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!

Our Ukulele 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.

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

dave kirby (Bass Guitar, Guitar, Ukulele)

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Online Lessons:

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

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.

Paul Buchinger - Guitar, Ukulele music lessons in Markham

paul buchinger (Guitar, Ukulele)

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Online Lessons:

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.