Waterloo
Music Lesson Centre
Lesson Centre Locations > Ontario > Waterloo
| 36 King St N Waterloo, Ontario, N2J 2W8 Lesson Centre: Phone or Text (519) 885-8323 Store Phone: (519) 885-4215 Fax: (519) 885-5669 Lesson Centre Email: waterloolessons@long-mcquade.com Store Email: waterloo@long-mcquade.com Lesson Centre Hours Monday: 1:00pm - 9:00pm Tuesday: 1:00pm - 9:00pm Wednesday: 1:00pm - 9:00pm Thursday: 1:00pm - 9:00pm Friday: 1:00pm - 9:00pm Saturday: 10:00am - 5:30pm Sunday: CLOSED |
Mike Schroth
Music has been a part of Mike Schroth’s life since a young age, when he began taking private lessons on a variety of different instruments. He plays piano, guitar and drums, among others. Mike is active in the local music community in both his solo projects and full band projects, such as drumming for Ed Force One, Kitchener's Iron Maiden Tribute band. He is a huge advocate for music lessons in the Kitchener-Waterloo area. Mike believes it is extremely important for music education to be accessible to people of all ages, levels and styles.
Our Teachers:
Chris Woroch (Drums)
Chris has been teaching and performing drums since 1974. He recorded and performed with the children's artist Ronno. He conducted workshops on drumming and performed with the gospel artist Bob Fitts. He enjoys sharing his expertise with students of all ages. Chris' rate is $23.00/half-hour private lesson.
Daniel Jancar (Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Oboe)
Daniel is a woodwinds instructor and a graduate of the Etobicoke School of the Arts (music major). Dan is a regular performer and has played at many events including the Kitchener Blues Festival. He has recorded with bands like, "Milky Whites" and "The Bluesmen", as well as with his current band, "Fog Blues and Brass Band". Dan also has a background studying with the Royal Conservatory of Music. Dan has studied with multiple saxophonists, flutists and clarinetist privately in the past. His rate is $23.00/half-hour private lesson.
Dave Menard (Drums)
Dave Menard is a graduate of Humber College and has extensive experience performing drums in theatres, cruise ships, clubs and with his band. Dave has a Diploma in Audio and TV Broadcasting and was the winner of the CTV Award for Proficiency in Broadcast Technical Operations. His rate is $24.00/half-hour private lesson.
Don McDougall (Drums)
Don is a professional percussionist with over 30 years teaching experience. He has a Diploma of Music from Humber College and diverse experience in live performance - concerts, tours, clubs, musicals, and studios. Don is Music Director of the Waterloo Regional Police Service Ceremonial Band and has conducted and performed with both concert and marching bands. He also runs the drum line, including drills and choreography. He is well regarded for his diversity and skills, his broad perspective of music, and his upbeat, creative, and positive teaching style. Don's rate is $23.00/half-hour private lesson.
Emily Grignon (Voice, Songwriting)
Emily joined her first choir at the age of 11. Today, Emily is on her way to completing a Bachelors of Music Degree in Vocal Performance and performs solo and choral repertoire, classical and contemporary and everything in between, whenever she gets the chance. She teaches classical, music theatre, jazz, rock and pop vocal techniques. Her focus is on the individual. Come in, be yourself, and let's see what you can do! Emily's rate is $23.00/half-hour private lesson.
Ivana Jokic (Piano, Theory)
Ivana Jokic holds Master and Bachelor of Music degrees in Composition from Wilfrid Laurier University. She teaches piano, composition, improvisation and theory to individuals of all ages. Ivana refines students' technical skill level, which strengthens each student's ability to sight read, play by ear, understand music theory and perform live. Her private lesson rate is $23.00/half-hour.
J.K. Gulley (Guitar, Bass, Banjo, Mandolin, Ukulele, Dobro)
J.K. Gulley is an award winning, professional musician. J.K. owns his own recording studio and is a SOCAN and CCMA award winner, as well as a Juno nominee. He specializes in finger-style acoustic & electric guitar, banjo, mandolin and ukulele. J.K.'s rate per half-hour private lesson is $25.00.
Jason Taylor (Guitar)
Jason Taylor is an amazing guitar player, song writer, and performer. He teaches students of all ages, from beginners to advanced. Jason specializes in rock, pop and shred guitar styles, as well as music theory. His rate is $23.00/half-hour private lesson.
Jeff Allman (Drums)
Jeff Allman has many years of percussion experience and is an active performer. He has studied music and sociology at the University of Ottawa. He enjoys teaching all styles of music to students of all ages. Jeff's rate is $23.00/half-hour private lesson.
Joe Orlando (Guitar, Bass)
Joe is a graduate of the Music Program at Mohawk College. He is an active performer and teaches bass and electric guitar. Joe is also an instructor at the University of Guelph School of Fine Arts and Music Department. He has recorded with Latin instrumentalist and international recording artist Johannes Linstead, among other independent artists. Joe's rate is $24.00/half-hour private lesson.
Junie (Jun-Hee) Baek (Piano, Voice, Theory)
Jun Hee Baek is an aspiring musician and an instructor. After graduating Claude Watson Music School as a Vocal/Piano major, Jun successfully finished her B.F.A., Special Honours in Classical Voice Performance at York University. With her rich and technical voice, she has been performing in Germany, South Korea, and Canada. Jun also has been teaching vocal and piano students for many years. Her rate is $23.00/half-hour private lesson.
Katalin Puscas (Voice)
Katalin Puscas earned her Bachelor of Music degree at the University of Gheorghe Dima in Europe. She was a performer at the renowned opera houses and teaches voice to students of all ages. She is versed in pop, rock and jazz styles, as well as opera music. Katalin will help you achieve your goals in the music of your choice. Her rate per half-hour private lesson is $23.00.
Louisa Kratka (Violin, Fiddle, Theory)
Louisa Kratka is a violinist, vocalist & multi-disciplinary artist who studied classical violin beginning with the Suzuki method as a child and then progressed through the Royal Conservatory of Music. She has collaborated with poets and dancers, played in bands, sung with choirs and performed at many festivals and venues. Louisa's rate is $23.00/half-hour private lesson.
Mariette Stephenson (Guitar, Theory)
Mariette Stephenson holds a Bachelor of Music degree in guitar performance from McMaster University. She received her ARCT from the Royal Conservatory of Music and also a Master of Music degree from the University of Toronto. She teaches guitar to students of all ages, and also offers theory lessons. Mariette's private lesson rate is $25.00/half-hour.
Martin Breton (Voice, Piano, Guitar, Drums)
Martin Breton holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in Music, as well as a Bachelor of Education, from Lakehead University. He majored in voice but is also fluent in guitar, piano and drums. As a teen, he was in the Cambridge Kiwanis Boys Choir and recorded and performed across the globe. Martin writes and records his own music, and loves to teach and share his musical knowledge with students of all ages. His rate is $24.00/half-hour private lesson.
Mildred Freeman-Rieder (Violin, Viola, Piano, Ukulele, Theory)
Mildred Freeman-Rieder holds a Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Education and Master of Music degree from the University Western Ontario. She has performed as a violinist solo and with orchestras and string quartets. Her specialties include classical music and exam preparation, as well as fiddle music. Mildred's rate is $24.00/half-hour private lesson.
Priya Shah (Voice)
Priya holds a Bachelor of Music degree in vocal performance from Carleton University and is currently enrolled in the Master of Music Therapy program at Wilfrid Laurier University. She taught voice extensively while living in Ottawa and is thrilled to now share her love for singing here in Waterloo. She teaches vocal techniques for a range of contemporary styles including pop, jazz and hip-hop. Priya enjoys helping students to achieve their desired musical goals through a strengths-based, person-centered teaching approach. Her rate is $23.00/half-hour private lesson.
Stephen Helmer (Celtic Accordion, Classsical, Acoustic and Electric Guitar, Bass, Ukulele, Piano)
Stephen Helmer is a graduate of the Bachelor of Music program at Queen's University, as well as the Music and Digital Media Diploma program at St. Lawrence College. He loves teaching students of all ages and is an active performer as well. Stephen's rate is $24.00/half-hour private lesson.
Susan Robinson (Piano)
Susan Robinson is a Licentiate in Performance & Pedagogy, RCM and has her Bachelor of Music from the University of Toronto. She also holds her ARCT in Piano performance from the Royal Conservatory of Music. Susan is a member of the RCM College of Examiners and her rate per half-hour private lesson is $23.00.
Tom Steele (Guitar, Bass, Theory)
Tom Steele has an Honours Bachelor of Music from Wilfrid Laurier University and won a scholarship to attend the Vancouver Academy. He received a Silver Medal in guitar performance from the Royal Conservatory of Music. Tom was the Conductor of the Victoria Guitar Orchestra for two years and his rate is $24.00/half-hour private lesson.
Trina Nadeau (Cello)
As a graduate of Mohawk Applied Music Program, she enjoys playing a bit of everything. Trina is involved in orchestras, musicals, bands, fiddle group, weddings/events, recording, teaching private and group lessons up to intermediate levels. She believes sharing music in the community is a wonderful part of our culture. Her rate is $23.00/half-hour private lesson.
