Nicholas Gaudet (Dieppe & Moncton) (Guitar, Mandolin, Ukulele, Bass Guitar) Registration Request
Teaching Style: rock, , ,
Teaching Day(s): Thursday, Friday
Since picking up his first guitar at the age of 8, Nicholas' love for music began and never stopped! He has always sought knowledge on composition, theory, and technical skills for each instrument he plays, and for all genres that interests him. With Nick's teaching, he always strives to spark the same love of music as he has. Nick has played multiple shows since the age of sixteen, and actively participates in many bands and projects, all expressing his love for all genres and styles. His rates are $24 per half-hour.
Nicholas MacLean (Guitar, Ukulele, Lap Steel) Registration Request
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Nicholas received a Bachelor of Arts in Music (Jazz Studies, First Class Honours) from St. Francis Xavier University. He has studied privately with internationally renowned jazz musicians Howard Alden, Oz Noy, Wayne Krantz, Jerry Granelli and Ari Hoenig. Nick has toured across Canada and internationally and is active in the local music scene, playing with Juno-nominee Kim Barlow, ECMA-nominee Alana Yorke, award-winning songwriter Carmel Mikol to name a few. Nick teaches rock, jazz, blues, country, R&B, folk, pop and heavy metal to students of all ages and levels of experience. His rate per 30-minute private lesson is $27.
Nick Bell (Drums, Bass Guitar, Audio Engineering, Guitar, Ukulele, Theory) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Nick Bell has a diploma from the Centre of Arts and Technology where he studied recording arts, music theory, composition and music business. Nick has been playing drums for over 25 years, and bass for over 15 years. He has learned from several local musicians within Fredericton & Moncton. A main influence for Nick is Progressive Rock & Metal. He has played in several bands throughout New Brunswick. Nick has been giving lessons at Long & McQuade for more than 10 years and is enthusiastic about teaching students of all ages, levels and styles. Nick’s rate for a half hour private lesson is $27.
Nick Gay (Guitar, Banjo, Mandolin, Ukulele, Drums) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
A multi-instrumentalist, Nick started making music on the drums at the age of 8 years old, eventually picking up the guitar and began learning finger picking and classical. By age of 14, Nick landed his first gig and by 19 was playing gigs across NB, as well as teaching full time. In 2012 Nick met, was mentored, and managed by CCMA award winning guitarist and co-founder of Tom Cochrane & Red Rider Kenny Greer. In 2014, Nick recorded Tom Cochranes' new album “Take it Home” and the following year set out on a Canadian wide tour with them. Nick teaches a variety of styles, including blues, rock, pop, jazz, funk, and classical. Nick's rate per half hour is $25.00
Nick Lee (Guitar) Registration Request
Teaching Style: jazz, rock
Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Nick provides a comfortable learning environment for beginners & experienced players alike. Lessons are tailored to the student & incorporate fundamentals of Rock, Blues, Jazz, Funk & more. Nick frequently prepares students for monthly Jam Night performances. Nick is expanding his personal exploration of jazz/swing improvisation. Nick gigs with Hot Swing Club of Brampton. His rate is $28.00 per half-hour lesson.
Nicolas Ladouceur (Guitar, Bass Guitar) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Saturday
Nic Ladouceur has been an active musician for nearly 20 years throughout the North American and European music scene. Originally captivated by bands like Led Zeppelin, Cream and Black Sabbath, his interests grew into academic pursuit and he graduated from Humber's jazz music program. Nic then went on to be an active touring musician, playing an average of 100 shows per year over North America and Western Europe for many years, often sharing festivals with his modern musical heroes like DragonForce, Band Of Skulls, The Sonics and more. When not on the road, Nic has been an active teacher for nearly 20 years, helping students of all ages and skills develop their ability and share his enthusiasm for music. His interest in music goes beyond notes, and Nic is equally interested in instruments and electronics. His other hobbies are chess, rock climbing and motorcycle restoration.
Nicole Anaka - Teaching Exclusively Online (Voice) Registration Request
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Nicole has a Bachelor of Music degree from Mount Allison University and a Masters in Musicology from the University of Victoria. She has trained in Dalcroze Eurythmics at the Longy School of Music in Cambridge, Mass., and has her Grade 8 piano from the Royal Conservatory of Music. She enjoys teaching students of all ages and abilities, and teaches a wide variety of styles, including classical, musical theatre, rock, and pop. Her rate per 30-minute private lesson is $27.
Niho Takase (Piano) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Friday
Juno nominated pianist Niho Takase has over a decade of professional experience as a performer and teacher. She has a Bachelors of Applied Music from VCC, and teaches Classical, Jazz, Bossa Nova, Salsa and more. She has studied Latin music under the Tito Puente Orchestra's former pianist Sonny Bravo in New York, and Afro Cuban music with Grammy Award winner Chucho Valdes in Havana Cuba. Her rate is $32/half hour.
Niloofar Farzadshad (Piano) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Sunday
Niloofar Farzandshad is a highly accomplished piano instructor with a wealth of musical expertise. Holding her L.T.C.L Performance Licentiate from Trinity College London and a diploma from the Tehran Conservatory of Music, she brings a unique blend of international training and local artistry to her teaching. With an impressive 13-year tenure at the Tehran Conservatory of Music and over 31 years of combined academic and private teaching experience, Niloofar is dedicated to nurturing the musical talents of her students.
Her proficiency extends to preparing students for RCM exams. Beyond the classroom, Niloofar has showcased her musical prowess in numerous classic, baroque, and progressive rock concerts since 1988. She has collaborated with both national and international artists in live performances and recordings, showcasing her versatility and passion for music. Niloofar's outstanding contributions to the musical landscape were recognized when she was awarded the Best Young Artist in Tehran in 1992, underscoring her commitment to excellence in both performance and education. Her rate is $32 per half hour.
Nima Hamidi (Drums) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Saturday
Nima is an active performer, session player, and educator with over 10 years of professional experience; even teaching at the esteemed Hatra Music Institute in Tehran. He's had the privilege of studying under esteemed drum masters like Jojo Mayer and Jost Nickel. He is a touring drummer for many Iranian and Canadian artists and is fluent in Jazz, Rock, Pop, Metal, and Funk.
Lessons with Nima will include how to read music, play by ear and develop a strong theoretical background, while also building the confidence to be on stage and play in front of a crowd.
Nima's rate is $30 per 1/2 hour lesson.
Nina Maxwell (Piano, Theory, Harmony) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Nina Maxwell is a Royal Conservatory of Music Certified teacher for elementary and intermediate piano. She holds her Grade 9 Piano, and Theory and History/Harmony Grades 9 and 10 with the Royal Conservatory of Music. She continues to expand her knowledge and credentials and is currently studying for her Grade 10 Piano and Elementary Piano Pedagogy through the RCM.
Nina has over thirty years of teaching experience with students ranging from the very young to retired seniors. Her specialties include exam preparation (classical, popular, and theoretical) and helping special needs students to achieve success. Nina is listed as a recommended teacher for special needs children with the Autism Resource Centre in Regina. Over the years, many of Nina's students have received outstanding marks on examinations and music festivals, including for a recent Royal Conservatory practical examination session, several Distinction and First Class Honors results, and 2 gold medal winners for the highest mark in the province! Nina has also attended many workshops and seminars on handling stress and uses the Brain Gym techniques as additional learning tools. She is also the accompanist for the Circle of Friends Ladies Choir.
Nina teaches piano and theory, including history and harmony, at the Regina store. Her rate is $29 per half-hour.
Noah Leibel (Banjo, Bass Guitar, Guitar, Mandolin, Ukulele) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Saturday
Noah holds a Masters in Music from the University of Toledo in jazz performance, a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Concordia University, a performance certificate from the Musicians Institute in California and also is an OCT certified teacher currently teaching for the York Region District School Board. Noah plays a wide variety of musical styles including Jazz, Blues, Country, Bluegrass, and Funk.
Noah gives lessons for Guitar, Bass, Banjo, Mandolin and Ukulele. He can be heard performing around Markham and the GTA at Corporate events in a variety of bands.
Noah's rate is $32.00 per 30 min lesson.
Norm Howard (Guitar, Ukulele, Bass Guitar) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Norm has been playing guitar for 40+ years and teaching/performing for over 20 years. He co-developed the guitar teaching program at Simply Guitars in Ottawa in 2006 where he taught for almost ten years.
Utilizing the 12 bar blues styles and CAGED system have been very effective in helping students establish a technical foundation from which they can branch off into rock, pop, metal, country and jazz etc. He believes in a relaxed but structured learning environment, utilizing both theoretical and hands-on approaches, and enjoys teaching anyone from the complete novice to the seasoned player looking to expand their horizons. His personal philosophy also includes talking about the history and origins of songs, styles, performers, instruments etc.
Norm is interested in playing in many idioms; favourites include blues, slide guitar, jazz, folk, rock, world, classical--these influences can be heard in his Ottawa-based instrumental trio "Butterflies and Zebras".
Norm's rate per half hour private lesson at Long & McQuade Orleans is $26. (English)
Norman Liota (Guitar) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Saturday
Norman Liota is an accomplished musician with 40+ years experience in Performance, Concert Production, Recording and teaching. With a Bachelor of Education and Honours BFA ( Music Specialist degree) from U of T and York University respectively, Norman brings his experience tailoring the lessons to the interests of the student; whether it be Finger Style, Classical, Jazz, Pop or Rock. Norman was Guitar mentor to Kiefer Sutherland and has toured Canada and the U.S as a solo artist. Norman is looing forward to taking you through the process of mastering the Guitar. Norman's rate is $26/Half Hour Lesson
Ophelia Liew (Piano, Theory) Registration Request
Teaching Style: classical, ,
Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday
Ophelia is an experienced pianist and teacher, classically trained in the Royal Conservatory of Music. She believes music education is an integral part of human development, and works with students in meaningful collaborative relationships that will result in student-led joyful learning and growth. This includes building a strong technical foundation, theory education, encouragement and practical at home practice strategies, providing positive performance opportunities for each student, and working with each student's unique strengths and learning styles. Ophelia enjoys working with students of all ages and abilities and helping students achieve their musical goals. Ophelia has been offering lessons in Calgary at L&M since 2024. Her rate is $31 per half hour.
Pam Wharram (Piano, Theory) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday
Pam started studying piano at age 4 and a half and was on the specialized courses at the RCM starting at age 6. At age 6 she started participating in festivals and concerts across Ontario. She is a highly experienced teacher and holds an ARCT degree in Piano Pedagogy from the Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM), teaching beginner up to level 10 piano, and all levels of Theory. Pam’s father, Frank Wharram, was a national examiner and adjudicator for the RCM, and her mother, Barbara Wharram, is the author of 2 best-selling rudiments theory books, and also worked for the RCM. Pam has performed with the RCM Orchestra and York Symphony Orchestra, and she won the provincial silver medal for 3 consecutive years for highest marks in Ontario and Quebec. Pam loves working with both children and adults! She worked as the Senior Section Director for the East York YMCA Day Camps, as well as North York YMCA. She has additional experience working for the DDSB with special needs children. Her goal as an educator is to help students develop a sense of pride and dedication towards learning. She believes studying music is an excellent way to develop self-esteem through positivity, fun, hard work, and lots of practice! All ages, levels, and styles welcome. Pam teaches online and in-person children with autism, and online and in-person preparation for RCM examinations and competitions.
Pam's rate is $28/30min lesson
Pat Riley (Guitar, , Songwriting) Registration Request
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Father of five musicians, Pat has a Certificate in Arranging and Composition from the Berklee College of Music, has gigged with many of the top names in the musical universe, and is mentor to some of the best musicians in Atlantic Canada. He was the main host of the CBC Rock Camp series and also sings, writes, produces, and is a top session player. He is one of the founders and the current director of Summer Rock Camp. Pat has been teaching award winning students since 1991. His rate per 30-minute private lesson is $27.
Paul Chapman (Guitar, Mandolin) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Wednesday
Paul Chapman has performed in the US, Canada, Australia, and Brazil since 1984 and has performed on many top 10 Country Music hits. He has taught with M.I.T.S. (Music in the Schools) Waterloo for the past 20 years and has produced many recordings for students aging from Junior Kindergarten through High School. He approaches his lessons with versatility and can accommodate the interests of any student with enthusiasm for the art and the value of learning an instrument well. His rate is $26/ half hour private lesson
Paul Mason (Drums, Guitar) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Wednesday
Shortly after picking up his kid sister’s abandoned guitar at the age of 13, Paul began concentrating on drums. By 15, he was already teaching in a marching band, as well as at Berger Music in Richmond, England. Shortly after graduating high school, Paul became a full-time touring drummer, a career he pursued until he acquired the Milestone Percussion (now known as Tempus Drums) business in 1985. Between ‘85 and ‘13 he custom built almost 7500 unique drums; these days he’s more musically active than ever, teaching, writing, recording and performing music, as well as through his activities as a music advocate, music therapist and special needs EA with the North Vancouver school district. His rate is $30 per half hour.
Paul Mayer (Piano) Registration Request
Paul Mayer is an active performer, accompanist and composer proficient in classical and pop/rock styles. As a teacher, he believes in striving for an equal balance of technique, musicianship, and sheer enjoyment! Paul received his Honours Bachelor of Music from the University of Toronto, with a major in music history and theory and a minor in composition. While at U of T, he developed a remarkable knack for playing pop and rock music by ear, while at the same time excelling in classical studies (winner of the Arthur Redsell scholarship) and teaching a handful of young pianists out of his private studio. Upon graduation, he plunged head first into Toronto’s dynamic indie music scene and within two years of graduation, he was signed to independent label Cerberus Music, an imprint of Universal Music Canada. In addition to numerous live and televised appearances with his own bands in Canada and Europe, his credits also include co-writing the 2012 MuchMusic #1 single “Indian Summer” (Lyon), co-production credits for Canadian artists WhosArmy (winners CBC television’s “Cover Me Canada”), and playing keyboards for the 2009 Top 30 Canadian Alternative Rock radio single “Laces Out” (U.S.S.). Paul’s original compositions have been featured in television shows and advertisements, as well as independent films. After a brief hiatus from the “music business”, Paul rediscovered his first love by re-immersing himself in performing and teaching classical music, particularly the music of J.S. Bach. Paul offers lessons at our Edmonton Mayfield location. His rate is $28 per half hour.
