Peter Barone (Drums) Registration Request

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

Peter has a passion for drumming and has been teaching percussion and playing drums professionally since the 80s. His background, education and experience includes a variety of styles; ranging from pop music, rock, jazz, funk, world music, classical, and marching band. Peter began his formal musical education at the age of 10, studying with a number of local drum teachers; including Ken Moore and John Fisher. He also attended the VCC Music Program. He has been the dynamic drummer of the popular local band, Dr. Strangelove, since 1992. He also performs with many other local musicians and bands on a regular basis. The core essence of his teaching philosophy is to create an atmosphere of freedom and fun. Lessons range from beginner to advanced, and are tailored to each individual - taking into consideration age and level of experience. His rate is $29 per half hour.

Peter Davison (Guitar, Bass, Ukulele, Harmonica, Mandolin, Looping, Songwriting) Registration Request

Peter has a Bachelor of Arts with Music from St. Francis Xavier. For five years he was a solo and ensemble guitarist on Norwegian and Princess Cruise lines playing everything from rock ‘n roll through jazz, country, R&B, various finger styles, and classical music. Pete has played drums, bass, guitar and keyboards in a variety of local bands. He won the 2010 Canadian Boss Loop Station championship as "The Duke of Loops". Pete has been teaching music since 1996 to students of all age and level of experience. His rate per 30-minute private lesson is $25.

Peter Prihoda (Piano) Registration Request

Teaching Style: classical, jazz, rock

Teaching Day(s): Monday

Peter received his degree in Music Composition and Jazz Arranging from Capilano University in 2008, minoring in Jazz Piano. He teaches jazz theory and varying piano styles. His rate is $32 per half hour.

Peter Wainwright (Banjo, Guitar, Mandolin, Theory, Ukulele) Registration Request

Teaching Style: classical, jazz, rock

Teaching Day(s): Wednesday, Thursday

Peter Wainwright has been a fulltime performer and private music instructor for over 40 years and has taught and performed on guitar, bass, ukulele, banjo and mandolin. He earned his grade 10 classical guitar certificate from the Royal Conservatory of Music in 1982 but teaches all techniques and music genres. He has extensive experience performing as a soloist, in bands and in ensembles of all sizes. Peter taught at numerous music stores, high schools, private schools and has operated his own teaching studio for over 35 years. He has taught well over 50000 individual lessons to students of all ages, abilities, and music styles. Besides the instruments listed Peter also teaches music theory and songwriting. He has and continues to perform regularly at casinos, cruise ships, music festivals, fine dining establishments, private parties, and corporate events. His rate is $29 per half hour lesson.

Peter Zaza (Piano) Registration Request

Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday

Peter studied at the Royal Conservatory in Toronto and has been in the music business for most of his life. He teaches kids and adults in styles ranging from Classical to Jazz, and his rate is $28 per half hour.

Philippe Bourdua (Piano) Registration Request

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

Philippe Bourdua s’est découvert une passion grandissante pour le piano depuis son entrée au secondaire. Il détient un DEC en interprétation piano classique au Collège Lionel-Groulx et il complète actuellement un BAC en enseignement de la musique à l’Université du Québec à Montréal. Il a participé à plusieurs concours dont Cégeps en spectacle et il a aussi performé à maintes reprises devant public lors d’événements de regroupement; dont lors de l’ouverture du tout premier concert de l’Orchestre symphonique Lionel-Groulx Rive-Nord. Il a fait partie du Choeur Lionel-Groulx et il est présentement choriste parmi les Vagabonds de Boisbriand. Philippe aspire à partager sa grande passion pour la musique afin de permettre aux futurs musiciens d’apprendre dans la joie et le plaisir ainsi que d’atteindre leurs objectifs personnels au rythme de chacun. Il enseigne le piano classique, pop et jazz depuis 2018.

Philippe Bourdua discovered a growing passion for the piano when he was in high school. He holds a DEC in classical piano performance from Collège Lionel-Groulx and is currently completing a BAC in music education at Université du Québec à Montréal. He has participated in several competitions, including Cégeps en spectacle, and has also performed many times in front of an audience at group events, including the opening of the very first concert of the Lionel-Groulx North Shore Symphony Orchestra. He was a member of the Lionel-Groulx Choir and is currently a chorister with the Vagabonds de Boisbriand. Philippe aspires to share his great passion for music in order to allow future musicians to learn with joy and pleasure in order to reach their personal goals at their own pace. He has been teaching classical, pop and jazz piano since 2018.

Langues parlées : français, anglais

Philippe Desjardins (Dieppe & Moncton) (Guitar, Ukulele) Registration Request

Teaching Style: rock, ,

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

Philippe Desjardins has been playing guitar for over 20 years and has 10 years of professional experience as a musician and over 5 years of experience as a private instructor. The young guitarist has done tours in Europe and all over Canada with different bands/singers over the last few years. Phil is currently playing all over town with different singers/bands/projects and plays jazz music in different events with his trio or solo. Phil has collaborated with a wide variety of musicians and artists over the years and likes to explore different styles including rock, pop, metal, hip-hop, folk, blues, country, jazz, and world. Phil loves to share his passion with people of all ages making it fun, interactive and informative for everyone. Whether your goal is to just learn songs and have fun or you’d like to learn more about theory, improvisation, fretboard knowledge and/or technique, Phil can help you attain your goals. His rate is $24 per half-hour private lesson.

Philippe Roy (Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele) Registration Request

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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Philippe graduated from the Cégep de Trois-Rivières with a DEC in jazz music. He also studied double bass with Professor Michel Donato at the Université de Montréal. He has collaborated with such Quebec artists as Laurence Jalbert, Mario Pelchat and Lynda Thalie. He also freelances for various musical projects in a variety of styles. He has mastered many styles, including pop, rock, blues and jazz. As a teacher, he finds it important to make learning one of the instruments he teaches a fun and satisfying experience for students of all ages. Philippe has been teaching music since 1997.
(guitar lessons, bass lessons, ukulele lessons)

Phoebe Chan - B.A., B. Ed. (Piano, Theory) Registration Request

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

Phoebe was born in Hong Kong and started learning the piano at the age of four. Phoebe completed her Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education at the University of Calgary. She has taught in many music programs of all grades in school, such as music theory, band, choir, and jazz band, in both Hong Kong and Calgary. She has over 15 years of teaching experience and can help all students learn piano regardless of age or learning disability. During her practicum, she was a conductor of 96 students in a music band. Currently, she teaches over 450 students in the music program with 2 amazing doctoral colleagues majoring in music. During band festivals, Phoebe plays in the band as a pianist as a request from the music doctors. She also teaches flute and clarinet in school bands starting in grade 5. Phoebe can also speak Cantonese and loves teaching piano for all ages. At Long & McQuade Calgary East, she is the founder and director of the Mini Orchestra since 2016. Phoebe offers lessons in Calgary at the East store and her rate is $30 per half hour.

Pierre Deschênes (Bass Guitar, Guitar) Registration Request

Teaching Style: , metal,

Teaching Day(s): Saturday

Pierre Deschênes is originally a self-taught guitarist who played his favorite bands like AC/DC, Black Sabbath, Metallica, Iron Maiden, etc. He started playing at 12 years old knowing he wanted to play since early childhood. He went through high school playing with his friends with similar tastes in music but also different ones, and here he discovered jazz, blues, and classical music. In 2018, he enrolled in Université de Moncton to study classical music. Since then, he refined his skills on guitar and gained knowledge in theory, composition and sight reading. But one of the skills he did not expect to learn is teaching. It is something he loved and now wants to share his love for music with everyone! His rate is $24 per half-hour lesson.

Rachael Derbyshire (Violin) Registration Request

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Teaching Day(s): Tuesday

Rachael is a classically trained violinist with over 25 years of experience who has played in various musical groups including symphony orchestras, chamber ensembles, and bluegrass bands. She has both training and teaching experience in classical violin and fiddle, and can offer beginner to intermediate level lessons to students of all ages. Rachael strives to offer a curriculum that can be modified to suit each student’s needs. Her rate is $30 per half hour lesson.

Raquel Skilich (Piano, Voice) Registration Request

Teaching Style: classical, jazz, rock

Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Saturday

Raquel has taught privately for more than 5 years and recently completed a Bachelor's of Music Degree in Jazz Comprehensive at the University of Toronto.
She has RCM intermediate to advanced level achievements in piano and vocal studies. Raquel enjoys teaching voice, piano, music theory, composition, songwriting, arranging, ear training, and jazz improvisation. Students of all ages can benefit from her modern, structured approach and individual lesson plans. Her rate is $28.00 per half-hour lesson.

Rebecca Foss (Piano, Theory, Composition) Registration Request

Teaching Style: classical, , ,

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

Rebecca Foss has her degree in Music Performance and a graduate degree in Film Scoring and Composition. She specializes in music theory, romantic and contemporary repertoire, and loves writing sheet music for each student's favourite songs that are tailored to their playing level. Rebecca teaches with a fun and compassionate approach to students aged 6 to 86. When not teaching, she can be seen composing for indie short films and video games.
Rebecca’s rate is $27 per half hour lesson, in person or online.

Regina Kim (Violin, Piano) Registration Request

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Teaching Day(s): Sunday

Violinist Regina Kim is a devoted teacher, and Honours graduate of the Wilfrid Laurier Music Education program, providing mentorship to students of all levels. Her commitment to education is further underscored by her coaching at the Kincardine Summer Music Festival and her pursuit of professional development, which includes participation in the Jacobs School of Music Retreat for Violin and Viola Teachers at Indiana University and an Advanced Violin Pedagogy Course at the Pro Violin Institute in Germany. Her credentials also include intermediate level RCM piano training and a piano teaching certification. Additionally, Regina has an extensive performance history in both Canada and Korea. Beyond her solo and orchestral work, Ms. Kim is a dedicated chamber musician. Actively involved in the local music community, she has contributed to ensembles such as Music4Life as an assistant concertmaster, Ontario Philharmonic Orchestra, Spirit Orchestra and the North York Concert Orchestra.

Regina's rate is $28/30min Lesson

Reiko Lokker (Violin) Registration Request

Teaching Day(s): Monday, Friday

Reiko is a graduate of Carleton University with a Master of Arts in Religion and Public Life. She has been playing violin since the age of five and has performed with several ensembles and orchestras across Kitchener-Waterloo, Ottawa, and Tokyo. She is a member of 234 Strings, an Ottawa-based trio. She had her NAC debut in 2015 with the Carleton Orchestra in collaboration with the Beijing Conservatory of Music.

Her rate per half hour private lesson is $26.

Rheo Rochon (Guitar, Bass Guitar) Registration Request

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Rhéo Rochon is a Galaxie Rising Star award-winning professional bassist / guitarist / drummer who attended the jazz program at Humber College of Music in Etobicoke, Ontario. He has appeared on many acclaimed studio recordings and has toured extensively in Canada as well as in Scotland and The U.S.A. with several acts including Garrett Mason & Keith Hallett, The Chronos Band, Cyndi Cain, Alan Jeffries, Tim Chaisson (East Pointers), Modern Grass and Carleton Stone (Port Cities).
Rhéo has shared the stage opening for many great artists such as Buddy Guy, Lauren Hill, Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings, Charles Bradley, John Scofield, Junior Watson, Miles Goodwin (April Wine), Joel Plaskett, Matt Mays, and The Trews.
He currently enjoys working in concert and in the studio with Keith Hallett, Wharf Rats, The Ordeals, The Living Walls, and The Chronos Band.
Rhéo is also busy as a sub filling in with many artists including The Mellotones, Roxy & The Underground Soul Sound, Jimmy Rankin and Canadian icon Jann Arden.
Rhéo's rate is $26 per half hour lesson

Richard Burrows (Drums, Percussion) Registration Request

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Teaching Day(s): Thursday

Richard has had a substantial career throughout North America, Europe, Mexico, Australia, and Asia. He maintains an active freelance performance and education career and within his community and beyond, he has played with numerous orchestras including the Toronto Symphony and Buffalo Philharmonic, is a founding member of TorQ Percussion Quartet and is the artistic director for Open Ears Festival of Music and Sound. His discography includes multiple albums with TorQ, and listen… with Stealth. Richard is an artist for Yamaha Canada Music, Innovative Percussion, Black Swamp Percussion, Remo Percussion and Dream Cymbals and Gongs. His private lesson rate is $28.00/half hour.

Rick Bossom (Piano, Keyboard) Registration Request

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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Thursday

Rick Bossom has been performing, writing and creating music since 1982, and has taught at Long and McQuade since 2011. He has a great deal of experience in the music business, including over 5,000 live performances, writing radio jingles & video production soundtracks and signing a publishing deal on his first CD. Rick's teaching style focuses on ear training techniques, improvising and making songs “your own”, reading sheet music, lead sheets and the fundamentals of music theory. Advanced students can explore the place of piano & keyboards in rock & pop bands, and creation & sequencing of music through midi sequence programs and hard disk recording. His rate is $28 per half hour.

Rik Martell (Guitar, Ukulele) Registration Request

Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday

Rick studied guitar and graduated from the United Conservatory of Music in Calgary. He has toured as a lead guitarist, produced, and written professionally with Trooper, David Wilcox, Long John Baldry, Barney Bentall, Nazareth, Kim Mitchell, Frank McKay, Blue Rodeo, Matt Minglewood, Men of the Deeps, Motorhead, and numerous other groups. Rick has been teaching guitar for all ages, levels, and styles, since 1990 and also teaches ukulele. His rate for a half hour private lesson is $26.00

Riley LeDrew (Button Accordion, Guitar, Harmonica) Registration Request

Teaching Style: , acoustic,

Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Wednesday

Initially self taught, Riley has studied traditional Newfoundland music for over 12 years.
In those years he has had the honor of learning from the likes of Paul Hamilton, Anthony Chafe, and Mark Hiscock.

Riley specializes in button accordion and has performed at many venues all across Newfoundland, including; The George Street Fest, Flatrock Festival, CBS Kiwanis Festival and many more.

His teaching experience includes private lessons with people of all ages, as well as at afterschool programs. Riley's rate is $24 per half hour lesson.