3060 Davidson Court, Unit #1
Burlington, Ontario, L7M 4X7

Lesson Centre: Phone or Text (905) 319-7919

Store Phone: (905) 319-3330

Fax: (905) 319-7921

Lesson Centre Email: burlingtonlessons@long-mcquade.com

Store Email: burlington@long-mcquade.com

Lesson Centre Hours
Monday: 10:00am - 9:00pm
Tuesday: 10:00am - 9:00pm
Wednesday: 10:00am - 9:00pm
Thursday: 10:00am - 9:00pm
Friday: 10:00am - 9:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday: 10:00-5:00pm

Our Voice Teachers:

André Bisson - Guitar, Voice music lessons in Burlington

andré bisson (Guitar, Voice)

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Online Lessons:

Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Sunday

André is an Honours graduate of the Applied Music program at Mohawk College. He has a strong theory background and enjoys teaching students of all ages. He performs regularly in area bands and arranges music for big band, small ensembles and string groups.

André’s rate is $29 per half hour lesson.

Irina Tesker - Piano, Voice, Theory music lessons in Burlington

irina tesker (Piano, Voice, Theory)

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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Thursday

Irina graduated from the Saratov State Pedagogical University with an Honours degree specializing in music for Elementary and Preschool as well as a Music Education diploma from Volgograd State Pedagogical College.

She has held many positions in the field of music education since 1995. She specializes in classical, but can perform and teach in every style. Most of all - she loves to create. Sharing her passion for music and shaping the lives of aspiring artists will always be her greatest achievement.

Her rate is $28 per half hour lesson.

Marie Avery - Voice music lessons in Burlington

marie avery (Voice)

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Teaching Style: classical, rock

Teaching Day(s): Wednesday

Marie has her Grade 9 RCM, and has been songwriting, performing and recording for over 15 years, and has been teaching for the past 8 years. Marie works with students interested in performing (and writing) in popular styles, as well as those preparing classical repertoire for RCM exams or auditions. She studied piano and voice at Nipissing University and Prairie College. She is studying to complete her Vocal RCM Grade 10.

Her rate is $27 per half hour lesson.

Nancy Olfert - Piano, Voice, Theory music lessons in Burlington

nancy olfert (Piano, Voice, Theory)

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Teaching Day(s): Tuesday

Nancy Olfert is an accomplished musician and music educator. For over 40 years she has been teaching piano, theory, and voice as well as performing professionally as an accompanist, singer, and choral conductor. She holds an ARCT in piano performance, an RCM Grade 10 in voice, a Bachelor of Education with music qualifications for Primary, Junior, Intermediate, and Senior levels. Nancy recently retired from full-time vocal music teaching in the classroom and is returning to her first love – teaching private lessons.

Her rate is $28 per half hour lesson.

Rachel Moroz - Piano, Voice music lessons in Burlington

rachel moroz (Piano, Voice)

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Teaching Day(s): Sunday

Rachel is a graduate of the Mohawk College Applied Music Program. She performs in area bands and as a session vocalist at Grant Avenue Studios. Her High Five Child Development Certificate provides her with valuable insight into the needs of students of all ages.

Rachel’s rate is $29 per half hour lesson.

Shealagh Palangio - Voice, Ukulele, Piano music lessons in Burlington

shealagh palangio (Voice, Ukulele, Piano)

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Teaching Day(s): Wednesday

Shealagh has an Honours Bachelor of Music from Humber College as well as her Grade 8 RCM in both Voice and Piano. She is currently based out of the GTA, where she performs her original folk music (top 10 in Hamilton; CBC's 2017 Searchlight competition), as well as with various other groups as a backup vocalist. Shealagh is happy to help students of all abilities achieve their musical goals, and enjoys teaching all genres including jazz, pop, musical theatre, classical, and folk.

Her rate is $27 per half hour lesson

Our Group Lessons:

LAKESIDE WIND ENSEMBLE Lizuarte De Sousa lessons in Burlington

LAKESIDE WIND ENSEMBLE - Lizuarte De Sousa

Lesson Registration Dates: 2023-09-12 to 2023-06-11
Cost: $350

Lakeside Wind Ensemble is a community brass and woodwind group that plays a variety of music, run by Lizuarte De Sousa. We accept flutes, clarinets, oboe, alto, tenor & baritone saxophones; trumpets, trombones, French horns, baritones, euphoniums, and tubas with at least 2+ years experience. The season runs from September through June. Rehearsals are Tuesday nights from 7-9 PM.

BUMBLEBEE ORCHESTRA Rosemary Hale lessons in Burlington

BUMBLEBEE ORCHESTRA - Rosemary Hale

Lesson Registration https://www.gardencityorchestra.com/ Dates: 2022-09-15 to 2022-06-15
Cost: $231

The Bumblebee Orchestra is an educational ensemble that provides instruction to string players
that are reading and playing at the Grade 2 Suzuki or RCM Level. Students must be able to read music at a beginner level. For ages 7 - 14. Current session, 2023 from 5:00-6:30.

GARDEN CITY ORCHESTRA Rosemary Hale lessons in Burlington

GARDEN CITY ORCHESTRA - Rosemary Hale

Lesson Registration https://www.gardencityorchestra.com/ Dates: 2022-09-15 to 2023-06-15
Cost: $231

Includes community members from the Halton and Hamilton area.
Garden City Orchestra rehearses weekly throughout the year. We have two big concerts a year. One in December and one in June. We go out to senior homes and we take part in music festivals. Garden City Orchestra began in 2015 and we have been growing ever since. We enjoy learning and performing pieces from all the great composers from the past and present.

We invite guest musicians to our performances to make it extra special.

Students should be reading at or above a Grade 3 Suzuki or RCM Level. Rehearsals are Thursday nights from 7-9 PM