Guelph

Abraham Okolo (Piano, Theory)

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Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday

Abraham teaches the piano in a fun and engaging manner. He has helped students pass their graded piano exams with brilliant results. Having been teaching piano for over fifteen years, he has the ability to help beginners navigate through the technical challenges of piano playing. Building vast musicianship and guiding the student on effective practice methods is a vital part of his teaching. In addition to private instruction, Abraham is also a choir director at his church. His private lesson rate is $28/half hour.

Christine Brandt (Voice, Piano)

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Teaching Day(s): Friday

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. 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 is currently working towards her master's degree at Mannes school of music in New York City. Christine is here on Fridays and her private lesson rate is $28 per half-hour lesson.

Edward Szocinski (Guitar, Ukulele)

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Teaching Style: acoustic

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

Edward offers experienced, quality instruction and is well regarded as a performing and recorded classical guitarist. He is recognized by the Royal Conservatory of Music for his ability to teach formal curriculum and programs and to educate students enrolled in music programs at university. Edward supports the progression of students of all ages and across all genres. His private lesson rate is $28.00/half-hour.

Elliot Sarkis (Piano, Theory)

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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Wednesday

With over 18 years of piano experience under his belt, Elliot is a seasoned pianist dedicated to sharing the joy of music with eager learners of all ages. Trained in classical music through the RCM curriculum, Elliot’s teaching approach brings technicality, finesse, and fun to each lesson while incorporating musical theory into the mix. While rooted in classical tradition, he also offers insights into Arabic music for those seeking a more diverse musical experience. He loves performing and has been a part of numerous musical groups, covering a wide spread of various repertoires such as rock, pop, jazz, and Arabic music. Elliot’s private lesson rate is $28/half-hour.

Emmitt Leacock (Drums, Percussion)

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Teaching Day(s): Monday

Currently working on his music degree at the University of Guelph, Emmitt is an enthusiastic drum and percussion teacher with many years of professional performing experience. Emmitt has played with and shared the stage with many acts such as Kamasi Washington, Thievery Corporation, Choclair, Maestro Fresh West, The Human Rights and many more. He is the full time drummer for local band SHEBAD and has performed at festivals across Ontario: Hillside, Mariposa, Toronto Jazz Fest, SunFest, and more. Emmitt has experience playing across all genres of music with a strong background in jazz and improvisational music. Emmitt's private lesson rate is $28/half hour.

Iain Leslie (Guitar)

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Teaching Style: rock

Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday

Iain is an experienced teacher and performer with a certificate in Jazz Performance from Humber College. He has studied with some of Canada's leading guitarists including Ted Quinlan, Rob Bulger and Geoff Young. Iain has toured seven countries over two continents with his award winning band Doghouse Rose. His rate is $28.00/half-hour private lesson.

Jeremy Pink (Guitar)

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Teaching Style: rock

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

Jeremy is a teacher of guitar and beginner bass who teaches at our lesson centre four days a week. As an encore to his long teaching days, Jeremy plays in a number of local bands in the rock, pop and blues genres. He has a penchant for creating original material for metal bands and his instrumental rock and roll project. Jeremy charges $28.00 per half-hour lesson.

Madison Daniels (Guitar, Ukulele, Voice, Bass Guitar)

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Teaching Day(s): Wednesday, Friday

Madison is a Multi Instrumentalist, Band Leader and Mohawk College Graduate with a major in Contemporary Harmony and Jazz Performance. Other than Jazz, Daniels has had exposure to many other genres he can teach ranging from Rock, Blue Grass, Country, among others. When not teaching, Daniels is also fronting his own band Frantic Lullabies, gigging with them as well as doing freelance work. His private lesson rate is $28/half hour.

Michael Moffit (Guitar, Ukulele)

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Teaching Style: rock

Teaching Day(s): Monday, Wednesday, Saturday

Mike is an experienced jazz, rock and blues guitarist of over 15 years . Growing up in Guelph, he started his guitar journey immersed in rock and blues (like most guitarists). He then went on to develop an interest in jazz fusion and improvisation during his time studying at Humber College. He is comfortable teaching several styles and techniques as well as theory, improvisation and ear training. Mike's rate is $28.00/half-hour.

Rachael Derbyshire (Violin)

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Teaching Day(s): Tuesday

Rachael is a classically trained violinist with over 25 years of experience who has played in various musical groups including symphony orchestras, chamber ensembles, and bluegrass bands. She has both training and teaching experience in classical violin and fiddle, and can offer beginner to intermediate level lessons to students of all ages. Rachael strives to offer a curriculum that can be modified to suit each student’s needs. Her rate is $30 per half hour lesson.