Truro - Voice Lessons

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!

Brenna Conrad (Voice, Voice)

Online Lessons:

Teaching Style: Musical Theatre, classical

Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

Brenna Conrad is a professionally-trained Soprano with over 15 years of experience in Vocal Performance, Music Education and Music Ministry. A standout talent from a young age, Conrad honed her craft at University of Toronto’s prestigious vocal performance program. She has been the female soloist for the Nova Scotia Tattoo for over 16 years. She has performed in several Tattoo’s , including multiple appearances in the Hamburg- Germany, Malmo- Sweden, and Ottawa- Parliament Hill Tattoo’s. She continued to perform both in Canada and Europe before embarking on a career as a vocal instructor and music educator. Prior to moving back to Nova Scotia, she served as Choral Conductor and Youth Music Director at Islington United Church in Toronto while also teaching privately. Brenna is thrilled to be back in Nova Scotia and is currently the co- conductor for Impact!, a mixed voice youth choir with a focus on bringing awareness to social justice issues, through music, acting and dance. She currently runs a thriving private vocal studio in Truro, NS, is proud to be launching the first Stagecoach School in Truro, and has recently joined the teaching team here at Long & McQuade Truro! Brenna's rate is $26 per 1/2 hour lesson.

Catherine Johnston (Voice)

Online Lessons:

Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Friday

Catherine Johnston-Bent is a vocalist and songwriter from North River, Nova Scotia. Before returning home in 2021, Catherine spent 12 years in Toronto performing (Operas, Cabarets, Choirs) and teaching music professionally (Bach Children's Chorus). She holds a music degree from Dalhousie University (07).
Catherine specializes in Pop classics, Folk music, Musical Theatre and Choral Compositions. Catherine can also help you enhance your sight-reading skills, music theory knowledge and song-writing tools. Lessons are customized and tailored for every students' goals and abilities. Rates are $24 per 1/2 hour lesson. 45 minute and 1 hour lessons are also available.

Danielle Richard (Voice)

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Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Friday

Growing up in both PEI and then NB, Danielle Richard always had a love for music. From a very young age she was involved in choirs, voice lessons, and musical theatre productions, and now is the music teacher at Redcliff Middle School where she directs the school choir and musical.

Danielle has a Bachelor of Music (vocal performance) from MTA and Bachelor of Education from StFX. Danielle loves musical theatre and has performed in and directed many productions over the years. She currently performs with the Cantabile Singers and the First United Handbell Ensemble, and is on the board of directors for Truro Music Festival and Orff Nova Scotia. Danielle enjoys sharing her passion for music through teaching. Her rate is $24 per 1/2 hour lesson.