12 Vodden Street E
Brampton, Ontario, L6V 1M2
Lesson Centre: Phone or Text (905) 450-8742
Store Phone: (905) 450-4334
Fax: (905) 450-6935
Lesson Centre Email: bramptonlessons@long-mcquade.com
Store Email: brampton@long-mcquade.com
Lesson Centre Hours
Mondays - Fridays: 1:00 pm - 9:00 pmSaturdays: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sundays: 12: 00 pm - 5: 00 pm
This Location Offers:
Online Lessons All LessonsPrivate Lessons
We offer a half hour or hour, weekly, private lessons. We have lessons available for all ages, styles, most instruments, and all levels of musicians. Our prices range between $28-$33 per half hour session. We are currently offering one-on-one, private in-person and online lessons for most instruments, Please call, email, or text for more information about our specific programs. Emails, calls, and texts are being monitored seven days a week and office staff are happy to answer any questions you may have or set you up with a teacher. Our store is open for in store shopping, curbside pick up, or local delivery for anything our students may need.
Group Lessons
Our Teachers:
alicia maynard (Piano)
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Teaching Style: classical, rock
Teaching Day(s): Wednesday, Thursday
Alicia holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Music from York University. She enjoys teaching students of all ages and maintains her disciplined instruction curriculum in the classroom. Alicia sings in the Gospel choir and is working towards level 10 RCM piano including theory, history, and harmony. Her rate is $28.00 per half-hour lesson.
amanda turner (Piano, Theory)
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Teaching Style: classical
Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Sunday
Amanda specializes in teaching young beginners. She enjoys preparing students for RCM exams or casual enjoyment. Amanda has completed Grade 10 RCM 10 piano and continues to study Piano Pedagogy. Ear training and improvisation are introduced from the very first lesson. Her rate is $28.00 per half-hour lesson.
angel selvarajah (Piano)
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Teaching Style: classical
Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday
Angel specializes in teaching young beginners and has a passion for helping children reach their musical goals/dreams. She has completed the full RCM Piano/Theory certificate program, including the ARCT Analysis and History theory exams. Angel was involved in the Music Department as an instrumentalist and Piano Accompanist in High school. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from York University, a Masters of Arts degree in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University, and is also a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying). Her rate is $28.00 per half-hour lesson.
anthony james (Drums)
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Teaching Style: jazz, rock
Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday
Anthony gives students the confidence to be creative while playing. His lessons are well structured to achieve success and show progress. He has toured across the country with many different bands and is an active musician working with many artists of varying genres. He has received the Brampton Arts Council Acclaim Award. Anthony is currently playing with several Juno & Coventry Award-winning Artists. His rate is $28.00 per half-hour lesson.
chris stephens (Clarinet, Flute, Sax)
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Teaching Style: classical, jazz, rock
Teaching Day(s): Wednesday, Saturday
Chris received his Bachelor of Music from McMaster University. And Jazz diploma from Mohawk College. He is a versatile musician, having played both classical and jazz recitals. Chris played in an R&B/Soul band that specializes in the music of Tower of Power. And continues to play with the Chinguacousy Swing Orchestra. Chris prepares students for RCM practical and theory exams beginner through advanced levels. His rate is $28.00 per half-hour lesson.
ivan chu (Cello)
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Teaching Style: classical, rock
Teaching Day(s): Friday
Ivan holds Bachelor's degrees in Fine Arts Cello performance and Education from York University. Ivan is a clinician at summer music camps and schools and performs with the Cathedral Bluffs Symphony Orchestra. Suzuki trained, Ivan works with all ages, introducing new ideas to students while helping develop good practice habits. His rate is $28.00 per half-hour lesson.
jon grant (Bass Guitar, Guitar, Piano, Ukulele)
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Teaching Style: classical, jazz, rock
Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Jon has University Music Studies in Performance and Ethnomusicology. Private studies include 'Guitar Craft' with Robert Fripp (King Crimson). As a teacher, he finds a balance between creativity and technique the main focus. Having fun and being relaxed, while still "getting the lesson learned." His rate is $29.00 per half-hour lesson.
loren vidri (Piano, Viola, Violin)
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Teaching Style: classical, rock
Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Loren has completed level 10 RCM in Piano and Violin. Loren plays Classical Violin in the Rose Orchestra and performs regularly in several small ensembles ranging from Celtic to Jazz idioms. Loren has a friendly teaching approach that makes students of all ages feel comfortable. She can prepare students for RCM exams, beginner through advanced. Her rate is $29.00 per half-hour lesson.
maciej dorna (Piano)
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Teaching Style: classical, rock
Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Maciej studied at the Chopin University in Warsaw, Poland and the Glenn Gould School in Toronto. An International Piano Competition Winner in Italy and France, Maciej has performed with Orchestras in Europe, Japan & China. Maciej can prepare students for auditions, competitions and exams from beginner to advanced RCM levels. Maciej's passion for teaching creates an environment aimed at student success. His rate is $33.00 per half-hour lesson.
nick lee (Guitar)
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Teaching Style: jazz, rock
Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Nick provides a comfortable learning environment for beginners & experienced players alike. Lessons are tailored to the student & incorporate fundamentals of Rock, Blues, Jazz, Funk & more. Nick frequently prepares students for monthly Jam Night performances. Nick is expanding his personal exploration of jazz/swing improvisation. Nick gigs with Hot Swing Club of Brampton. His rate is $28.00 per half-hour lesson.
raquel skilich (Piano, Voice)
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Teaching Style: classical, jazz, rock
Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Saturday
Raquel has taught privately for more than 5 years and recently completed a Bachelor's of Music Degree in Jazz Comprehensive at the University of Toronto.
She has RCM intermediate to advanced level achievements in piano and vocal studies. Raquel enjoys teaching voice, piano, music theory, composition, songwriting, arranging, ear training, and jazz improvisation. Students of all ages can benefit from her modern, structured approach and individual lesson plans. Her rate is $28.00 per half-hour lesson.
stefan hegerat (Drums)
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Teaching Style: classical, jazz, rock
Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday
Originally from Alberta, Stefan began playing drums at the age of twelve. He studied orchestral and mallet percussion at the University of Calgary. Stefan completed his music degree at the University of Toronto in 2012 and has been teaching and performing regularly throughout the GTA. In 2019, Stefan's self-directed band Icterus released a critically acclaimed debut album. His rate is $29.00 per half-hour lesson.
will fachin (Drums)
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Teaching Style: rock
Teaching Day(s): Saturday
Will’s passion for music started at a young age and it has continued to grow ever since. He attended Mohawk College for Jazz Performance and Humber College for Bachelor of Percussion. Will has toured internationally playing a number of genres such as jazz, funk, R&B, hard rock, indie rock, metal, and more. Will is a Murat Diril Cymbals artist and has studied under many renowned players such as: Mark Kelso, Anthony Michelli, Kevin Dempsey, Adrean Farrugia, Matt Halpern and many more. His rate is $28 per half-hour lesson.