Mike Allen (Guitar, Harmonica, Banjo) Registration Request

Teaching Style: rock, ,

Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Mike performs locally in area bands and also as a solo singer/guitarist. He specializes in pop, rock, blues, folk and country. Mike has been teaching for over 20 years.

His rate is $27 per half hour lesson.

Mike Campbell (Drums, Piano) Registration Request

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Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Wednesday

Mike Campbell was born and raised in Port Elgin, Ontario, where he began playing drums and piano at an early age. He has received a music degree from York University and a master's degree in Music Performance from the University of Toronto. Mike specializes in jazz music, but plays and enjoys a wide variety of genres, such as blues, rock, classical, and folk. Mike is an active performing musician in both the Toronto and Saugeen Shores area. He looks forward to helping students of all ages and skill levels achieve their musical goals. Mike's rate is $26.00/half-hour private lesson.

Mike Farrington (Bass, Guitar) Registration Request

Teaching Style: jazz, rock

Teaching Day(s): Wednesday

A founding member of Halifax funk and soul legends The Mellotones, Mike has 20 plus years of live and recording experience in the music industry. He’s performed and/or
recorded with a diverse list of maritime artists: Garrett Mason, Dutch Mason, Matt Mays, David Myles, Jill Barber, Erin Costello, The Mellotones, Matt Andersen, Nathan Wiley.
He can be heard most recently on Matt Andersen’s “Halfway Home By Morning” album, which was recorded in Nashville and toured across the country in 2019. He also played on Matt Mays’ Juno award winning album “Coyote” and Garrett Masons’ Juno
nominated album “Love and Sound”. Mike studied bass at the now defunct Canadian
Conservatory of Music with Pat Riley. Mike is $27 per half hour lesson.

Mike Mercey (Guitar, Ukulele, Bass Guitar) Registration Request

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Teaching Day(s): Sunday

Growing up in a family of musicians, including the Juno Award winning Canadian country trio The Mercey Brothers, Mike has dedicated his life to the art of music. He attended Humber College for percussion and is currently studying at the Berklee College of Music in Boston. Previously, he was the songwriter, lead guitarist and singer in The Sourkeys, who were featured on CBC Radio and toured North America. Mike teaches guitar, bass, and ukulele and is well versed in production, mixing and engineering. Mike is a very creative and patient instructor with 15 years of experience in music instruction. He teaches all abilities and styles of music!

Mike's rate is $27.00/half-hour private lesson.

Mike Miller (Guitar, , Ukulele, Bass Guitar) Registration Request

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Mike has a Bachelor of Education from Acadia University and has been teaching guitar, bass and ukulele at Long & McQuade since 2016. He has played guitar and bass in various bands and worked as a sound tech for other groups. Mike teaches all styles, loves classic rock, and welcomes students at all levels of experience. He has also conducted beginner classes for students of all ages. Mike's rate per 30-minute private lesson is $29.

Mildred Freeman-Rieder (Violin, Viola, Piano, Ukulele, Theory) Registration Request

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Teaching Day(s): Monday

Mildred Freeman-Rieder holds a Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Education and Master of Music degree from the University Western Ontario. She has performed as a violinist solo and with orchestras and string quartets. Her specialties include classical music and exam preparation, as well as fiddle music. Mildred's rate is $30.00 per half-hour lesson.

Mireille Desjardins (Piano) Registration Request

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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Bachelière en musique et bachelière en éducation musicale avec plus de trente ans d’expérience, Mireille est maintenant professeure de piano à l’école de musique Long & McQuade depuis 2017. Pianiste pour chanteurs avec des tournées en Europe, organisatrice de concerts, juge pour secondaire et cégep en spectacle et directrice de chœurs, elle porte aussi plusieurs chapeaux en amenant des amateurs de tous milieux à se commettre sur scène.

Avec une clientèle de tous âges, voici la liste des compétences qu’elle transmet tout au long d’une année scolaire :

- Piano populaire, classique et jazz;
- Piano d’accompagnement sur partition et sur « Lead Sheet » ;
- Préparation d’auditions pour concours et à l’entrée au Cégep et à l’Université;
- Repiquage de chansons;
- Transformation d’une chanson en y conservant la mélodie;
- Improvisation, arrangement et composition;
- Transposition à l’oreille et aussi sur partition;
- Coaching vocal.

Tout ceci s’exécute avec une technique pianistique qui fait son oeuvre dans tous les styles de musique.

Mitch Zorich (Guitar) Registration Request

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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Wednesday

Mitch has been teaching guitar since 2002. He’s a graduate of the Red Deer College music program, has studied classical guitar through the Royal Conservatory of Music (3 time Gold Medalist for levels 7, 8, and 9), and has a Diploma in Jazz Performance from the London College of Music. He has studied with some of Edmonton’s finest instructors, and in L.A. with Greg Howe (a touring guitarist for Michael Jackson, Rihanna, Christina Aguilera and Justin Timberlake). Mitch enjoys, and has experience teaching various styles ranging from classical music to metal. His has completed the Suzuki Guitar Volumes 1-4 and Suzuki Principles in Action courses. Mitch teaches guitar and bass guitar lessons at our Edmonton South location.
His rate is $27 per half hour.

Monika Kowalczuk (Piano) Registration Request

Monika Kowalczuk is an active musician, instructor and performer for special occasions. She earned her BA in Music at the King’s College in Edmonton. With 20 years of training and teaching experience, she has been exposed to various styles and genres of music. She is involved in piano, harp, organ, voice, theory, ear training, harmony, choral music, various forms of dance, including ballroom, theatre, leading and attending workshops, planning and organizing events and performances. Some of her performances have been seen at the Jubilee Auditorium, Winspear, and Royal Alberta Museum. She has expanded to teach group classes with the Yamaha program and is constantly acquiring new techniques and approaches to expose students of all ages to the various aspects of music. As a teacher she strives to be kind, patient, creative, imaginative, fun loving and is committed to having each student excel in their best possible way, whether for an exam, recital or for personal knowledge and enjoyment. Monika offers lessons at our Edmonton Mayfield location. Her rate is $28 per half hour.

Munesh Sami (Drums) Registration Request

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Teaching Day(s): Saturday, Sunday

Munesh has over 10 years of professional touring and recording experience with well-known artists such as Hank Williams III and Strapping Young Lad, and seeks to pass on his knowledge gained from a successful and rewarding career as a live and studio drummer. He is proficient in a wide variety of styles, studied music at UBC, and excels at building up and encouraging new drummers. All ages, skill levels, and styles are welcome and encouraged. His rate is $30 per half hour.

Nancy Davidson (Voice, Recorder, Piano, Pre-School) Registration Request

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

Nancy Davidson holds a Bachelor of Music from UofT and is a Certified Level 3 Carl Orff Instructor. Carl Orff created a method of teaching music using poetry, rhythm, singing and movement. Nancy has conducted small & large Choirs, large recorder ensembles, adjudicated Guelph Kiwanis Music Festival and as a presenter at OMEA conferences.

Nancy’s rate is $27 per half hour lesson.

Natasha Sider (Voice) Registration Request

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

Natasha has a Bachelor of Arts in Music [voice] from Dalhousie University. She has sung opera at Dal, is currently the soprano soloist at First Baptist Church, and has put out a contemporary CD called Johari Window. Natasha is comfortable with classical, musical theatre, pop and rock styles, and has been teaching music since 1995. Her rate for a half hour private lesson is $27.00.

Nate Livingstone (Drums) Registration Request

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Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Wednesday

Nate is an active member of the Ottawa music scene with over a decade of experience performing in multiple genres. He plays regularly as a session musician, with his progressive metal group The Aphelion as well as in Blues Rock band Crunchy Flower.
As a teacher, he places a strong emphasis on technique and establishing a foundation from which students can grow and feel comfortable in numerous musical situations. Nate strives to instill in his students the same passion he has for playing, with personalized lessons tailored to how an individual student learns, practical advice from his own playing history, and dedicated instruction.

Nate's rate per half hour private lesson at Long & McQuade Orleans is $26. (English)

Nathan McDougall (Guitar, , Ukulele, Mandolin, Theory) Registration Request

Teaching Style: rock, , , ,

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

Nathan is an honours graduate of the Mohawk College Applied Music Program. He has been teaching for several years and plays regularly in a number of bands around the GTA.

His rate is $27 per half hour lesson

Nathaniel Sergeant (Piano, Theory) Registration Request

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

Nathaniel Sergeant has played piano for over 20 years, completing his Grade 10 Royal Conservatory exam in 2010. For the past 6 years, he has taught piano privately and offered choral/instrumental accompaniment and event music including weddings and regular recitals at retirement communities in his hometown of Fredericton. Nathaniel firmly believes that music is a journey unique to every individual and in his lessons he encourages his students to express themselves through music by learning in a way that is creative and has special meaning to them. Nathaniel's rate for a half hour private lesson is $26.

Natsumi Wakasa (Piano, Violin, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Theory) Registration Request

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

Natsumi is an experienced and passionate instructor with over 10 years of teaching students of all ages, from preschoolers to adults. Holding RCM 10 certifications in piano, saxophone, violin, flute, and music theory, as well as the ability to teach intermediate clarinet, she brings a well-rounded and diverse musical background in classical, pop, and jazz.
Whether you're a beginner or an advanced student, Natsumi is dedicated to enriching your life with music through engaging & tailored lessons that emphasize both enjoyment and the fundamentals. Her adaptable teaching approach ensures each lesson is personalized to meet individual needs. Natsumi is also a former national competition winner in Japan in 2015 to 2017. She is looking forward to having fun lessons with you! Natsumi’s rate is $27 per 1/2 hour lesson.

Neil Gray (Drums) Registration Request

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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday

Neil has performed and taught throughout Western Canada and Internationally both as a pianist and a percussionist. Currently, Neil composes and arranges for his own Jazz Quartet, The Neil Gray Quartet, and teaches both privately and in the public education system. His rate is $28 per half hour.

Nelson Collins - Lee (Drums) Registration Request

Nelson Collins-Lee is a Canadian drummer, based in Edmonton, Alberta. He plays an eclectic variety of styles (jazz, rock, metal, afro-Caribbean etc.) and has a detailed yet relaxed and student orientated approach to teaching. After completing his diploma in drum set performance at MacEwan University and spending an additional year of jazz studies at the University of North Texas, he has spent the past five years teaching private lessons, performing with bands and continuing to learn. Currently he plays with the bands Red Litmus, All Else Fails, Morewine, Pike and the 21st Agenda. Nelson also takes on various freelance gigs and recording sessions and made his musical theatre debut in the fall of 2016 when he played WS “Fluke” Holland in the Citadel Theatre’s production of the Million Dollar Quartet. Nelson offers lessons at our Edmonton Mayfield location. His rate is $28 per half hour.

Nevena Kovacevic (Piano) Registration Request

Teaching Style: classical, rock

Teaching Day(s): Monday, Wednesday

Nevena has a combined Honours Music and Multimedia degree from McMaster and a diploma from the Mohawk College Applied Music program. She has her Grade 10 RCM piano and has some pop vocal teaching experience. She is a certified Yamaha Instructor and has been teaching over 12 years.

Nevena's rate is $27 per half hour lesson.

Nhat-Viet Phi (Dieppe) (Piano) Registration Request

Teaching Style: classical,

Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday

Nhat-Viet (Toto) Phi began playing solo piano at age six, and has enjoyed a long history of success in Canadian music festivals starting even before his national first prize at age eleven. In addition to headlining with several Canadian orchestras and chamber music with his brothers, he has been praised for his wide-ranging collaborative talents across the nation in vocal, choral, string, woodwind, brass and percussion disciplines. From 2007-2019, Toto was the official accompanist for the University of Moncton music department. Since 1990, Mr. Phi has enjoyed teaching piano privately for all ages and all levels including ARCT, in English and French.
His rate is $26 per half-hour lesson.