Louis-Alexandre Gauthier-Dumoulin (Songwriting) Registration Request
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Louis-Alexandre Gauthier-Dumoulin est un compositeur de musique à l'image. Il est titulaire d’une maîtrise en composition de l’Université de Montréal au cours de laquelle il s’est spécialisé en musique à l’image. Sa formation l’a amené à effectuer un séjour de recherche au Conservatoire National Supérieur Musique et Danse de Lyon où il s’est joint à la classe de Composition pour l’image. Son mémoire de maîtrise analyse la relation entre la musique et l’image dans ses propres œuvres.
Sur le plan professionnel, Louis-Alexandre se consacre à la musique instrumentale et écrit autant pour les petites formations que pour les grands ensembles. Il a composé la trame sonore de plusieurs courts métrages et jeux vidéo.
Il s’est également illustré sur la scène avec son œuvre intitulée Nature, pour tuba et piano, a été créée lors de la toute première édition du Toronto Tuba Euphonium Symposium (TOTES) à Toronto. Elle a ensuite été interprétée à nouveau à la neuvième édition du Augustfest à Brandon, au Manitoba.
Tarif pour un 30 minutes de cours privé: 25$
Langue enseignée: Français
Luke Roberts (Guitar) Registration Request
Teaching Style: classical, jazz, rock
Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Luke has 23 years of experience playing guitar. In addition to having undergone extensive study in Jazz and Classical traditions, he has played in Pop, Blues, Folk, Classic Rock and Metal bands. Keeping in mind that theory, technique and ear training is important, he is always trying to stay in touch with modern music idioms and teach students of all ages and skill levels songs that they know and like. He has studied under and worked with such names as Ted Quinlan, Toni Zorzi, Al Kay, Hilario Duran, Brigham Phillips, John Macleod, Kirk MacDonald & Dave Restivo.
Luke's rate is $30.00 per half hour.
Maciej Dorna (Piano) Registration Request
Teaching Style: classical, rock
Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Maciej studied at the Chopin University in Warsaw, Poland and the Glenn Gould School in Toronto. An International Piano Competition Winner in Italy and France, Maciej has performed with Orchestras in Europe, Japan & China. Maciej can prepare students for auditions, competitions and exams from beginner to advanced RCM levels. Maciej's passion for teaching creates an environment aimed at student success. His rate is $33.00 per half-hour lesson.
Mackenzie Romano (Guitar) Registration Request
Teaching Style: jazz, rock
Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Wednesday
Mackenzie started out studying guitar at Long & McQuade. He has been playing for the last 10 years, and is RCM certified. Mackenzie is well-versed in Rock, Pop, Jazz, Metal and makes lessons fun for everyone.
Mackenzie's rate is $27 per half hour lesson, in person or online
Maetinee Pungsawangwong (Piano, Theory) Registration Request
Teaching Style: classical
Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
Maetinee has obtained a fully advanced Grade 5 Yamaha Piano Certificate (Japan), Trinity (London), and Grade 10 Piano with Honors from the Royal Conservatory of Music. She has over 10 years of teaching experience in a variety of musical styles such as classical, pop, chords, improvisation and gospel music. Maetinee has extensive experience coaching students for performance in competitions, recitals, and preparing students for piano and theory examinations through the RCM.
Mae offers lesson in-person and online.
Matinee’s rate is $27 per half hour lesson
Manny Makris (Guitar, Ukulele) Registration Request
Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday
Manny has been playing live since 1991 and teaching since 1995. He was the winner of the 1997 Blues Guitar Riff-Off at age 19 and was nominated Best Blues Band at the Doheny Blues Society in California in 1999 and the Maple Blues Awards in 2000. He has played many major blues festivals in Ottawa and New York and has shared the stage with blues legends Otis Rush, Kid Ramos (The Fabulous Thunderbirds) and Dan Aykroyd. Manny has played in several different blues and rockabilly bands over the years. He is comfortable teaching students of all levels, especially those that are interested in lead and rhythm guitar. Specializing in Blues, Country, Rockabilly, Rock and Roll and Surf.
His rate per half hour private lesson is $28.
Marc Gladstone (Piano) Registration Request
Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Marc’s been teaching at Long & McQuade since 2010. He teaches all genres, believing students will work harder if they’re playing music they love to play. He can teach RCM, and was a judge at the Victoria Conservatory of Music for graduating students in 2021. Marc joined Prism in 2010, playing large festival audiences and indoor theatres. He was with Doug and the Slugs and Nick Gilder before that. He also plays keyboards and sings with Stone Poets, recording their 5th album currently with Marc producing alongside West Coast Engineer of the year, Sheldon Zaharko. He’s the West Coast Director with the Canadian Musicians Coalition; a director at Pacific Northwest Radio and the writer/producer of the radio podcast. Nominated 4 years in a row for the BCCMA Keyboardist of the Year, he’s a sought after session player for recording and live performances. Marc’s rate is $32.00 per half hour lesson.
Marco Castillo (Guitar, Bass Guitar, Percussion, Drums, Theory) Registration Request
Teaching Style: rock, , , jazz,
Marco Castillo was born in the capital of Samba, and after graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Music at Estácio de Sá University in Rio de Janeiro in 1994, he instantly began touring South America with Brazil’s hottest bands; since moving to Canada, Marco has performed in festivals around the globe, and has recorded and produced many musical projects. Whether it’s his work as a solo artist, his full 8 piece "Brazilian Beats" band, or collaborations with the Winnipeg Jazz and Symphony Orchestras and Ron Paley’s Big Band, Castillo brings a one of a kind show. Castillo’s much appraised Trip to Brazil, (one of his three albums), was awarded World Recording of the Year (2012) in Regina as part of the Western Canadian Music Awards. Marco Castillo was also a finalist for the 2015 Viña del Mar music festival in Chile, one of the most important music festivals in Latin America, which is broadcasted and seen by over 250,000,000 fans around the world. Castillo believes in developing a personalized teaching method for each student since every individual learns differently. Marco specializes in a number of different teaching styles including rock, jazz, pop, country, as well as Latin rhythms such as samba, bossa-nova, bolero, salsa, Afro Cuban and more!
Marco teaches guitar, bass, Brazilian percussion, music perception, and music theory at our Winnipeg (Pembina) location.
His rate is $32 per half hour.
Marco Rojas (Drums) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
Marco is an established session drummer, record engineer, and music educator hailing from Mexico City. His drumming experience spans two decades, 10+ studio albums, and five tours in both Canada and Mexico. Formally trained with his degree in Audio Production from G Martell, he takes his love of the perfect mix to teach his drum students about finding their unique sound and place within music. Marco’s teaching philosophy stems from his own experience as a learner: hands-on learning, dynamic lesson plans, and helping students find their passion. He adapts his teaching approach to match their unique needs, personalities, and motivations. Marco also believes in challenging students to step out of their comfort zone to advance their skills and gain confidence in themselves, which can foster a lifelong confidence and love of music. Marco specializes in ergonomic drumming techniques inspired by John Lamb’s Anatomy of Drumming. He believes that the right techniques can support a musician perform an hour long set without trouble, and most importantly, they can take joy in playing their instrument for years to come. Marco offers lessons in Calgary at the East store and his rate is $28 per half hour.
Maria Goobar (Voice, Piano) Registration Request
Maria graduated from the Buenos Aires Conservatory of Music where she also got a degree as a Choir and Orchestra Conductor. She has won awards both as a singer and as a choir director. Since 1998 she’s enjoyed teaching students of all levels the proper technique to sing pop, rock and classical music and her rate is $28 per half hour.
Maria Masucci (Chant, Piano, Vocal) Registration Request
Maria Masucci a complété un baccalauréat en musique à l’Université de Concordia et détient également un certificat en interprétation. Elle a fait partie de la Société opératique de l’ouest de Montréal et elle a chanté plusieurs fois au festival de la Semaine italienne de Montréal. Ayant accumulé beaucoup d’expérience dans les événements corporatifs, Maria excelle dans plusieurs styles tels que le pop et le rock. Depuis 1996, elle enseigne dans différents conservatoires et studios.
Tarif : 23 $ la demi-heure
Langues parlées : français, anglais
Disponibiltés: Lundi, Jeudi, Samedi
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Maria Masucci holds a bachelor’s degree in music from Concordia University and a performance certificate. She was a part of the Montreal West-End Operatif Society and performed many times at the Montreal’s Italian Week festival. Since Maria has a lot of experience as a performer in corporative events, she masters many styles of music such as pop and rock. She has been teaching in many conservatories and studios since 1996.
Rate: $23 per half-hour
Teaches in: English, French
availability: Monday, Thursday, Saturday
Maria Mondiru (Violin) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
Maria a commencé la musique à l'âge de cinq ans et prise sous l’aile de sa tante violoniste pendant plus de cinq ans. Elle a été lauréate du premier prix au Festival Jeunes Talents à Saint-Lambert durant trois années consécutives de 2005 à 2007 ainsi que récipiendaire du Certificat d’honneur et du Diplôme Coup de cœur. Elle a étudié au Conservatoire de Musique de Montréal pendant quatre ans, où elle a eu la chance de faire partie de l’Orchestre à corde junior du Conservatoire de musique de Montréal. Elle a notamment fait partie de l’Orchestre à cordes Junior de la Montérégie (AOJM), l’Orchestre Philharmonie jeunesse de Montréal, l’Orchestre de chambre du cégep de Saint-Laurent et l’Orchestre Symphonique des jeunes de Montréal. En 2019, elle obtient son Diplôme Double DEC en Sciences humaines et Musique. Présentement elle entame sa première année de Maitrise en Interprétation violon à l’Université de Montréal. Maria aime la musique dans toutes ses formes. Patiente et communicative, elle s’adapte à chaque étudiant et cherche à rendre l’apprentissage du violon agréable et amusante tout en gardant des objectifs à atteindre.
Maria began playing music at the age of five and was taken under the wing of her violinist aunt for more than five years. She was the first prize winner at the Festival Jeunes Talents in Saint-Lambert for three consecutive years from 2005 to 2007 as well as recipient of the Certificate of Honor and the Coup de Coeur Diploma. She studied at the Conservatoire de Musique de Montréal for four years, where she had the opportunity to be a member of the Junior String Orchestra of the Conservatoire de musique de Montréal. She was notably part of the Orchestre à cordes Junior de la Montérégie (AOJM), the Orchestre Philharmonie jeunesse de Montréal, the Orchestre de chambre du cégep de Saint-Laurent and the Orchestre Symphonique des jeunes de Montréal. In 2019, she obtained her Double DEC in Humanities and Music. She is currently starting her first year of the Master of Music program in Violin Performance at the University of Montreal. Maria loves music in all its forms. Patient and communicative, she adapts to each student and seeks to make learning the violin enjoyable and fun, while keeping goals in mind.
Langues parlées : français, anglais
Marianne Patou (Voice) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Wednesday, Saturday
From an early age, Marianne has been immersed in music through piano, harmony, and choir classes. But it was when she decided to pursue her career in singing that she went to study at Saint-Laurent College where she obtained her DEC in Professional Technique of Music and Songs in jazz. She also graduated from UQAM with a Bachelor diploma in Artistic Practice in pop music. Marianne can help you achieve your goals regardless of your age, your level, and the style you are interested in.
Marie Avery (Voice) Registration Request
Teaching Style: classical, rock
Teaching Day(s): Wednesday
Marie has her Grade 9 RCM, and has been songwriting, performing and recording for over 15 years, and has been teaching for the past 8 years. Marie works with students interested in performing (and writing) in popular styles, as well as those preparing classical repertoire for RCM exams or auditions. She studied piano and voice at Nipissing University and Prairie College. She is studying to complete her Vocal RCM Grade 10.
Her rate is $27 per half hour lesson.
Marie-Yu Jacques (Piano) Registration Request
Teaching Style: classical,
Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Marie-Yu has been playing the piano since the age of 4. A student at the Cégep de Trois-Rivières in music and at the conservatory for 2 years, she has given recitals in senior citizens' centers, among other places. She has a year's experience teaching piano to students of all ages. Marie-Yu has also performed and composed pieces for online children's books.
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Mariette Stephenson (Guitar, Theory) Registration Request
Teaching Style: classical, rock
Teaching Day(s): Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Mariette Stephenson holds a Bachelor of Music degree in guitar performance from McMaster University. She received her ARCT from the Royal Conservatory of Music and also a Master of Music degree from the University of Toronto. She teaches guitar to students of all ages, and also offers theory lessons. Mariette's rate is $28.00 per half-hour lesson.
Mark Hildebrand (Guitar, Mandolin, Ukulele) Registration Request
Teaching Style: classical, , ,
Teaching Day(s): Monday
Mark discovered guitar at the age of 14. He plays acoustic, electric, lap steel, mandolin, ukulele, bass and bandurria. He has been teaching all ages how to enjoy these instruments for over 30 years. As a young man, he won the Royal Conservatory’s silver medal of Canada in classical guitar. Mark has continued by composing new finger-style works that showcase this training. Mark has always admired artists like Eric Clapton and Stevie Ray Vaughan, and old masters like Robert Johnson and Son House. That passion led to a nomination for a Covenant award by the Canadian Gospel Music Association for Best Blues Song, 'Waiting For the Resurrection'.
His rate is $27 per half hour.
Mark Wylie (Guitar, Ukulele, Songwriting, Bass Guitar) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Mark is a ‘jack of all trades’ - multi-instrumentalist, composer, producer and educator. Mark is a versatile guitarist who has been releasing and performing music as a solo artist and as a band leader of a progressive metal band. A graduate of Berklee College of Music, Mark is passionate about teaching his students to discover the joy of music. His pedagogy consists of learning & analyzing popular repertoire, building strong technique fundamentals and developing students' musical vocabulary.
Mark’s rate is $28 per half hour lesson, in person or online.
Mathis Fournier (Guitar, Ukulele, Pre-School) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Wednesday, Saturday
Born into a musical family, Mathis Fournier began his musical career in earnest independently at the age of 12. During his high school years, he never ceases to surprised his peers, and took part in numerous concerts as a solo guitarist. solo guitarist. He
performed many solos by his favorite guitarists of the moment, such as Jimmy Page, Brian May and Eddie Van Halen. One day, Mathis sets himself the goal of knowing know everything there is to know about the guitar by studying music at CEGEP.
In the fall of 2020, he officially enrolled at Cégep de Sainte-Foy in jazz guitar. two years later in the spring of 2022.
In the fall of 2022, he enrolled at Université Laval in music education, and in his during his first year of study, he discovered a strong interest in music education and guitar teaching guitar.
At the same time as his studies, he joined The Gambling Lines, a group made up mainly of musician and poet friends from his region.
Thanks to his ability to listen and adapt, and a promising start to his career, Mathis will be able to guide you in your learning in a fun and dynamic way.
Matt Baetz (guitar, online lessons) Registration Request
Teaching Style: rock
Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Matt studied audio engineering at the Ontario Institute of Audio Recording Technology and has been the owner of Longshot Records recording studio since 1997. As recording engineer/producer he has worked with many local and international artists in a wide variety of styles to produce albums, videos, and voice-overs for film. He also appears regularly as a guitarist for a variety of artists, performing at local and international venues. Matt has been teaching both electric and acoustic guitar for over 15 years, specializing in pop, rock, country and folk music.
Matt charges $26 per half hour private lesson.
