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: 10:00am - 9:00pm
Tuesday: 10:00am - 9:00pm
Wednesday: 10:00am - 9:00pm
Thursday: 10:00am - 9:00pm
Friday: 10:00am - 9:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am - 5:30pm
Sunday: CLOSED

Our Guitar Teachers:

Alex Showdra - Guitar, Ukulele music lessons in Waterloo

alex showdra (Guitar, Ukulele)

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Teaching Style: classical, rock

Teaching Day(s): Wednesday

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. Alex's rate is $28.00 per half-hour lesson.

Daniel Jancar - Saxophone,  Flute, Clarinet, Guitar, Ukulele music lessons in Waterloo

daniel jancar (Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Guitar, Ukulele)

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Teaching Style: classical, jazz, rock

Teaching Day(s): Monday, Thursday

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. Dan's rate is $28.00 per half-hour lesson.

Dylan Knight - Guitar, Bass, Theory, Beginner Piano, Ukulele music lessons in Waterloo

dylan knight (Guitar, Bass, Theory, Beginner Piano, Ukulele)

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Teaching Style: classical, rock

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

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 $28.00 per half-hour lesson.

J.K. Gulley - Guitar, Bass, Banjo, Mandolin, Ukulele, Dobro music lessons in Waterloo

j.k. gulley (Guitar, Bass, Banjo, Mandolin, Ukulele, Dobro)

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Teaching Style: jazz, rock

Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

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 is $28.00 per half-hour lesson.

Joe Orlando - Guitar music lessons in Waterloo

joe orlando (Guitar)

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Teaching Style: rock

Teaching Day(s): Tuesday

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 $30.00 per half-hour lesson.

Mariette Stephenson - Guitar, Theory music lessons in Waterloo

mariette stephenson (Guitar, Theory)

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Teaching Style: classical, rock

Teaching Day(s): Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

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 rate is $28.00 per half-hour lesson.

Matt Dembicky - Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Saxophone, Theory music lessons in Waterloo

matt dembicky (Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Saxophone, Theory)

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Teaching Style: rock

Teaching Day(s): Friday, Saturday

Matt Dembicky is a musician who has been gigging and recording as a session musician for the last ten years. He is a graduate of York University with an Honours degree in music performance and composition. He has taught private lessons for all ages and is currently working towards his Bachelor of Education degree at Wilfrid Laurier University. His rate is $28 per half-hour lesson.

Tom Steele - Guitar, Bass, Theory music lessons in Waterloo

tom steele (Guitar, Bass, Theory)

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Teaching Style: classical, jazz, rock

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

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 and he was the Conductor of the Victoria Guitar Orchestra for two years. Tom's rate is $30.00 per half-hour lesson.