Sudbury

allan yzereef (Bass Guitar, Guitar, Ukulele)

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Allan Yzereef has a diploma in music performance from Cambrian College, a Bachelor or Arts degree from Laurentian University and a Masters in Music from the University of Ottawa. He currently teaches at both Cambrian College and Laurentian University. Allan is well known musician in the Sudbury community, and is often a featured performer in the Cambrian Concert Series, the Living with Lakes Concert Series, The Laurentian University Concert Series, The Bell Park Concert Series and City Hall. In addition to his solo career, Allan is a member of two ensembles; The Sudbury Guitar Trio and Duo Norteño, and he has collaborated with music faculty from both Cambrian College and Laurentian University. Allan's rate is $25/30 minute lesson.

andrew gagnon (Drums)

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Andrew is a professional drummer and graduate of Cambrian College’s Independent Music Production program. He has assembled several rock, blues, metal and pop bands and performed in various venues and festivals across Ontario and Quebec. Andrew has studied jazz, latin, rock, heavy metal, world music and advanced polyrhythmic techniques. He currently performs with Chanelle Albert & the Easy Company and Elijah & The Back Burners. Andrew’s rate is $25 per 30 minute lesson.

carena binder (Piano)

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Carena has a been teaching piano for nearly 10 years - she completed the level 8 piano certificate through the Royal Conservatory of Music, and has also been furthering her studies whilst continuing to expand her career. She enjoys meeting students from all ages, backgrounds, or levels of experience, and helping them along their musical journey. She not only brings a positive experience to her students, but also helps them find their passion for music. Carena's rate is $25/30 minute lesson.

cole foreshew (Drums)

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Cole received his degree in Performance for Drums & Percussion at Centennial College, and has experience teaching students of all ages through multiple music schools in Barrie. His background spans multiple genres including rock, blues, solo, jazz, R&B, latin, boss nova, samba, salsa, calypso, assorted Indian and African genres, and more. Aside from teaching, he also performs with multiple acts, such as the Led Zeppelin cover band "Moby Dick" as well as his Cream tribute band, "Fresh Cream". Cole's rate is $25 per 30 minute lesson.

damien laframboise (Piano)

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Damien Laframboise has been teaching piano for over 20 years and specializes in classical piano. He also has experience teaching pop, arrangement, improvisation, history and theory. He has a masters in Piano Performance and Literature from Western University in 2009 and currently completing a PhD in Ethnomusicology at Memorial University of Newfoundland. Damien is thrilled to have the opportunity to aid students on their path to self-discovery through self-expression. Damien's rate is $26 per 30 minute lesson.

duncan cameron (Banjo, Mandolin, Violin)

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Duncan Cameron, who was steeped in the traditional Celtic music of his family, began taking violin lessons at the age of six and later studied with Metro Kozak. He has toured and recorded with Pierre Schryer and The Irish Descendants across North America and Europe. Duncan has a gentle way of challenging his students, always paying attention to their needs and often varying the focus from technique, sight reading, and learning by ear. Lessons available en anglais et en francais. Duncan's rate is $25/30 min. lesson.

jamie arrowsmith (Cello, Viola, Violin)

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Jamie holds degrees from the Eastman School of Music, Kent State University and Brunel University London. He has won numerous first prize awards as a chamber musician, including the Coleman Chamber Music Competition, the MTNA Chamber Music Competition and the Green Lake String Quartet Competition. In 2014, he joined the distinguished panel of judges for the Guangya Chengdu International Violin Competition in Chengdu, China. He has also been recognized by Northern Ontario Business as a 40 Under 40 award winner for community arts leadership, and was a co-recipient of the Joan Mantle Music Trust Community Award. Jamie is also the Music Director of the Sudbury Youth Orchestra, and the founder and director of the Sudbury Sound Collective improvisation ensemble. He has also been Resident Conductor of the Sudbury Symphony Orchestra, and has twice been named as Music Director for the Northern Ontario Music Festival Honour Band. From 2005 to 2023 he was a professor in the School of Music at Cambrian College, and remains an active string clinician and adjudicator around the province. Jamie is thrilled to be joining the teaching team at Long and McQuade in Sudbury. Jamie's rate is $26/30 minute lesson.

luke young (Guitar)

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Luke has performed in various bands covering a wide selection of musical styles including country, blues, funk, rock and jazz. He graduated from Musicians Institute and has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music from Laurentian University. Luke has taught guitar for many years and has the ability to communicate effectively with students of all ages. Luke's rate is $25/30 min lesson.

margaret kamerman (Voice)

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Margaret Kamerman is from Parry Sound, and began singing at a young age. She has her Advanced Diploma from Cambrian College and has recently moved back to Sudbury after graduating from the Faculty of Music program at Wilfred Laurier. She had the opportunity to perform with the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony Orchestra, and played Beth March in Opera Laurier’s production of Mark Adamo’s Little Women. She’s also traveled home for concerts with the Parry Sound Choral Collective and the Whispering River Orchestra. Along with performing, Margaret began teaching at String Pals Day Camp with the Whispering River Orchestra, and she was the Voice Captain for Sudbury Performance Group’s production of Rudolph. Margaret's rate is $25/30 minute lesson.

robert godin (Piano)

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Robert has been performing and teaching piano since 2009. He has a diploma in Music Performance from Cambrian College, and a Bachelor of Music, with a major in composition from Memorial University. He has a strong background in musical theory and classical compositions/performance, but plays and teaches many styles. Video game and film music have been a great interest for him and his students. There's also a strong emphasis on performance psychology, which often improves everyday work, performance, and focus. Lessons available en anglais et en francais. His rate is $25/30 min lesson.