Janel Jarvis (Piano, Voice) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Janel received her education and training in music, recreation and fitness as well as dance and movement, and has been teaching classes in these intersecting areas for nearly 25 years. She develops and implements music and movement programs for people of all ages: babies and preschoolers, elementary, high school and post secondary and the general community. She understands the importance of putting one’s teaching into practice and is an accomplished performer. Janel is currently the vocalist for a 5 piece jazz ensemble as well as a trio, and accompanies music exams, auditions, and a local church choir.
Her rate is $26 per half hour lesson.
Jasmine Moore (Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Theory) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday
Jasmine Moore is a classically trained flautist with experience playing baroque flute, piccolo, clarinet, and saxophone in various ensembles from chamber music to large ensembles throughout Vancouver and the Fraser Valley. She has a Bachelor of Music degree where she studied under Paolo Borolussi and Mark McGregor. She believes in creating a well-rounded musical experience for her students while allowing them to explore and grow within their own musical interests. Her rate is $31 per half hour.
Jean-François Robitaille (Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba, French Horn, Euphonium, Guitar) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Thursday
Jean-François, bass trombonist, holds a bachelor's degree in music from the University of Ottawa and a bachelor's degree in music education from Université de Laval. He has been teaching music at the high school level for several years. He also coordinated the music concentration program in the Outaouais region. He has been a member of several musical ensembles;
Union Musicale de Shawinigan, Orchestre à vents du Cente-du-Québec, Orchestre à vents de Victoriaville, Orchestre Symphonique de l'Université de Sherbrooke and Orchestre à vents des Enseignants de musique du Québec.
He continues his training in musical direction.
(trumpet lessons, trombone lessons, tuba lessons, guitar lessons).
Jeffery Mosher () Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Tuesday
Jeffery has a Bachelors of Arts with a major in music [saxophone] from Dalhousie , University. He played with the back up band to the Platters, Dan Aykroyd and the Blues Brothers, and others. Currently he is front man for the Mellotones and the Metric System. He has taught at Summer Rock, and the Acadia Jazz Camp, as well as privately. His rate for a 1/2 hour private lesson is $28.00.
Jeffrey Black (Piano, Guitar) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday
Recently transplanted from Alberta, Jeff Black brings over 15 years of performance experience, and 5+ years of teaching experience in both piano and guitar. With a background in RCM piano and a diploma in Jazz from Edmonton's Grant MacEwan University, Jeff is ready and willing to take students of all ages or experience levels and help them pursue their musical goals. His rate is $32/half hour.
Jennifer Abbott (Piano, Clarinet, Ukulele, Recorder) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Jennifer Abbott has been an avid member of the music scene for over 35 years, teaching and specializing in piano and keyboard knowledge. She has extensive experience instructing students of all ages and styles of piano, keyboard and ukulele. Jenn has been involved with many workshops, accompanied professional choirs and taught group lessons. Jenn offers and enjoyable and practical approach to learning and welcomes students of all ages and abilities. Jenn especially loves working with young children and beginners. She also teaches beginner clarinet to students 8 years and older.
Her rate is $30 per half hour.
Jennifer Hedican (Violin) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Thursday
Jennifer completed a Bachelor of Music in Violin Performance degree at Sir Wilfred Laurier as well as a course in musical pedagogy, and has been teaching and performing for over 20 years. She teaches RCM and Suzuki Method and plays with the North Bay Symphony orchestra. Jennifer is comfortable teaching classical violin and Celtic fiddle styles. Her rate is $26 per ½ hour lesson.
Jennifer Marlow (Piano) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Wednesday
Jennifer's music education (piano) from Dalhousie University opened doors to many great opportunities to work in the music industry, whether it be managing a ‘New Music’ collective, a stage manager for opera, a producer of jazz festivals and more. However, the constant throughout has been teaching piano. The breadth of experience within the music sector has informed her approach to teaching along with years (decades!) of guiding 5 to 85 year olds on her piano bench. Jennifer's aim as a piano teacher is to instill and nurture a love for music, which enriches our lives and those around us. Jennifer's rate is $26 per half hour lesson.
Jeremy Daw (Bass Guitar, Guitar) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Jeremy graduated Humber College’s Music program in 2002, where he studied under such artists as Mike Downes (Juno Award Winner), Rik Emmett (Triumph), and Lenny Boyd, to name a few. Since then, Jeremy has built a robust portfolio that includes 20 years of teaching music lessons, 100s of gigs in the local music scene, performing on 200+ full length studio albums, performing 1000 concerts while touring 25+ countries. Jeremy also has his own recording studio where he composes music for television, cartoons, and YouTube, as well as records with locals and international artists. Jeremy plays all genres of music. His approach to teaching combines fun, flexibility, skill building, and theory, ensuring a well-rounded and customized learning experience for each student.
Jeremy charges $27 per half hour private lesson.
Jeremy Pink (Guitar) Registration Request
Teaching Style: rock,
Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Jeremy is a teacher of guitar and beginner bass who teaches at our lesson centre four days a week. As an encore to his long teaching days, Jeremy plays in a number of local bands in the rock, pop and blues genres. He has a penchant for creating original material for metal bands and his instrumental rock and roll project. Jeremy charges $28.00 per half-hour lesson.
Jeremy Sallie (Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Wednesday, Thursday
Jeremy achieved a Jazz Diploma from Vancouver Island University and a graduate certificate in Film Scoring from Sheridan. His lessons provide a perfect blend of technical prowess and artistic insight. Whether you're a novice eager to strum your first chords or a seasoned player aiming for refinement, Jeremy's tailored approach accommodates all skill levels and styles. Jeremy's rate is $26/half hour lesson.
Jerritt Craig (Bass Guitar, Guitar) Registration Request
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Jerritt Craig is a bassist, guitarist and educator based out of the Durham Region. He is a well respected player within the Durham Music Community, currently apart of several projects such as the Marc Joseph Band, Rachel & Ayden, Nathan Carr Band.
Formerly a student at the prestigious Humber College of Music, Jerritt spent years honing his craft and styles of education to ensure excellent results with students. He is well versed in all styles of music, and particularly enjoys playing Rock, Funk, R&B, Prog, and Latin music.
Jerritt's rate is $29.00 per 30 min lesson.
Jerry Ozipko - Online Lessons Available (Violin, Cello, Brass, Woodwinds) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Monday
Jerry taught band in a high school setting for over 15 years, and holds a Bachelor of Music as well as a Master of Education degree. Jerry has had a love of teaching for many years and wants to continue passing on his knowledge at Long & McQuade. Primarily Jerry plays violin, clarinet and saxophone but can also teach any band instrument up to a level 2 proficiency. Jerry offers lessons at our Edmonton North location.
His rate is $28 per half hour.
*** Jerry is now doing online lessons ONLY ***
Jesse McCloy (Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Thursday, Friday
Jesse is an experienced teacher, performer, and purveyor of all things musical, Jesse has been playing in venues and studios across the world for the last 20 years.
His styles are far ranging, including anything from rock, blues, funk and soul to heavy metal.
Specializing in guitar and ukulele, Jesse believes in maintaining a relaxed and comfortable learning environment suitable for all ages and skill levels. Lesson rate $30 per half hour lesson.
Jessica McLaughlin (Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Jessica is a classically trained multi-instrumentalist specializing in woodwinds. She holds a Bachelor of Music degree in Performance from the University of Calgary and has begun work on her Masters. In 2012 she received several gold certificates for the performance of solo works at the Kiwanis Music Festival in Calgary. Jessica has taught private lessons and coached ensembles for 5 years. She performs regularly in ensembles ranging from small chamber groups to big bands, wind ensembles and pit orchestras. Her goal is to inspire students to play and encourage constant learning. Her rate is $28 per half hour.
Jimmy Rodgers (Guitar, Ukulele, Mandolin, Merlin, Bass Guitar, Theory) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Jimmy offers In-Person or Online music lessons on Acoustic & Electric Guitar, Bass Guitar, Mandolin, Ukulele, Merlin and Banjo to all ages at Long & McQuade Belleville.
Jimmy Rodgers started playing guitar around the age of 12 years old and has been on his musical journey ever since.
Watching and learning from the multiple musicians in his family he was able to hone his skills. With time and years of practice Jimmy branched out onto numerous other instruments.
Jimmy’s love of performing music has led to playing all over the Hastings and Quinte areas as one half of the duo, The Rodgers Boys. He is also known for his Lead Guitar work in the Rock Band "Beyond the Call".
His teaching style is individualized to each student and not genre specific.
From complex musical theory to just basic chords, meeting people at their level is his main focus in teaching.
Jimmy’s Lesson Rate is $27/Half Hour Lesson
Joelle Nielsen (Clarinet, Flute, Oboe, Saxophone) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Joelle Nielsen started playing the clarinet 20 years ago, achieving her B.Mus in performance from Brandon University in 2014. During that time she has played with National youth band, pit ensembles for musical theatre productions, and as part of small ensembles that performed with the WSO’s pre-concert series and at ICA’s Clarinet Festival, as well as competing Nationally as part of a chamber group. Joelle has been teaching woodwind clinics in Manitoba and Saskatchewan since 2009, and started teaching privately in Northeast Saskatchewan in 2018. Joelle teaches woodwinds at the Regina store. Her rate is $26 per half-hour.
Joëlle Turner (Guitar, Voice, Piano, Ukulele, Songwriting, Theory, Looping, Recording) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Want to sing and/or play your favourite songs with confidence? Joëlle teaches vocals, piano, guitar, and ukulele, specializing in Pop, R&B, Lo-Fi, Folk, and Rock. Whether you're just starting out or hoping to build on your skills, Joëlle offers personalized lessons to support your musical journey.
Interested in writing and recording music? Joëlle offers songwriting and production guidance, plus access to a cozy studio to help shape your unique style and bring your songs to life in a comfortable, creative environment.
With 20+ years of teaching and 30+ years of performance, songwriting, and recording experience, Joëlle holds a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Performance (voice) from the University of Toronto and continues studying vocal anatomy and pedagogy with Dr. Shannon Coates. This year, they’re releasing four new singles on all streaming platforms with their band, Ten Moon - come catch them on tour this August
Joëlle offers In-Person and Online Private and Group music lessons on Voice, Piano, Guitar, Ukulele, Songwriting and Theory to all ages at Long & McQuade Belleville.
Joëlle's Lesson Rate is $29/Half Hour Lesson
John Lake (Drums) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
John is a graduate of the NSCC Music Arts program with extensive experience playing and performing in a wide variety of genres. From the age of 12 he was drumming in bands in the local all-ages alternative music scene, and simultaneously became involved in the Los Primos Program, performing in youth latin jazz combos around Halifax. Since graduating he has been splitting his time between teaching, touring, recording, and performing with diverse acts such as Loveland, Harley Alexander, New Love Underground, and many more. John continues to immerse himself in new concepts, styles, and musical environments. His rate is $27.00 for a private half hour lesson.
John Lindsay-Botten (Voice, Piano, Brass) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Monday
John has a Bachelors in Music in Voice from Mount Allison University and grade 8 Royal Conservatory of Music piano. John originally entered university on trombone but switched to voice after two years. He has sung both solo and chorally with the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir, the Elora Festival Singers, Nathaniel Dett Chorale, Mississauga Choral Society, and the Toronto Jewish Folk Choir among others, and he took on the lead role of Pierre Elliott Trudeau in Vocalypse Productions’ presentation of G. E. Clarke and D.D. Jackson’s opera Trudeau: Long March/Shining Path. John has produced a CD of his own pop/adult compositions called ‘A Labour of Love’. He has been teaching music since 1994 and his rate for a half-hour private lesson is $28.
