London South

aaron dimoff (Voice, Piano)

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Teaching Style: classical, classical

Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Friday

Aaron Dimoff has been singing professionally on operatic stages across the country for the last decade. After receiving his Masters in Vocal Performance degree from UWO, he worked as a resident artist for the Calgary Opera company, performing and training with singers, conductors, and directors from around the world. Aaron has since performed on Canada's biggest stages, from the Edmonton Opera company to the Canadian Opera Company in Toronto. An avid teacher when not performing, Aaron enjoys passing on his experience to everyone from absolute beginners, to musicians pursuing a professional career. His rate is $28.00/half-hour private lesson.

andrew somerville (Guitar, Mandolin, Banjo, Ukulele)

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

From jazz to jugband, mariachi to metal, Andrew Somerville has performed, studied and taught music in Canada, The U. S. and México. Mr. Somerville studied guitar and bass at Toronto's Humber College, Detroit's Wayne State University and privately in Detroit, Toronto and Mexico City. Andrew’s goal-oriented approach focuses on the student’s abilities and musical tastes. He is equally comfortable teaching beginners of all ages up to the most advanced students of theory and technique. "The way to motivate a student is to give them the means to create the music they love and to show them how to make practice both fun and rewarding." Andrew's rate is $26.00/half-hour private lesson.

greg gowan (Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute, Violin, Theory)

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Teaching Day(s): Saturday

Greg Gowan studied music as a saxophonist at Western University, completing the program with Honours in Music Education (BMus 2015). He then acquired a Bachelor of Education from Nipissing University in 2017 and became an educator for Thames Valley District School Board in 2018. Aside from the saxophone, Greg also has a deep love for music theory, and has plenty of experience teaching it in a classroom setting. Using a holistic approach, he teaches the necessities of music while also incorporating the needs and interests of each student. He looks forward to sharing his interest and knowledge with all who have a love for music. Greg's rate is $26.00/half-hour private lesson.

imogen wasse (Voice, Piano)

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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Wednesday, Friday

After studying Voice Performance at the University of Toronto, Imogen completed her bachelor degree at Western University (BMus, 2018) in collaboration with Fanshawe’s Music Industry Arts program where she was the recipient of the 2018 Female Vocalist of the Year Award. A proud London local, Imogen continues to perform in theatrical productions, as well as music events and festivals throughout London. In addition to her passion for performing, Imogen is a proud supporter of community arts organizations, having worked with London’s annual Sunfest Festival and London’s Girls’ Rock Camp. Imogen can’t wait to share her love of music with her students at Long & McQuade! Her rate is $26.00/half-hour private lesson.

selin uctu atiseri (Violin, Piano)

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Teaching Style: classical

Teaching Day(s): Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday

Selin Uctu Atiseri is a professional violinist who began playing piano at the age of 8 and later switched to the violin. She eventually earned a Master's degree in violin performance in 2018 and has participated in concerts as a tutti violinist in renowned European venues such as the Konzerthaus in Berlin and Vienna. Having taught violin at the university level for 7 years, she is currently pursuing a Master's degree in music education at Western University. She adapts her teaching methods to suit different personalities and interests, enabling students of all ages to embrace and nurture their individual strengths. Her rate is $26.00/half-hour private lesson.