725 Fanshawe Park Road W
London North, Ontario, N6G 5B4

Lesson Centre: Phone or Text (519) 439-0102

Store Phone: (519) 439-0101

Lesson Centre Email: londonnorthlessons@long-mcquade.com

Store Email: london@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: 12:00pm - 5:00pm

Our Flute Teachers:

Alex Tirolese - Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Banjo, Ukulele, Guitar, Violin, Bass Guitar music lessons in London North

Alex Tirolese (Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Banjo, Ukulele, Guitar, Violin, Bass Guitar)

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Online Lessons:

Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Alex is a talented saxophonist and multi-instrumentalist with 20 years of playing experience. He is currently pursuing a music degree through Berklee College of Music. Alex is a thorough and patient teacher with 8 years experience teaching privately at local studios and with the Holy Spirit Marching Band. Alex emphasizes musicality, each lesson building on the previous ones, and of course, having fun. Alex is well-versed in many styles of music including, but not limited to, rock, funk, jazz, and classical. When not teaching, studying or recording, you can catch Alex gigging across Ontario with his band, Fun Fact. In addition, Alex is an official artist for Spector Basses.

His rate is $29.00/half-hour private lesson.

Melissa Tipson-Mohr - Clarinet, Flute, Saxophone music lessons in London North

Melissa Tipson-Mohr (Clarinet, Flute, Saxophone)

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Online Lessons:

Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Sunday

Melissa holds a Master's Degree in Music Performance and Literature from Western University, where she also obtained an Undergraduate Degree in Music Education. A talented clarinetist, flutist and saxophonist, as well as an arts manager, working in the non-profit art scene for the past four years, Melissa is also the co-founder and clarinetist of the contemporary chamber ensemble Koine Project. She is well versed in teaching all musical styles aiming to create an open and fun learning environment.

Her rate is $30.00/half-hour private lesson.

Our Group Lessons:

ADULT JAM BAND Alex Tirolese lessons in London North

ADULT JAM BAND - Alex Tirolese

Lesson Registration Dates: 2025-09-09 to 2026-09-01
Cost: $25.00/Session

Adult Jam Band
Instructor: Alex Tirolese
Tuesdays | 10:30am - 12:00pm
All Levels Welcome

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!

New members welcome!

ADULT JAZZ COMBO Hubert Orlowski lessons in London North

ADULT JAZZ COMBO - Hubert Orlowski

Lesson Registration Dates: 2025-09-05 to 2026-09-05
Cost: $30.00/Session

Adult Jazz Combo
Instructor: Alex Tirolese & Hubert Orlowski
Fridays | 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!

COLOURFUL MUSIC Scott McIlwraith lessons in London North

COLOURFUL MUSIC - Scott McIlwraith

Lesson Registration Dates: 2025-09-18 to 2026-06-25
Cost: $15.00/Session

“What colour is music?”

The Colourful Music program invites participants to explore and understand music through a vibrant, visually driven composition process. By blending games, writing, visual art, and hands-on manipulatives with musical study, this multidisciplinary approach nurtures creativity, personal expression, and deeper musical understanding. Participants will create at least one original composition during each session.

This course is an hour long and runs in two groups alternating bi-weekly on Thursdays.

Session 1A/2A is from 4:00pm -5:00pm Alternating
Session 1B/2B is from 5:00pm -6:00pm Alternating