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**

Preschool Music Program: Wednesdays, September 24th to October 29th

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, Sunday

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)

Registration Request

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:

Preschool Music Program None  lessons in Hamilton

Preschool Music Program

Lesson Registration Dates: 2025-09-24 to 2025-10-29
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.

Preschool Class, ages 18 months - 3 years old: 10:30am
Structured activities that explore early musical concepts, movement and dance, and early literacy and language development.

Mixed Ages Class, ages baby - 4 years old: 11:30am
We are adding a group for families with children of multiple ages to learn and play together

Baby Class, ages newborn - 12 months old: 12:30am
Introducing new parents and their little ones to new and traditional songs; working on tummy time, grasping, rhythm, sign language and instrument exploration.