Geoffrey Chan (Trumpet, Trombone, Clarinet, Oboe, French Horn) Registration Request

Geoffrey taught in schools and society groups for many years in Hong Kong. He passed his band sergeant major course at Kellner Hall RMSM in the United Kingdom. After immigrating to BC he played for a number of years with the Navy Reserve and Association band. His rate is $28 per half hour.

Geoffrey Cormier (Voice) Registration Request

Teaching Style: musical,

Teaching Day(s): Monday, Thursday

Geoffrey received his Honours Bachelor of Music Theatre Performance from Sheridan College in Ontario and has been involved in many kinds of vocal performing over the last 16 years. He has an understanding of voice theory and techniques that he is eager to share with his students, and is ready to help them unlock their vocal potential! While his musical background is Musical Theatre, he is comfortable to teach Rock, Folk, and Pop pieces, as well as any genre he can wrap his voice around. Geoffrey is looking forward to meeting new students and helping them find their voice in this wide world of music. His rate is $23 per half hour private session.

George Bissonnette (Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Theory) Registration Request

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

George earned a Diploma from Kwantlen Polytechnic University, with a Major in Classical Guitar. He also studied Music History and Theory. He enjoys teaching in both group and individual settings and enjoys working with students of all ages. He teaches Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele and Theory. George's rate is $27 per half hour lesson.

Gerard Rances (Voice, Ear Training) Registration Request

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

A graduate from VCC, Gerard holds a BMus in Classical Voice Performance. In addition to teaching vocal technique and performance in various styles, he is also well versed in teaching aural skills and ear training. For over a decade now, Gerard has prepared many students for RCM exams in music theory, history, and voice. Every summer, he teaches two non-credit college courses in music theory and aural skills & ear training at Douglas College. Between 2011 and 2014, Gerard was a tenor soloist for Pacific Spirit Choir. Gerard's rate is $29.00 per half hour lesson.

Gerard Satamian (Piano) Registration Request

Teaching Style: classical

Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Friday, Saturday

Gerard has taught in Canada, Lebanon, and L.A. He received his BMus. from the Beirut National Conservatory and his Master's in the former Soviet Union. He is also a local performer and opera singer and is fluent in English, French, Arabic and Armenian. His rate is $32 per half hour.

Ghislain Aucoin (Dieppe & Moncton) (Piano, Voice) Registration Request

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Teaching Day(s): Wednesday, Thursday

Born in Bathurst, Ghislain is an award-winning pianist, singer, arranger and composer with years of experience teaching Classical and Contemporary styles to his piano and voice students. Since earning his degree from Humber College, Ghislain has been active in the Toronto music scene as a recurring member of Queer Songbook Orchestra and was invited to record piano and voice on their 2017 release Anthems & Icons at the Banff Centre. He is now persuing a second degree in Piano Performance from Université de Moncton. Throughout his time as an accompanist, he has had the pleasure playing piano alongside renound singers, such as: Lorna Lofte; Lorraine Segato; Beverly Glen Copeland, Carol Pope; Judith Lander; Nancy White and Alex Samaras. The joy of music making and singing is at the core of Ghislain’s teaching in order to meet each student at their individual level to build new skills or refine the basics. Hi rate is $25 per half hour private lesson.

Gillian Shaw (Violin, Viola) Registration Request

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Teaching Day(s): Saturday

Gillian Shaw holds a B.Mus degree at McGill University and has been playing the violin since the age of 4. She has been teaching violin and viola for nearly 15 years. In 2011, she was a violist with the National Youth Orchestra and has taught violin and piano to young children and adults alike. Her rate is $25.00/half-hour private lesson.

Gisella McAlpine (Piano, Theory) Registration Request

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

Gisella graduated from the University of Toronto Music program, and from the Royal Conservatory of Music with an ARCT in Piano Performance. Gisella inspires and motivates others to reach their musical goals. Whether it is mastering music theory, preparing for an exam, or performing for the first or the 50th time, Gisella’s 20 years of experience as a player, accompanist and teacher helps others in their musical journey.

Her rate is $27 per half hour lesson.

Gord Robert (Drums) Registration Request

Teaching Style: jazz, rock

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

Gord studied world percussion at SFU, and also received his BMUS from UVIC. He has played with artists such as Jann Arden and the Jaydee Bixby. He is fluent in the styles of classic rock, pop, funk, and jazz. His rate is $32 per half hour.

Graham Hudson (Piano) Registration Request

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Teaching Day(s): Wednesday

Graham commence sa pratique pianistique à l'âge de 10 ans et il enseigne le piano depuis 2018.
Il est gradué du Collège Lionel-Groulx à Sainte-Thérèse en Composition et arrangement où il étudie le piano Jazz/ Pop avec son professeur Denis Fauché. C’est aussi à cet endroit qu’il découvre le logiciel Ableton Live et une réelle passion pour la composition sous la guidance de son professeur Louis-Philippe Quesnel. Graham a gagné le concours de Cégeps en spectacle en 2019 en solo où il a joué sa propre composition au piano et en 2020 où il a joué avec son nouveau duo < Malfé > qui explore l’univers timbral du piano, des synthétiseurs et du bruit. Il a commencé son Baccalauréat en Musique Numérique à l'Université de Montréal à l'automne 2021.

Langues parlées: Français et anglais

Graham began his piano practice at the age of 10 and has been teaching piano since 2018.
He graduated from Collège Lionel-Groulx in Sainte-Thérèse in Composition and Arrangement where he studied Jazz/Pop piano with his teacher Denis Fauché. It was also there that he discovered the Ableton Live software and a real passion for composition under the guidance of his teacher Louis-Philippe Quesnel. Graham won the CEGEP en spectacle competition in 2019 as a solo artist where he played his own composition on the piano and in 2020 where he played with his new duo < Malfé > which explores the timbral universe of piano, synthesizers and noise. He started his Bachelor's degree in Digital Music at the University of Montreal in the fall of 2021.

Spoken languages : English and French

Greg Dent (Brass, Voice) Registration Request

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Teaching Day(s): Saturday

Greg received his bachelors in Jazz Studies from Capilano University in 2022 and is an active member of the Vancouver music community. Greg has experience playing in small jazz combos, big bands and orchestral/contemporary classical settings. As an Educator, Greg focuses on building students' understanding of core concepts and fundamentals through classical technique, as well as building a breadth of knowledge in the jazz idiom. Greg is a multi-instrumentalist who teaches primarily trombone and trumpet, but is also well versed in Tuba, Baritone/Euphonium, and French Horn. Greg is also a vocal coach and teaches beginner/jazz guitar. Lessons are organized to adapt to individual students' learning styles as well as short/long-term goals. Greg works well with all skill levels from absolute beginner to professional players and hopes to help students build confidence and find joy in their craft.
His rate is $29 per half hour.

Greg Galsoska (Violin) Registration Request

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Teaching Day(s): Thursday

Greg Galoska is a passionate and dedicated Violinist who studied in the Bachelor of Music program at Wilfried Laurier University. He has performed with the Georgian Bay Symphony as First Violin and has a strong background in music education. He is committed to fostering musical growth and inspiration in students of all ages and skill levels. His lesson rate is $26 per half hour private lesson.

Greg Gowan (Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute, Violin, Theory) Registration Request

Teaching Day(s): Saturday

Greg Gowan studied music as a saxophonist at Western University, completing the program with Honours in Music Education (BMus 2015). He then acquired a Bachelor of Education from Nipissing University in 2017 and became an educator for Thames Valley District School Board in 2018. Aside from the saxophone, Greg also has a deep love for music theory, and has plenty of experience teaching it in a classroom setting. Using a holistic approach, he teaches the necessities of music while also incorporating the needs and interests of each student. He looks forward to sharing his interest and knowledge with all who have a love for music. Greg's rate is $26.00/half-hour private lesson.

Greg Myra (Piano, Theory) Registration Request

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Halifax pianist Gregory Myra received his Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance in 2009 from Dalhousie University. Upon graduation he accompanied the students of Professor Lucy Hayes-Davis at Dalhousie for two years. In 2011 he began studies at the University of Manitoba under Dr. Laura Loewen and graduated in 2013 with a Master of Music in Collaborative Piano. Greg has played for the Halifax Summer Opera Festival for many years and has also performed with Opera Nova Scotia and the Dalhousie Chamber Series. He has over a decade of teaching experience and is thrilled to be working with Long & McQuade. He teaches all levels and ages. Greg's teaching rate per 30-minute private lesson is $26.

Griffin Hodge (Clarinet, Flute, Saxophone) Registration Request

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Teaching Day(s): Saturday

B. Mus Woodwind Performance (Humber College)

Griffin Hodge is a young music educator and woodwind instrumentalist currently residing in Toronto Ontario. After beginning his music career in Kelowna British Columbia, Griffin moved to Toronto in 2018 to complete a degree in woodwind performance from Humber College. Griffin has studied and performed with notable musicians such as Kirk MacDonald and Pat Labarbera, specializing in jazz and improvisation. Griffin has also been the recipient of the Bernie Piltch Memorial Scholarship and the Yamaha Canada Music, Ltd. Award 2021 for his efforts in the field. Griffin primarily plays tenor saxophone and doubles as an alto, flute and clarinet player.

Griffin's rate is $30.00 per half hour.

Guerschon Auguste (Voice, Piano) Registration Request

Teaching Style: gospel,

Teaching Day(s): Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Guerschon Auguste is an emerging artist who likes to combine Gospel music with pop, jazz and classical. As a member of the Jireh Gospel Choir, he performed on the TD stage at the 2016 Montreal International Jazz Festival. He also made a few appearances on television shows and sang back vocals for renowned artists such as Bobby McFerrin and Corneille. In 2019, Guerschon completed his bachelor’s degree in Jazz Interpretation under the mentorship of Vincent Morel. He regularly participates in Gospel workshops at Place des Arts and does studio recordings for various artists. He teaches singing and piano. He occasionally conducts the Jireh Choir and creates vocal arrangements for local Gospel artists. Guerschon has been teaching music since 2014.

Rate: $27/half-hour
Speaks English and French

Guillaume Beaulieu (Violin, Fiddle, Mandolin) Registration Request

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Teaching Day(s): Wednesday

Guillaume Beaulieu entreprend très tôt ses études en musique. Dès le primaire, il débute par la technique classique et dérive ensuite vers le monde de la musique populaire et traditionnelle au cégep Lionel-Groulx. Tout au long de son parcours, Guillaume participe à toutes sortes de concours, festivals et évènements et en ressort même titulaire de plusieurs premiers prix. Étant musicien pigiste, il accompagne notamment Désirée, participante à l’émission « La Voix » en 2017. Ayant foulé jeune les planches de scènes réputées, telles que celle du Club Soda et du MTelus, Guillaume Beaulieu prend part à une prestation aux Festival International de Jazz de Montréal en 2017. Il étudie présentement au Baccalauréat en violon à l’Université du Québec à Montréal et enseigne depuis 5 ans. De par sa polyvalence et de son bon vivant, Guillaume saura vous transmettre la passion de la musique et de la pratique instrumentale.

Guillaume Beaulieu began his musical studies at a very early age. In elementary school, he started with classical technique and then drifted towards the world of popular and traditional music at Lionel-Groulx College. Throughout his career, Guillaume has participated in all kinds of competitions, festivals and events and even won several first prizes. As a freelance musician, he accompanied Désirée, a participant in "La Voix" in 2017. Having played on the stages of renowned venues such as Club Soda and MTelus, Guillaume Beaulieu took part in a performance at the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal in 2017. He is currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in violin at Université du Québec à Montréal; he has been teaching for 5 years. Guillaume's versatility and good nature helps him transmit his passion for music and instrumental practice.

Langues parlées: français, anglais

Guy Onraet (Guitar, Bass, Ukulele, Songwriting) Registration Request

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

Guy began his musical life in South Africa age 8. He studied music at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University and released his debut solo album in 2009. He appeared in Guitar Player magazine and headlined Evolution Rock’s Masters of Shred. His music has featured in dozens of commercial videos. He is heavily involved in the Calgary music scene and has toured southern Alberta and B.C. Guy has vast experience teaching adults and children, giving more than 7000 lessons over the last 9 years. Specialising in technique and theory for rock, pop, metal, blues and country. Guy offers lessons in Calgary at the East store and his rate is $28 per half hour.

Haewook Kim (Piano, Violin, Theory) Registration Request

Teaching Style: classical, jazz

Teaching Day(s): Monday, Wednesday, Thursday

Haewook has been playing piano since 1995 and teaching piano since 2007. She received her Post Baccalaureate Performance Diploma in Jazz Piano Performance from the University of Manitoba and a Bachelors degree in Piano Performance in Classical Piano from Shanghai Conservatory of Music.
She has also studied Music Education at East China Normal University.
She has been teaching for many years in Winnipeg and Shanghai, and has performed in numerous concerts and festivals over the years. She is a pianist at Holy Trinity Anglican Church and has also served as a church organist and pianist for a united church in Winnipeg for over 5 years. She also has considerable experience playing for church worships, many kinds of choirs, wedding ceremonies, and various other events. She is fluent in English, Korean, and Mandarin. Haewook welcomes all levels of students and teaches piano, violin, and theory at our Winnipeg Henderson location. Her rate is $27 per half hour.

Harold Donnelly (Guitar) Registration Request

Teaching Day(s): Monday

Harold has a Bachelor of Music Degree from Capilano University, a Diploma in jazz from Vancouver Community College, and a Bachelor of Education Degree. He has been an active member of the musical scene for a number of years and a music educator for the past 5 years. Harold is currently working with his band 'Portage and Main', Emma Postl, and various solo projects. Harold teaches bass and guitar to students of all ages and abilities. He is well versed in rock and popular music.
His rate is $28 per half hour.