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St. John's - Banjo Lessons
Music Lesson Centre
View Store Details447 Kenmount Road
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, A1B 3P9
Lesson Centre: Phone (709) 753-1893
Store Phone: (709) 753-1885
Fax: (709) 753-8767
Lesson Centre Email: stjohnslessons@long-mcquade.com
Store Email: stjohns@long-mcquade.com
Lesson Centre Hours
Monday: 10:00am - 9:00pmTuesday: 10:00am - 9:00pm
Wednesday: 10:00am - 9:00pm
Thursday: 10:00am - 9:00pm
Friday: 10:00am - 8:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday: CLOSED
This Location Offers:
Online Lessons All LessonsPrivate Lessons
Find qualified music teachers at St. John’s largest music lesson centre! Conveniently located on the west end of Kenmount Road, we offer quality musical instruction for all skill levels on a variety of instruments! We specialize in all styles of music, from rock and pop to classical and even traditional fiddle and accordion, unique to our Newfoundland heritage! Our outstanding teachers provide a comfortable environment for guitar lessons, piano lessons, whatever your interest may be! Open Monday to Friday, 10am to 9pm and Saturdays 9am to 5pm, we offer flexible scheduling in our 14 well-equipped studios. There are no registration fees for lessons and no commitment is required! We also provide recitals twice yearly free of charge for all students, friends and family! Call one of our friendly lessons associates at 709-753-1893 to book a lesson and begin your musical journey today!
Group Lessons
Our Banjo Teachers:
jamie moran (Drums, Percussion, Guitar, Mandolin, Bouzouki, Tenor Banjo)
Registration RequestOnline Lessons:
Teaching Style: rock
Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday
Jamie Moran has been a performer and educator in various music circles since 2014. A graduate of the MUN School of Music, he has performed with many ensembles including the Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra and Scruncheons Percussion Ensemble among others. Jamie is also the percussionist for Cabot Power, and performs with other local artists including The Celtic Fiddlers. Besides percussion, Jamie plays many different instruments including guitar, bouzouki, mandolin, bodhran, banjo, drums, and he also sings. Jamie has traveled the province multiple times performing and leading workshops in various capacities. As an educator, Jamie is both a private and substitute music teacher. As an advocate for music, he is a board member with both the Newfoundland and Labrador Band Association and the CFM Local 820. His rate is $25 per half hour lesson.
steve murphy (Guitar, Banjo, Ukulele, Mandolin, Theory, Bass Guitar)
Registration RequestOnline Lessons:
Teaching Style: classical
Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday
Born in Baie Verte, NL, Steve is a guitarist and composer with over 20 years of teaching experience. He received his B.M. (Performance) from Acadia University, and his M.M. (Performance) from Memorial University. His compositions have been performed across Canada, and featured in theatre, video games, and television.
Steve’s students have won Gold Medals in RCM exams, and received awards and scholarships through Kiwanis Festival performances. His ukulele group features “ukulele orchestra” style arrangements, and singalongs where students of any level can join in the fun! He runs the Classical Guitar Ensemble, as well as the Long & McQuade Classical Guitar Camp, a summer intensive that brings teachers from across Canada to St. John's for a series of concerts and masterclasses. His rate is $26 per half hour lesson.
Our Group Lessons:
Group Jam Session - Damien Roy
Lesson Registration Dates: 2024-01-05 to 2024-04-12Cost: $20 per 1-hour class (registration required)
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 our experienced instructor, Damien Roy. Popular and contemporary rock standards are rehearsed while students learn how to work together as an ensemble. Previous playing experience is necessary.
Three classes are open with limited spaces:
- Junior Jam - Ages 9 to 13: Fridays 4:00pm-5:00pm
- Youth Jam - Ages 14 to 17: Fridays 5:00pm-6:00pm
- Adult Jam - Ages 18+: Fridays 6:00pm-7:00pm
- Nick McCarthy
Lesson Registration Dates: 2024-01-10 to 0000-00-00Cost: $20 per 1-hour class (registration required)
Check out this brand new class coming your way January 2024. Beat Making 101 led by Nick McCarthy will introduce you to the software FL Studio and how to navigate it to develop and create your very own sound. Students will need to provide their own laptop and software.
Online - Group Ukulele Session - Steve Murphy
Lesson Registration Dates: 2024-01-06 to 2024-06-15Cost: $20 per 1-hour drop in class
Join us for an hour of superb Ukulele instruction on Saturdays with Steve Murphy. Learn and play ukulele in a group setting. Beginner and Experts welcome!
Group Jam Session - Steve Murphy
Lesson Registration Dates: 2024-01-06 to 2024-04-13Cost: $20 per 1-hour class (registration required)
Coming this January 2024! Steve Murphy is offering expert instruction in his Music Theory 101 class held on Saturdays at 4pm starting January 13th. Whether you need a review or you're brand new to theory, this class will take you through the basics with a different topic to focus on every few weeks.