Cambridge

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

Online Lessons:

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.

Christine Brandt (Piano, Voice)

Online Lessons:

Teaching Style: classical

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

Soprano Christine Brandt was born in Kitchener, Ontario. She played the piano for 12 years before she began her studies in vocal performance at Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo, ON. While there she sang with the Maureen Forrester women’s choir where she had numerous opportunities for solo work. She received her Bachelor of Music in 2016 with a minor in psychology and has recently completed her Master's Degree at Mannes School of Music in New York City. Christine enjoys sharing her passion for music with others through teaching piano and voice lessons. She has worked with younger children to spark their interest in music through a music starters program. She has also worked with children’s choirs in her hometown of Kitchener.

Christine’s private lesson rate is $26 per half-hour lesson.

Steve McRae (Piano, Theory)

Online Lessons:

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.