28 Roy Boulevard
Belleville, Ontario, K8N 0L9

Lesson Centre: Phone or Text (343) 600-0125

Store Phone: (343) 600-0124

Lesson Centre Email: bellevillelessons@long-mcquade.com

Store Email: belleville@long-mcquade.com

Lesson Centre Hours
Monday: 10:00am - 8:00pm
Tuesday: 10:00am - 8:00pm
Wednesday: 10:00am - 8:00pm
Thursday: 10:00am - 8:00pm
Friday: 10:00am - 8:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday: CLOSED

This Location Offers:

Online Lessons All Lessons

Private Lessons

Our instructors cater to students of all ages and skill levels, personalizing lesson plans to align with your specific objectives, whether you're a beginner, intermediate, or advanced player. Whether you want to learn a new instrument, enhance your existing skills, receive guidance on home recording, or master your favorite song, our private instructors are dedicated to helping you achieve your musical goals!

- some teachers even offer group lessons ranging from $40 to $45 per half-hour, so you can learn with a friend or family member. After all, making music is more fun together!

Check out the details of our exceptional lesson teachers below.

Lessons Coordinator

Kyle DiTomaso - coordinator of the music lessons in Belleville

Kyle DiTomaso

Kyle began his musical journey at the age of 12 with the Sea Cadets in Belleville, where he developed a passion for brass instruments ranging from tuba to trumpet. Since then, he has built a diverse performance career, playing with ensembles such as The Commodores, The Frank Howard Orchestra, The Quinte Symphony, The Nepean All-City Jazz Band, and the 8 Wing Brass & Reed Band.

Today, Kyle is an active performer in the Quinte area, playing with Cue The Funk, Brass Action, The Hastings County, the Trenton and Belleville Concert Bands, and the 8 Wing Band, along with many other local projects.

In addition to his performance experience, Kyle manages the Lesson Centre and Band & Orchestra department at Long & McQuade in Belleville. He is passionate about helping students of all ages find the right teacher, instrument, and pathway to achieve their musical goals. His future aspirations include directing a concert band and continuing to share his love of music through both performance and promoting music education.

Contact Kyle directly at:
E:[email protected]
P:343-600-0125
Snail Mail:
Long & McQuade Lesson Centre
28 Roy Boulevard
Belleville, Ontario
K8N 0L9

Our Violin Teachers:

Bruce West - Violin, Viola, Guitar music lessons in Belleville

Bruce West (Violin, Viola, Guitar)

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Online Lessons:

Teaching Style: classical

Teaching Day(s): Wednesday, Thursday

An accomplished violinist, violist, and classical guitar player, Bruce has spent decades studying with distinguished teachers and performing in orchestras and chamber ensembles. His performance experience includes work with the Huronia Symphony, the Quinte Symphony, and the Carpe Diem Ensemble.

In addition to his extensive background in performance and instruction, Bruce is also a master luthier. For over 50 years, he has been crafting fine string instruments—including violins, violas, cellos, and guitars. He has taught violin making for the North York Board of Education and at Sir Wilfrid Laurier University, sharing his knowledge with aspiring instrument makers. Bruce now serves as the Orchestral Strings Luthier for Long & McQuade Belleville.

With his rare combination of performance expertise and instrument craftsmanship, Bruce brings a deep understanding of music and instruments to every lesson.

Lesson Rate: $29 per half-hour session.

Bruce West offers in-person private lessons in violin, viola, and classical guitar to students of all ages at Long & McQuade in Belleville.