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:

Online Lessons All Lessons

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!

Group Lessons

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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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Online Lessons:

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.

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

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

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Online Lessons:

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.

Our Group Lessons:

Online -  None  lessons in Markham

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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