Alexandre Galarneau-Ronde (Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele) Registration Request

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Teaching Day(s): Wednesday, Friday

Alexandre Galarneau-Rondeau possède une technique professionnelle - Musique et chanson et Composition et arrangement du Collège Lionel-Groulx. Musicien de rue ayant voyagé à travers le Canada, Alexandre a visité notre pays de Percé à Tofino. Il a partagé sa passion et découvert de nouvelles cultures musicales lors de ses nombreux voyages en Europe (Irlande, Espagne, France). Il cumule de nombreuses participations dans plusieurs événements dans le Grand Montréal, tels le Festival Tintamarre et le Festival Emergenza. Il cumule 7 années d’expérience de scène et d'enseignement. Il a enregistré un album studio avec Pontésable, réalisé 2 albums de ses compositions et 2 EP en studio.

Alexandre Galarneau-Rondeau has a Professional Technique - Music and Song and Composition and Arrangement from Lionel-Groulx College. A street musician who has traveled across Canada, Alexandre has visited our country from Percé to Tofino. He has shared his passion and discovered new musical cultures during his numerous trips to Europe (Ireland, Spain, France). He has participated in many events in the Greater Montreal area, such as Festival Tintamarre and Festival Emergenza. He cumulates 7 years of stage and teaching experience. He has recorded a studio album with Pontésable, produced 2 albums of his own compositions and 2 EPs in studio.

Ali Enriquez (violin) Registration Request

Teaching Style: classical

Teaching Day(s): Friday, Saturday

Alison Enriquez (Ali) is a Cuban-Canadian multi-instrumentalist and singer/songwriter. Her genres range from deep classical roots to jazz, latin, R&B, pop and fusion. She’s played in stages around Canada, Cuba and Italy. (ex. Romerías de Mayo, Cuba - Halifax Jazz Festival, Canada- Ravello Music Fest, Italy - etc). With 15+ years of classical training under her wing (violin), she then studied music at Dalhousie University and is currently pursuing a popular music diploma at the Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC), allowing her to make a greater focus on her main interests: creating and educating. Alison has been a teacher at Andrea’s Music Studio since October of 2021 (violin, piano and vocals) and is now teaching violin at Long and Mcquade!
Ali is $26 per half hour lesson.

Alicia Maynard (Piano) Registration Request

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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday

Alicia holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Music from York University. She enjoys teaching students of all ages and maintains her disciplined instruction curriculum in the classroom. Alicia sings in the Gospel choir and is working towards level 10 RCM piano including theory, history, and harmony. Her rate is $28.00 per half-hour lesson.

Alida Schedel (Drums) Registration Request

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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Originally from Vancouver Island, BC, Alida started playing with her family band at the age of 15. Since relocating to Calgary, she has been working with bands full time as well as hosting jams. A newfound passion has been teaching students the fun and enjoyment of music. The great interaction with her students and the 30+ years of professional performance make the perfect combination for a high level but enjoyable learning experience, particularly for the younger students who possess the same enthusiasm she had at a young age. Alida offers lessons in Calgary at the East store and her rate is $29 per half hour.

Alisa Anderson - ONLINE ONLY (Guitar, , Voice, Ukulele, Piano) Registration Request

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Alisa is an accomplished musician who is passionate about inspiring music in others. She is a singer, plays multiple instruments, and graduated from Selkirk College’s Music and Technology program in Nelson, BC with a major in guitar performance. She has played all over the country, as a solo jazz performer, and as a vocalist at black tie events fronting a 17 member big band. She has been a blues bassist, a big band pianist, and a funk singer. She has written and recorded for movies, performed as a studio musician and worked as a recording engineer. Alisa is most excited about sharing her knowledge and fostering a lifelong love of music through teaching, and is a very capable and flexible teacher within many styles of music and teaching methods. Alisa's rate for a half hour private lesson is $26.

Alisa Borland (Piano, Flute) Registration Request

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Teaching Day(s): Tuesday

Alisa holds a Bachelor of Music degree from Algoma University and her Grade 10 RCM on piano and flute. She has also completed teacher training in the Suzuki method. Alisa has been teaching for over 10 years in Sault Ste Marie, and is fluent in a variety of styles from classical to pop and rock. Her rate is $27 per ½ hour lesson.

Allie Bennett (Fiddle, Guitar) Registration Request

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Teaching Day(s): Monday

Allie has been in the Canadian Music Industry since 1975. He has toured Canada, the U.S., Britain, Sweden, Australia, and Germany and has over 125 album credits as a studio musician. In 2003 he was Musical Director of The Rise And Follies Of Cape Breton - The Second Coming. In 2005 he was presented with the East Coast Music Association’s Musicians Achievement Award. Nominated for 2 Music Nova Scotia Awards – Educator of the Year and Traditional / Roots Recording of the Year for his CD “Full Circle.” Allie has been teaching music since 1992 and his rate for a half hour private lesson is $26.00.

Amanda Turner (Piano, Theory) Registration Request

Teaching Style: classical, ,

Teaching Day(s): Wednesday, Thursday

Amanda has been teaching piano classes full time since 2002. She specializes in teaching beginners of all ages, including young children. She enjoys teaching with a fun, yet logical approach and strives to help students build confident independence as they develop a well-rounded musical foundation. Amanda teaches all of her students relevant theory for their current level to help light the way forward for growth and creativity. She has acquired her RCM Level 10 and is also able to help students prepare for their RCM exams. Amanda also offers exclusive theory lessons. Amanda's rate is $28.00 per half-hour lesson.

Amilia Hildahl (Violin) Registration Request

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Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Friday

Amilia Hildahl has been playing the violin since the young age of 3. A well-seasoned performer as well as teacher, she has performed as a soloist throughout North America—most notably at the world famous Carnegie Hall in Manhattan—and as an orchestral ensemble member with the Calgary Youth Orchestra in countries across Europe. Alongside performing, she is also an experienced music teacher who has worked with students of all ages hoping to learn everything from Bach to Irish fiddling. Likewise, while Amilia is classically trained, she is able to work with a wide variety of genres, and is always happy to work with the student to create an individual style of playing. She hopes that her love for the instrument will be passed down to all of her students, who she hopes will share a love for music, and a passion for creativity. Amilia offers lessons online only, and her rate is $30 per half hour.

Amir Meshgini (Guitar, Ukulele) Registration Request

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Lessons offered in English and Persian
Amir Meshgini holds a Master of Classical Guitar Performance from the University of Ottawa where he studied under the supervision of Canadian composer and guitarist Patrick Roux. During his career, he has had many performances as a solo guitarist and has also been a member of various ensembles. In addition, he was a tenor in the Tehran Choir for four years where he had several performances. He has also performed on several occasions in Tabaret Hall and the Gatineau Conservatory of Music.
He has been teaching guitar to students of different ages since 2014. His enthusiasm for teaching has always led him to study modern pedagogical approaches in music to create the optimal situation for every student based on their personalities, their cultural and musical backgrounds, and their interests to keep the learning process both fun and engaging. He teaches anything from classical guitar to Rock, finger-style acoustic guitar and ukulele, and improvising lessons.
$26 per 1/2hr. Lesson

Amos Wong (Violin) Registration Request

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Teaching Day(s): Saturday

B. Mus, M. Mus Violin Performance

Obtained both Bachelor and Master degree in Violin Performance, his main mentors were violinists Etsuko Kimura (TSO Assistant Concertmaster), Lucy Gould (Chamber Orchestra of Europe & Gould Piano Trio), and Itzhak Rashkovsky (pedagogue at Royal College of Music). Amos is an avid chamber musician with tremendous experiences in chamber ensemble, orchestras, as well as solo performances. He has had the privilege to work and collaborate with many internationally world renowned artists both in Canada and the UK. Some of his chamber highlights were in collaboration with Nicola Benedetti, Leonard Elschenbroich, Pieter Wispelwey, and principals of the BBC NOW & WNO.

Amos' rate is $32.00 per half hour.

Amy Ewer (Piano) Registration Request

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Amy has a Bachelors of Music from Dalhousie University with a major in piano. She has played Bach, Beethoven, Chopin, Prokofiev, etc., in recitals at Dalhousie and other venues. Amy has been teaching music since 2009 and has years of experience working with children. Her rate per 30-minute private lesson is $26.

Anait Koutsouzian (Piano, Voice) Registration Request

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Teaching Day(s): Thursday, Friday

Ph. D (Komitas State Conservatory), RCM Accredited Teacher (Piano, Vocal), Creator and Owner of Childhood Music Program

Anait holds a Ph.D in music from Komitas State Conservatory. She has taught music at TCDSB schools, Montessori private schools as well as other private music schools. Anait has taught piano, vocal and music theory over 28 years. She prepares her students for RCM examinations, for competitions and provides them recording opportunities. Many recital engagements have taken her to major cities in Armenia, Russia, the Middle East, Canada and the U.S.A. She recorded her three albums that have been nominated in Los Angeles at Armenian Music Award. Her music videos in variety of languages and styles can be found on her You Tube account. Anait has been performing in a number of concerts at venues such as Toronto Centre for the Arts, St. Lawrence Concert Hall and University of Montréal. She has also sang as a soloist with the Russian Strings Orchestra in Los Angeles, California. In Canada, Anait’s music has been part of two documentaries, one in 1994 on the Armenian Artists for TV Ontario and one in 2004 for the National Film Board of Canada. Anait loves to share her passion for music with students of all ages and levels with individualized approach.

Anait’s rate is $35.00 per half hour.

Andrew Kay (Clarinet, Flute, Saxophone, Woodwinds) Registration Request

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Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Saturday

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Andrew is a versatile musician and artist from Toronto, Canada performing music ranging from Indo-Jazz, World Music and Indian Classical Raga Music to Contemporary Jazz and Improvised Music. He is among one of the first musicians to perform Indian Classical music on the Alto Saxophone. He is a seasoned performer through numerous feature concerts around the globe with maestros and is the co-leader of many successful creative musical projects. Andrew also teaches lessons on flute and clarinet.
Andrew's rate is $29/half hour.

Andrew Somerville (Guitar, Mandolin, Banjo, Ukulele) Registration Request

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

From jazz to jugband, mariachi to metal, Andrew Somerville has performed, studied and taught music in Canada, The U. S. and México. Mr. Somerville studied guitar and bass at Toronto's Humber College, Detroit's Wayne State University and privately in Detroit, Toronto and Mexico City. Andrew’s goal-oriented approach focuses on the student’s abilities and musical tastes. He is equally comfortable teaching beginners of all ages up to the most advanced students of theory and technique. "The way to motivate a student is to give them the means to create the music they love and to show them how to make practice both fun and rewarding." Andrew's rate is $26.00/half-hour private lesson.

Andrew Ty (Violin) Registration Request

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Teaching Day(s): Tuesday

Andrew graduated from the Vancouver Academy of Music with a BMUS in Violin Performance, and has been teaching since 2008. He believes studying a wide variety of genres will help the student express themselves and develop their self-confidence in music and in life. Andrew's rate is $32/half hour.

Andrzej Ryszka (Drums) Registration Request

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

Family considerations brought Andrzej from Poland to Calgary in 1990, and he has maintained a thriving playing career on both continents ever since. His European work has won gold records, and in Canada he has toured with the Roadhammers, Tom Jackson, Lisa Brokop and Patricia Conroy. Andrzej is sought after as a studio musician, performer and teacher, and we are thrilled that he will be offering instruction through our studios. Andrzej offers lessons at the Calgary Chinook store and his rate is $30 per half hour.

Angela Gjurichanin (Piano, Voice) Registration Request

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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Angela is a recent graduate from the University of Western Ontario with a Masters of Music in Performance and Literature (MMus. 22) and holds a Bachelor of Music Honours (BMus. 20) from the University of Saskatchewan. She is a classically trained vocalist and is currently a freelancing opera singer and a voice/piano teacher. Angela has been involved in music since she was 6 years old, from playing the piano to singing Celine Dion, AC/DC, operatic repertoire and more! She is well versed in teaching all musical styles and strives to create a learning environment that is inclusive for all types of learners. Angela wants to share her experience and passion for music, and is able to customize every lesson to meet the needs of her students.

Her rate is $28.00/half-hour private lesson.

Angela Mornadji (Piano, Voice) Registration Request

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Teaching Day(s): Thursday

M. Mus Piano (Kyrgyz National Conservatory)

Born in a theatrical family, since her early years Angela has performed on stage at the Opera House in Kyrgyzstan.
Angela is an experienced teacher offering piano/keyboard, vocal and theory lessons online and in studio. She has prepared students for international exams, festivals, talent shows and competitions. She holds a Masters degree from Kyrgyz National Conservatory and brings over 22 years of teaching experience. Angela is bilingual, conducting lessons in both English and Russian, and focuses on teaching a comprehensive understanding of music, from theory to practical skills. She's particularly adept at identifying and nurturing talent across all levels, from beginners to advanced students of any age.

Angela's rate is $35.00 per half hour.

Anna Beukes (Composition, Piano) Registration Request

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Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Saturday

Classically trained, Anna Beukes has been playing piano for 15 years now. She has her level 8 RCM theory certification and currently attends The King's University to receive her Bachelor of Music degree. Anna believes that the best teachers are also students and as such she is often throwing herself into new experiences and environments. She composes often and engages with many different areas of music: playing in her university’s classical music season and recitals, as well as engaging in local band and music scenes.
Anna is dyslexic and is no stranger to learning disabilities as well as alternative forms of learning/teaching. She will work with all of her students to make sure they not only sound nice, but they understand what they are doing and feel confident in themselves and their music. Her rate is $26 per half hour.