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Saskatoon South
Music Lesson Centre
View Store Details617 8 Street E
Saskatoon South, Saskatchewan, S7H 0R1
Lesson Centre: Phone or Text (306) 700-2933
Store Phone: (306) 665-9900
Fax: (306) 652-0508
Lesson Centre Email: saskatoonsouthlessons@long-mcquade.com
Store Email: saskatoonsouth@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 - 6:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am - 5:30pm
Sunday: CLOSED
This Location Offers:
Online Lessons All LessonsPrivate Lessons
Our professional, highly qualified instructors offer both in person and on line video lessons.
Allan McPherson (Voice, Clarinet, Flute, Saxophone, Woodwinds, Piano) Registration Request
Online Lessons: Yes
Allan studied music and music education at Mount Allison University and the University of Victoria. He studied clarinet with Jean-Guy Boisvert, David Bourque, Keith MacLeod, and Patricia Kostek. He studied voice with Signi Murgatroyd, and he is currently studying with Garry Gable. Allan teaches flute up to an RCM grade 5 level, and saxophone and oboe up to RCM grade 3. Allan has over five years' experience as a public school teacher in BC and Alberta and a private music teacher in Saskatoon.
Rate: $26 per half hour
Brock Nielson (Drums) Registration Request
Online Lessons: Yes
Brock Neilson has been playing drums for over twelve years. He is an experienced teacher, performer and songwriter and has played drums for many different groups including Witherfire, Yeoman and Scripted Fiction. His expertise on the drums extends to rock, funk, soul, rap, country, worship and many other styles of music. His intent as a teacher is to instill a love of music in students and help them to achieve their goals as musicians.
Brock teaches drum lessons in Saskatoon at our 8th St. location.
Rate: $25 per half hour
Corina Ursuleac (Piano) Registration Request
Online Lessons: Yes
Corina comes from a musical family with her background in music starting through singing at a very young age. She has also been playing since she was very young, progressing through RCH, and continues to work on advanced levels. In addition to teaching, Corina shares her music by playing piano as an accompanist for vocal groups, string groups, playing solo pieces, and volunteering to play at churches. Corina also plays flute and enjoys playing in bands at school and flute quartets at church. Corina began her teaching as a substitute instructor at the 8th St Long and McQuade. She has taught students of various ages and skills, always aiming to provide a positive and comfortable learning experience. Corina teaches piano at our Saskatoon south location.
Rate: $25 per half hour
Dylan Smith (Drums) Registration Request
Online Lessons: No
Dylan Smith has been playing drums for 20+ years, started playing at the age of 13 and never looked back. He started taking lessons and soon joined local pop punk band Faster Than Tommy. Deciding to expand his knowledge Dylan attended Grant MacEwan university. There he learned many styles such as, jazz, samba, afrocuban, orchestral, pop and many others. Currently he plays with indie rock sensations The Great Fuss, as well as freelancing for multiple artists.
As a player Dylan focuses on technique, musicality and diversity and is open to teaching any
and all musical styles.
Dylan teaches drum lessons at our 8th St location.
Rate: $25 per half hour.
Elise Kuterbach (Guitar) Registration Request
Online Lessons: Yes
Elise has been playing music for over 20 years, and the guitar for over 12 years. She has also worked in childcare for over 7 years--working in after school programming, summer camps, and in-school mentoring. Her goal is to make practicing fun and inspire students to love music.
Elise is a singer-songwriter and has experience with many styles of guitar--from pop, rock, jazz, funk, folk, country, R&B, and more. She plays both electric and acoustic and has a particular interest in live performing, stage presence, and storytelling.
She is excited to help you grow as a musician!
Elise teaches guitar lessons at our 8th St location.
Rate: $25 per half hour
Graham Tilsley (Guitar, Bass Guitar, Cello, Voice) Registration Request
Online Lessons: No
Graham Tilsley has been studying, exploring, playing, performing, recording and composing music for over 20 years. He graduated from Grant MacEwan University with two diplomas in Recording and Live Sound Engineering, and Upright Bass Performance. All the while, he was part of the jazz band and jazz choir.
Upon graduating, he has been working as a session musician which has taken him around the world, including all over Canada, the U.S., Europe, the UK, and more with many bands/artists and on a number of different instruments.
With 17 years of teaching experience, Graham knows when to follow a curriculum and when to tailor each lesson to the goals of the student (or parent). He teaches electric and acoustic guitar, upright and electric bass, cello, and voice. Graham's objective is to teach music and develop the musician. He incorporates ear training and theory through conversation rather than through tests with right or wrong answers.
Additionally, Graham is a multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, recording engineer, live sound engineer, producer, guitar and bass tech.
Rate: $27 per half hour
Jeannette Perault (Piano) Registration Request
Online Lessons: No
Jeannette began studying piano at age 5 and continued until she completed her Grade VIII Royal Conservatory. In her early 20's, she began writing her own songs and performed in many clubs and folk festivals, both as part of a band, and as a solo artist. Jeannette then moved to British Columbia and studied music at Selkirk College in Nelson, BC.
Currently Jeannette plays piano with the Saskatoon Community Jazz Band, and saxophone with the Saskatoon Concert Band. She continues to expand her learning by attending music seminars whenever she has the opportunity.
Jeannette has been teaching all ages of students since the year 2000 and employs an individual approach with each student, including implementing games and activities into the lessons. She is looking forward to sharing her love of music with her students, and believes that music is a universal language bringing all people together in peace and unity. Jeannette teaches piano at our 8th Street location.
Rate: $26 per half hour
Josh Fadipe (Piano) Registration Request
Online Lessons: No
Since the age of 8, Josh has been fascinated by the piano. Josh has played on several occasions in elementary, junior high school music concerts and church. He is fluent a variety of genres ranging from classical to jazz and pop as well. Josh is a highly determined individual adept in creating an exciting and entertaining learning environment.
Rate: $26 per half hour
Mina He (Violin) Registration Request
Online Lessons: Yes
Mina grew up in a musical family, and learned about music through her grandpa who played yangqin/dulcimer and erhu for more than 50 years. She began playing violin when she was 6 years old, and holds her grade 8 RCM level for violin. She started her musical journey in Saskatoon Strings (SSTR), is currently a member of the Saskatoon Youth Orchestra (SYO), and continues to develop her own musicianship. She has performed countless times as a soloist, in orchestras, and in strings for shows, concerts, and musicals. She enjoys playing violin, and hopes to share what she has learned with others.
Mina teaches violin lessons at our Saskatoon South (8th Street) location.
Her rate is $25 per half hour
Noel Wilcox (Guitar) Registration Request
Online Lessons: Yes
Noel has been playing guitar for more than twenty years. He has studied music at Selkirk College in Nelson BC and at the University of Saskatchewan as well. No matter if the student is a beginner, intermediate or advanced Noel can help any student gain familiarity and confidence with the instrument. Lessons can be centered around learning fundamentals, learning songs, practicing technique, studying theory or just learning to strum a few chords. Noel instructs students in an encouraging way, allowing each student to have a voice in what they study together. He strives to give students the tools necessary to teach themselves and emphasizes that music makes life better. Noel offers guitar lessons at our Saskatoon South location.
Rate: $25 per half hour
Oishik Khan (Drums) Registration Request
Online Lessons: Yes
Oishik is an ambitious musician being driven solely by his love of music. Growing up in a family of musicians, he has been learning music for almost his entire life. Since 2012 he has been accumulating knowledge from a variety of styles such as Rock, Heavy Metal, Funk, Country, Jazz, and has been putting it into his drums. He has diverse experience professionally recording, song writing, and performing in various bands/groups. Some of these bands include Fake Paradise, Kannon Fauder, LockJaw, and the UofS Jazz Ensemble. Oishiks hope as a teacher, is that his love for music can help nurture students and their growth, in a creative and positive learning environment.
Oishik teaches drum lessons at our Saskatoon south (8th St) location.
Rate: $25 per half hour
Ryan Regier (Drums, Guitar) Registration Request
Online Lessons: No
Ryan is a multi-instrumentalist and songwriter with over a decade of performance experience on guitar and drums. He is a guitarist in the Saskatoon band Retrofuturist, acting as one of the primary songwriters. As a member of the group he has recorded music with Taylor Larson who has worked with artists such as Periphery, Veil of Maya, Jason Richardson, Asking Alexandria and more. His primary focus as a musician includes the genres of pop, rock, and metal. Ryan’s teaching philosophy is to provide his students with the tools needed to confidently express themselves on the instrument and find their unique voice. Ryan offers guitar and drum lessons at our Saskatoon South location.
Rate: $26 per half hour
Samuel Boyd (Guitar, Piano, Brass) Registration Request
Online Lessons: Yes
Samuel Boyd has been involved in music since a very young age. He is currently working on a Bachelor of Music in Music Education at the University of Saskatchewan, majoring on the trumpet. Samuel has played and performed a variety of genres and styles throughout high school and university, particularly jazz and classical music. He enjoys sharing his musical knowledge, and hopes to help students grow as brass, piano, and guitar players.
Rate: $25 per half hour lesson.
Sylvia Phung (Piano, Theory) Registration Request
Online Lessons: Yes
Sylvia has her Grade 10 piano with first class honours from the Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM). Sylvia also holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology both awarded by the University of Saskatchewan with great distinction. She has also been the recipient of the RCM Silver Medal for achieving the highest mark in the province on her Grade 9 piano exam. Sylvia has performed at numerous events such as church functions, school gatherings, recitals, and music festivals.
Sylvia is a classically trained pianist and is very passionate about classical music. She is interested in diligent, committed students that are as enthusiastic about classical piano as much as she is. Students studying with Sylvia can expect strong encouragement to strive for continuous improvement. Her students have achieved excellent results in music festivals and on their RCM piano examinations including being awarded the RCM gold medal for the highest mark in the province.
Sylvia enjoys teaching piano and theory (including Advanced Rudiments, Advanced Harmony, Analysis, and Music History) to students of all ages and skill levels.
Rate: $27 per half hour
Wagner Barbosa (Violin, Piano) Registration Request
Online Lessons: Yes
The Brazilian violinist and pianist, Wagner Barbosa started his music studies playing the violin and the piano. He studied for six years at the Municipal Conservatory of Guarulhos, where he focused on the violin and music theory, and he got his Bachelor of Music in Performance with specialization in violin from the University of São Paulo in 2021. He teaches the violin for kids and adults since 2015 and has played in many different orchestras and ensembles, which got him to know and perform several different styles of music. Currently he is a Master Student from the Department of Music of the University of Saskatchewan, a member of the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra and part of Long & McQuade Lesson Center.
Rate: $26 per half hour
