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

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 Mandolin Teachers:

Cal Johnson - Guitar, Mandolin, Ukulele music lessons in Truro

cal johnson (Guitar, Mandolin, Ukulele)

Registration Request

Online Lessons:

Teaching Style: 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 $25 per 1/2 hour private lesson.

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

craig wood (Guitar, Mandolin, Banjo, , , Ukulele)

Registration Request

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.

Our Group Lessons:

Online -  None  lessons in Truro

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Lesson Registration Dates: 2024-07-15 to 2024-07-19
Cost: $285

🎸🌟 Get ready to rock this summer with Long & McQuade Truro Summer Rock Camp! 🌟🎸

Join us for an epic musical adventure from July 15th to July 19th, where you'll unleash your inner rock star and jam with fellow musicians! 🎶🤘

👉 Spots are LIMITED so secure your spot today and let's make this summer unforgettable! Sign up now by emailing us at [email protected] or calling 902-920-4401! 🎵

Mini Musicians "Baby & Me" Beth Terry lessons in Truro

Mini Musicians "Baby & Me" - Beth Terry

Lesson Registration Dates: 2024-09-21 to 2024-11-13
Cost: $120

Babies love Music! Through this 8 week program introduces your child to singing, movement that will help with fine motor development, and easy to use musical instruments! It's a wonderful way to bond with your little one!

- Saturdays 9:15am-9:45am OR Wednesdays 9:30am-10:00am

✨To register, give us a call at 902-920-4401 or email [email protected]. Let’s make some music-magic together! 🎵

Mini Musicians "Movers & Shakers" Beth Terry lessons in Truro

Mini Musicians "Movers & Shakers" - Beth Terry

Lesson Registration Dates: 2024-09-21 to 2024-11-13
Cost: 120

Movers & Shakers is a great class for a busy little person! Throughout the 8 weeks, 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.

- Saturdays 10:00am-10:30am, 10:45am-11:15am, OR Wednesdays 10:15am-10:45am -

✨To register, give us a call at 902-920-4401 or email [email protected]. Let’s make some music-magic together! 🎵

Mini Musicians "Around The World" Beth Terry lessons in Truro

Mini Musicians "Around The World" - Beth Terry

Lesson Registration Dates: 2024-09-21 to 2024-11-13
Cost: 120

Around the World: Travel the globe without leaving the classroom! Your child will discover the wonders of other cultures through their music, instruments, and celebrations! Your child will have a hands-on experience with every instrument, make crafts, sing & dance! Each week we travel to a new country, learning about the music & instruments. How they are make and used. No passport required!

- Saturdays 11:30am - 12:00pm -

✨To register, give us a call at 902-920-4401 or email [email protected]. Let’s make some music-magic together! 🎵

Rock Skool Cal Johnson lessons in Truro

Rock Skool - Cal Johnson

Lesson Registration Dates: 2024-09-17 to 2024-12-04
Cost: $300

The LPs James Hill lessons in Truro

The LPs - James Hill

Lesson Registration Dates: 2024-10-16 to 2025-05-14
Cost: $300

Welcome to The LifeLong 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.
- 20 sessions, program costs $300 per musician, Oct 16th - Nov 13th, continuing Jan 8th - May 14th.
- Two class options: Wednesdays 3:30pm-4:30pm OR 4:30pm-5:30pm at Long & McQuade (188 Robie St, Truro NS)

Registration limited to 10 musicians.

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