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Moncton - Bass Lessons
Music Lesson Centre
View Store Details245 Carson Drive
Moncton, New Brunswick, E1C 0M5
Lesson Centre: Phone or Text (506) 857-1987
Store Phone: (506) 853-0888
Lesson Centre Email: monctonlessons@long-mcquade.com
Store Email: moncton@long-mcquade.com
Lesson Centre Hours
Monday: 12:00pm - 9:00pmTuesday: 12:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday: 12:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday: 12:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday: 12:00pm - 8:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday: CLOSED
This Location Offers:
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Welcome to Metro Moncton's largest music lesson center with two locations for your convenience. Our primary location is at 245 Carson drive in the Trinity area. We are proud to offer 20 well equipped lesson studios and Moncton's finest faculty of independent music teachers. Our second location for music lessons is in the newly renovated Arts and Culture centre, a state of the art facility located in the heart of downtown Dieppe. If you've ever aspired to learn a musical instrument, this is the place for you! Whether you want to take guitar lessons, piano lessons, or perhaps always wanted to sing, whatever your choice, our music teachers are here to help you on your journey. For more information on our music lessons, call one of our friendly lesson associates at 506 857 1987.
Group Lessons
Our Bass Teachers:
doug carew (Guitar, Ukulele, Bass Guitar, Theory)
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Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Saturday
Doug is currently studying for his Bachelors of Education and he has a Bachelor of Music. With studies in many different musical genres such as rock, country, pop, classical and jazz, his knowledge in those areas are significant and will be able to guide you towards your musical goals. Doug teaches guitar, bass guitar, ukulele and music theory (reading the musical staffs, scales, tonalites and rhythm). He loves to practice other instruments such as the alto saxophone, violin, trumpet and drums. He is always enthusiastic and patient when it comes to teaching, and teaches to all ages! Lessons are offered in English, French and Spanish. His rates are $24 per half-hour private lesson.
mason wilkins (Bass Guitar, Guitar)
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Teaching Style: rock
Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Mason Wilkins has been performing around the province since he turned 19 years old. Originally a guitarist since he was 12, he switched to the bass and has played with many bands since. Passionate for the craft, he’ll teach you all the fundamentals and some advanced concepts for guitar and bass, he’s also available for beginner piano lessons, and can mix in vocals with any lesson! With a natural ear for music, Mason can hop into any musical setting and fit right in with any band. In less than a week’s notice, he filled in for a show in Miramichi with Truce, who were nominated for the East Coast Music Association Loud Recording of the Year Award. He has also performed with Sam Hudson, who was nominated for Music NB video of the year with his track “Icarus.” Mason's rate is $23 per half-hour lesson.
pierre deschenes (Bass Guitar, Guitar)
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Teaching Style: metal
Teaching Day(s): Saturday
Pierre Deschênes is originally a self-taught guitarist who played his favorite bands like AC/DC, Black Sabbath, Metallica, Iron Maiden, etc. He started playing at 12 years old knowing he wanted to play since early childhood. He went through high school playing with his friends with similar tastes in music but also different ones, and here he discovered jazz, blues, and classical music. In 2018, he enrolled in Université de Moncton to study classical music. Since then, he refined his skills on guitar and gained knowledge in theory, composition and sight reading. But one of the skills he did not expect to learn is teaching. It is something he loved and now wants to share his love for music with everyone! His rate is $24 per half-hour lesson.
serge gallant (Bass Guitar, Clarinet, Drums, Flute, Guitar, Piano, Trumpet, Theory)
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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Saturday
Serge earned his degree in classical saxophone performance from the Université of Moncton in 2007. Having taught students since his third year at the university, he has also been playing with various groups and tackling all styles, notably The Moncton Mingus Band, which specializes in jazz improvisation. He practices cabaret-style singing while accompanying himself on the piano. His rates are 24$ per half hour private lesson and 17.25$ per student for a half hour semi-private lesson.
valentin todorov (dieppe & moncton) (Bassoon, Clarinet, Flute, Piano, Conducting)
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Teaching Style: classical
Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Born and raised in Sofia, Bulgaria, Valentin started taking lessons at the young age of 4. Bulgaria is well known for excellence in musical education, and Valentin benefited greatly from some of Europe’s finest musicians. Valentin received a diploma from the “Académie Supérieure de Musique de Sofia.” Throughout his 40 years career, Valentin has taken part in many orchestras, including L’orchestre de l’Académie Supérieure de Musique de Sofia, Symphony Orchestra of Rome etc. He was a music professor at the National Academy of Music in Tunisia and the Conservatory of Tunisia. He is an excellent teacher with over 20 years experience teaching in all levels. Valentin's rate is $25 per half-hour private lesson.
yanick bernier (dieppe & moncton) (Bass Guitar, Guitar, Ukulele)
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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Yanick earned his Masters degree at Université de Montréal in 2008 specializing in classical guitar. He has been teaching music since 2006 and has always had a great passion for musical education. Yanick has played guitar since the age of 11 and hasn't stopped learning and playing since. His style of music is very global and he is comfortable teaching most music styles. In the classical music category, so far, nine gold medals from the Royal Conservatory of Music have been earned under his guidance. He also got Platinum in Moncton Community Votes 2022 for the Music Lessons category, and “Silver” in the 2023 votes for the Youth Music Lessons category. Yanick will be happy to teach you how to play guitar, bass or ukulele. His rates are $24 per half hour private lesson.
Our Group Lessons:
Join our summer Rock Camp! Students gain skill in rhythm and lead guitar, bass, drums, keys, and vocals. Rock Camp 2024 will be from 10am-3pm, Monday-Friday, from July 15 - July 26. The final performance will be July 26 at 6:30pm at the Dieppe Arts & Culture Centre. This camp is for students ages 9 and up. Inquire with the lessons staff at [email protected] or 506-857-1987.
Experience the thrill of rehearsing and performing in a Rock Band! Students gain skills in rhythm and lead guitar, bass, drums, percussion, keyboards and vocals under the guidance of experienced instructors. Popular and contemporary rock standards are rehearsed while you learn about lighting techniques, sound and stage set up. A performance at the end of each session is a showcase of young talent. Start dates per band are determined based on interest.
Long & McQuade Moncton’s weekly music and movement class for toddlers! This class introduces music concepts using a structured play-based approach. Students will interact with music through listening, dancing, and playing instruments to develop basic musical skills. This class is for children ages 2-5 years old. The class will be on Wednesdays from 10:30am-11:30am, and starts on April 17 until May 29.