188 Robie Street
Truro, Nova Scotia, B2N 1L1

Lesson Centre: Phone or Text 902-920-4401

Store Phone: 902-920-4400

Lesson Centre Email: trurolessons@long-mcquade.com

Store Email: truro@long-mcquade.com

Lesson Centre Hours
Mondays 10:00am - 9:00pm
Tuesdays 10:00am - 9:00pm
Wednesdays 10:00am - 9:00pm
Thursdays 12:00pm - 9:00pm
Fridays 2:00pm - 8:00pm
Saturdays 10:00am - 5:00pm

Outside of these hours please feel free to leave a message for us at 902-920-4401 and we’ll return your call as soon as possible or if you’d prefer, you may contact our store at 902-920-4400.

This Location Offers:

Online Lessons All Lessons

Private Lessons

Welcome to Truro's state-of-the-art music lesson centre located at 188 Robie Street. We are proud to offer 6 well equipped lesson studios, 2 large group lesson studios, and Truro's finest faculty of independent music teachers. 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 Sarah at 902-920-4401.

Group Lessons

AllSummer Rock Camp The LPs Rock Skool Scoring The Ear Songwriting Bootcamp Mini Musicians "Baby & Me" Mini Musicians "Movers & Shakers" Mini Musicians "Around The World" Music Explorers Summer Camp Broadway Songs Summer Camp

Lessons Coordinator

Sarah Glinz - coordinator of the music lessons in Truro

Sarah Glinz

Sarah is thrilled to be giving back to the to the music community where she grew up as Lessons Coordinator here at Long & McQuade. With a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance and a Bachelor of Music Education, Sarah has been an avid music educator for the past 10 years teaching private vocal and piano lessons, directing local children's choirs, and as music director of the Marigold Spotlight Youth Theatre program.

In her spare time Sarah performs with her music group Brigid, and is a busy mom to her three wonderful children. As both an educator and a parent, she knows how much of an impact music can make in a child's life and is passionate about sharing the gift of music with others!

Our Banjo Teachers:

Craig Wood - Guitar, Mandolin, Banjo, , , Ukulele music lessons in Truro

Craig Wood (Guitar, Mandolin, Banjo, , , Ukulele)

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Online Lessons:

Teaching Day(s): Monday, Thursday

Craig Wood is a multi-instrumentalist (guitar, banjo, mandolin, ukulele) with influences that range from country, jazz, rock and folk to musical theatre. After working professionally in his late teens as a Las Vegas performer, he moved to Vancouver, British Columbia and founded the eclectic rock group “Papa Bears” before becoming a national CBC Radio Variety Producer for the west coast, including the network jazz show “Jazzland”. As a professional musician and musical theatre performer, he has appeared at the Royal Alex in Toronto, the Summerside Theatre in Prince Edward Island, The Arts Club Theatre in Vancouver, CBC Television and NBC. His song-writing and composing abilities garnered him a Number 1 Canadian single (the 1970’s classic “Peter and Lou” by Canadian folksinger, Valdy) as well as film score honors at the Canadian Hot Docs festival in 2006. As a guitar instructor, he has taught private lessons for more than three decades. Craig lives in Great Village, Nova Scotia where he records under the “Paradise Public Radio” label in his home studio. His rate is $24 per 1/2 hour private lesson.

Ryan White - Guitar, Bass Guitar, Banjo, Ukulele, , Drums music lessons in Truro

Ryan White (Guitar, Bass Guitar, Banjo, Ukulele, , Drums)

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Online Lessons:

Teaching Style: rock

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

Ryan White is a performer, composer, and arranger who hails from Halifax, Nova Scotia. He plays several instruments including electric bass, guitar, ukulele, drums and auxiliary percussion, piano/synthesizer, kalimba, and voice. He has taken influence from and worked in a wide variety of genres including rock, alternative, pop, folk/indie, classical, jazz, funk/soul, R&B, hip-hop, jazz-fusion, and world music. Ryan graduated from the Dalhousie music program in 2016 and has been performing and teaching professionally ever since. Ryan's rate is $25 per 1/2 hour private lesson.

Our Group Lessons:

Broadway Songs Summer Camp Danielle Richard lessons in Truro

Broadway Songs Summer Camp - Danielle Richard

Lesson Registration Brochure Dates: 2025-07-14 to 2025-07-18
Cost: $140

Broadway Songs Summer Camp: Immerse yourself in the magic of Broadway!

- Runs July 14-18
- 10:00am-2:00pm
- Ages 10-16

Don't miss out on this incredible experience to sing, dance, and perform like a true Broadway star!

Call us at 902-920-4401 to check availability and to register.

Music Explorers Summer Camp Natsumi Wakasa lessons in Truro

Music Explorers Summer Camp - Natsumi Wakasa

Lesson Registration Brochure Dates: 2025-07-02 to 2025-08-08
Cost: $84 - $280

"Music Explorers" Summer Camps: Unleash your child's musical potential!

Full day, morning, or afternoon options.
Fees include all method books & materials!

- Week #1: Ages 5-7 (July 2-4)
- Week #2: Ages 8-11 (July 7-11)
- Week #3: Ages 12-15 (July 28- Aug 1)
- Week #4: Ages 5-7 (Aug 5-8)

Call us at 902-920-4401 to check availability and to register!