Orleans - Violin Lessons

renee dahn (Violin, Viola, Fiddle, Piano)

Online Lessons:

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)

suzie luton (Violin, Viola)

Online Lessons:

Teaching Day(s): Monday, Wednesday, Thursday

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 $24. (English)

tayma harb (Piano, Violin, Voice)

Online Lessons:

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)