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 pm
Saturdays: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sundays: 12: 00 pm - 5: 00 pm

This Location Offers:

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Private 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, 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 Ukulele Teachers:

Emilio Lamorte - Banjo, Guitar, Ukulele music lessons in Brampton

Emilio Lamorte (Banjo, Guitar, Ukulele)

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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.

Jon Grant - Bass Guitar, Guitar, Piano, Ukulele music lessons in Brampton

Jon Grant (Bass Guitar, Guitar, Piano, Ukulele)

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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.

Mike Gauthier - Guitar, Ukulele music lessons in Brampton

Mike Gauthier (Guitar, Ukulele)

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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.

Our Group Lessons:

String Ensemble Jacey Hagh lessons in Brampton

String Ensemble - Jacey Hagh

Lesson Registration Dates: 2026-02-05 to 2026-04-09
Cost: $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 Spring 2026 season (February-April). The total cost is $280 for 10 sessions. The Ensemble will continue to explore techniques involved in Vivaldi's most famous piece, the Four Seasons. Students will experience one movement from each season and perform a rearranged medley of the piece at the Spring Recital.

*Violin and cello students who are at or above level 2 RCM would benefit from this course!

Beginner Jam Band Will Fachin lessons in Brampton

Beginner Jam Band - Will Fachin

Lesson Registration Dates: 2026-02-18 to 2026-04-08
Cost: $208 for 8 sessions

Join our Beginner Rock Band class, led by Will Fachin, and take your first steps into real group music-making!

Over the course of 8 weeks, this program will teach young musicians how to play together as a band. Students will learn to listen, communicate, and perform as an ensemble- skills that go far beyond playing along with tracks. Throughout each session, the band will rehearse fun cover songs and work toward performances at our monthly Student Jam Nights and an end-of-session performance. This is a great opportunity to build confidence and musicianship with the excitement of performing with others in a supportive and creative environment.

Recommended for students ages 7+. This class will take place on Wednesday evenings for 1 hour between 4-8pm* and will run for approximately 8 weeks, with the potential to continue. Each session is $26.

*Exact timings and start date are to be confirmed.

Advanced Jam Band Will Fachin lessons in Brampton

Advanced Jam Band - Will Fachin

Lesson Registration Dates: 2026-02-18 to 2026-04-08
Cost: $208 for 8 sessions

Join our Advanced Jam Band, led by Will Fachin, and advance your skills in group music-making!

Recommended for students ages 12+ with 1-2 years of lesson experience, this program looks to improve the young musician's ability to play with others in a band over a variety of different genres. Students will learn to listen, communicate, and perform as an ensemble. Throughout the sessions, the band will explore different genres, time signatures, and potentially improvisation. Students will get a chance to perform at our monthly Student Jam Nights and an end-of-session performance. This is a great opportunity to take your musicianship to the next level!

This class will take place on Wednesday evenings for 1 hour between 4-8pm* and will run for approximately 8 weeks, with the potential to continue past 8 weeks. Each session is $26.

*Exact timings and start date are to be confirmed.