225 58 Ave SE
Calgary Chinook, Alberta, T2H 0N8

Lesson Centre: Phone or Text (403) 252-8506

Store Phone: (403) 244-5555

Fax: (403) 229-9682

Lesson Centre Email: calgarychinooklessons@long-mcquade.com

Store Email: calgarychinook@long-mcquade.com

Lesson Centre Hours
Monday: 1:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday: 1:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday: 10:00am - 9:00pm
Thursday: 10:00am - 9:00pm
Friday: 10:00am - 8:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday: CLOSED

This Location Offers:

Online Lessons All Lessons

Private Lessons

Our professional, highly qualified instructors offer both in person and online video lessons.

Group Lessons

All

Lessons Coordinator

Nikol Popovics - coordinator of the music lessons in Calgary Chinook

Nikol Popovics

Our Piano Teachers:

Austin Latta - Piano, Theory, Brass, Violin music lessons in Calgary Chinook

austin latta (Piano, Theory, Brass, Violin)

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Online Lessons:

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

Austin is an experienced piano, brass and theory teacher who believes that fun is an important ingredient in developing a love for music! He has taught all ages of students in many places around the world in various languages — including Swahili in Kenya and Portuguese-Creole in the Cape Verde islands — and just can't help teaching music wherever he goes! He has studied music at the University of Toronto and Ambrose University in Calgary and has performed with his trombone across Canada. He enjoys playing jazz with Calgary's own Prime Time Big Band. With a love of teaching children and an easy-going teaching style regardless of age, one of Austin's greatest priorities is creating a meaningful, personal connection with each individual student. Austin offers lessons at the Calgary Chinook store and his rate is $30 per half hour.

Chase Mason - Guitar, Piano, Voice music lessons in Calgary Chinook

chase mason (Guitar, Piano, Voice)

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Online Lessons:

Teaching Day(s): Friday, Saturday

Chase has had a love of music from a very young age. At 4, she started playing piano, making her way up the Royal Conservatory levels, competing in competitive shows until age 14. When she was 12, she decided to pick up the guitar, and has done many open mics during her time playing the guitar. She had also been in the Youth Singers program, as well as other choir and musical theatre programs, for many years, and has extensive knowledge in vocal techniques and performance abilities. Chase offers lessons at our Calgary Chinook store. Her rate is $31 per half hour.

Dean Lauderdale - B Mus - Voice, Piano, Guitar music lessons in Calgary Chinook

dean lauderdale - b mus (Voice, Piano, Guitar)

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Online Lessons:

Teaching Style: classical, jazz, rock

Teaching Day(s): Tuesday

Dean holds a Bachelor of Music degree from Humber College and a Diploma in Classical Voice Performance from Mount Royal University. With over 8 years of teaching experience, Dean's passion for music and performance greatly reflects that upon his own students. He understands how important it is to discover what motivates and inspires an individual, and does so in a fun & friendly manner. Dean works with many styles of music including pop, rock, jazz, classical, and musical theater. He has been successful in preparing his students for public performance, auditions, recording projects, and recitals. Dean offers lessons at the Calgary Chinook store and his rate is $31 per half hour.

Esteban Herrera - Piano music lessons in Calgary Chinook

esteban herrera (Piano)

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Online Lessons:

Teaching Style: jazz

Teaching Day(s): Monday, Friday, Saturday

Now living in Canada Esteban was born in Mexico City and began his musical formation very young. He holds a bachelor's degree in Jazz Music Performance and a bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences. He has 30 years of professional experience as a full-time musician and has performed, recorded and toured with artists all over North America, Latin America, and Europe. He has received numerous awards and grants and was nominated for a Juno in 2022 for Jazz Album of the Year (Group) for the album THE PROPHET by the Esteban Herrera Quintet. Esteban offers lessons at the Calgary Chinook store and his rate is $30 per half hour.

Tia Gibson - Piano music lessons in Calgary Chinook

tia gibson (Piano)

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Online Lessons:

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

Tia Gibson is an experienced pianist who has taught all ages. Her gift is that she can adapt her method of teaching to suit your learning style. She 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 across Canada, and earned several 1st and 2nd place awards, including for original composition and quick study. Tia is known for her warmth, care and patience. Tia teaches piano at the Calgary Chinook store. Her rate is $31 per half-hour.

Our Group Lessons:

 Chrysanthema Pashunkova - B Mus, DMA, RMT lessons in Calgary Chinook

- Chrysanthema Pashunkova - B Mus, DMA, RMT

Lesson Registration Dates: 2025-01-06 to 2025-03-31
Cost: $540

Bring your violin and enjoy learning together in a friendly, relaxed atmospher. This class is ideal for players 18 years and older with less than 1 year of experience looking to learn in a group setting.

Please note there is no class February 17.