the VSO and Vancouver Opera as well as in the music program at Douglas College. Currently, he playsw ith four different orchestras and ensembles, and has also worked with a wide range of artists including Sting, The Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Johnny Mathis, Tambura Rosa, and many more. His rate is $27 per half hour.
Dragana Hajduk (Flute, Flute Ensemble, Young Explorers (Orff),) Registration Request
Online Lessons: Yes
Dragana is an active musician and dedicated teacher for over 20 years to all levels and ages. She is the Principal Flutist with the Richmond Orchestra and Choir, and was the Principal Flutist with Sombor Philharmonic Orchestra (Serbia). She loves to explore different genres of music, having composed electronic music for video productions as well as playing folk music from the Balkan region. Dragana is also a Certified Early Childhood Music Educator promoting the Orff method of teaching music to young children through body movements, folk songs, rhymes, and playing a variety of percussion instruments. In addition to music, she holds a BA in Psychology and postgraduate studies in Body Psychotherapy with focus on bettering emotional expression in performing. Her rate is $26 per half hour.
Gerard Satamian (Piano,) Registration Request
Online Lessons: Yes
Gerard has taught in Canada, Lebanon, and L.A. He received his BMus. from the Beirut National Conservatory and his Master's in the former Soviet Union. He is also a local performer and opera singer and is fluent in English, French, Arabic and Armenian. His rate is $28 per half hour.
Gord Robert (Drums,) Registration Request
Online Lessons: Yes
Gord studied world percussion at SFU, and also received his BMUS from UVIC. He has played with artists such as Jann Arden and the Jaydee Bixby. He is fluent in the styles of classic rock, pop, funk, and jazz. His rate is $27 per half hour.
Jasmine Moore (Flute, Saxophone, Clarinet) Registration Request
Online Lessons: Yes
Jasmine Moore is a classically trained flautist with experience playing baroque flute, piccolo, clarinet and saxophone in various ensembles from chamber music to large ensembles throughout Vancouver and the Fraser Valley. She has a Bachelors of Music degree, where she studied under Paolo Bortolussi and Mark McGregor. She believes in creating a well-rounded musical experience for her students while allowing them to explore and grow within their own musical interests. Her rate is $26 per half hour.
Karla Dionio (Violin,) Registration Request
Online Lessons: Yes
Karla Dionio is classically trained musician and devoted teacher who is currently studying Violin performance with additional training in music history, theory, and aural skills in the Music Diploma Program at Capilano University. Her teaching style is influenced by many methods such as RCM and Suzuki. She enjoys working with students of all ages and levels. Her rate is $26 per half hour.
Kian Jafari (Piano, THeory,) Registration Request
Online Lessons: Yes
Kian Jafari is an experienced performer, piano teacher, and composer with over 7 years of teaching experience. He is classically trained, with a passion for contemporary music which led him to play with different bands in various styles such as Jazz, Pop, Rock, Iranian music, Prog Rock and Prog Metal both locally and internationally. He is currently enrolled in the Jazz and Contemporary Piano program at VCC, and taking lessons under the tutelage of Jazz pianist, Sharon Minemoto. Kian teaches piano, keyboard, theory and composition in styles such as Jazz, Classical, Iranian pop music, Rock and R&B. In addition, he is fluent in English and Farsi. His rate is $26 per half an hour.
Lynn Stewart (Piano,) Registration Request
Online Lessons: Yes
Lynn Stewart is a teacher, composer and performer who is studying jazz piano and voice at VCC. She is classically trained in piano, playing at the grade 10 Royal Conservatory level. She has performed nationally and internationally in various styles which include folk, pop and contemporary as well. Lynn holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from SFU. She has been working with children for over a decade. She has also worked with youth and adults with special needs. Her rate is $26 per half hour.
Mehlinda Heartt (Harp,) Registration Request
Online Lessons: Yes
Mehlinda Heartt is a Professionally Recognized Vancouver Harpist and Teacher with over 35 years of experience. She is also a composer, arranger, publisher, and performer of harp music. Mehlinda also leads a harp choir that performs at various concerts throughout the year, and she also has a new Celtic World Music Group called Mystic Avalon. Her rate is $30 per half hour.
Michael Ferraro (Guitar, Ukulele) Registration Request
Online Lessons: Yes
Michael Ferraro has studied at Musicians Institute in Los Angeles and has more than 6 years teaching experience. He is well versed in Rock, Pop, Jazz, and folk style guitar and is comfortable teaching students of all ages and experience levels. Mike has developed his own musical career with his band, Candelora. He has released two albums that he showcased and toured across North America. His rate is $27 per half hour.
Niloofar Farzadshad (Piano, Keyboard,) Registration Request
Online Lessons: Yes
Niloofar Farzandshad holds her L.T.C.L Performance Licentiate from Trinity College London and Diploma from Tehran Conservatory of Music . She is an established piano instructor with a decade of experience teaching at the Tehran Conservatory of Music and over 25 years of private teaching. She has performed in several classic, baroque, and progressive rock concerts since 1988 and worked with numerous Iranian and Canadian artists in concerts and recordings. She was awarded the Best Young Artist in Tehran in 1992. Her rate is $26 per half hour.
Peter Prihoda (Piano,) Registration Request
Online Lessons: Yes
Peter received his degree in Music Composition and Jazz Arranging from Capilano University in 2008, minoring in Jazz Piano. He teaches jazz theory and varying piano styles. His rate is $26 per half hour.
Rene Gely (Guitar) Registration Request
Online Lessons: No
A lifelong fascination and dedication to music has led Rene Gely to play and investigate the worlds of classical, rock, jazz, and world music on both guitar and piano. He studied with Eli Kassner at U of T where he achieved his BMUS, and continued learning with the legendary guitarist Ted Greene in Los Angeles, along with piano studies with Ephraim Laor, Geoffrey Keezer, and Julia Cload. Some performance highlights include headlining the Ottawa Jazz Winter Festival in 2010 and playing with Jane Bunnett, Don Thompson at the Art of Jazz Festival in Toronto in 2011. He also records and has released his own music. His rate is $27 per half hour.
Ruel Morales (Guitar,) Registration Request
Online Lessons: Yes
Ruel Morales is an active performer, session player and educator with over 15 years of professional experience. He holds a B.Mus. from UBC, majoring in Classical Guitar Performance. While classically trained in guitar and piano, Ruel is also fluent in blues, jazz, rock, pop, fingerstyle, folk, composition & theory. Ruel performs as a solo 7-string fingerstyle/loop artist, as part of several wedding ensembles and with a rock band. As a dedicated teacher, he has supported several students to achieve gold medal awards from the RCM. Ruel supports his students to achieve their goals through personalized lessons and inspires them to explore a wide spectrum of guitar styles to find their playing niche. His rate is $27 per half hour.
Ryan Van Poederooyen (Drums,) Registration Request
Online Lessons: Yes
Ryan has been teaching drums since 1998. He currently tours the world professionally and records albums for the Canadian band, Imonolith and was the touring/studio drummer for Canadian artist Devin Townsend for 16 years. Ryan has been featured in Modern Drummer Magazine, Rhythm Magazine, Drum Magazine, Sick Drummer Magazine, Drums ETC and many other international publications. He is a guest educator at Drumeo and is also a session drummer who has recorded albums for producers such as Chad Kroeger (Nickleback), Jay Van Poederooyen (Simple Plan, Chris Daughtrey) Brian Howes (Hinder, Hedley) and many more. His rate is $28 per half-hour lesson.
Shantha Gunasekera (Piano, Theory) Registration Request
Online Lessons: Yes
Shantha completed her Graduate studies in Canadian Music at UBC, as well as an ATCL UK diploma, a Masters of Music, and a Doctorate in Ethnomusicology from Russia. She is an examiner, adjudicator, and instructor for RCM, BCCM, ABRSM, and all levels of history and rudiments. She has recently received the title of “Advanced Specialist for Piano & Theory Designations” from RCM Canada. Shantha enjoys working with children as young as 3 years old. Her rate is $29 per half hour.
Tresor Otshudi (Voice,) Registration Request
Online Lessons: Yes
Tresor is an international performer and recording artist who has more than 20 years of experience. He holds a Musical Theatre certificate from Choreia Arts Studio in France. And he is studying Classical Music at Trinity Western University. Tresor teaches all styles of Music from Musical theatre, Classical (RCM, theory, history), Jazz, Blues, R&B, Hip Hop Gospel, Rock'n'Roll, Country to Pop. French is his mother tongue. His rate is $30 per half hour.
Troy Zackowski (Guitar,) Registration Request
Online Lessons: Yes
Troy is a certified recording engineer and completed a Berklee transfer diploma in Music Production and Composition. He also has a diploma in Advanced Music Production from NIMBUS. Strong in rock styling as well as blues, Troy has also done partial RCM theory training. His rate is $26 per half hour.
Wayne Holden (Guitar,) Registration Request
Online Lessons: Yes
Wayne is well versed in styles such as rock, pop, blues, heavy metal, and shredding. Experienced as a touring musician and composer, he specializes in technique, songwriting, and strongly believes in catering his lessons to suit how students of all levels learn. His rate is $26 per half hour.
Our Group Lessons:
Young Music Explorers (Orff) (Dragana Hajduk)
Lesson Registration
Brochure
Dates:
2022-01-01 to 2022-12-31
Cost: $26 per 1-hour class
Our Early Music Education Program incorporates the method of music instruction for young children developed by Carl Orff, a German composer and educator. The progressive development of musical skill, creativity, and aesthetic awareness is achieved through work with elements of music contained in speech patterns, poetry, song, and movement.
Through classes, children are encouraged to explore and develop the following musical skills:
- 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
Our Early Music Education Program develops musicality in a natural and joyful environment and provides excellent preparation for other instrumental programs offered at Long & McQuade Music Lesson Centres. For class dates and to register, please inquire with the Vancouver location.
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.