756 Hillside Avenue
Victoria, British Columbia, V8T 1Z4

Lesson Centre: Phone or Text (250) 384-3620

Store Phone: (250) 384-3622

Fax: (250) 384-0716

Lesson Centre Email: victorialessons@long-mcquade.com

Store Email: victoria@long-mcquade.com

Lesson Centre Hours
Monday: 12:30:pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday: 12:30pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday: 12:30pm - 9:00pm
Thursday: 12:30pm - 9:00pm
Friday: 12:30pm - 8:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday: 12:00pm - 5:00pm

Lessons Coordinator

Allie Bertholm - coordinator of the music lessons in Victoria

Allie Bertholm

Lesson Centre Coordinator
[email protected]
250 384 3620
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Our Guitar Teachers:

Chris Finch - Guitar music lessons in Victoria

chris finch (Guitar)

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Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

Chris received a diploma with Honors from Selkirk College in Contemporary Music & Technology in 2005, where he majored in performance. He has a relaxed yet professional approach to lessons with extensive experience in a variety of genres. His rate is $28 per half hour.

Colin Hole - Bass Guitar, Guitar, Ukulele music lessons in Victoria

colin hole (Bass Guitar, Guitar, Ukulele)

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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday

Educated at Berkeley College of Music, The Victoria Conservatory, The Academy of Recording Arts in Vancouver, and GIT Musician's Institute in California, Colin has written a book of guitar theory and is adept at teaching classical, rock, blues and jazz guitar. His rate is $28 per half hour.

Doug Towle - Bass Guitar, Guitar, Mandolin music lessons in Victoria

doug towle (Bass Guitar, Guitar, Mandolin)

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Teaching Day(s): Tuesday

With Diplomas in Music from Douglas College in New Westminster as well in Music Production from Columbia Academy in Vancouver, Doug has been teaching fundamentals of guitar performance, music theory and music production since 2000. He is well versed in classical, flamenco, Latin, funk, soul as well as the heavier end of rock and metal. Doug's rate is $28 per half hour.

Ian Bezpalko - Bass Guitar, Guitar music lessons in Victoria

ian bezpalko (Bass Guitar, Guitar)

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

Ian has a diploma in Jazz from the Victoria Conservatory and a keen interest all genres of music. By teaching solid foundations, he's able to help students of all ages reach their musical goals and have a lot of fun along the way. His rate is $28 per half hour.

Jon Epworth - Bass Guitar, Drums, Guitar, Percussion, Music Production music lessons in Victoria

jon epworth (Bass Guitar, Drums, Guitar, Percussion, Music Production)

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Teaching Day(s): Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Session drummer, vocalist for film and television, songwriter, and producer, Jon enjoys the open-ended grooves found in reggae, old R&B, as well as speed-punk. Great with kids or adults, he's a friendly, fun, relaxed teacher who adapts his teaching style to an individual's needs. His rate is $28 per half hour.

Kyle Wagner - Guitar music lessons in Victoria

kyle wagner (Guitar)

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

Between his Diploma of Jazz & Contemporary Guitar from Vancouver Community College, and his 10 years of teaching experience, Kyle has developed a well-versed and open style of teaching. Whether you are looking to just get started, or map out the neck and proper technique, Kyle is excited to teach you about the guitar and its wide range of possibilities. Kyle's rate is $28 per half hour.

Larry McQuarrie - Banjo, Bass Guitar, Guitar, Mandolin, Ukulele, Songwriting music lessons in Victoria

larry mcquarrie (Banjo, Bass Guitar, Guitar, Mandolin, Ukulele, Songwriting)

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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Thursday

"Mr. Versatility," Larry has been teaching since age 14 and performed his debut concert by age 17. He's a versatile vocalist and proficient multi-instrumentalist playing: piano, banjo, mandolin, ukulele, flute, trumpet, guitar, and, recently, Celtic harp. In addition, he is a composer, music festival adjudicator, and award-winning published poet. His rate is $28/half hour.

Matt Graumans - Bass Guitar, Guitar, Ukulele music lessons in Victoria

matt graumans (Bass Guitar, Guitar, Ukulele)

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Teaching Day(s): Friday

Matt attended the Alberta High School of Fine Arts & has been a student of guitar since 2010. He recently completed his BMus at UVIC, specializing in classical guitar & education. Matt's lessons cover music theory & music appreciation through active listening and technique.
His rate is $28 per half hour.

Pat Fabrick - Bass Guitar, Guitar, Mandolin, Ukulele music lessons in Victoria

pat fabrick (Bass Guitar, Guitar, Mandolin, Ukulele)

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Teaching Day(s): Friday, Sunday

Pat is an experienced, versatile guitar teacher with a passion for improvisation and composition. He has transcribed popular guitar music for over 30 years to meet the exact interests of students, and developed of teaching that is flexible and inspiring. His rate is $28 per half hour.

Patrick Walters - Guitar, Ukulele, Songwriting, Theory music lessons in Victoria

patrick walters (Guitar, Ukulele, Songwriting, Theory)

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Teaching Day(s): Thursday

Patrick Walters is a graduate of the Berklee College of Music and has been teaching since 2003. He specializes in rock, blues, jazz, and acoustic styles. Guitar Player magazine has called his music "elegantly beautiful". Patrick has always had a great love of music which has always fueled his guitar playing and composition. He understands that everyone learns in their own way and at their own pace and when a student finds the right musical path, learning becomes a joy. His rate is $29 per half hour.

Rob Johnson - Bass Guitar, Double Bass, Guitar music lessons in Victoria

rob johnson (Bass Guitar, Double Bass, Guitar)

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Teaching Day(s): Monday

Rob has been teaching guitar and bass for over 25 years. Rob is a prominent jazz bassist here in Victoria. Rob has has a diploma in jazz improvisation from Berklee college with Gary Burton. He enjoys teaching beginner students to advanced. Jazz, blues, funk, rock, etc. Rob has a positive, relaxed, and supportive approach to teaching that will have you playing with confidence in no time! His rate is $28 per half hour.

Victor Wells - Guitar, Slide Guitar, Ukulele music lessons in Victoria

victor wells (Guitar, Slide Guitar, Ukulele)

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Teaching Day(s): Tuesday

Victor has taught guitar & ukulele for many years to students ranging in age from 6 to senior. With a repertoire of over 1000 songs, Victor continues to add songs from the current music scene which he incorporates into his teaching practice. 'My style of teaching is to work with kids so they learn to play the songs they want to play, whether it's a Metallica classic, or the latest song from The Strokes'. His rate is $28 per half hour.