175 Beverly Street
Cambridge, Ontario, N1R 7Y9
Lesson Centre: Phone or Text (519) 624-0653
Store Phone: (519) 622-1970
Lesson Centre Email: cambridgelessons@long-mcquade.com
Store Email: cambridge@long-mcquade.com
Lesson Centre Hours
Monday: 1:00pm - 9:00pmTuesday: 1:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday: 1:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday: 1:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday: 1:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Our Teachers:
Online Lessons:
Teaching Day(s): Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday
Aaron is a guitarist with over 25 years of experience playing and teaching. A graduate of Mohawk College's Jazz program, he has performed throughout North America. He enjoys teaching a variety of styles, including country, blues, rock, and pop, and encourages his students to bring their own musical tastes to their lessons. Aaron welcomes students of all ages and levels, from beginners to advanced.
His rate is $25 per half hour lesson.
Online Lessons:
Teaching Style: jazz, rock
Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Wednesday
Alex is a session player, performer, composer and teacher and has been playing music for over 25 years. He holds a degree in Jazz guitar (Humber College) and is fully equipped to play and teach all genres of music. Alex is a busy player in a variety of tribute and top 40 acts: British Invasion thebritishinvasion.ca/.
Alex's rate is $26/half hour
Online Lessons:
Teaching Style: rock
Teaching Day(s): Wednesday, Thursday
Andrew has played guitar for 40 years and has taught at Long & McQuade for over 25 years. His years of professional playing have given him a wealth of knowledge, which he continues to pass on to his long list of students. He makes sure his students have a great deal of input into their own lesson and tailors each student’s lesson with the individual in mind. Many of Andrew’s students have gone on to become teachers as well. Ranging from beginner to advanced, Andrew teaches many guitar styles such as acoustic fingerstyle, rock, jazz, and many advanced lead guitar techniques.
**Due to high demand, Andrew has limited spots available to students with prior guitar experience. Please inquire for more information.
His rate is $26 per half hour.
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.
Online Lessons:
Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Chris has been balancing a music career of performance and teaching for more than 40 years. Starting at a young age, his piano studies included Royal Conservatory, alongside pop and jazz. He went on to study with numerous jazz piano instructors in Toronto, and graduated from the Humber College music program. He also studied accordion for 10 years. In teaching piano (and accordion) Chris maintains a focus on developing well rounded students, incorporating many musical styles, including improvisation. He is comfortable with all levels and all ages, and can assist students preparing for college or university music programs. Chris is also experienced in teaching music theory, as well as working with ensembles.
Chris's private lesson rate is $27.00/half-hour.
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.
Online Lessons:
Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
Daniel is a woodwinds instructor and a graduate of the Etobicoke School of the Arts (music major). Dan is a regular performer and has played at many events including the Kitchener Blues Festival. He has recorded with bands like, "Milky Whites" and "The Bluesmen", as well as with his current band, "Fog Blues and Brass Band". Dan also has a background studying with the Royal Conservatory of Music. Dan has studied with multiple saxophonists, flutists and clarinetist privately in the past.
His rate is $27.00/half-hour private lesson.
Online Lessons:
Teaching Style: rock
Teaching Day(s): Tuesday
Dave Poole has been playing guitar for over 25 years. He studied music theory, history and the psychology of music at the University of Western Ontario, where he earned his bachelor's degree. Dave enjoys many styles of music, and has been teaching with Long & McQuade since 2004.
His private lesson rate is $25.00/half-hour.
Online Lessons:
Teaching Style: rock
Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
Dave Robertson has been teaching with Long & McQuade for over 10 years. He enjoys teaching guitar to students from beginner to advanced levels. He understands that all students are unique individuals and learn at different paces, so he is always careful to gear his lessons towards each student’s unique learning style. Dave believes in teaching all of his students theory, scales and chord structures to ensure a successful musical journey. Dave looks forward to teaching you and helping you to enjoy music just as much as he does.
His rate is $25.00/half-hour private lesson.
Online Lessons:
Teaching Day(s): Monday, Wednesday, Saturday
Kevin is a highly experienced and versatile piano teacher. With over 25 years of performance and teaching experience in a variety of genres, he brings a wealth of knowledge to his students. His studies under the guidance of esteemed pianists like John-Paul Bracey, Linda Kennedy, and Jean-Paul Sevilla have enriched his musical expertise. His time recording and touring with the folk-rock band, The Warped 45s, adds a unique perspective to his teaching style. Kevin’s focus on developing well-rounded students by incorporating many musical styles, including improvisation, is a testament to his comprehensive approach to music education.
His rate is $26 per half hour lesson.
Online Lessons:
Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Kyle has been playing live professionally since 1996. He was also a jazz trumpeter and classical guitarist at Mohawk College, with a focus on composing and arranging. With over 20 years experience teaching drums, guitar, trumpet and bass, Kyle believes in a personalized lessons approach to support each student’s unique goals and learning styles. He loves to share his passion for live performance by encouraging students to participate in ensemble and rock band programs. He also enjoys helping students prepare for post secondary auditions and exams. With his laid back, yet enthusiastic demeanour and appreciation for all genres of music, Kyle is excited to share in your journey and help you become your best version of you!
Kyle's rate is $27/half-hour lesson.
Online Lessons:
Teaching Day(s): Thursday, Saturday
Shakoor is a violinist from Kingston who began studying violin at the age of six under the instruction of Denny Williams and Deborah McFarlane, at the Canta Arya School for Strings. He studied the Suzuki Method within private/group classes and with The Southern Ontario Suzuki Institute. Shakoor was Principal Second violin of Orchestra Kingston, and a second violin substitute at the Kingston Symphony Orchestra.
He's completed a Bachelor of Music and holds a Chamber Diploma from Wilfrid Laurier University, where he studied with Jerzy Kaplanek and Jeremy Bell.
Shakoor's rate is $28.00 per half-hour lesson.
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.
Online Lessons:
Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Vic has been playing drums for forty years, with 35 years of professional recording and performing experience. He has taken intensive study opportunities at the Drummer’s Collective in New York and Berklee College in Boston, and has taken private lessons with top professionals. You can hear his skills on the original album The Eternal Sleep with the band Black Suit Devil. Specializing in world percussion, including Brazilian and Afro-Cuban styles, Vic has over 20 years of teaching experience. He teaches students of all ages and styles, focusing on timing, structure, creativity, and performance opportunities. His lessons are engaging and personalized, incorporating various techniques and resources to help students achieve their musical goals.
His private lesson rate is $25.00/half-hour.
Our Group Lessons:
So you learned to play a wind instrument and you’re thinking: Great! What now? If this sounds like you, you’re not alone. Whether you played in high school and need to knock the rust off or you just picked it up and are looking for a chance to flaunt your new skills, you can find a place in our ensemble. With music arranged and tailored to your skill level and a group of supportive players to cheer you on, you will be playing like a pro in no time.
