Paul Ormandy (Drums, Percussion) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
For thirty years Paul has instructed students on: drum set, Caribbean percussion (congas, bongos, timbales, steel pan, and cajon), and orchestral percussion (concert snare drum, all mallet instruments, and tympani). His diverse performance experience includes Pop, Soul, Country, and Latin music; Steel Bands, Flamenco, West African and other global music; and numerous professional orchestras. A specialist in musical theatre, Paul has performed in the Canadian premieres of Come From Away, Beautiful, Lord of the Rings, The Producers, Lion King, Beauty and the Beast, Miss Saigon, and Les Miserables. He has toured across Canada, Europe, and Japan and appears on over one hundred and seventy commercial recordings.
His rate is $31/30min lesson
Pete Bailey (Guitar) Registration Request
Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Pete is a guitarist,teacher, composer and session musician based out of Hamilton. Pete is a graduate of the Mohawk Advanced Music Program. Pete has experience playing and performing all genres from jazz , country, metal, rock, blues, pop and funk. His rate is $25.00/half-hour private lesson.
Peter Barone (Drums) Registration Request
Teaching Style: rock,
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 $30 per half hour.
Peter Davison (Guitar, , Ukulele, Harmonica, Mandolin, Looping, Songwriting) Registration Request
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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 $27.
Peter Prihoda (Piano) Registration Request
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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 $33 per half hour.
Peter Vesuwalla (Guitar, Ukulele) Registration Request
Teaching Style: rock, ,
Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Peter Vesuwalla has been playing guitar for 30 years, and spent 11 years on the sales floor at Long & McQuade learning the particulars of the instrument. He's a veteran of Calgary's jam scene, accustomed to improvising rock, blues, funk, hip-hop, and reggae. Peter earned his BA in Philosophy at University of Manitoba, and takes a holistic approach to learning music theory, tying it together with fields as diverse as visual arts and yoga to engineering and geometry. Peter offers lessons at the Calgary Chinook store and his rate is $30 per half hour.
Peter Zaza (Piano) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, 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.
Peter's rate is $30 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 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
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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday
Phoebe was born in Hong Kong and began learning the piano at the age of four. She completed both her Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education degrees at the University of Calgary. Phoebe has taught a wide range of music programs across all grade levels, including music theory, band, choir, and jazz band, in both Hong Kong and Calgary. With over 15 years of teaching experience, she is able to help students of all ages and abilities, including those with learning disabilities, learn the piano. During her practicum, Phoebe conducted a music band of 96 students. She has also taught over 450 students in music programs, working alongside two amazing doctoral colleagues specializing in music. At band festivals, Phoebe plays as a pianist in the band at the request of the music doctors, earning multiple national awards. In addition to piano, she teaches flute and clarinet to school bands starting in grade 5. She can help students prepare for university auditions for a Bachelor of Music (BMus) program, either as a major or minor. Phoebe is fluent in Cantonese and enjoys teaching students of all ages. Since 2016, she has been the founder and director of the Mini Orchestra at Long & McQuade Calgary East and Westmount Charter School. Recently, Phoebe partnered with Dr. Wendy Freeman to co-found the Calgary Youth Wind Conducting Ensemble, where they both serve as directors.
Phoebe offers lessons at the Long & McQuade Calgary East location, with a rate of $32 per half hour.
Pier-Alexandre Harvey (Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Thursday
Pier-Alexandre picked up his first guitar at the age of 10. He developed a keen interest in music, but it wasn't until he was at secondary school that he plunged headfirst into the world of music. He discovered a passion for all things musical, trying out a number of instruments including piano, bass and drums before deciding to concentrate on the guitar. His influences began with rock and punk and later extended to blues and funk. It was at this point that he formed Métropole, his alternative rock band in which he sings and plays bass, and which is still active today. The band warmed up audiences for established French-language rock artists such as Groovy Aardvark, Mudie and Galaxie.
He later earned a DEC in jazz interpretation at Cégep de Saint-Laurent, where he discovered his passion for jazz and fusion. He is currently working on a variety of musical projects, including the semi-finals of the Festival International de la Chanson de Granby competition. He is currently studying Jazz and World Music at the Université de Montréal's Faculty of Music.
Raquel Skilich (Piano, Voice) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Wednesday, 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 $30.00 per half-hour lesson.
Rebecca Foss (Piano, Theory, Composition) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday
Rebecca Foss holds a degree in Music Performance, and a graduate degree in Film Scoring and Composition. She has a special interest in romantic and contemporary repertoire, music theory, and RCM exam preparation. Rebecca also loves creating customized sheet music of students’ favorite songs, tailored to their individual skill level.
Rebecca teaches students from ages 6 to 96, and is known for her compassionate teaching style and ability to connect with students. She is passionate about building meaningful connections with her students while supporting them as they grow in skill and confidence.
Rebecca’s rate is $29 per half-hour lesson, available in person or online.
Rebecca Merkley (Guitar, Voice, Ukulele) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Thursday, Saturday
Rebecca is a multifaceted theatre artist, instructor, composer, musician and writer whose
original written work has earned her 7 Award Nominations. She is the first recipient of the Gerald Osborn Playwriting Award and has been working as a drama, voice, guitar and piano teacher for 10+years. She’s taught at Dominellis School of music, Resonate, Azimuth Theatre, Foote Theatre School (The Citadel), Mile Zero Dance, YONA SISTEMA (The Winspear Centre) and the Writes of Passage playwriting program (Workshop West). She completed her studies at Macewan University in 2012 and has been working in the local arts scene ever since. A favorite performing credit was being the lead vocalist for Drag Queen Thorgy Thor and their show“Thorgy and the Thorchestra" (The Winspear Centre). She is also a gifted producer and composer having produced two original musicals: “Rivercity the Musical”, and“Scoobie Doosical” at the Edmonton International Fringe. She’s also worked as a sound
designer/composer having recently designed for local playwright, Connie Massing in
collaboration with Workshop West in their world premiere of “Dead Letter”. Her rate is $29.00 per half hour
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 credentials also include intermediate level RCM piano training and a piano teaching certification. 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. 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
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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.
Reiko's teaching rate per half hour private lesson at Long & McQuade Ottawa $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 $27 per half hour lesson
Rick Bossom (Piano, Keyboard, Bass Guitar) 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 $31 per half hour.
Rik Martell (Guitar, Ukulele, Bass Guitar) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, 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 $27.00
Robert Gordy (Brass) Registration Request
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Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
With a Masters Degree from New York University, Robert has been teaching school band since 1980, and with Glenlyon Norfolk School since 2017. He has played with numerous bands and orchestras and is currently a member of the Island Big Band.
Robert's rate is $31 per half hour.
