Anthony James (Drums) Registration Request

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

Anthony gives students the confidence to be creative while playing. His lessons are well structured to achieve success and show progress. He has toured across the country with many different bands and is an active musician working with many artists of varying genres. He has received the Brampton Arts Council Acclaim Award. Anthony is currently playing with several Juno & Coventry Award-winning Artists. His rate is $29.00 per half-hour lesson.

Anthony Kelly (Guitar, , Ukulele) Registration Request

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

Anthony Kelly is a contemporary guitarist who is proficient in classical, flamenco, fusion, rock, metal and progressive styles of guitar, with over a decade of teaching and performance experience. Anthony studied at VCC in the Bachelor of Applied Music program as a classical guitar major and jazz/contemporary guitar minor. Anthony has also studied guitar under Canadian virtuoso guitarist and music producer, Dave Martone, where his primary focus has been in instrumental guitar in the style of Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, and fusion guitarist Greg Howe. Anthony is also influenced by bands like Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Iron Maiden, Ozzy Osbourne, Metallica, Pantera, Polyphia, Tool, and Dream Theater.
His rate is $29 per half hour lesson.

Anthony Rissesco (Violin, Fiddle, Viola) Registration Request

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Anthony is a versatile violin player and teacher who has toured with award-winning singer-songwriter Lennie Gallant and with roots-rock band Pogey. As a member of the neo-traditional trio Papilio, Anthony garnered ECMA and Nova Scotia Music Awards nominations. He is also a member of the popular Halifax band The Gig Dogs and has played with Symphony Nova Scotia, Anne Murray, and Peggy Seeger. As a music student at Dalhousie University, Anthony studied classical violin under Phillippe Djokic. He has won fiddle competitions throughout Canada, including the Maritime Fiddle Championship. In 1990 Anthony came third in the Canadian Open in Ontario, and he was chosen to represent Nova Scotia at the Grand Masters Competition in Ottawa for six consecutive years. He has been an adjudicator at the Kiwanis Festival and has been teaching since 1989. Anthony's rate per 30-minute private lesson is $27.

Antoine Fradkin (Violin) Registration Request

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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Thursday

Antoine began playing the violin at the age of 4, and knew right away that he would make a career out of it. Having performed at several festivals, including the Montreal International Jazz Festival and at Disney in Florida, Antoine specializes in improvisation and pop/jazz music, and is currently working towards a bachelor’s degree in jazz violin from the Université de Montréal. His teaching philosophy is based on the desires and tastes of his students, while sharing his passion and knowledge with the next generation. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced student, Antoine can help you break away from traditional learning and broaden your skills.

Rate: $25/half-hour
Speaks French, English and Russian

Aoife Doyle (Voice) Registration Request

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Teaching Day(s): Monday

Aoife’s musical influence began at an early age in her family home. Being raised in Ireland in a
family with a heavy footing in Irish folk music and contemporary genres, Aoife’s experiences
created an eclectic ear. From Irish sing alongs to artists like The Beatles, Fleetwood Mac, Billie
Holiday and Bing Crosby, Aoife’s exposure to many styles influenced the musician she is today.
Now as a Mohawk College vocal graduate in Jazz/Contempory music, Aoife has built ten plus
years in her professional career ranging from teaching, songwriting, recording & releasing
music, performing with the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra and having a stage at festivals like
Winterfest and Supercrawl. Aoife continues to build her career and finds great joy in teaching
fellow musicians with a shared passion

Aoife's lesson rate is $25/half-hour

Arash Hajirazad (Piano, Theory) Registration Request

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Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Sunday

Arash holds a Bachelor's degree in Classical Piano Performance from the University of Tehran. His formal training has given him a comprehensive understanding of composition, music theory, improvisation and performance techniques. He has released four albums and performed at many well-known concert halls in Iran, with a diverse repertoire encompassing the most outstanding works of Western classical music as well as his own compositions. Arash loves sharing his passion for music through teaching; emphasizing a profound appreciation for music and its role in fostering creativity.

Arash's rate is $30 per 1/2 hour lesson.

Archer Schick (Drums) Registration Request

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Teaching Day(s): Thursday, Friday

Archer Schick has shown a passion for music since a very early age. He began taking drum lessons at Long & McQuade at the age of six. After enrolling in the Rock Band program at Long & McQuade, he developed a love for performance. Archer graduated high school in 2024 where he was a part of his school’s concert and jazz bands. Now he is currently playing with three different bands, rehearsing every week and playing live shows often. He is well-versed in rock, metal, funk, Latin, and many other styles. Archer’s teaching methods focus on the interests of the student while encouraging creativity, and aim to develop proper technique, a good ear, an understanding of music theory, and a wide-ranging musical vocabulary. Archer teaches drums at the Regina store. His rate is $25 per half-hour.

Ashley Thompson (Piano) Registration Request

Teaching Style: classical,

Teaching Day(s): Monday, Sunday

Ashley is a passionate teacher with an ARCT in piano and a BA in Music & Psychology from York University, with over 8 years of teaching experience. She helps students grow through songs they love—whether it’s Chopin, Taylor Swift, or Joe Hisaishi. She will bring out the best side of their musical self! Her rate is $31.00 per half-hour lesson.

Austin Latta (Piano, Theory, Brass, Violin) Registration Request

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

Austin is an experienced piano, brass and theory teacher who believes that fun is an important ingredient in developing a love for music! He has taught all ages of students in many places around the world in various languages — including Swahili in Kenya and Portuguese-Creole in the Cape Verde islands — and just can't help teaching music wherever he goes! He has studied music at the University of Toronto and Ambrose University in Calgary and has performed with his trombone across Canada. He enjoys playing jazz with Calgary's own Prime Time Big Band. With a love of teaching children and an easy-going teaching style regardless of age, one of Austin's greatest priorities is creating a meaningful, personal connection with each individual student. Austin offers lessons at the Calgary Chinook store and his rate is $30 per half hour.

Avery Hesse (Piano) Registration Request

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

Avery Hesse has been a student of Long and McQuade for over ten years. She has been studying piano for many years and holds her RCM level 8 for piano and theory. Avery enjoys a wide range of classical repertoire as well as more contemporary styles of music from video games, movies, and various internet media. She also enjoys popular music along with arranging. Avery has consistently participated in recitals and music festivals during her piano studies. She looks forward to sharing her enjoyment of music with her students. Avery teaches piano at the Regina store. Her rate is $25 per half-hour.

Barbara Lorenz (Woodwinds, Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute) Registration Request

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

Barbara Lorenz moved to Calgary from Lloydminster, Alberta where she was Woodwind Instructor for Lakeland College teaching Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Oboe and Bassoon, as well as theory. She was also teaching Grade 6 band for the Lloydminster Public School Division. Barbara graduated from Dickinson State University with a Bachelor of Science in Music Education and a Bachelor of Arts.
Playing in Saxophone quartets, Jazz ensembles, and Concert Bands have been a large part of her musical career. She is currently very active, playing in a duo throughout the Calgary area.
Barbara has been offering lessons in Calgary at L&M since 2013. Her rate is $31 per half hour.

Ben Buchanan (Drums, Guitar, Ukulele, Banjo, Bass Guitar, Theory) Registration Request

Teaching Style: rock, metal, , , , ,

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

Ben earned his Bachelor of Arts degree (Major in Music) from Mount Allison University where he took classes on Theory, History, Composition, Analysis, Arranging, Methods and Teaching. He began taking drum lessons at the age of 12 and then took bass and guitar shortly after. He began teaching in 2015 and has been teaching drums, guitar, bass, ukulele, song writing and production techniques all over the maritimes. Ben plays rock, metal, acoustic, fusion and electronica and acts as composer and producer for various musical projects. Ben loves discussing writing techniques, production and advanced music theory concepts. His rates are $25 per half hour session.

Ben Lockwood (Clarinet, Flute, Saxophone, Theory) Registration Request

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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Thursday, Saturday

Ben Lockwood studied music theory, performance psychology, composition and arranging at the Dartington College of Arts, where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts with Honours-Music (Performance). He has performed professionally on flute, saxophone and clarinet in the United Kingdom and internationally. He has taught students of all age groups and experience levels in both private and school settings. His students are consistently successful at exams, with some having gone onto study music at notable institutions such as the Royal Academy of Music in London, and the Leeds Royal School of Music. His rate is $28 per half hour.

Bill Smith (Drums, Recording, Guitar, Audio Engineering, Music Production) Registration Request

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Teaching Day(s): Sunday

Bill started his drumming career in the Preston Scouthouse Band and made the transition to drumkit soon after. He completed his Professional Music Diploma in 1994 at Selkirk College in Nelson, BC with a major in both drum performance and audio engineering. He spent 20 years teaching full-time at MacAulay's Music and has had an extensive resume working with artists such as Trooper, Kenny Aronoff, The Tennesee Three and more. Bill specializes in rock drumming and also offers video lessons in recording and audio production. His lessons are tailored to each student and he is excited to inspire and help students of all ages meet their goals!

His rate is $26 per half-hour lesson.

Blake Johnston () Registration Request

Teaching Style: rock, , ,

Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Blake Johnston is a guitarist/singer songwriter/producer with 27 years experience playing guitar and 20 years experience gigging and writing songs.
He has played on and produced several Music Nova Scotia and ECMA nominated albums, as well as taking home an ECMA for 2022 Blues Recording of the year for Campbell and Johnston's Black Market Band of which he is one half of. Blake is proficient in the genres of Rock, Blues, Soul, Country and teaches slide guitar as well as introduction into open tunings.
Blake is $27 per half hour lesson.

Brad Conrad (Guitar) Registration Request

Teaching Style: rock,

Teaching Day(s): Thursday

Brad has a music degree from Dalhousie University and has been playing in local and national bands for the last 17 years. He has appeared on stage with a number of acts such as Nathan Wiley, Blue Rodeo, Sam Roberts, Dutch Mason, Matt Mays, and Jill Barber, received a Juno during his tenure with “Johnny Favourite” and currently he plays regularly with “The Mellotones”, “The Metric System”, “Joe Murphy”, “The Hopping Penguins”, and hosts a long standing weekly blues jam at Bearly’s. He’s been teaching for the last 16 years and is a regular coach at Summer Rock. His rate for a half-hour private lesson is $27.

Brandon Munro (Drums, Percussion) Registration Request

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

Brandon studied contemporary music at Mohawk College in Hamilton Ontario under some of Canada's most skilled musicians. In his time of study there he became very immersed in the musical vocabulary of contemporary rock /pop music. He plays in various groups around Ontario of all different styles and genres. Brandon has also performed at many jazz, folk and contemporary music festivals around the world. His rate is $26 for a 30 minute lesson.

Breanna Antosh (Clarinet, Flute, Woodwinds, Saxophone) Registration Request

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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday

Breanna is a classically trained musician who studied at The King's University to earn a Bachelor of Music degree. She enjoys participating in community bands and choirs, and has a passion for learning about different instruments and musical styles. Breanna believes that music should be accessible for everyone, and she is excited to connect with students at any level who are ready to learn. Breanna teaches woodwind lessons at both our Edmonton South and Highlands locations.
Her rate is $28 per half hour.

Brenda Stettner (Piano) Registration Request

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

Brenda Stettner is a certified elementary and intermediate specialist through the Royal Conservatory of Music. She has been teaching piano, organ, and guitar since 1980. Brenda has experience with MIDI and multi-track recording, she composes and arranges music for herself and her students, and she prepares students for Royal Conservatory examinations and music festivals. Brenda believes in continuous learning and professional development, and is always looking for new ways to teach concepts in private lessons and master classes. Her unique teaching approach has motivated students to become teachers, recording artists, composers, and to generally enjoy making music. Brenda’s students benefit from her lineage, a 3rd generation student of Beethoven. Brenda teaches piano at the Regina store. Her rate is $29 per half-hour.

Breony Watson (Flute, Saxophone, Clarinet) Registration Request

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Teaching Day(s): Monday

As a classically trained flautist and saxophonist, Breony studied extensively at Leeds Conservatoire in the UK, where she graduated with a first class honours degree in Music. With much experience both performing in and working behind the scenes in orchestras, she is eager to share her enthusiasm for music and focuses on keeping learning creative and fun when it comes to music lessons. Though Breony is classically trained, she is happy to teach in a variety of different styles and genres and has experience in working with students of all ages! Breony teaches at our Calgary Chinook location, and her rate is $31 per half hour.