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Truro - Guitar Lessons
Music Lesson Centre
View Store Details188 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 - 9:00pmTuesdays 12:00pm - 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 LessonsPrivate 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
Lessons Coordinator
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 Guitar Teachers:
Online Lessons:
Teaching Style: jazz, rock
Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
With folk-pop song writing roots, a jazz harmony influence merged into a rock n’ roll edge- Cal Johnson, or formally known as Caleb Johnson is a 2 time Music Nova Scotia award nominated, multi instrumentalist & singer-songwriter. No stranger to the scene, Johnson has had the pleasure of composing for Ondinnok, a theatre project in Montreal (2020), debuting solo live on Global News Halifax (2018) as well as performing with “The Blue Lane” at Halifax's TD Jazz Festival (2016), Bell FibeOP's "Club One New Releases" and CTV’s Breakfast Television (2016). Along with these experiences, Johnson has also obtained a diploma in music arts and has been privileged to attend private songwriting workshops under the instruction of East coast artists such as Matt Anderson, Thom Swift and Christine Campbell.
Today, Johnson is currently based out of Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada, performing with his new indie blues-rock group “Cal Johnson & The Former Cause.” You can find his debut solo EP “Come and Go” on all digital streaming platforms. Cal's rate is $24 per 1/2 hour private lesson.
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 $22 per 1/2 hour private lesson.
Online Lessons:
Teaching Style: classical, jazz, rock
Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, 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 $23 per 1/2 hour private lesson.
Our Group Lessons:
Mini Musicians "Baby & Me" - Beth Terry
Lesson Registration Dates: 2024-01-10 to 2024-03-02Cost: $120
Babies love Music! This 8 week program introduces your child to singing, easy to use musical instruments, and movement that will help with fine motor development. It's a wonderful way to bond with your little one!
Designed for babies up to 23 months.
Two class options:
- Wednesdays 9:30am
- Saturdays 9:15am
8 week program is $120.
Mini Musicians "Movers & Shakers" - Beth Terry
Lesson Registration Dates: 2024-01-10 to 2024-03-02Cost: $120
Movers & Shakers is a great class for a busy little person! Throughout the program your child will get hands-on with rhythm instruments and will be introduced to musical signs and symbols that are used regularly in music. We will sing, dance, and have fun with music!
Designed for children age 2-4 years.
Three class options:
- Wednesdays 10:15am
- Saturdays 10:00am
- Saturdays 10:45am
8 week program is $120.
Mini Musicians "Fun with Composers!" - Beth Terry
Lesson Registration Dates: 2024-01-10 to 2024-03-02Cost: $120
Fun With Composers! From Beethoven to the Beatles, we will learn about how some of the most popular songs were created, what instruments were used, and interesting facts about the composers! There will be a mix of classical and modern composers, and child will get hands on with various instruments and we will even compose our own song!
Designed for children age 5-8 years.
- Saturdays 11:30am
8 week program is $120.
Welcome to The Long Players, a.k.a. "The LPs"! We're a weekly music class for young people in Truro, Nova Scotia. We make music, have fun, and play concerts in the community.
- The LPs is a multi-instrument, multi-age, multi-level ensemble
- Ukuleles, guitars, pianos, recorders and more are welcome. Students may select a primary and a secondary instrument. Percussionists are required to have a secondary instrument.
- The minimum age for students in The LPs is 6 years old but there is no maximum age! Parents are encouraged to also register as musicians and to play long with the band.
- The LPs welcomes beginners and experienced players alike. Our lessons and arrangements aim to engage students at the level of challenge appropriate for them.
- 12 session program costs $180 per musician. This includes 10 practices and 2 performance opportunities.
- Wednesdays 4pm-5pm at Long & McQuade (188 Robie St, Truro NS)
- Registration limited to 10 musicians.
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 experienced instructors. Popular and contemporary rock standards are rehearsed while you learn about lighting techniques, sound and stage set up. A performance at the end of each session is a showcase of young talent.
12 week program is $300.
