London North - Banjo Lessons

ADULT JAM BAND - Alex Tirolese

Lesson Registration Dates: 2025-03-04 to 2025-05-27
Cost: $25/Session

Happy New Year and welcome to the Winter edition of Adult Jam Band!

An opportunity to collaborate with others playing the music you love! Come join Adult Jam Band, open for musicians of all ability. Open to instruments including drum, bass, guitar, saxophone, banjo, mandolin, voice. Music will be chosen by participants upon arrival. We look forward to seeing you there!

You can join us at any time throughout the sessions or for the full season.

Please Note: If your instrument is not listed and you're looking to join please talk to us at the lessons centre desk!

This exciting group will run Tuesdays from 10:30am-Noon. Classes will take place at the London North Long & McQuade Lessons Centre located at 725 Fanshawe Park Road West.

New members welcome!

ADULT JAZZ COMBO - Hubert Orlowski

Lesson Registration Dates: 2025-03-07 to 2025-05-30
Cost: $30/Session

Adult Jazz Combo
Instructor: Alex Tirolese & Hubert Orlowski
Fridays, March 7th - May 30th | 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Intermediate Level

Join our Adult Jazz Combo for an immersive and dynamic musical experience! This intermediate-level class is perfect for adult musicians who are comfortable playing collaboratively in an ensemble setting and want to develop their skills in the exciting world of jazz.

Whether you're looking to hone your jazz skills, connect with other musicians, or enjoy a low-pressure performance opportunity, the Adult Jazz Combo is the perfect fit. Secure your spot today and join us for an exciting musical journey!

The Adult Jazz Combo is designed to foster musical growth through hands-on experience, group collaboration, and performance. Led by experienced instructors Alex Tirolese and Hubert Orlowski, you'll be guided through jazz-specific pedagogy, with optional resources available for those interested in further study outside of class. Whether you're looking to hone your jazz skills, connect with other musicians, or enjoy a low-pressure performance opportunity, the Adult Jazz Combo is the perfect fit. Secure your spot today and join us for an exciting musical journey!

Class Details
Cost: $30 per session, $390 for the full program
Prerequisite: Students should be comfortable playing in a group setting and have basic proficiency on their instrument.
Materials Needed: Your instrument and enthusiasm for Jazz!
A performance will be scheduled at Palasad Social Bowl in early June (date TBD).

ROCK SKOOL - AUGUST - Kelly Currie

Lesson Registration Dates: 2025-08-25 to 2025-08-29
Cost: $350.00

Get ready to rock summer! This year we have revamped the program to ensure students get the most out of this experience! Join us at Long & McQuade London North for Rock Skool, a week-long camp where young musicians ages 8-18 can learn what it takes to be part of a rock band. All workshops and rehearsals will be run by Alex, Kelly & Scott Homer.

Mornings will comprise of hands-on workshops focused on key element of being in a rock band. Sessions topics will include recording, production techniques, band branding, social media promotion, lyric Writing, song creation, and equipment setup. In the afternoons, students will work with their specific rock bands to put their skills into practice, learning to play together and prepare for their final performance. The camp will conclude with a live performance showcasing the talent and teamwork developed throughout the week. Adoring fans (family and friends) are invited to attend, the final concert. Sign up now and get ready to rock out!

Day: Monday August 25th - Friday August 29th
Time: 10:00am-2:00pm
Cost: $350.00

We offer 3 separate age groups to ensure the content is engaging and age-appropriate for everyone:

Junior Rockers (Ages 8-11)
Intermediate Rockers (Ages 12-14)
Senior Rockers (Ages 15-18)

Registration:
To register for this amazing educational experience please contact us today at (519)-439-0102 or [email protected] to reserve your spot. Please note space is limited and we accept students on a first come first serve basis.

Registration is now open!!!

COLOURFUL MUSIC - Scott McIlwraith

Lesson Registration Dates: 2025-01-02 to 2025-06-26
Cost: $17.00/Session

Colourful Music is a lively and engaging course designed for young musicians ages 5-10, offering an exciting introduction to piano and music theory. Through fun games, hands-on activities, and creative exercises, students will explore the basics of rhythm, song construction, and music theory in a way that feels more like play than practice.

This course focuses on building a strong musical foundation that students can carry with them across any instrument. They'll develop key skills in rhythm, melody, and harmony while also creating their own original musical pieces. Additionally students will vote on their compositions for a weekly "Composition of the Week", which is featured in the Lessons Centre and on the Long & McQuade London North Instagram!

By the end of the course, students will have a solid grasp of music theory that will serve as a stepping stone for future musical growth. Whether they're just starting out or looking to build their musical knowledge, Colourful Music offers a fun, supportive environment where learning comes naturally.

This course is an hour long and runs bi-weekly on Thursdays.

Session A is from 4:00pm -5:00pm
Session B is from 5:00pm -6:00pm