20 Finkle Street
Woodstock, Ontario, N4S 3C6

Lesson Centre: Phone or Text (519) 539-3134

Store Phone: (519) 539-7371

Lesson Centre Email: woodstocklessons@long-mcquade.com

Store Email: woodstock@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: CLOSED
Saturday: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday: CLOSED

Our Guitar Teachers:

Diane Bialek - Guitar, Piano, Harmonica music lessons in Woodstock

Diane Bialek (Guitar, Piano, Harmonica)

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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Diane has an extensive music background starting with The Royal Conservatory of Music and going on to study privately at University of Western Ontario and with Don Ross.
She has taught for many years both at Long & McQuade and in her private studio. Diane has a varied performance background with several genres of music under her belt with an attention to classical music and classic rock.


Her rate is $25.00 for a half hour private lesson.

Greg Williams - Violin, Fiddle, Guitar, Mandolin, Bass Guitar, Ukulele music lessons in Woodstock

Greg Williams (Violin, Fiddle, Guitar, Mandolin, Bass Guitar, Ukulele)

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

Greg Williams brings 25+ years of live performance, studio, and teaching experience to the table. He attended the 4-year Bachelor of Contemporary Music Program in Humber College specializing in Jazz Violin Performance, and holds a number of certificates from the Metalworks Institute for Songwriting, but that is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to his musical resume. Greg is a multi-instrumentalist and a singer-songwriter who has, performed on stages across North America, written a number of songs that have been played on radio stations in Canada and the USA, was named Most Entertaining Fiddler of the Year at the Canadian Open Fiddling Championships in 2010, and continues to perform regularly with his band ‘Greg Williams & The Dirty Magnolias.’ Greg is fluent in and ready to teach numerous styles, ranging from Bluegrass and Country, to Electrified Americana and Rock N Roll, from Classical and Jazz to Blues and Western Swing. Whether you are starting from scratch or just want someone to take your playing the extra mile - Greg is here and ready to teach, so register today and let your musical journey begin!

His rate is $27/half-hour private lesson.

Matt Babineau - Guitar music lessons in Woodstock

Matt Babineau (Guitar)

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Teaching Day(s): Thursday, Saturday

My name is Matt Babineau. I have been playing guitar since I was 3 years old. I am self taught and classically trained. I specialize in rock and metal playing. My five active tributes are dedicated to: Van Halen, Ozzy Osbourne, System of a Down, Limp Bizkit and Pantera. Some of the players I try to emulate range from John Petrucci, Eddie Van Halen, Randy Rhoads, "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott, Steve Morse, SRV, and Allan Holdsworth. I have been playing shows since around the age of 14. So, I also know how to help with getting over conquering that ol' demon called "STAGE-FRIGHT!". At the end of the day, I would like to think I could guide you down the path you desire and get you attaining the level of playing you want from yourself. Whether it is for the family at the campfire or the band on the stage, I think I get can you on the right page

His rate is $24.00 for a half hour private lesson.