Waterloo
Music Lesson Centre
Lesson Centre Locations > Ontario > Waterloo
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| 36 King Street 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: 10:00pm - 8:00pm Tuesday: 10:00pm - 8:00pm Wednesday: 10:00pm - 8:00pm Thursday: 10:00pm - 8:00pm Friday: 10:00pm - 8:00pm Saturday: 10:00am - 5:30pm Sunday: CLOSED |
Our Teachers:
Alex Showdra (Guitar, Ukulele, Banjo, Voice) Registration Request
Online Lessons: Yes
Alex Showdra is a guitarist, banjoist, singer, teacher and songwriter that performs a variety of musical styles. Primarily a guitarist, Showdra performs regularly in Southern Ontario as a soloist, bandleader, and sideman in projects ranging from jazz combos, musicals, rock bands, chamber music, and his own singer-songwriter material. As an alumnus of Wilfrid Laurier University, Showdra has had many opportunities to explore a multitude of musical styles. He is always eager to tackle more projects and continue to develop his musical and teaching skills so he can help foster music in his communities. His rate is $26.00 per half an hour lesson.
Amanda Turner (Piano, Theory) Registration Request
Online Lessons: Yes
Amanda specializes in teaching young beginners. She enjoys preparing students for RCM exams or casual enjoyment. Amanda has completed her Grade 10 RCM 10 piano and continues to study Piano Pedagogy. Ear training and improvisation are introduced from the very first lesson. Her rate is $25 per half-hour lesson.
Chris Woroch (Drums) Registration Request
Online Lessons: No
Chris has been teaching drums for 30 years. He has studied with Gary Tomlin, Jim Blackley, Paul Delong and Ric Gratton. Over the last 50 years Chris has played in numerous musical settings, including radio, television, concerts and clubs, recording and church worship conferences and services. During that time he has worked with musicians such as Bernie LaBarge, Bill Dillon, Kevin Rammessar, Dave Thompson, Mike Janzen and Mark McIntyre.
“ My philosophy is simple. I teach people to play drums so that they may experience the challenges and joys of making music with other musicians.”
Chris' rate is $25.00 per half hour.
Daniel Jancar (Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet) Registration Request
Online Lessons: Yes
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 $25.00/half-hour private lesson.
Dave Menard (Drums) Registration Request
Online Lessons: Yes
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 $25.50/half-hour private lesson.
Don McDougall (Drums) Registration Request
Online Lessons: Yes
Don McDougall 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, having performed all over the world - concerts, tours, clubs, and musicals. 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 $26.00/half-hour private lesson.
Dylan Knight (Guitar, Bass, Theory, Beginner Piano, Ukulele) Registration Request
Online Lessons: Yes
Dylan Knight recently graduated from Wilfrid Laurier University with a Bachelor of Music. At Wilfrid Laurier, he rigorously and passionately studied classical guitar with a focus on performance. Dylan enjoys teaching all forms of music, from classical to rock and has been playing for over 16 years.
Dylan's rate is $25.00/half-hour private lesson.
J.K. Gulley (Guitar, Bass, Banjo, Mandolin, Ukulele, Dobro) Registration Request
Online Lessons: Yes
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 $26.00/half-hour private lesson.
Jasmine Thuroo (Voice, Piano, Hand Drums) Registration Request
Online Lessons: Yes
Jasmine Thuroo has taught voice and piano to students of all ages for over four years. She is familiar with a broad range of musical styles through competitive dance and theatre performances, as well as her time studying drumming in Ghana, Africa. Jasmine studied music with the Royal Conservatory of Music, The Singer’s Theatre, and Wilfrid Laurier University. Her teaching style is centred around music appreciation, expression, and building authentic connections with her students! Jasmine's rate is $25 per half-hour lesson.
Jason Taylor (Guitar) Registration Request
Online Lessons: Yes
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 $25.00/half-hour private lesson.
Joe Orlando (Guitar, Bass, Double Bass) Registration Request
Online Lessons: Yes
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 $26.00/half-hour private lesson.
Judith Souman (Violin, Viola, Theory) Registration Request
Online Lessons: Yes
Judith holds a Bachelor of Music degree in viola performance and music history from Wilfrid Laurier University (Waterloo), and a Master of Music degree in classical viola from Codarts Conservatory (Rotterdam), and has a wide range of experience in solo, chamber, and orchestral playing. She has taught violin and viola for over ten years and uses her knowledge of the Mimi Zweig, Suzuki, and RCM methods as well as other classical and non-classical resources to work with each student in finding their own approach to music learning and music making. Judith's rate is $26.00/half-hour private lesson.
Louisa Kratka (Violin, Fiddle, Theory) Registration Request
Online Lessons: Yes
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 $26.00/half-hour private lesson.
Mariette Stephenson (Guitar, Theory) Registration Request
Online Lessons: Yes
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 $26.00/half-hour private lesson.
Mildred Freeman-Rieder (Violin, Viola, Piano, Ukulele, Theory) Registration Request
Online Lessons: Yes
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 $26.00/half-hour private lesson.
Tom Steele (Guitar, Bass, Theory) Registration Request
Online Lessons: Yes
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 $27.00/half-hour private lesson.
Tristan Tessari (Guitar, Bass, Ukulele, Theory) Registration Request
Online Lessons: No
Tristan has a BA in Applied Jazz Guitar from the University of Guelph. While he has devoted a lot of time to Jazz and formal music theory, he remains at heart a true rock and roll guitar player, and primarily performs in the genres of Rock and Popular music.
Tristan has a very open style of teaching and enjoys teaching all age groups. He focuses on the goals of the student and encourages them to pursue their musical passions.
Tristan's rate is $25/half-hour lesson.
Our Group Lessons:
Summer Theory Classes (Mildred Freeman-Rieder)
Lesson Registration
Brochure
Dates:
2020-05-05 to 2020-07-28
Cost: $18 per class
Prep for the Summer RCM level 5 theory exam or just brush up on your theory! Improve your music literacy and have fun!
Long & McQuade
Performance Assurance
Buying a new instrument is an exciting event and we want to ensure that every instrument we sell comes exactly how the manufacturer intended it to be. That is why Long & McQuade performs a quality control check for every stringed, brass, and woodwind instrument over $99 ordered online at Long-McQuade.com.
Our team of experienced staff will unbox your instrument and perform a detailed inspection to ensure it leaves our warehouse looking and playing great with our QC card signed and dated for your peace of mind.
We work hard to source the best instruments from around the world from the finest brands. It is important to us that you are completely satisfied with your new instrument purchase from day one onwards.
Stringed Instrument Performance Assurance Checklist
Unlike our free set-up, which is included within the first year of purchase, this process is done to have the instrument set to the factory specs rather than to each player's feel or preferences.
We look after the following:
- Inspect finish and hardware.
- Check electronics to make sure everything is in working order. Check batteries on active pickups.
- Inspect strings.
- Inspect frets and fretboard.
- Check truss rod. Adjust for bow and relief.
- Tune instrument to manufacturer’s specified tuning.
- Check/set action height.
- Stretch strings and re-tune instrument and ensure machine heads are working well.
- Check for fret buzz by playing every note.
- Check/set intonation.
- Check/set pickup height.
- Cleaning and professional repacking.
Band and Orchestral Performance Assurance Checklist
We look after the following:
- Proper lubrication of valves and keys.
- Proper pad placement and levelling.
- Proper fit of tuning slides.
- Proper fit of tenon joints.
- Lubricating corks for ease of set up.
- Inspecting the case.
- Safe removal of any shipping corks.
- Ensuring all accessories function properly.
- Inspecting bow hair and test tension.
- Ensuring soundpost and bridge are set correctly.
- Testing tuning pegs.
- Tuning strings to correct pitch.
- Cleaning and professionally repacking.