2444 Barton Street E
Hamilton, Ontario, L8E 2W7

Lesson Centre: Phone or Text 905-538-0248

Store Phone: 905-538-0247

Lesson Centre Email: hamiltonlessons@long-mcquade.com

Store Email: hamilton@long-mcquade.com

Lesson Centre Hours
Monday: 1:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday: 1:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday: 10:00am - 9:00pm
Thursday: 1:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday: 1:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday: 12:00pm - 5:00pm

This Location Offers:

Online Lessons All Lessons

Private Lessons

Group Lessons

**Coming Soon**

Rock School: Summer intensive August 11th-15th

AllRock School Preschool Music Program

Our Drums Teachers:

David Simpson - Drums music lessons in Hamilton

David Simpson (Drums)

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Online Lessons:

Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday

Dave has studied jazz performance at Mohawk College and Classical Percussion at the University of Toronto. As a percussionist, Dave has performed with several orchestras including: The Hamilton Philharmonic, and the NAO with Boris Brott. Dave currently works with many pop/rock, jazz groups including: Hailee Rose, Big Rude Jake, Dave Rave, Reflexion, Fiction and The Chris Wheeler band. He also performs frequently with Theatre Ancaster, and Drury Lane Theatrical Productions. As a teacher, Dave has over 30 years experience working with students from 4 to 74 yrs old, in both private, and group settings. He recently published an instructional book for beginners and his rate is $27.00 per half hour private lesson.

Raul Gutierrez-Ruiz - Drums music lessons in Hamilton

Raul Gutierrez-Ruiz (Drums)

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Online Lessons:

Teaching Day(s): Wednesday, Thursday

Raul is a graduate of the Mohawk College Applied Music program and is currently enrolled in the Humber College Bachelor of Music program. Raul is passionate about teaching as much as he is passionate about music. Raul is able to teach all ages and styles. Raul's rate for a half-hour private lesson is $27.00.

Rob Holinaty - Drums music lessons in Hamilton

Rob Holinaty (Drums)

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Online Lessons:

Teaching Day(s): Saturday

Rob has graduated from the Classical Percussion and Education Program at Queen's University. In addition to his B.Mus and B.Ed Rob has performed with several groups of varying styles (Orchestral, Percussion, Rock, Jazz, Pop, and Music Theatre). Over the past few years Rob has performed at events for the Royal Society of Canada by request from the former Principal of Queen's University Daniel Woolf. Rob's rate for a half-hour private lesson is $27.00.

Our Group Lessons:

Online -  None  lessons in Hamilton

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Lesson Registration Dates: 2025-07-09 to 2025-08-13
Cost: $140

Join Miss Amy in our next early music session!

Children engage with percussion instruments like drums, shakers, bells, and more, enhancing their auditory and sensory development.

We explore foundational elements like rhythm and tempo in a playful, hands-on way, building a love for music and movement.

The program is thoughtfully designed to provide age-appropriate, fun-filled learning experiences, all the while fostering creativity, self-expression, and a love for music. Families also have the chance to build relationships and socialize in the welcoming environment.

Big Kids aged 3-5 years old: 10:30am
We are adding in a class for big kids who are on summer break and want to have some fun with music.

Preschool Music for kids under 3: 11:30am
Structured activities that explore early musical concepts, movement and dance, and early literacy and language development.

Rock School Borys Franiczek lessons in Hamilton

Rock School - Borys Franiczek

Lesson Registration Dates: 2025-08-11 to 2025-08-15
Cost: $250

Get ready to rock with our guitar teacher Borys!

Students spend their week putting together a performance of a life time. They will not only learn songs, but develop skills to play together and perform.

We are looking for band members ages 11 to 14 who have been playing guitar, bass, drums, keyboard or singing for at least a year.