Truro - Bass Lessons

Angela Dwyer

Angela holds a Masters of Arts in Education focusing on Lifelong Learning, and strongly believes that music can be an essential part of our overall wellness.
She has performed in a variety ensembles on ukulele, bass and piano including The Chalmers Doane Trio, has directed countless ukulele groups including the Marigold Ukulele Players and has sung in a variety of choirs including the Cantabile Singer of Truro, Creative Voices and the Symphony Nova Scotia Chorus.
She has years of experience teaching and believes that music can not only serve as a way to develop critical thinking, but also can be a vehicle for building social groups, a companion through serious illness, a team builder for a staff group, and also be a joyful activity for seniors. She is thrilled to be at Long and McQuade to help others realize their musical goals and dreams!

Keith Doiron (Bass Guitar, Guitar)

Online Lessons:

Teaching Day(s): Wednesday, Thursday

Keith Doiron's career as a professional musician began at the young age of 14, playing major jazz festivals and events as a bass player in the Halifax area, alongside top jazz musicians from Atlantic Canada. That same year he received a scholarship to Humber College.

He is now an accomplished session musician and plays for such acts as Walrus, Postdata and Garrett Mason gaining over a decade of experience performing across Canada and internationally. Keith will release his first album of original music as Verry Gerry Winter 2024. He wrote, produced and played all of the instruments on the entire project. His commitment to excellence and his passion for music continues to inspire his creative, artistic journey. Keith's rate is $27 per 1/2 hour private lesson.

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

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 $27 per 1/2 hour private lesson.