Drew Christie (Drums) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Wednesday, Friday, Saturday
Drew studied at Capilano University as well as with many top North American drummers and has been teaching drums privately for over a decade. He has been a studio musician and live performer for over 20 years. In his teaching, Drew focuses on providing a fun environment while students learn about groove, technique, theory and reading. Drew's rate is $29.00 per half hour lesson.
Dylan Cooney (Guitar, Bass, Ukulele) Registration Request
Teaching Day(s): Friday, Saturday, Sunday
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 $28 per half hour.
Dylan Wright (Trumpet) Registration Request
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 $27.00.
Ed Young (Drums) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Ed Young has been a professional musician since 1979 and has been teaching percussion and guitar since 1984. He attended the University of Western Ontario, where he studied percussion with Bob Hughes. Ed is now playing all over Prince Edward Island with Phase 2 and the John Cain Duo as well as the Dennis Dunn Band. Ed has recorded over 30 albums with artists such as: Kelly Brock, Rusty McCarthy, Frank Deresti, and many others. Ed has performed coast to coast and all over the USA with artists such as: Bobby Taylor, Steve Strongman, Nigel Mack, Dawn Tyler Watson, and Rusty McCarthy. Finally, Ed is a published songwriter who had his songs recorded and featured on TV shows such as “Dawson’s Creek”, “The Surreal Gourmet”, and “From Spain With Love”. Ed's rate for a half hour private lesson is $25.
Edward Szocinski (Guitar, Ukulele) Registration Request
Teaching Style: classical, ,
Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Edward offers experienced, quality instruction and is well regarded as a performing and recorded classical guitarist. He is recognized by the Royal Conservatory of Music for his ability to teach formal curriculum and programs and to educate students enrolled in music programs at university. Edward supports the progression of students of all ages and across all genres. His private lesson rate is $28.00/half-hour.
Eileen Heatherington (Clarinet, Flute, Oboe, Theory, Voice, Woodwinds) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Thursday
Eileen has always had a passion for music and has been playing and performing for over 23 years. As a classically trained flutist, Eileen completed her Grade Nine practical exam with the Royal Conservatory of Music before receiving her Bachelor of Music with a concentration in flute and voice from Trinity Western University. She studied under Dr. Paolo Bortolussi, and has a wealth of performance experience including jazz and classical band, orchestra, small ensemble, and solo performance. She performed with the Chilliwack Symphony orchestra, as well as the TWU band, orchestra, wind ensemble, and choir. She has served as a flute clinician, teacher, and music theory tutor. Eileen loves to help others discover and develop their own musical passion, and focuses on creating a learning experience specifically tailored to each student.
Her rate is $29 per half hour.
Ekaterina Burakova (Cello, Piano) Registration Request
Teaching Style: , classical
Teaching Day(s): Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Ekaterina started playing the cello at the age of 8. She became an award winning cellist at the young age of 14 when her trio won second place at the international chamber competition “Concertino Praga”. Ekaterina began her teaching career a year later when she was 15. Ekaterina completed her Bachelor’s degree in performance and music education from Belarus Academy of Music and Sarajevo Academy of Music, and went on to complete her Master’s Degree in performance and music education from Belarus Academy of Music. She also holds a Teacher Certificate of Recognition from RCM. Along with teaching, Ekaterina has performed with many orchestra’s such as the Belarus Symphony Orchestra, National Concert Orchestra, Sarajevo Symphony, and others. Ekaterina has been living in New Brunswick since 2011 and has been teaching and performing in the Greater Moncton Area ever since. She has taught all ages and levels, and enjoys having her students participate in the Moncton Music Festival. Her rate is $24 per half-hour.
Elaine Ng (Piano, Theory, Violin) Registration Request
Teaching Style: classical, , ,
Teaching Day(s): Thursday, Friday
Elaine is a RCM certified teacher preparing students of all grades in violin, piano and theory examinations, music competitions and inspiring students in the enjoyment of music. She is an active member of Ontario College of Teachers where she is licensed to teach students in various school boards across Ontario. Furthermore, Elaine is a member of Ontario Registered Music Teachers' Association and Canadian Federation of Music Teachers' Associations which she is licensed to teach and mentor students, specializing in music, to work and earn a music credit as part of the school program.
Elaine holds a Bachelor of Music Honours and post-graduate Diploma in Music Performance from McMaster University and a Bachelor of Education from Brock University in which she advanced her teaching license to teach students who are gifted and with special needs. Moreover, Elaine holds a certification in Teaching Online Courses from RCM reflecting on effective teaching methods, strategies and resources used to inspire, teach, mentor and assess students to be a well-rounded musicianship in both practical and theoretical aspects, offered in group and/or private lessons setting virtually. Every year, many of Elaine's students are winners of music competitions and obtain high results from RCM examinations.
Elaine is a songwriter and composes music in various forms on a regular basis. Besides Elaine's love of music, she also developed an interest in nutrition and has recently been certified for nutrition.
Elaine's rate is $32.00/30min lesson.
Eli Slamang (Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Wednesday, Friday
Eli Slamang is a guitarist from New Westminster BC, who was accumulated over 20 years of playing. In that time Eli has played in many projects from the Vancouver area and made himself a staple in the metal community. He is constantly composing, touring, and performing with various bands and has played along side acts such as Archspire, Revocation, Marty Friedman, and many more. Along side his love for performing, Eli specializes in creating fun and creative lesson plans utilizing theory and the development of technique. At heart he is a heavy metal/rock player, but he can quickly cater to any students musical tastes. Eli's rate is $28.00 per half hour.
Éliakim Trudeau (Guitar, Ukulele, Piano) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Wednesday, Saturday
Avec plus de 6 ans d'expérience dans l'enseignement de la musique, Éliakim est un multi-instrumentiste passionné de ces instruments depuis de nombreuses années.
Titulaire d'un diplôme d'études collégiales en musique profil piano jazz-pop du Cégep régional de Lanaudière de Joliette, il a acquis une solide formation académique.
Ses influences musicales sont variées et s'étendent à divers genres que ce soit le classique, le jazz, le rock ou le métal.
En tant que professeur, il sera en mesure d'enseigner à des élèves de tous les âges, de tous les niveaux et de jouer tous les styles musicaux, que ce soit au piano ou à la guitare.
Son objectif est de partager sa passion pour la musique, de les guider dans leur parcours et de les aider à développer leur propre style.
Tarif pour un cours privé de 30 minutes: 23$
Elise Kuterbach (Guitar, Ukulele, Voice) Registration Request
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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
Ellen MacPherson (Cello, Violin) Registration Request
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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.
Emerald Sun (Clarinet, Piano, , Woodwinds) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Saturday
B.Mus. M.Mus
Emerald has built a professional career in classical music and music pedagogy specializing in piano and woodwinds. She holds a Bachelor of Music from McGill University and a Master of Music from Trossingen Musikhochschule in Germany. Emerald has taught for years students of all ages both in Canada and abroad. Aside from English, she speaks Mandarin, German and French. Her unique approach combines North American and European pedagogy and focuses on correct body use, musical understanding and having fun!
Emerald's rate is $30/half hour.
Emi Hamnett (Piano) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Friday, Saturday
Emi graduated from Osaka University of Music, majoring in Voice and has her Junior High School Teacher Certificate in Japan. Emi also graduated Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s SEA program and holds an ECE Assistant Certificate along with a Special Ed Teacher Assistant Certificate. She believes that music can be a powerful form of stress relief and adapts her lessons according to each of her student’s unique strengths and weaknesses to ensure the experience remains positive and beneficial for each of her students. Emi's rate is $28.00 per half hour lesson.
Emily Kozakievicz (Violin, Fiddle) Registration Request
Emily has been playing violin since her childhood. She is well versed in classical and contemporary as well as fiddle music. Emily has been teaching in the Tillsonburg area for approximately three years.
Her rate is $23/ half-hour private lesson.
Emily Naccarato (Piano, Theory, Special Needs Music) Registration Request
After several years of teaching piano, Emily (MTA, MT-BC) completed a Bachelors degree in Music Therapy at the University of Windsor, while studying piano performance under Dr. Gregory E Butler. For the past five years, Emily has been working as a music therapist as well as providing typical and adaptive piano lessons at Long and McQuade. Her music therapy training helps her accommodate different learning styles and abilities in the lesson room. Her philosophy of teaching is to lead individuals to achieve their full potential, through music. Her rate is $30/half hour.
Emily Shute (Piano) Registration Request
Teaching Style: classical,
Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday
Emily, an RCM Grade 9 classical pianist and voice teacher from Halifax has been teaching for over a decade. Since graduating from Dalhousie University in 2005, Emily has been teaching classical piano and musical theater privately. Her teaching style balances technique and performance, ensuring her students are skilled and expressive whether they are learning RCM curriculum or pop songs. As well as teaching, Emily has worked as an accompanist (Halifax Dance, Ross Creek Centre for the Arts, Kiwansis Music Festival), performer (IDOW Festival , Grafton Street Dinner Theater, Two Planks and a Passion), and composer, releasing her debut album “Jump with Me,” in 2015. Emily has recently moved to Saint John after spending a year teaching musical theater in South Korea. She is excited to join the Saint John Long & McQuade team and is looking forward to teaching here for many years to come. Emily's rate per half hour is $25.00
Emmett Wilson (Piano, Theory, Composition) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Emmett graduated from Simon Fraser University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts with Distinction, majoring in music. He specializes in teaching classical and contemporary piano as well as composition and theory. While Emmett enjoys teaching students of all ages and levels, he particularly enjoys helping advanced piano students to hone their skills. His rate is $29 per half hour.
Eric Gilson (Piano) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Friday, Sunday
ACE/DEP Skilled Trade Certificate Jazz Piano
Eric Gilson started his musical education at age three in the Suzuki Program. At age five he began classical piano lessons with the Royal Conservatory of Toronto. There Eric studied with Tadeusz Biernacki, the Conductor of Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet. At age 13 Eric started studying jazz with Earl MacDonald, the head of the music department at the University of Connecticut.
After graduating from Humber College’s performing arts program in 2003 having studied with Brian Dickinson, Eric began performing on cruise ships eventually becoming a musical Director aboard the Queen Elizabeth II performing on world cruises. During that time Eric had the opportunity to play for Prince Charles.
In 2010 Eric moved to Switzerland and performed for 10 years with such jazz greats as Richie Cole, Andy Scherrer and Banz Öester as well as the Basel Symphony Orchestra.
In 2015 Eric was invited by the Belgium Royal family to perform for the birthday of princess Delphine and 51 of the royal family including the king of Belgium.Eric was the Music Director for the musical Rent at La Scala in 2011 and again in 2015.From 2010-2020 Eric taught piano for the International School in Basel Switzerland, teaching classical and Jazz music.
As a teacher his main focus is to deliver personalized lessons to each student in a way that they enjoy and in an environment set up for them to thrive.
Eric's rate is $33.00 per half hour.
Eric Lam (Cello, Flute, Guitar) Registration Request
Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday
Eric Lam has a BMus, majoring in Composition and Theory from the University of Alberta and a Music Diploma from Grant MacEwan University. Eric has taught guitar for over 18+ years and he also teaches flute and cello. Eric teaches various genres of music, his students have consistently received outstanding results on RCM exams and even the golden medal.
As an active musician, composer and music arranger, he plays for various music events and concerts in various cities throughout western Canada. He has arranged/composed music for a radio station, TV program and local artists. In 2005, he attained the Best Music Arrangement Award from the Canadian Chinese Song-Writers Quest. His mission is to guide students to enjoy, discover and increase their musical knowledge. Eric is also fluent in English and Cantonese. Eric offers lessons at our Edmonton Mayfield location. His rate is $28 per half hour.
