9833 Markham Road
Markham, Ontario, L6E 0E5

Lesson Centre: Phone or Text (905) 471-5322

Store Phone: (905) 209-1177

Fax: (905) 209-1463

Lesson Centre Email: markhamlessons@long-mcquade.com

Store Email: markham@long-mcquade.com

Lesson Centre Hours
Regular Hours:
Monday - Friday: 1:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday: 9:30am - 6:00pm
Sunday: 10am - 3pm

This Location Offers:

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Private Lessons

Welcome to the Long & McQuade Lesson Centre in Markham! Please take a moment to view our teachers or click on "Registration Request" in order to begin the registration process and to inquire about teacher availability. We offer 30-minute, 1-on-1 private lessons Online and In person for all instruments. Hope to hear from you soon!

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Our Guitar Teachers:

Aaron Bales - Bass Guitar, Guitar, Ukulele music lessons in Markham

aaron bales (Bass Guitar, Guitar, Ukulele)

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Teaching Style: jazz, rock

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

Aaron has been giving guitar lessons for over 15 years, currently in the Markham area. A student of rock/metal early in life, he soon progressed to study classical guitar through the Royal Conservatory of Music. Aaron then shifted his focus to Jazz and Jazz Fusion styles, and became an honours graduate in the Jazz Guitar program at Humber College.

After his studies, Aaron found a rewarding passion in teaching. Aaron loves teaching a variety of musical styles (Rock, Metal, Jazz, Classical, Blues, Funk, Pop, Folk, Song writing, Shred and Improvisation) and has seen success with students of all ages, from beginner to College/University preparation.

Some of Aaron's musical accolades include: In 2010, he was hired to demonstrate amps at winter NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants), and a few years later, he backed up Sarah Brightman on CTV Morning. With a vast array of styles under his belt and experience performing with numerous bands and ensembles, Aaron is eager to pass on and share his experience with students of all musical leanings.

Aaron's rate is $30.00/30min lesson.

Carlo Bianchini - Guitar music lessons in Markham

carlo bianchini (Guitar)

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Teaching Style: jazz, rock

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

Carlo has been instructing guitar, voice, and beginner piano lessons in Markham for over 25 years. With a caring personality and strong background in diverse styles (Rock, Classical, Pop, Jazz, Blues, etc.), he is dedicated to creating a fun and inspirational learning environment.

Vocally, Carlo has been trained privately in Bel Canto technique and Speech Level Singing made popular by Seth Riggs, who worked with such greats as Michael Jackson, Prince, Stevie Wonder, and Madonna. As a Singer/Songwriter, Carlo's original music has been heard on radio across Canada, the U.S., Europe, and the U.K., prompting tours and shows on stages such as The C.N.E. Bandshell, Molson Ampitheatre, and Canada's Wonderland.

Carlo has performed locally for The Unionville Jazz Festival, Markham's Music Festival, and Markham's 3rd Annual Gala For Giving event. Carlo has also been called upon to judge up and coming talent in acting, singing, and dancing, and was one of the judges for the World Championships of Performing Arts for which finals are held in Hollywood, California.

Carlo's rate is $30.00/30min lesson.

Dave Kirby - Bass Guitar, Guitar, Ukulele music lessons in Markham

dave kirby (Bass Guitar, Guitar, Ukulele)

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Teaching Style: rock

Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Thursday

Dave Kirby is a freelance professional guitarist from Toronto, Canada. Teaching has always been a big part of Dave’s professional life, and has been teaching for over 12 years. Over the span of his career, Dave has performed with many internationally recognized artists across a range of genres, from pop music with Johnny Orlando and Scott Helman, to country music with Madeline Merlo and Tebey.

Dave received his BMus from Humber College in Toronto in 2012. While he has lots of experience teaching beginners, Dave is also great at teaching intermediate students, as well as students who are preparing for University or College level auditions. Stylistically, Dave is strongest at teaching music theory, jazz, rock and pop, and country music.

Dave's rate is $28/30min lesson

Jerritt Craig - Bass Guitar, Guitar music lessons in Markham

jerritt craig (Bass Guitar, Guitar)

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Teaching Day(s): Wednesday, Sunday

Jerritt Craig is a bassist, guitarist and educator based out of the Durham Region. He is a well respected player within the Durham Music Community, currently apart of several projects such as the Marc Joseph Band, Rachel & Ayden, Nathan Carr Band.

Formerly a student at the prestigious Humber College of Music, Jerritt spent years honing his craft and styles of education to ensure excellent results with students. He is well versed in all styles of music, and particularly enjoys playing Rock, Funk, R&B, Prog, and Latin music.

Jerritt's rate is $29.00/30min lesson.

Mathew Zdanowicz - Guitar music lessons in Markham

mathew zdanowicz (Guitar)

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Teaching Style: jazz, rock

Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Mathew has been teaching guitar lessons for over 20 years. In that time, he has had the privilege to work with many students and instill a love for the guitar. At an early age Mathew showed an interest in playing guitar and soon started lessons. After many years of guitar lessons Mathew joined his first band and through his late teens and early twenties he performed with the band all over southern Ontario and primarily the GTA. The band mostly played original music and worked hard to refine, record and release their first album.

Currently Mathew is located in Pickering and has a young family. He continues to enjoy passing on his knowledge and love for the guitar to people of all ages and skill levels.

Mathew's rate is $28.00/30min lesson

Noah Leibel - Banjo, Bass Guitar, Guitar, Mandolin, Ukulele music lessons in Markham

noah leibel (Banjo, Bass Guitar, Guitar, Mandolin, Ukulele)

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Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Saturday

Noah holds a Masters in Music from the University of Toledo in jazz performance, a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Concordia University, a performance certificate from the Musicians Institute in California and also is an OCT certified teacher currently teaching for the York Region District School Board. Noah plays a wide variety of musical styles including Jazz, Blues, Country, Bluegrass, and Funk.

Noah gives lessons for Guitar, Bass, Banjo, Mandolin and Ukulele. He can be heard performing around Markham and the GTA at Corporate events in a variety of bands.

Noah's rate is $30.00/30min lesson.

Paul Buchinger - Guitar, Ukulele music lessons in Markham

paul buchinger (Guitar, Ukulele)

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

Paul has been teaching guitar lessons around Markham for over 18 years. With a patient and enthusiastic attitude towards teaching, he has assisted students of all ages, levels, and styles and inspires students with methods for proper technique and theory reading in Jazz, Rock, and Funk.

For the past few years Paul has taught students with materials suitable for just-for-playing, gigs, and theory.

Paul's rate is $31.00/30min lesson.

Our Group Lessons:

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Lesson Registration Dates: 2024-02-05 to 2024-04-29
Cost: $525 per student for 12 weeks

RCM Theory Levels 5-8 Group Class
with Edith Suen
Edith attained distinction in ATCL diploma recital piano by the Trinity College London as well as distinction in Grade 8 piano by the ABRSM examination board


February 5th to April 29th, 2024 (12 classes)
Wednesdays 5:00PM - 7:00PM

For Students RCM Levels 5-8 Practical
*Preparation towards Level 8 Exams in May, 2024

Textbook Requirements (not included in course fee):
Celebrate Theory, Level 8 Theory
Official Examination Papers, Level 8 Theory 2020 Edition

Cost: $525 per student