Dawson McManus (Bass Guitar, Guitar, Harmonica, Piano, Ukulele) Registration Request

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

Dawson has been playing music for 18 years and gigging professionally for 16 years. Dawson studied Jazz Performance at Mohawk College and specializes in rock and roll and blues music. His experiences range from film scoring to songwriting and playing/touring with a number of active bands in the Peterborough area. He has been teaching students of all ages and skill levels since 2005 and his rate is $28 per half hour lesson.

Daymon Reay (Piano) Registration Request

Daymon Reay has an RCM, Music Composition Diploma from Grant Mac Ewan University and has been teaching for two years. Styles taught are pop, classical and jazz. Daymon offers lessons at our Edmonton Mayfield location. His rate is $28 per half hour.

Deborah Kelly (Flute) Registration Request

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Teaching Day(s): Thursday

Deborah Kelly has been teaching private flute lessons for more than 20 years. She holds a Bachelor of Musical Arts and of Education. Also she has taught music and instructed on various military courses. Deborah was a Community Services Officer for St. John Ambulance and has worked as a care worker and with special needs children. Her lesson rate is $26.00/half-hour private lesson.

Denise Wright (Piano, Violin, Viola, Theory) Registration Request

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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Saturday

BFA Music, RCM 8 Piano & Violin, RCM Advanced Rudiments
Denise started learning the violin at 5 years old and achieved a Bachelor of Fine Arts honours music studying classical, jazz, and folk violin at York University, as well as improvisation and composition. A multi-instrumentalist she has also studied piano, vocal, flute, viola, cello and guitar. She has played in various orchestras since the age of 9. Denise is a highly adaptive teacher who works with students to set goals and find a practice routine that works with their lifestyle as well as modifying songs they enjoy to suit their current skill level.
Denise's rate is $30/half hour

Dennon Jonasson (Guitar, Bass Guitar) Registration Request

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Dennon Jonasson has been playing guitar and honing in on his technique since the age of seven. He is always advancing his own knowledge and discovering new ways to play the strings and new ways to teach them. He has played in several local bands throughout the city, and is currently working on a solo guitar rock project. Dennon can offer both his guitar and bass students a wide range of material including basic chord progressions and scale positions and advanced virtuoso-esque styles. Whether it's country, rock, metal, blues, funk, pop, or punk, he is eager to bring knowledge to anyone willing to have fun and learn!

Dennon teaches online lessons only through the Regina lesson centre. He offers online lessons for guitar, bass and ukulele. His rate is $29 per half-hour.

Desirae Becker (Piano, Ukulele, Voice) Registration Request

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Teaching Day(s): Thursday, Saturday, Sunday

Desirae started her musical journey like many children do around 6 years old in traditional private music lessons. Her first instrument of study was piano and soon doubled into voice. Beyond solo performances she moved into a leadership role running a youth choir where she first played music with other instrumentalists. Trained in classical piano and voice for 14 years, she was accepted to the Bachelor of Jazz and Contemporary Music program at MacEwan University and begun teaching privately in 2013. Her university adventures focused on Piano Composition and quickly inspired her to dive into other instruments. Today Desirae teaches Piano, Voice, Guitar, Ukulele, and Theory in a wide range of styles. She prefers to approach lessons with an environment of enjoyment while providing a healthy foundation to the student’s technical playing. Regardless of your music goals, she is eager to help you explore different ways to learn your instrument(s) of choice.
Her rate is $29 per half hour.

Dhiego Costa (Piano) Registration Request

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Dhiego Costa was born in Brazil and has been playing piano for over 20 years. He attended the University of Manitoba on a full scholarship for the Master Degree in Jazz Piano program. While taking his master degree, he worked at U of M as a teacher assistant for the piano laboratory class (undergraduate students). He also holds a post baccalaureate degree in Music Education - Lato Sensu Graduate Program (Candido Mendes University - Rio de Janeiro - Brazil), Bachelor of Arts in Music (Piano) and Licensee in Music Education at the Federal University of Paraiba with “Academic Honours Distinction in Undergraduate Studies” - Brazil. Dhiego also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sacred Music (Baptist Theological Seminary of Northern Brazil). He was the pianist for the University choir (Federal University of Paraiba) for four years. He played for the UMJO (University of Manitoba Jazz Orchestra). He has travelled extensively and has played with Campbellsville University Jazz Orchestra (U.S.A), Brazilian Jazz Combo (U.S.A), Dhiego Jazz Trio (New Zealand), performed at the CPIT Jazz School (Christchurch - New Zealand), has led Brazilian music and Jazz Improvisation workshop in many places ( Dourados Music Festival - Mato Grosso do Sul). He has performed with Marco Castilo (Brazilian-Canadian artist) and his Brazilian Beats. Recently he played with the WJO (Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra). Dhiego has many years of teaching experience, and teaches all levels and all styles (Classical, Jazz, Pop, Rock, Gospel, Brazilian Music and Latin Music). Dhiego offers piano lessons at our Winnipeg (Pembina) location.
His rate is $34 per half hour.

Dillon Newell (Drums, Percussion) Registration Request

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Teaching Day(s): Monday

Dillon Newell holds an advanced diploma in Music Performance from Cambrian College. He has been teaching students of all ages and abilities about rudiments, reading notation and improvisationsince 2017. Dillon has performed throughout Windsor and Essex County in a variety of Rock, Blues, Country, R&B, and Pop bands. His lesson rate is $27/half hour private lesson.

His is currently opening his schedule and is starting with Mondays. He will be adding more days as his schedule progresses.

Dominic Plamondon (Violin, Fiddle) Registration Request

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Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Wednesday

Raised in the hamlet of Plamondon, Alberta, he has been surrounded by music all his life. Dominic is passionate about music and plays genres including folk, country, rock, metal, soundtrack, classical, and jazz. He is a recent MacEwan University with a Bachelor of Music, majoring in Performance.

Dominic is a legacy violinist, mastery of this instrument has been in his family for over 6 generations. His dad inspired a passion for the violin. Dominic has studied with Daniel Gervais for over 10 years, obtaining his level 6 in the Conservatory Canada repertoire and he fiddles too. Dominic has performed at the Jubilee Auditorium next to Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy.

Dominic's French-Canadian roots have encouraged this passion for the instrument and opened opportunities. He is an avid performer with a love for songwriting, and teaching. Dominic is accepting students for Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays. His lesson rate is $28 per half hour.
Dominic can teach in French. He is accepting in-person and online students.

Don Crawford (Guitar, , Ukulele, Mandolin, Banjo, Theory) Registration Request

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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday

Don is a graduate of the Humber College Music Program and has studied extensively with Peter Harris, Robert Fripp (King Crimson) in West Virginia, U.S., and Howard Roberts, founder of the Guitar Institute of Technology. He has also performed with notable Toronto musicians Rick Gratton, Alex Dean, and Molly Johnson, and is now focused on teaching. A versatile teacher with more than 30 years of experience, Don is patient, easy-going, and injects fun into his lessons to achieve solid results. He inspires his students from his experiences, building solid instrumental technique and a greater understanding and appreciation of music. Don specializes in Rock, Jazz, Classical, Country and Folk styles and their influence in popular music.

His rate is $32 per half hour.

Don Hobson (Guitar, Ukulele, Bass Guitar, Theory) Registration Request

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

Don attended the Toronto Guitar Institute and the Humber College music program, and has been teaching at L&M for over 20 years. Don recorded a track for the Shock Records release Return of the Comet CD a with Glen Drover (Megadeth/King Diamond). He has also performed with Phil X (Bon Jovi/The Drills) & Randy Coven (Yngvwie Malmsteen/Mountain). Don has written & arranged with Canadian actor/musician Herbie Barnes ( CBC/CTV/ YPT Artistic Director) featured on APTN. From Metal to Jazz, Don makes music theory fun and easy to understand so it can be applied to any style.

Don’s rate is $31 per half-hour lesson, in person or online (on Thursdays).

Don McDougall (Drums) Registration Request

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Teaching Day(s): Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday

Don McDougall is a professional percussionist with over 30 years teaching experience. He has a Diploma of Music from Humber College and diverse experience in live performance, having performed all over the world - concerts, tours, clubs, and musicals. He is well regarded for his diversity and skills, his broad perspective of music, and his upbeat, creative, and positive teaching style. Don's rate is $30.00 per half-hour lesson.

Dorian Baker (Clarinet, Saxophone) Registration Request

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Dorian was born and raised in Halifax, NS. Dorian completed his Undergraduate Degree in Music from Mount Allison University, while simultaneously studying Clarinet Performance at The Boston Conservatory. Dorian later moved to Toronto where he completed his Masters Degree in Clarinet Performance from the University of Toronto. As an artist, Dorian has participated in masterclasses and festivals across North America and throughout Europe. He has worked with world-renowned artists from leading orchestras including the New York Philharmonic, Berlin Philharmonic, and Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Dorian has performed at numerous prestigious venues including Sanders Theatre at Harvard, CBC Studios, and Roy Thompson Hall in Toronto.
At present, Dorian serves as the Vice Chair on the Board of Directors with the Chebucto Symphony Orchestra. Dorian is also the principal Clarinetist with the Chebucto Symphony Orchestra, and an on-call musician with Symphony Nova Scotia. Dorian is a sought after clinician, working with music festivals including the Atlantic Festival of Music and the Halifax Community Band Festival. Above all, Dorian remains dedicated to his clarinet and saxophone students. His students are members of provincial ensembles, community orchestras, and are leaders within their own school music programs.

Doug Cutler (Piano) Registration Request

Teaching Style: classical,

Teaching Day(s): Tuesday

Doug was a road band keyboardist in the days of his youth and later a restaurant pianist for the sake of his ears. He has been teaching piano in Kingston since 1998 and along the way picked up a Bachelor of Music from Queen's University. He enjoys playing and teaching in a broad range of styles including classical, jazz, pop, ragtime and anything in between, and has a knack for making lessons fun and easy for new students of all ages. He also composes in light classical and movie theme veins as well as the odd song. While studying for his music degree he was awarded the Maurice Dublin Memorial Prize in Composition. Doug's performance credits include a stint with five-time Juno Award winner Skip Prokop.
Doug charges $28 per half hour private lesson.

Doug Gorkoff (Cello) Registration Request

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Teaching Day(s): Monday

Doug is a dedicated musician, educator, and performer. He has studied privately with members of the VSO and Vancouver Opera as well as in the music program at Douglas College. Currently, he plays with four different orchestras and ensembles, and has also worked with a wide range of artists including Sting, The Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Johnny Mathis, Tambura Rosa, and many more. His rate is $36 per half hour.

Dragana Hajduk (Flute) Registration Request

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Teaching Day(s): Friday, Saturday

Dragana is an active musician and dedicated teacher for over 20 years to all levels and ages. She is the Principal Flutist with the Richmond Orchestra and Choir, and was the Principal Flutist with Sombor Philharmonic Orchestra (Serbia). She loves to explore different genres of music, having composed electronic music for video productions as well as playing folk music from the Balkan region. Dragana is also a Certified Early Childhood Music Educator promoting the Orff method of teaching music to young children through body movements, folk songs, rhymes, and playing a variety of percussion instruments. In addition to music, she holds a BA in Psychology and postgraduate studies in Body Psychotherapy with focus on bettering emotional expression in performing. Her rate is $34 per half hour.

Dylan Cooney (Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele) Registration Request

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Teaching Day(s): Thursday, Friday, Saturday

A talented performer and dedicated teacher, Dylan has recently completed his Bachelor of Music program at the University of Calgary, with a focus on classical guitar. He has 10 years’ experience performing various rock, pop, blues, classical, and country genres in and around Calgary. Performances include the University of Calgary, cafes, weddings, and private venues. Dylan’s experience also includes some composition and transcription. Dylan has been teaching for over 3 years and is committed to being a role model to his students. He is passionate about music and guitar, with a strong desire to share this love of music with his students. Dylan's teaching style is focused on creating individual lesson plans as well as exploring what has drawn the student to music and the guitar. As students advance, Dylan incorporates instruction in theory, note reading, improvisation, and technique. He works patiently with his students to develop their own personal repertoire of songs. The key to Dylan’s success in teaching is ensuring that practice is fun and personally rewarding for all students. Dylan offers lessons in Calgary at the East store and his rate is $30 per half hour.

Dylan Phillips (Bass Guitar, Guitar, Guitar, Ukulele, Voice, Songwriting) Registration Request

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

Dylan Phillips has been teaching guitar, vocals, and songwriting for thirteen years. A graduate of Carleton University’s Music Department with an honors degree, Dylan specialized in classical guitar, songwriting, composition, and music theory. He has performed across Canada, collaborating with classical ensembles, funk bands, folk duos, choirs, and as a solo artist. Teaching students of all ages and experience levels has fueled Dylan’s passion for pedagogy. Alongside his family and home, music has been one of the greatest joys in his life, and he continues to share that joy enthusiastically through teaching.

Dylan's rate per half hour private lesson at Long & McQuade Ottawa is $28.

Dylan Wallace (Guitar, Ukulele) Registration Request

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Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday

With a passion for music and over 20 years of experience, Dylan is a dedicated guitar teacher who specializes in helping students of all levels find their musical voice. Whether you're picking up a guitar for the first time or looking to refine your skills, Dylan offers tailored lessons that focus on building technique, understanding theory, and fostering creativity.
From beginner basics to advanced playing, Dylan draws from a diverse range of musical styles, ensuring that each lesson is engaging and suited to the individual needs of every student. With an easygoing approach and a commitment to making music fun, Dylan is here to guide you through every step of your musical journey.
Dylan is $28 per half hour lesson.

Dylan Wright (Trumpet) Registration Request

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Teaching Day(s): Thursday

Dylan helps students of all ages and skill levels play their favorite music on trumpet, including video game music, pop songs and more, while building the foundation needed to succeed in school and beyond. Dylan is a Burlington Teen Tour Band alumnus, serving as section leader, soloist, and fanfare trumpet performer during his 5 years with the band. He is a graduate from Western University with a Bachelor of Music. When not teaching, he works as a brass clinician and video game composer. Dylan's rate for a half-hour private lesson is $30.00.