Saint John - Piano Lessons

Amber Zhao (Piano)

Online Lessons: No

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

Amber Zhao studied at Hebei Institute of Communication in China earning her Bachelor’s degree in Arts and Technology. Since graduating from university in 2021, she has been teaching classical piano, music theory and electronic organ in China Nine Pai Music School. As a membership of HEBEI New Music Group Association and experienced teacher, Amber helped students won award in lots of music competitions. Her teaching style balance technique and performance, and pay attention to the fundamental piano skills, ensuring her students are experienced and competitive whether they are choosing RCM curriculum or any music style they want. Amber's rate is $27 for a half hour.

Emily Shute (Piano)

Online Lessons: Yes

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

Emily, an RCM Grade 9 classical pianist and voice teacher from Halifax has been teaching for over a decade. Since graduating from Dalhousie University in 2005, Emily has been teaching classical piano and musical theater privately. Her teaching style balances technique and performance, ensuring her students are skilled and expressive whether they are learning RCM curriculum or pop songs. As well as teaching, Emily has worked as an accompanist (Halifax Dance, Ross Creek Centre for the Arts, Kiwansis Music Festival), performer (IDOW Festival , Grafton Street Dinner Theater, Two Planks and a Passion), and composer, releasing her debut album “Jump with Me,” in 2015. Emily has recently moved to Saint John after spending a year teaching musical theater in South Korea. She is excited to join the Saint John Long & McQuade team and is looking forward to teaching here for many years to come. Emily's rate per half hour is $27.00

Jeremiah Charlton (Guitar, Bass Guitar, Mandolin, Banjo, Ukulele, Piano)

Online Lessons: No

Teaching Day(s): Wednesday

Jeremiah brings over 15 years of music performance and teaching experience to the table. He can provide fun informative lessons for students from beginner to advanced. He is well versed in many different styles of music such as jazz, blues, rock, and popular piano. Jeremiah has taught as a music teacher at serval stores in Orlando, Florida, as well as The Crenshaw School. In between all of his private teaching, he has also performed in orchestras, aboard cruise ships, and with wedding bands. Whether you are just starting out, wanting to expand your repertoire and skills, or in need of theory lessons, Jeremiah is a great fit for any student. Jeremiah's rate for half-hour lessons is $27.00

Jeremy McLeod (Voice, Piano, Guitar)

Online Lessons: No

Teaching Day(s): Thursday, Friday

Jeremy is an energetic and imaginative singer-songwriter. Moving from Saint John NB to Edmonton at the age of 15, he quickly became an active member of the scene there, performing and writing in bands including MILQ and Nicholas Rage for almost 20 years. While there, Jeremy attended MacEwan University and received his Music diploma. Back in Saint John, Jeremy focuses on teaching voice, performance, and songwriting. Jeremy's rate per half hour is $28.00

Monica Maxan (Piano)

Online Lessons: No

Teaching Day(s): Wednesday

A lifelong musician and music-lover, Monica brings 20 years of experience teaching in the public school system here in Saint John. She is a graduate of Mount Allison, where she received her degree in Piano Performance. Monica is very familiar with the Royal Conservatory of Music program and also enjoys working with beginner piano students. She is looking forward to teaching piano at Long and McQuade! Her rate is $28/half hour.

Tony Boyce (Saxophone, Piano, Guitar, Flute, Theory)

Online Lessons: Yes

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

Tony, a graduate of UNB, is a multi- instrumentalist with many years of music experience and education, with certifications from the RCM and Berklee College of Music. Tony has studied guitar, piano, saxophone, flute and clarinet under many renowned instrumentalists. Ongoing professional music development is important to Tony and thus he has completed music courses from the California Institute of the Arts, Duke University and University of Rochester NY. Tony offers a unique teaching style which accommodates a variety of music learners, from beginners to advanced; children, youth and adults. Tony's rate per half hour is $27.00