Steve McRae (Piano, Theory) Registration Request

Teaching Style: classical

Teaching Day(s): Tuesday

Steve McRae has been an active member of the Hamilton Music Scene since 2004. He was musical director for several productions in the city including Sunset Boulevard, Gypsy, Side Show, Nine, The Little Mermaid and The Addams Family. Since graduating with Honours from Mohawk College, McMaster University and the Royal Conservatory of Music, Steve has been in demand as a teacher, performer, accompanist, church musician and adjudicator in the Hamilton area.

Steve's rate for a half-hour private lesson is $26.

Steve Sutton (Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Upright Bass, Trombone) Registration Request

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

STEVE SUTTON, (B.A., Dip. Mus.) is a Vancouver Island based, Professional Bassist and Guitar Teacher who has performed locally, in Vancouver and in California. Steve was born and raised in Nanaimo and began his musical journey in the School District 68 music program playing the trombone and the classical guitar. Later, Steve attended Malaspina University College's Music Program, (now Vancouver Island University), focusing on bass guitar and double bass. He graduated in 2002.

During the summer of 2003 he attended the Victoria Conservatory summer jazz workshop where he studied with jazz greats Neil Swainson, Misha Piatogorsky and Don Thompson. In September 2010 he attended a Ukulele workshop in Sonoma California, training with Hawaiian Ukulele Master Kimo Hussey.

Steve teaches guitar, bass guitar, double bass, ukulele and trombone at our Langford location.
Steve's rate is $30 per lesson.

Stewart Evans (Violin, Viola) Registration Request

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

Stewart has played Viva!, with the Ambrose University Orchestra, the Regina University Orchestra and the Harmony West Band. Stewart learned on the Suzuki method and has completed RCM Grade 8. He has over five years teaching experience. Stewart offers lessons at the Calgary Chinook store and his rate is $30 per half hour.

Stuart Steinhart (, Guitar, Piano) Registration Request

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

Stuart Steinhart has been a professional musician for over 40 years, and has been studying and performing for 50 years. He has taught countless students from beginner to advanced academics as well as professionals and teachers.

Starting with studies at the age of 7 he has won many awards, studied at prestigious schools in the USA and recorded with many of Canada's and the world's top musicians. His work has gained numerous awards and praise, much of his work can be viewed and listened to on the World Wide Web.

His teaching style has garnered acclaim for his integration and understanding of music from its beginning to its spiritual side through his many years of study of Musicology/History/Philosophy.

He teaches Bass (acoustic and electric 4, 5, 6, and 7 string), Piano, Guitar, and Modern and Classical theory.

Stuart's lesson rate is $27 per half-hour private lesson.

Suneal Pal (Guitar, Ukulele) Registration Request

Teaching Style: rock, ,

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

Suneal Pal graduated from Wilfred Laurier University with an Honors B.A. in Guitar Performance. He achieved first class honors in grade nine R.C.M. Since graduation, he has performed widely to rave reviews, recorded several CDs, and taught students of all ages and abilities. Suneal plays Acoustic, Classical, Electric, Rock, and Finger-style guitar and is also well-versed in Flamenco, Latin, and Jazz rhythms.

Suneal's rate is $27 per half hour lesson, in person or online.

Susan Sharpe (Violin, Fiddle) Registration Request

Teaching Style: classical

Teaching Day(s): Wednesday

Susan Sharpe (violin) began playing through the Halifax schools’ strings program. She has played in the Nova Scotia Youth Orchestra and Mount Allison String Ensemble, and continues to play orchestral music with the Halifax Music Co-op. Susan enjoys playing a wide range of music, from classical to fiddle to music from movies and video games. Always on the lookout for more opportunities to play in a group, her favorite musical experience is playing in big orchestras. With experience teaching in musical and academic settings, Susan has taught all ages from young children to adults. She enjoys introducing students to the violin, helping them reach the next level in their playing and seeing them succeed. Susan’s rate for a half hour lesson will be $26.

Susana Williams (Voice) Registration Request

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Teaching Day(s): Wednesday, Saturday

Susana Williams has over 20 years of experience teaching music to children, teens, and adults, specializing in voice, drums, percussion, and songwriting. She studied at the Juan Jose Landaeta Conservatory and The Roland Learning Centre in Venezuela and received the Jazz Studies Capilano Program Award. Currently, she is pursuing a BA in Music at Vancouver Community College, majoring in drums. Susana has also developed educational content for Musora Media Inc. As a performer, she has appeared at international festivals, including the Vancouver and Manila Jazz Festivals, bringing a diverse, global perspective to her music teaching. Susana’s rate is $30 per half hour lesson.

Susie McGregor (Voice, Songwriting) Registration Request

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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Susie’s music journey started as the winner of the first PNE talent search. Since then, she has had 12 years of vocal training, from opera, musical theatre, folk to pop, rock, and country. Susie worked at several musical theatre dinner shows, then went on the road with a variety of bands. including the Canadian Superstar, Dan Hill. Susie recorded her own albums- “Something Real” and "Tartan", before being featured on "Jewels on The Island Compilation". She continues to perform, teach, manage artists and produce events. She has had the opportunity to write with and learn from many amazing songwriters, including the indie band, Mother Mother. She is proud to have a co-write on their album “Inside” called “The Knack.” She loves sharing her passion for singing, songwriting and the Music Industry with those who want to learn. Susie's rate is $29.00 per half hour lesson.

Suzie Luton (Violin, Viola) Registration Request

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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Sunday

Suzie Luton began playing at the age of 4, first beginning on cello, then the violin. She attended Canterbury High School, where she was a part of the strings program. There she was given the opportunity to try the viola.
She attended the University of Ottawa, completing an Honours Bachelor of Arts with Specialization in Music where she was able to take performance classes, music education classes, and participate in the ETAP program with Orkidstra.
In addition to music, Suzie is also a registered teacher with the Royal Academy of Dance and has been teaching ballet for six years. Suzie is passionate about teaching and is grateful for the opportunity to pass on her passion for music to the next generation of students.

Suzie’s rate per half hour private lesson at Long & McQuade Orleans is $25. (English)

Takafumi Tan (Violin) Registration Request

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

Takafumi Tan got his Bachelor of Arts and Science degree (Major in Music, minor in Mathematics) from the University of Lethbridge. He has more than 20 years of violin and piano training with performance from The Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) and received the Provincial medals for Level 4 (2003) and Level 6 (2005) in violin RCM examination. He has played in symphonies in both Japan and Lethbridge Canada. He has also taught violin and piano in various music schools and privately in Lethbridge and Calgary. Takafumi has been offering lessons in Calgary at L&M since 2023. His rate is $31 per half hour.

Tase Stojanoski (Piano, Strings, Viola, Violin) Registration Request

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Teaching Day(s): Thursday

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Tase earned his degree from the University of Sarajevo, Bosnia and is registered with the RCM. For more than 15 years Tase was a Concert Master for the Macedonian National Opera Orchestra and collaborated with a number of Ontario orchestras and bands. His repertoire includes: classical, pop, jazz and folk. He inspires his students and personalizes lessons to the student's needs.
Tase's rate is $29/half hour.

Tatiana Dvorianskaya (Piano) Registration Request

Teaching Day(s): Wednesday, Friday

Tatiana is a piano teacher with over 20 years of experience. Having studied twelve years in Russia, she graduated with a specialization in piano and accompaniment. Tatiana moved to Canada in 2010 and has been teaching since. Ms. Dvorianskaya participated as a piano soloist and accompanist in Québec, Russia, Europe and Chile. She performed as an accompanist at various festivals and competitions with the ensemble « Harmony» (performers of the Mariinsky Theatre and St. Petersburg Opera). Since 2013, Tatiana collaborates with the Canadian pianist Alejandra Cifuentes Diaz, with whom she produced their first CD album – Piano for four hands. Tatiana is always eager to learn and perfect herself. She is currently taking a graduate studies course in “Pédagogie instrumentale” at the University of Montreal. Having taught more than a hundred students, Ms. Dvorianskaya is pleased to join the teaching staff at Long & McQuade, where she teaches students of all ages and levels. In her opinion, every student is unique and talented. Her goal is to uncover this talent by encouraging the student's thought process and as well as developing the student's autonomy.

Rate: $28/half-hour
Speaks English, French and Russian

Tavis Weir (Banjo, Bass Guitar, Guitar, Piano, Theory) Registration Request

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Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Wednesday

Tavis Weir has lived and breathed music since he was old enough to walk. He grew up in a diverse musical family, gave his first concert at age 8 and never looked back. He attended the University of Toronto for Jazz guitar and has toured across Canada with many artists as well as to support his solo album. His passions are songwriting and recording; improvisation and sound exploration; as well as guiding others on their journey into the life changing power of music. He has been teaching people from all walks of life for the past 15 years. Tavis firmly believes music is available to everyone and inspiration can come from anywhere. Lesson rate $30 per half hour lesson.

Teresa Pullen (Piano, Flute, Saxophone, Clarinet) Registration Request

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Teaching Day(s): Wednesday

Teresa Pullen is a piano and woodwind (flute) instructor from Hickson, Ontario. She has been teaching for over 25 years with a small break to raise her 5 kids ranging in age from 11-20 years. Teresa holds her Grade 10 in both flute and piano from The Royal Conservatory of music along with her Bachelor of Music Education from The University of Western Ontario. She is currently working on her ARCT flute. She has also participated in the Rotary Festival of Music with her students as well as performing. Teresa has been a member of the KW Youth Symphony and a founding member of the Oxford Winds. She has also performed in many musicals including Oliver, Camelot, Brigadoon and the Music Man to mention a few. She is excited to continue her music journey. Her rate is $25/half-hour lesson.

Thaddy B. Lavoie (Bass Guitar) Registration Request

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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday

I trained at Cégep de Drummondville, where I obtained a DEC (Diplôme d'Études Collégiales) in Music. This laid a solid foundation for my musical skills and my understanding of electric bass. I went on to pursue my musical passion at the Université de Sherbrooke, where I obtained a Bachelor of Music degree with a specialization in electric bass. This university experience enabled me to deepen my knowledge, explore new musical horizons and perfect my skills as a my skills as an electric bassist. My academic background in music has given me the technical and artistic skills necessary to excel in this demanding field. I acquired a solid understanding of music theory, a mastery of different musical styles and the ability to express myself creatively through the electric bass. These two institutions have played an essential role in my development as a professional musician.

Thomas Callow (Voice, Piano, Theory) Registration Request

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

Thomas Callow is an experienced musician who has studied and performed for 27 years, and specializes in classical voice and piano. His musical journey started at the age of 5 years old with his first piano lesson, and it quickly flourished from there. He had his first performance at the age of 6, and then continued growing his passion for music by performing in musicals, choirs, orchestras, jazz bands and vocal jazz groups. In high school he found an additional love for music composition. He composed multiple choral pieces for professional choirs across Victoria such as Vox Humana, Prima, University of Victoria Chamber Singers, and many others. Thomas’ journey continued with studying and honing his craft of classical singing and music composition at the University of Victoria. He is now dedicating himself to passing on his knowledge, love and passion for music by offering exciting and engaging lessons to all those who wish to experience the magic that music has to offer. His lesson rate is $29.00 per half hour lesson.

Tia Gibson (Piano) Registration Request

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Teaching Day(s): Saturday

Tia Gibson believes that all people are capable of learning music and she thoroughly enjoys walking through the learning process with her students. She has earned her Level 8 Royal Conservatory of Music certification, with First Class Honors. She has also participated in many music festivals and earned several 1st and 2nd place awards, including one for original composition and one for quick study. Tia has more than 5 years of experience teaching students of varying ages and abilities and is known for her warmth, care and patience. Tia has taught over 200 beginner pianists to effectively read piano sheet music. Although Tia now resides with her family in Calgary, she continues to offer online lessons for L&M students. Her rate is $26 per half-hour.

Timothy Horan (Drums) Registration Request

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

Timothy Horan is a multi-instrumentalist who has played and studied music since the age of four. His playing draws from a variety of styles including: rock, hip hop, funk, metal, pop, jazz, and R&B. Using a positive attitude and nuanced approach to playing in a variety of styles, Tim seeks to bring a fun musical experience that caters to the individual student. His rate is $28 per half hour.

Tony Boyce (Saxophone, Voice, Piano, Guitar, Flute, Theory) Registration Request

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

Tony, a graduate of UNB, is a multi- instrumentalist with 52 years of music experience and education, with certifications from the RCM and Berklee College of Music. Tony has studied guitar, piano, voice, saxophone, flute and clarinet under many renowned instrumentalists. Ongoing professional music development is important to Tony and thus he has completed music courses from the California Institute of the Arts, Duke University and University of Rochester NY. Tony offers a unique teaching style which accommodates a variety of music learners, from beginners to advanced; children, youth and adults. Tony's rate per half hour is $26.00

Tony Tucker (Drums, Djembe, Hand Drums, Percussion) Registration Request

Teaching Style: rock, , , ,

Teaching Day(s): Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday

Tony Tucker ‎is a percussionist from St. John's, who started playing drum kit at the young age of 10, alongside his parents who played piano and organ in church. In the 90’s, Tony began studying world percussion; his primary focus being traditional Flamenco, West African, Middle-Eastern, and Latin percussion. Tony's passion for West African music led him to study with djembe masters Famoudou Konate, Mohamed Kalifa Kamara, Mamady Keita, & M'Bemba Bangoura. He performed with 5-piece drum ensemble Fola, specializing in Guinean percussion. In 1997, Tony joined the El Viento Flamenco, wherein he has perfected the integral and complex hand clapping. The group performed with many Canadian symphonies, the Lunenburg Folk Harbour Festival, the Atlantic Festival of Lights, PEI’s Folk and Jazz Festival, The Atlantic Film Festival, and Ottawa International Chamber Music Festival. Tony’s rate is $25 per half hour lesson.