St. Catharines - Theory Lessons

Daniela Cruz (Violin, Viola, Theory)

Online Lessons:

Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Wednesday

Daniela Cruz is a professional music educator, violist and violinist. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee with a Master of Music-String Pedagogy, Daniela comes to us with over 10+ years of teaching experience. Other education includes degrees from Valdosta State University, in the USA; and from Faculdade Santa Marcelina, in Brazil. Daniela is also a Suzuki Registered violin teacher. She believes her role as a music educator is to encourage students' self-expression and creativity in a way that will help every student achieve their full potential and success in the experience of learning and making music.

Daniela's rate for a half-hour private lesson is $28.00.

Jesse Luciani (Guitar, Theory, Composition, Bass Guitar)

Online Lessons:

Teaching Day(s): Monday, Saturday

Jesse Luciani is a versatile musician with extensive experience in acoustic, electric, and classical guitar performance, with a specialization in lead electric guitar and original songwriting. He has over 20 years of teaching experience, and holds an Honours Diploma in Applied Music (Mohawk College, Classical Guitar) as well as a first-class Honours Bachelor of Music, Performance Stream (Brock University, Classical Guitar). Currently, Jesse is the lead guitarist of thrash metal Hamilton-based band Killotine, who won the 2025 Wacken Metal Battle Canada competition and performed in the world's largest metal festival, Wacken Open Air, in August 2025.

Jesse's rate is $27.00 per 1/2 hour lesson.

Jordan Alexander (Guitar, , Theory, , Bass Guitar)

Online Lessons:

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

Jordan has over 15 years’ experience as a guitarist and bassist, and over 7 years’ experience teaching both instruments. He has toured throughout Ontario and can be found playing music around the Niagara region regularly. Jordan prioritizes helping to set tangible goals and learning how to apply consistent structure to practice routines while keeping things fun and challenging.

Jordan's rate for a half-hour private lesson is $27.00.

Jordan Phelan (Guitar, Bass Guitar, , Theory)

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

Jordan Phelan is a professional guitarist, bassist, and music producer. As a backing musician, Jordan has performed thousands of concerts across North America playing a variety of styles of music. Jordan has also been teaching private lessons since 2004, and encourages appreciation of all music from students as they develop and improve their skills and abilities.

Jordan's rate for a half-hour private lesson is $27.00.

Marco Bressette (Guitar, , Ukulele, Audio Engineering, Theory)

Online Lessons:

Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Marco Bressette is a guitar player and audio engineer from Hamilton, Ontario. He has over 20 years teaching experience, and even more playing live music. Marco specializes in teaching hard rock, heavy metal, jazz, pop, country, and has also helped numerous students prepare for a post-secondary education in music. Lessons are tailored to student interest, with a focus on helping people achieve their musical goals.

Marco's rate for a half-hour private lesson is $27.00.