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Regina - Cello Lessons
Music Lesson Centre
View Store Details1445 McIntyre Street
Regina, Saskatchewan, S4R 8B5
Lesson Centre: Phone or Text (306) 569-3914
Store Phone: (306) 569-8501
Lesson Centre Email: reginalessons@long-mcquade.com
Store Email: regina@long-mcquade.com
Lesson Centre Hours
Monday: 1:00pm - 9:00pmTuesday: 1:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday: 1:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday: 1:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday: 1:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday: 12:00pm - 7:00pm
This Location Offers:
Online Lessons All LessonsPrivate Lessons
Group Lessons
Registration Now Open for Summer Programs!
Registration is now open for our Summer Programs! We are offering many exciting programs this summer, including Music Adventure Camp, Parent & Child Strings, Musical Theatre, Rock School, Group Piano classes, Music Classes for Preschoolers (ages 2-4), Songwriting, Beginner Guitar Class, Theory Classes, No More Nerves.
See more information about these programs after our teachers biographies!
Sign up today to secure your child’s place!
Lessons Coordinator
Marina Adow
Lessons Coordinator
call/text: 306.569.3914
email: [email protected]
Lessons Associate
Emily Krieser
Lessons Associate
Faith Isted
Lessons Associate
Lily Taylor
Our Cello Teachers:
Online Lessons:
Teaching Day(s): Wednesday
Ellen MacPherson attended several Suzuki violin programs from the age of six, and pursued Suzuki Teacher training through the Suzuki Association of the Americas. She holds an active member of the SAA and does ongoing professional development through Suzuki institutes across North America. Ellen is passionate about Shinichi Suzuki's vision: that every child deserves an arts-rich education and the opportunity to study and play music, and that through the study of music children build noble character, self-esteem, and lifelong enrichment. Her lessons are an environment that is positive, collaborative and inclusive, and she strives to facilitate students of all abilities. She plays and teaches various styles in addition to traditional Suzuki repertoire. Ellen teaches violin and cello at the Regina store. Her rate is $26 per half-hour.
Group lessons available at discounted rates.
Online Lessons:
Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Natalia Espinosa has been playing violin over 30 years and has over 10 years of teaching experience and is a certified Royal Conservatory of Music violin teacher.
She started playing violin at the age of 3 at the prestigious academy by internationally renowned Suzuki teacher Yuriko Kuronuma - where she studied under current Chairman of the Japanese String Teacher's Association, Shigeru Tachiki. At age 7, Natalia began her studies at the National Conservatory of Mexico City. In 2006, Natalia moved to Canada and she completed her Bachelor of Music Performance and Music History the University of Regina – where she also took several courses in Music Theory, having an interest in Schenkerian theory/analysis. Natalia studied violin under former concertmaster of the RSO - Eduard Minevich and has been playing Cello over 7 years as a student of former principal cellist of the RSO, Cameron Lowe.
Natalia is an accomplished performer, having previously played with the University of Regina Symphony Orchestra, Regina's Community Orchestra, the National Conservatory Symphony Orchestra of Mexico City, Artime, The Ben Winoski Project, Poltava Mandolin Orchestra, and with other local musicians.
Currently, Natalia is working as a Luthier apprentice under Regina's violin maker Gary Robertson.
Natalia teaches violin, viola, and cello at the Regina store. Her rate is $28 per half-hour.
LANGUAGES: Spanish, English, and German
Our Group Lessons:
Musical Theatre - Ben Redant
Lesson Registration Brochure Dates: 2025-07-22 to 2025-08-21Cost: $225
In this 5 week Musical Theatre program, students will learn a variety of songs, and gain experience in staging and performing for an audience.
Learn with two experienced Musical Theatre professionals: Ben Redant and Miranda Sheepwash!
Students attend Tuesday and Thursday evenings from July 22nd to August 21st.
Ages 6-11 - 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Ages 12 - 18 - 7:30 - 8:30 pm
$225
Rock School - Brad Evanochko
Lesson Registration Brochure Dates: 2025-07-14 to 2025-07-18Cost: $180
Wanna be a rock star and experience what it's like to be in a band? Join our Summer Rock School!
Students gain the skills needed to play in a band. They will enjoy playing covers of popular and contemporary rock standards and the program wraps up with a final performance for Friends and Family! Learn how to work together to prepare for your gig!
Sign up today as spots are limited!
Ages 10 and up - Some experience in your instrument required.
July 14th - 18th
Attend Monday - Friday from 3:00 - 5:00 pm each day.
Final show on Friday July 18th.
$180
Beginner Guitar Class - Dan Silljer
Lesson Registration Brochure Dates: 2025-07-08 to 2025-08-26Cost: $200
Learn the basics of guitar in this small group setting with instructor Dan Silljer
This fun class will have you strumming and playing along with your favourite songs in no time!
July 8th to August 26th
Tuesdays from 5:00 - 6:00 pm
Ages 8 to 12
$200
Jam Session with Dan Silljer - Dan Silljer
Lesson Registration Brochure Dates: 2025-07-09 to 2025-08-27Cost: $200
Join the fun this summer with Dan Silljer's Jam Session!
Bring your instrument and join friends to sing, play, and enjoy a variety of different genres of music!
Wednesdays from 5:00 - 6:00 pm
July 9th to August 27th
Ages 12 & up
$200
Basic skill level of your instrument required.
Theory Classes - Edan Clarke
Lesson Registration Brochure Dates: 2025-07-07 to 2025-08-25Cost: $140
This theory course will help you learn and understand the basics of music theory. Learn essential concepts such as notes, time values, staff, and time signatures!
Includes 6 hours of preparatory theory level instruction and a final RCM Preparatory practice theory quiz.
July 7th and August 25th (no class Mon August 4th)
Mondays from 6:00 - 7:00
For ages 7 and up.
Parent & Child Strings - Ellen MacPherson
Lesson Registration Brochure Dates: 2025-07-16 to 2025-08-20Cost: $150
Join us for our Parent & Child strings class this summer and you and your child will learn the basics of violin!
Wednesdays from July 16th to August 20th
5:45 pm - 6:45 pm
For children ages: 5 - 12
$150
Pay for your child and you attend for free! We will provide the violins for the class.
Music Adventure Camp - Kristine Beer
Lesson Registration Brochure Dates: 2025-07-14 to 2025-08-22Cost: $275
Join our teachers Kristine Beer and Ellen MacPherson for our Popular Day Camp!
This week-long camp is designed to introduce your child to a variety of instruments and learn about music through fun activities such as scavenger hunts, music games and puzzles, crafts, and much more!
Three weeks to choose from:
July 14th - 18th
July 21st - 25th
August 18th - 22nd
Children attend the camps each day from 9:00 to 4:30 pm.
This camp is ideal for ages 6 to 11. Participants outside of this age range may be considered - please ask us!
Group Piano classes - Lisa Nickerson
Lesson Registration Brochure Dates: 2025-07-21 to 2025-07-25Cost: $130
Learn the basics of the piano and music theory in these fun, small group classes!
For ages 5 to 7.
Choose between the option of two sessions throughout the summer:
July 21st - 25th or August 18th - 22nd.
Time: 6:00 - 6:45 Monday - Friday.
$130 for the week
Music Classes for Preschoolers (ages 2-4) - Lisa Nickerson
Lesson Registration Brochure Dates: 2025-07-07 to 2025-08-22Cost: $100 per week
Discover music with your child in these Music classes for children ages 2 to 4 years old!
These classes include music, movement, & play. Children will learn with a variety of interactive music based activities.
Age 2: July 21-25 or August 18-22, Time: 5:00-5:45 pm
Age 3: July 7-11 or August 11-15, Time: 5:00-5:45 pm
Age 4: July 7-11 or August 11-15, Time: 5:45-6:30 pm
$100/week session.
This class will provide a comprehensive look at understanding songwriting. Discover ways to shape your story into your song!
Students will learn about song structure, melodic shaping/phrasing, how to write catchy hooks, how to put it all together and more!
This class will be held Monday evenings from 7:00-8:00pm
July 14th to August 18th (no class Mon. Aug 4th)
Ages 12 and up. Open to all instruments/voices/skill levels.
$110 for 5 classes.
