Orleans

Alina Kazmierczak (Piano, Guitar)

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Teaching Style: classical

Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Saturday

Born in Poland, Alina Kazmierczak showed early musical talent and was chosen to study to become a professional classical musician. She started playing classical (Spanish) guitar at the age of 7 and piano at the age of 10. After 12 years of musical education, she obtained a Professional Musician Diploma in Classical Guitar and Piano with high honours. She continued her higher musical education at St. Moniuszko Academy of Music in Gdansk where she received a Masters of Arts Degree with specialization in Classical Guitar Performance as well as a Teacher Diploma. Since moving to Canada, she has continued to perform and to teach classical guitar and piano for almost 30 years. Her students get high grades in the Royal Conservatory of Music Exams as well as in RCM Music Rudiments Exams. In 2019, she received the Teacher of the Year Award from Kollari Institute of Music.

Alina is an ORMTA member and an RCM Certified Piano teacher. Besides playing and teaching piano and classical guitar, she spent nine years conducting, directing, and accompanying the Ignacy Paderewski Choir in the National Capital as well as on tours. In 1997, the Canadian Senate recognized her work with the Ignacy Paderewski Choir as promoting and preserving Polish culture in the Canadian spirit of multiculturalism.

Alina’s rate per half hour private lesson at Long & McQuade is $27. (English, French)

Andrea Kovago (Voice, Piano)

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Teaching Day(s): Wednesday

Canadian/Hungarian lyric mezzo soprano, Dr. Andrea Kovago is a sought-after lyric mezzo-soprano across Canada and the United States, having been a been a featured soloist with organizations like the Société philharmonique de Montréal, Choeur Sorel-Tracy, the Stewart Hall Singers, Choeur symphonique de Sherbrooke, and the Exultate Chamber Choir and Orchestra. She has performed steadily in the areas of opera, oratorio, chamber music, among others.
Andrea is an active member of the National Association of Teachers of Singing, Royal Conservatory of Music, Ontario Music Teachers Association, Gloucester Music Teachers Association and Conservatory Canada.
Her teaching experiences span more than 25 years which includes work at Dalhousie University, The University of Minnesota, Anoka Ramsey Community College, University of Calgary and the University of Lethbridge Music Conservatory. Andrea’s students excel at recitals, RCM exams, Kiwanis Festivals and the Ottawa NATS Auditions. Several other students have often been accepted into prestigious music schools, pursuing Bachelor of Music degrees for performance, Music Education, Music Therapy and Music Theatre.

Andrea’s rate per half hour private lesson at Long & McQuade Orleans is $28. (English)

Chad Walls (Drums)

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

Chad Walls has been a professional performer and teacher for over 25 years. To date, he has performed over 2500 shows worldwide with the likes of Paul Di'Anno of Iron Maiden, Exciter and Trouble, to name a few. In addition to recording over 50 albums and performing countless tours throughout Europe and North America, Chad's music can be heard in films as well as video games. He was featured in Modern Drummer magazine in November 2002, as well as being deemed "World's Fastest Feet" at the NAMM 2004 show in Nashville.
Chad brings all of this experience to his lessons, where he has been an educator of percussion and performance for over two decades. In the lesson studio, he focuses on the fundamentals of reading, proper technique and all the elements to make a well-rounded musician.

Chad's rate per half hour private lesson at Long & McQuade Orleans is $25. (English)

Christian Guzmán Ramos (Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Music Production, , Recording)

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

Christian is a musician, educator and producer originally from Mexico City. He emigrated to Canada and has been living in Ottawa since 2012 where he works as an instructor for guitar, bass, ukulele, harmonica, band ensembles, the basics of audio and recording, and electronic music production. He has performed on stages and festivals around Mexico, Ottawa, Toronto and Montreal. Most recently, Christian was an instructor for the Computer Music program at Carleton University, where he is also continuing studies in music composition. He also leads band ensembles for kids and adults, specializing in Blues, Rock, Funk, Pop, improvisation and performance. He believes strongly that music is a lifelong pursuit of self-discovery and collaboration in which there is always something new to learn and share with his students and the community.

Christian's rate per half hour private lesson at Long & McQuade Orleans is $26. (English, Spanish)

Cliff Chamberlain (Guitar, Ukulele)

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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Wednesday

Cliff Chamberlain is a well-rounded guitarist and musician with over 25 years of playing, performing and touring experience. He is well versed in numerous styles: rock, blues, classical, jazz, country and many more. Cliff has taught at various schools in the Ottawa area for over 14 years. His teaching approach works for the student by teaching them their favourite songs and styles, while giving them the essential fundamentals to progress in any style they choose.

Cliff's rate per half hour private lesson at Long & McQuade Orleans is $26. (English)

Eric Ross (Guitar, Bass Guitar)

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Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Thursday

Eric Ross is a professional bassist and guitarist who has 20 years of performing and teaching experience. He has taught individual guitar lessons and group classes through the Austin Live Music Academy at the University of Texas, and group guitar classes at MSCR in Madison, Wisconsin. He holds a Master’s degree in Jazz Performance from the University of Texas at Austin, and a Bachelor’s degree in Jazz Performance from the University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point.
Eric gives his students the tools they need to achieve their goals and to develop their own voice on the instrument. In addition to learning the fundamentals, he believes that it is important for his students to work on music that inspires them.

Eric’s rate per half hour private lesson at Long & McQuade Orleans is $27. (English)

Ethan Ryan (Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Voice)

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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Ethan Ryan is a musician, teacher, and composer who has a deep passion for all things music related. Ethan is in his third year at Carleton University, where he is working towards a Bachelor of Music, and primarily focuses on Guitar Performance, Music Theory, and Composition. He studies multiple genres and styles in his guitar playing, ranging from, Jazz, Jazz Fusion, Latin Jazz, Metal, Rock, Funk, Avant Garde/Experimental, and covers an equally broad amount of theoretical concepts and approaches to music, including Eighteenth Century Common Practice Theory, Modern Jazz and Pop Theory, Tonal Counterpoint, Post-Tonal Theory, and 12 Tone Serialism. Whether you are a beginner looking to learn the basics, an experienced player looking to prep for university, or someone who just wants to explore music deeper for fun, Ethan is excited and eager to help anyone reach their musical goals.

Ethan's rate per half hour private lesson at Long & McQuade Orleans is $23. (English)

Joseph McDonald (Piano)

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Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday

Joseph began playing the piano at the early age of five, and even then showed encouraging signs of his burgeoning talent and musicality. He performed locally in Prince Edward County as an accompanist in various church and choral settings, which sparked his avid love for music all of kinds. Having completed the RCM piano examinations in his teenaged years, while consistently achieving first-class distinction honour marks, Joseph chose to pursue music at the post-secondary level under the tutelage of renowned Canadian pianist David Jalbert at the University of Ottawa. In addition to teaching privately, Joseph regularly performs in the Ottawa area.

Joseph's rate per half hour private lesson at Long & McQuade Orleans is $25. (English)

Kevin Lin (Piano, Flute)

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

Kevin Lin is a 25 year old musician born in Ottawa. He started playing Flute in grade 6 and piano in grade 10. He completed a Bachelors of Music with Honours at Carleton University where he studied classical flute. During his studies, he performed solo as well as in chamber ensemble, choir, and a vocal jazz ensemble. He also travelled to Ghana to study West African Drumming. Exploring new genres and forms of music is a passion he carries.
Kevin has four years of experience teaching private lessons. As a teacher, Kevin always makes sure that students are given lessons that suit their needs, helping them progress and understand the material they are learning. He also strongly believes that a student's interest in music is a huge priority and makes effort to have them discover music they are passionate about.

Kevin's rate per half hour private lesson at Long & McQuade Orleans is $25. (English, Mandarin)

Michael Blais (Cello)

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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Thursday

Michael began his cello studies at the age of 3. His early studies involved taking lessons with various National Arts Center cellists, international camps with world-renowned teachers, and many others including weekly orchestra and chamber music. Michael attended the Glenn Gould School of Music for post-secondary education. He has had the opportunity to perform with professional orchestras in Canada as well as the NAC Orchestra. Michael is Suzuki-trained and has done up to Grade 10 RCM examinations with his students.

Michael's rate per half hour private lesson at Long & McQuade Orleans is $27.

Nate Livingstone (Drums)

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Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Wednesday

Nate is an active member of the Ottawa music scene with over a decade of experience performing in multiple genres. He plays regularly as a session musician, with his progressive metal group The Aphelion as well as in Blues Rock band Crunchy Flower.
As a teacher, he places a strong emphasis on technique and establishing a foundation from which students can grow and feel comfortable in numerous musical situations. Nate strives to instill in his students the same passion he has for playing, with personalized lessons tailored to how an individual student learns, practical advice from his own playing history, and dedicated instruction.

Nate's rate per half hour private lesson at Long & McQuade Orleans is $26. (English)

Norm Howard (Guitar, Ukulele, Bass Guitar)

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

Norm has been playing guitar for 40+ years and teaching/performing for over 20 years. He co-developed the guitar teaching program at Simply Guitars in Ottawa in 2006 where he taught for almost ten years.
Utilizing the 12 bar blues styles and CAGED system have been very effective in helping students establish a technical foundation from which they can branch off into rock, pop, metal, country and jazz etc. He believes in a relaxed but structured learning environment, utilizing both theoretical and hands-on approaches, and enjoys teaching anyone from the complete novice to the seasoned player looking to expand their horizons. His personal philosophy also includes talking about the history and origins of songs, styles, performers, instruments etc.
Norm is interested in playing in many idioms; favourites include blues, slide guitar, jazz, folk, rock, world, classical--these influences can be heard in his Ottawa-based instrumental trio "Butterflies and Zebras".

Norm's rate per half hour private lesson at Long & McQuade Orleans is $26. (English)

Renee Dahn (Violin, Viola, Fiddle, Piano)

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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Sunday

Renee Dahn started playing the violin at the age of five and piano at the age of nine. Originally from Prince Edward Island, Renee grew up surrounded by the rich musical culture of the Maritimes. She holds a Bachelor of Music from Wilfrid Laurier University, where she studied violin and viola.
Renee believes in cultivating interest and excitement about music through positive reinforcement and personally tailored lessons, which includes helping her students establish and accomplish goals, and creating a healthy relationship with the instrument.
She has performed throughout the Maritimes and southern Ontario, including with the Prince Edward Island Symphony Orchestra and as a soloist at the Indian River Festival’s Youth Showcase concert. In addition to teaching, Renee is an active performer in the Ottawa area in chamber groups and as a session musician.

Renee's rate per half hour private lesson at Long & McQuade Orleans is $26. (English)

Sam Cousineau (Saxophone, Clarinet)

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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Sunday

Originally from Ottawa, Sam Cousineau first started playing the saxophone at the age of eight and fell in love with music and the saxophone immediately. Sam holds a Bachelor of Music in jazz performance from McGill University and a Master’s in jazz performance from the University of North Texas. While at the University of North Texas, Sam was part of the seven-time Grammy nominated One O’Clock Lab Band. Sam can be heard on the One O’Clock Lab Band’s recording “Lab 2018.” Sam has had the opportunity to study with some of the top artists in the world including Eric Alexander, Dave Liebman, Jerry Bergonzi, Donny McCaslin, Remi Bolduc, Andre White, Donny Kennedy and many more. On top of performing, touring and recording, Sam is an active teacher and educator. He teaches saxophone and woodwind techniques, theory, composition, ear training, and improvisation. He is currently completing a DMA in jazz performance at the University of Toronto. Sam aims to be an active performer, touring artist, as well as a music educator.

Sam’s rate per half hour private lesson at Long & McQuade Orleans is $26. (English)

Suzie Luton (Violin, Viola)

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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Sunday

Suzie Luton began playing at the age of 4, first beginning on cello, then the violin. She attended Canterbury High School, where she was a part of the strings program. There she was given the opportunity to try the viola.
She attended the University of Ottawa, completing an Honours Bachelor of Arts with Specialization in Music where she was able to take performance classes, music education classes, and participate in the ETAP program with Orkidstra.
In addition to music, Suzie is also a registered teacher with the Royal Academy of Dance and has been teaching ballet for six years. Suzie is passionate about teaching and is grateful for the opportunity to pass on her passion for music to the next generation of students.

Suzie’s rate per half hour private lesson at Long & McQuade Orleans is $25. (English)

Tanya Karamanos (Piano, Viola, Violin)

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Teaching Day(s): Thursday, Friday

Tanya Karamanos holds a masters of music in violin performance from the University of Akron, Ohio, a graduate degree in viola performance from Université de Sherbrooke, Québec and a Masters in musicology from York University, Toronto where she specialized on Sofia Gubaidulina’s violin concerti. Her current doctoral studies focus on traditional Romanian violin music. She also has also completed a series of doctoral classes in music education from Liberty University, Virginia.
Tanya performed her solo debut at Carnegie Hall in 2016 and performs regularly locally and abroad. She has experience as a soloist, a chamber musician and as an orchestral musician. A published writer and an active public speaker in the field of musical academia, Miss Karamanos has an extensive background in music education, musicology and ethnomusicology. She has been published in academic research journals such as The Canadian Music Educator and Series Musicologica Balcanica and has lectured abroad at various conferences and Universities such as the National University of Music in Bucharest. Beyond the realm of classical music, she also has extensive experience playing and teaching Eastern European and klezmer music in Canada and overseas.

Tanya teaches both in English and in French and has twenty years of teaching experience both in person and online. She has completed numerous levels of the Suzuki training program and has experience with children as young as 3 years old. She also has had much success teaching students in more competitive programs such as in high schools with music concentrations, pre-college music programs, masterclasses, audition preparation and she has been invited on violin juries. She is passionate about teaching and sharing her love for the violin and viola with students of all ages, levels, abilities, interests and with students with disabilities. She also teaches piano now for two decades and has numerous years of rigorous piano training and successful piano competitions in her background. Her goal is to enrich the musical lives of her students by fostering creativity, understanding, respect and independence.

Tanya's rate per half hour private lesson at Long & McQuade Orleans is $28.

Tayma Harb (Piano, Violin, Voice)

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Teaching Day(s): Saturday, Sunday

Tayma Harb, a passionate music educator born in Syria, embarked on her on her musical journey at the early age of 4, when she first laid her hands on the piano. Her talent quickly flourished, leading to notable solos at the prestigious Solhi Alwadi Theater. In 2023, at the age of 21, Tayma immigrated to Canada, enriching the cultural tapestry with her musical expertise.
Her musical prowess extended beyond the piano, as she began playing the violin at the age of 7. Tayma showcased her violin virtuosity with solos at the Solhi Alwadi Theatre and performances alongside the Solhi Alwadi Orchestra at the Damascus Opera House. For the past 5 years, she has been imparting her knowledge and love for the violin to aspiring musicians.
At the age of 14, Tayma discovered her vocal talents and ventured into classical singing. She graced numerous choirs and earned solos at the Damascus Opera House as a soprano singer. Aside from the violin she has been sharing her vocal expertise as a dedicated teacher.
Tayma’s unwavering dedication to music education has left an indelible mark on the Syrian musical landscape, inspiring the next generation of musicians to explore their own creative paths.

Tayma's rate per half hour private lesson at Long & McQuade is $24. (English, Arabic)

Yvan Petit (Guitar, Bass Guitar)

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Yvan has enjoyed a remarkable career as the lead guitarist for Johnny Reid, performing alongside some of the most respected names in country music, including Brad Paisley, Dwight Yoakam, Keith Urban, Carrie Underwood, Martina McBride, and Ricky Skaggs. Over 25 years, he has captivated audiences of 5,000 to 40,000 people, and a pivotal moment came in 2006 when he performed at the legendary Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, a dream come true for any country musician.

In 2015, Yvan added teaching guitar, bringing his extensive experience to students of all levels. His lessons are designed to be engaging and cater to individual progress, from beginners to advanced players. A core part of his teaching revolves around the CAGED system, an essential approach for navigating the fretboard, as well as the minor and major pentatonic scales, which are key for solos and improvisation in country, rock, and blues. He also specializes in "chicken pickin'," a unique country guitar technique that combines alternate picking, muting, and articulation to create the sharp, percussive sound that defines country solos.
With personalized feedback and a focus on student goals, Yvan ensures each student’s experience is both enjoyable and rewarding. Whether you're mastering basic chords or delving into complex soloing techniques, Yvan’s deep passion for music and teaching will guide you on your guitar journey.

Yvan's rate per half hour private lesson at Long & McQuade Orleans is $26. (English, French)