Charlottetown - Bass Lessons

Antoinette van Kouteren (Bassoon, Clarinet, Flute, Oboe)

Online Lessons:

Teaching Day(s): Saturday

Having been raised listening to orchestras from around Europe, Antoinette developed an
interest in music at a young age. Music was always her favorite subject in school and she enjoyed playing with her school's concert and jazz bands throughout her secondary education. During her time at the University of Prince Edward Island, she was part of the Jazz Ensemble, Concert Choir, the UPEI Wind Symphony, and joined the Charlottetown Jazz ensemble in 2020. Antoinette recently graduated with a Bachelor of Music in Saxophone Performance from UPEI, where she studied under Dr. Karem Simon and Dr. Nicole Strum. Antoinette's rate for a half hour private lesson is $23.

James Phillips (Guitar, Bass Guitar, Mandolin)

Online Lessons:

Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

James is a songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who began playing guitar at age 12. At 15, he won the Guitar-Warz competition for all of PEI. At 18, he recorded and released his first album of all original material. He has played guitar and mandolin and sung in many successful groups such as The New Drifts and Saddle River String Band with whom he won an ECMA in 2008. He has shared stages with such East Coast luminaries as Ron Hynes, Lennie Gallant, Nathan Wiley, and Catherine MacLellan. He also produced and played on Catherine’s first three albums. James has been teaching successfully in the Summerside and Tyne Valley areas for over a decade and is excited to be building a new clientele here in the capital since relocating in the summer of 2013. James's rate for a half hour private lesson is $25.

John Boswell (Guitar, Bass Guitar, Songwriting)

Online Lessons:

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

John began his musical journey in his early teens performing across Atlantic Canada as a guitarist in various bands. He studied music at Humber College and York University. John's debut CD, Stranger in the Mirror, was produced by long-time friend Creighton Doane and mixed by Harry Hess. The first single "Forgive Me" peaked at #36 on the Canadian BDS AC charts after only 2 weeks on the air. Always in 'songwriter' mode, John has collaborated with Warner Music recording artist Natalie McMaster, along with producer Kevin McMichael of Cutting Crew and Robert Plant. He has shared the stage with the likes of Steve Earle and Tom Cochrane to mention a few. He was also asked to perform at an event for Justin Trudeau during his campaign. In 2019, John co-wrote a new single for an up and coming music artist, produced by Mike Turner, (Our Lady Peace) and has worked extensively with guitarist David Wipper, (Alanah Myles, Amanda Marshall) on various tracks and live performances. John's rate for a half hour private lesson is $26.

Phil Kromer (Drums, Guitar, Bass Guitar)

Online Lessons:

Teaching Day(s): Friday, Saturday

Philip Kromer was born and raised in Montague, Prince Edward Island. He a degree in Music
Performance from U.P.E.I. and a Music Education degree from Memorial University of Newfoundland. He has been professionally active in both provinces as a percussionist and drum kit player. He has performed many showcases with MusicNL, Music P.E.I. and the ECMA’s with various groups. He has also performed and taught other instruments including guitar, piano, bass and trumpet. He brings fifteen years of teaching experience to his current position at Long & McQuade. Philip believes that musical creativity is truly for everyone and believes in adapting lessons to each individual so that may flourish in their own musicianship. Phil's rate is $25 per half hour.