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Brampton - Guitar Lessons
Music Lesson Centre
View Store Details12 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 half-hour, weekly, private lessons. We have lessons available for all ages, styles, most instruments, and all levels of musicians. Our prices range between $31-$36 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 Guitar Teachers:
Online Lessons:
Teaching Style: jazz
Teaching Day(s): Saturday, Sunday
Cindy Krishendeholl is an experienced musician based in Toronto with training in both classical and jazz. She is currently studying jazz guitar at York University and plays in a variety of jazz and R&B groups. Along with extensive training in guitar, she also has several years of classical flute training. Cindy has a wide range of teaching techniques suitable for different styles of learning. She specializes in funk, finger-style, jazz and R&B. Her rate is $31.00 per half-hour lesson.
Online Lessons:
Teaching Style: rock
Teaching Day(s): Wednesday, Saturday
Specializing in Guitar (blues, rock, jazz, Classical/Fingerstyle), Emilio has studied music with some of Canada’s premier musicians having attended both Mohawk College and York University for music. A current High-School music teacher for the DPCD School Board, Emilio has years of teaching experience and is no stranger to a variety of instruments. Emilio teaches music at St. Roch C.S.S. and prepares his students for post-secondary music education, RCM certifications, recitals and audition processes. His rate is $31.00 per half-hour lesson.
Online Lessons:
Teaching Style: rock
Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday
Jesse Martel holds an advanced diploma in contemporary music from Mohawk college as well as a Bachelor with honours in music from Humber college. With over 15 years experience as a musician, Jesse has developed a wide array of knowledge and skills enabling him to provide personalized lessons for students of any skill level and musical interest including: pop, rock, blues, jazz, singer songwriter, folk and funk. His rate is $31.00 per half-hour.
Online Lessons:
Teaching Style: 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 as a main focus, having fun and being relaxed, while still "getting the lesson learned." His rate is $31.00 per half-hour lesson.
Online Lessons:
Teaching Style: rock
Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday
Michael is a classically trained guitarist who is also well versed in a variety of genres such as R&B, Funk, Heavy Metal & Jazz. His teaching approach emphasizes strong technique fundamentals, while helping students develop effective practicing habits to achieve their musical goals. Michael holds a Bachelor’s in Music Education and a Master’s of Music Performance from the University of Toronto. His rate is $32.00 per half-hour lesson.
Online Lessons:
Teaching Style: rock
Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Mike graduated with honours from the Humber College Jazz Studies program. Mike has performed in musical theatre shows, played in Jazz, Rock, Top 40, and Tribute bands in venues across Canada and the US. He has been teaching for over 15 years in individual and group settings. Mike instructs Jam Bands and prepares students for Jam Nights at Spot 1 Grill & Music Hall. His rate is $32.00 per half-hour lesson.
Online Lessons:
Teaching Style: rock
Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
Mike studied music at York University. As a parent of four young adults, he understands the importance of the holistic gift of music. Mike teaches music notation, songwriting, and accompaniment styles that develop fingerpicking for Folk-Rock. Mike enjoys sharing spiritual repertoire, leading church groups, and performing coffee houses with the Brampton Folk Club. His rate is $31.00 per half-hour lesson.
Online Lessons:
Teaching Style: 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 $31.00 per half-hour lesson.
Our Group Lessons:

Violin/Cello - Jacey Hagh
Lesson Registration Dates: 2025-10-02 to 2025-12-04Cost: $280 for 10 sessions
Come join our new String Ensemble led by Jacey Hagh! Students will build confidence about performing in front of an audience, learn to work with other musicians, develop social skills beyond the circle of their peers, and enhance their love of music!
The ensemble takes place on Thursdays from 6-7pm.
We are now accepting students for the Fall 2025 season (Oct 2nd-Dec 4th). Over the course of 10 weeks, students will learn various techniques involved in Vivaldi's Four Seasons through rearranged scores in a medley style. The ensemble will have a chance to perform at a student recital in December to showcase their hard work. The total cost is $280 for 10 sessions.
*Violin and cello students who are at or above level 2 RCM would benefit and enjoy from this course!

Voice - Raquel Marina
Lesson Registration Dates: 2025-10-01 to 2025-12-03Cost: $290 for 10 sessions
Join vocalist, composer, teacher, and bandleader Raquel Marina as she guides a weekly, contemporary vocal ensemble class. Let your voice shine through melody, harmony, and resonate with the vibrant voices of others.
The ensemble takes place on Wednesdays from 4:30-5:30pm.
We are now accepting students for the Fall 2025 season (Oct 1st-Dec 3rd). Every week the students will learn and explore new vocal ensemble pieces arranged by Raquel, which will be prepared for a final performance. Students will build sight singing + ear training skills, learn to work with others in a group format, and explore the variety of ways to learn music!
*Student Experience required: Voice lessons for 2+ years or RCM level 3+ or other equivalent training/performance experience