Saint John - Piano Lessons

emily shute (Piano)

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Teaching Style: classical

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 $25.00

jeremiah charlton (Guitar, Bass Guitar, Mandolin, Banjo, Ukulele, Drums, Piano, Saxophone)

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Teaching Day(s): Wednesday, Thursday

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 $25.00

jeremy mcleod (Voice, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Piano, Drums)

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Teaching Style: pop, rock

Teaching Day(s): Saturday

Jeremy is an energetic and imaginative singer-songwriter based out of Edmonton, Alberta. Moving from Saint John NB at the age of 15, he has been actively performing and writing in the Edmonton music scene for 17 years. His current projects include Indie pop trio MILQ and a punk rock band called Nicolas Rage who recently signed a record deal with Revival Recordings in the fall of 2022. Jeremy attended MacEwan University and received his Music diploma where he specializes in voice, performance, and songwriting. Jeremy's rate per half hour is $25.00

shelby marshall (Violin, Piano, Voice)

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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Wednesday, Saturday

Shelby is a conductor and music teacher originally from Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. A pianist since the age of 7, she studied violin at Acadia University where she graduated with a Bachelor of Music in composition in 2016 and has recently graduated from Memorial University of NFLD with a Master of Music in orchestral conducting. Shelby has a great interest in vocal pedagogy, particularly of the developing voice, and has coached singers in a variety of genres, including opera, musical theatre, choral/sacred, and pop. Shelby's rate for half-hour lessons is $25.00

stephen alexander (Flute, Piano)

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Teaching Style: classical

Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Saturday

Stephen is a graduate of l’Université de Moncton with a Bachelor of Arts in Music and a Colleague’s diploma from the Royal Canadian College of Organists. He also served in the Canadian Armed Forces Reserves as a Concert and Marching Band Officer. Ha has over 30 years of experience in musical education, having worked extensively as an organist, conductor (choral, concert band, ensemble) and private music teacher in piano, voice, flute and guitar. Stephen is presently the Director of music Ministry at Quisspamsis United Church. He is well versed in the teaching methods and lesson curriculum of both the Mount Allison and Royal Conservatories and is a registered teacher with the Royal Conservatory of Music. As a graduate of l’Université de Moncton Stephen is able to offer lessons in both official languages. He looks forward to meeting you. Stephen's rate for a half hour lesson is $25

tony boyce (Saxophone, Clarinet, Voice, Piano, Guitar, Flute, Theory)

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

Tony, a graduate of UNB, is a multi- instrumentalist with 52 years of music experience and education, with certifications from the RCM and Berklee College of Music. Tony has studied guitar, piano, voice, 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 $25.00