902 Simcoe Street N
Oshawa, Ontario, L1G 4W2
Lesson Centre: Phone or Text (905) 434-1773
Store Phone: (905) 434-1612
Fax: (905) 725-1501
Lesson Centre Email: oshawalessons@long-mcquade.com
Store Email: oshawa@long-mcquade.com
Lesson Centre Hours
Monday: 10am - 9:00pmTuesday: 1pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday: 1pm - 9:00pm
Thursday: 10am - 9:00pm
Friday: 10am- 9:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday: 12:00pm-5:00pm
This Location Offers:
Online Lessons All LessonsPrivate Lessons
We are open for in person and online lessons! Please call the Oshawa Lesson Center for more information and availability.
Group Lessons
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Our Teachers:
Online Lessons:
Teaching Style: rock
Teaching Day(s): Saturday
Dan started at the piano at age 8, moved to drums in high school band and has been playing for over 25 years. Along with recording and touring experience, Dan has been teaching for 15 years, and has developed a program of lessons that blend basic coordination and technique with listening and timing skills to help students play along to songs or with friends in a band. Dan also has experience with hand drums, including djembe, conga and timbale. He believes rhythm is ingrained in all of us, if you have a pulse you can play!
Dan's rate is $27
Online Lessons:
Teaching Style: classical
Teaching Day(s): Saturday, Sunday
Dan began music lessons at the age of 5, he has since gone on to complete RCM level 8 in both piano and theory. A graduate of Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts, he was a music major with experience in brass, woodwinds, strings, and music production. Dan enjoys seeing others learn and for all to appreciate music on a deeper level. Currently he is taking up his bachelor’s degree at Toronto Metropolitan University.
Dan’s rate is $27 per half hour lesson.
Online Lessons:
Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Don attended the Toronto Guitar Institute and the Humber College music program. From Metal to Jazz, Don makes music theory fun and easy to understand so it can be applied to any style. Don has performed with several noted Canadian performers. His playing can be heard on internet radio and broadcast radio around the world.
Don’s rate is $28 per half hour lesson, in person or online.
Online Lessons:
Teaching Style: rock
Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday
After many years of performing as a drummer, percussionist and session musician, Enrique has accompanied a long list of renowned artists in Mexico and Canada, as well as through Europe and China. Now he is looking forward to sharing his musical knowledge and performing expertise with the new generation of aspiring drummers of all ages in Rock, Funk, Blues, Jazz, R&B, Fusion, Reggae as well as Latin percussion instruments.
Enrique’s rate is $28 per half hour lesson.
Online Lessons:
Teaching Day(s): Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Isabelle is a graduate of Bishop’s University with an Honors in Classical Vocal Performance and an Honors in Drama. She has been performing in musical theatre, vocal ensembles and as a soloist for over 17 years. Isabelle has a background in many musical styles including; Classical, Opera, Musical Theatre, Pop, and Jazz. She combines her passion for music with a creative, fun, and engaging learning style to connect with her students.
Isabelle’s rate is $27 per half hour lesson, in person or online.
Online Lessons:
Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
Jerritt Craig is a bassist, guitarist and educator based out of the Durham Region. He is a well respected player within the Durham Music Community, currently a part of several projects. Formerly a student at the prestigious Humber College of Music, Jerritt’s various styles of education ensure excellent results with students. He is well versed in all styles of music, and particularly enjoys playing Rock, Funk, R&B, Prog, and Latin music.
Jerritt's rate is $27 per half hour lesson.
Online Lessons:
Teaching Style: jazz
Teaching Day(s): Saturday, Sunday
Kevin Bolger is a graduate of the Humber College Music Program. Over the years, Kevin has studied with a wide variety of musicians have his own music featured on Jazz FM’s Jazzology. In addition to writing music for his quartet known as the Kevin Bolger Organ Quartet, Kevin continues to perform around the GTA.
Kevin’s rate is $27 per half hour lesson.
Online Lessons:
Teaching Style: rock
Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Wednesday
Mackenzie started out studying guitar at Long & McQuade. He has been playing for the last 10 years, and is RCM certified. Mackenzie is well-versed in Rock, Pop, Jazz, Metal and makes lessons fun for everyone.
Mackenzie's rate is $27 per half hour lesson, in person or online
Online Lessons:
Teaching Day(s): Monday
Marie is a bilingual, multi-instrumentalist who received her D.E.C. in Professional Song and Music Technique from Vanier College in Montreal. As a local singer/songwriter and performer, she specializes in helping budding musicians of all ages understand the language of music through her lessons and focuses on the fun and passion of music above all else. She is invested in helping any student attain their musical goals!
Marie's rate is $27 per half-hour lesson.
Online Lessons:
Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Mark is a ‘jack of all trades’ - multi-instrumentalist, composer, producer and educator. Mark is a versatile guitarist who has been releasing and performing music as a solo artist and as a band leader of a progressive metal band. A graduate of Berklee College of Music, Mark is passionate about teaching his students to discover the joy of music. His pedagogy consists of learning & analyzing popular repertoire, building strong technique fundamentals and developing students' musical vocabulary.
Mark’s rate is $28 per half hour lesson, in person or online.
Online Lessons:
Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Matt has been playing piano since he was 6 and has completed 8 levels of Royal Conservatory (both practical and theory). He has been a semi-finalist in the international songwriting competition for two of his original songs. Outgoing and enthusiastic, Matt enjoys sharing his knowledge with his students.
Matt's rate is $27 per half hour lesson, in person or online.
Online Lessons:
Teaching Style: jazz
Teaching Day(s): Monday
Michael began his musical career at the age of 4 by learning the piano. He has since gone on to continue his musical education from being accepted into the Performing Arts program at O’Neill C.V.I and culminating in his acceptance to the renowned Berklee College of Music in 2011. It was at Berklee that Michael explored many different styles of music becoming proficient in contemporary, pop, rock, jazz, classical and Latin genres. He also had the opportunity to attend clinics and work with Ernie Isley, John Patituci, Pat Methany as well as songwriter, producer, and Warner Brothers music executive Kara Dioguardi.
Michael takes pride in his students leaving the lesson having learned something new and most importantly having fun doing it. Michael understands that each student learns in a different way and tailors his teaching style to meet a unique need or challenge a student may face. Michael has experience teaching various ages and levels from age 4-40 and beginner to RCM level 10.
Michael's rate is $28 per half hour lesson.
Online Lessons:
Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Nancy Davidson holds a Bachelor of Music from UofT and is a Certified Level 3 Carl Orff Instructor. Carl Orff created a method of teaching music using poetry, rhythm, singing and movement. Nancy has conducted small & large Choirs, large recorder ensembles, adjudicated Guelph Kiwanis Music Festival and as a presenter at OMEA conferences.
Nancy’s rate is $27 per half hour lesson.
Online Lessons:
Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
Peter believes that learning music should be a fun and enjoyable journey. Peter is a keen and energetic educator who loves to explore his students' musical passions and make each lesson as unique and special as his students. His goal is to model lifelong learning, fostering a passion for music that students can carry with them throughout their lives.
Peter’s rate is $27 per half hour lesson.
Online Lessons:
Teaching Style: classical
Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday
Rebecca Foss has her degree in Music Performance and a graduate degree in Film Scoring and Composition. She specializes in music theory, romantic and contemporary repertoire, and loves writing sheet music for each student's favourite songs that are tailored to their playing level. When not teaching, she is often composing for indie short films and video games.
Rebecca’s rate is $27 per half hour lesson, in person or online.
Online Lessons:
Teaching Style: rock
Teaching Day(s): Monday
Rob is a multi-award winning guitarist and contemporary pop, jazz, world, and fusion instrumental music artist. He has performed at world renowned festivals and soft seat venues across North America. His last 7 CD`s have spawned 5 US Billboard charting singles, two of which went to the Top 10. Rob is an active educator and clinician at several colleges and music schools in the GTA.
Rob`s rate is $29 per half hour lesson.
Online Lessons:
Teaching Day(s): Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
Ruth is a graduate from UofT studying music and culture, and holds RCM certifications for piano and music theory. With 19 years of piano teaching experience, she combines her love of music with a playful, engaging teaching style that connects to learners of all ages. Always patient, her goal is to equip her students to become curious, independently capable musicians who will enjoy making music for their whole lives.
Ruth's rate is $27 per half hour lesson.
Online Lessons:
Teaching Style: metal
Teaching Day(s): Monday, Wednesday
Ryan is a passionate educator and accomplished session drummer known for his metal drumming and dynamic style across various genres. His career as a session drummer has allowed him to tour across Canada, the US, and Europe, perform on TV via Global, and CHCH, have his music on the radio, and open for major acts. Ryan’s passion for drumming education fuels his dedication to help drummers of all levels achieve their goals, while having the most fun in the process.
Ryan's rate is $27 per half hour lesson, in person or online.
Online Lessons:
Teaching Style: rock
Teaching Day(s): Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
Sarah is a graduate from Queen’s University with a Bachelor of Music. She has performed as a classical musician in several Symphony Orchestras, production companies on theatre projects, and often performs with a number of different groups and rock/indie projects throughout the GTA, opening for many notable acts.
Sarah’s rate is $27 per half hour lesson.
Online Lessons:
Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday
Sharon attended the University of Windsor where she obtained a major in Music Performance for flute with a minor in piano. She holds RCM certificates for both flute and piano. While her professional focus has been on sharing her passion for music with her students, she is also currently a student working toward her Grade 10 and ARCT for piano.
Sharon's rate is $27 per half hour lesson.
Online Lessons:
Teaching Day(s): Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Sindhu has completed over 8 grades of ABRSM violin examinations and music theory. She was a part of the Symphony Orchestra of Sri Lanka and is currently a first violinist in the Durham Chamber Orchestra. Coming from both a musical and teaching background, Sindhu believes the key qualities to learning the violin are patience and an open mind.
Sindhu's rate is $27 per half hour lesson.
Online Lessons:
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.
Online Lessons:
Teaching Style: classical
Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday
Svetlana attained her Music and Education degrees at the Pedagogical University in Minsk, Belarus. She is an active musician in Durham Region, performing as a soloist and in trios & quartets. She has been teaching for over 25 years, preparing numerous students for Royal Conservatory Examinations and the Kiwanis Music Festival with the highest degrees of achievement.
Svetlana's rate is $27 per half hour lesson.
Online Lessons:
Teaching Day(s): Tuesday
Sydney Clarke currently holds a Master of Music in Vocal Performance from the University of Manitoba’s Desautel Faculty of Music where she studied under Tracy Dahl (CM). In addition, she has a Bachelor Degree of Music from Thompson Rivers University in association with the Glenn Gould School of the Royal Conservatory of Music (GGS) in Toronto. Most recently, Sydney performed the role of PHOEBE in Dry Cold Productions’ A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder, but has performed in theatres and operas all over Canada. Sydney is a winner of the 2020 Women’s Musical Club of Winnipeg’s McLellan Competition. She has also won first place in the 2020 Manitoba Registered Music Teacher’s Association Scholarship Competition.
Sydney’s rate is $29 per half hour lesson, in person or online.
Online Lessons:
Teaching Style: jazz
Teaching Day(s): Tuesday
Terrell Malcolm is a graduate from Humber college with a bachelor degree in music as well as a certificate in commercial jazz performance. He is an accomplished session drummer with over 20 years of experience and is known for gospel, jazz, rock and Latin. Terrell has played with many artists and has instructed many upcoming drummers who desire to become better at their instrument.
Terrell's rate is $28 per half hour lesson.
Our Group Lessons:
Call/text 905 434 1773 or
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