1363 Main Street
North Vancouver, British Columbia, V7J 1C4

Lesson Centre: Phone or Text (604) 986-3118

Store Phone: (604) 986-0911

Fax: (604) 986-3119

Lesson Centre Email: northvanlessons@long-mcquade.com

Store Email: northvan@long-mcquade.com

Lesson Centre Hours
Monday: 1:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday: 1:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday: 1:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday: 1:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday: 1:00pm - 7:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday: CLOSED

Lessons Coordinator

Paul Valenzuela - coordinator of the music lessons in North Vancouver

Paul Valenzuela

Lessons Coordinator
[email protected]
604-986-3118

Lessons Associate

Sasha Belanger - coordinator of the music lessons in North Vancouver

Sasha Belanger

Lessons Associate
[email protected]
604-986-3118

Our Violin Teachers:

Andrew Ty - Violin music lessons in North Vancouver

andrew ty (Violin)

Registration Request

Online Lessons:

Teaching Day(s): Tuesday

Andrew graduated from the Vancouver Academy of Music with a BMUS in Violin Performance, and has been teaching since 2008. He believes studying a wide variety of genres will help the student express themselves and develop their self-confidence in music and in life. Andrew's rate is $32/half hour.

Katherine Bonness - Violin, Viola, Piano music lessons in North Vancouver

katherine bonness (Violin, Viola, Piano)

Registration Request

Online Lessons:

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

Katherine Bonness received her Bachelor of Music in viola performance from the University of Manitoba and has studied violin, piano, theory, and composition privately. Katherine has performed in a wide variety of ensembles across Canada as a violinist and violist, from string quartets to orchestras. With over a decade of teaching experience, Katherine customizes her approach to each student, using various method books and supplementary material, while emphasizing solid foundational techniques and catering to the individual's musical interests to keep things fun! She can help students of all ages and levels prepare for anything from just learning for enjoyment, to mastering a specific piece, performing in recitals, auditions, preparing for RCM exams, and beyond to any other musical goals the student might have. Her rate is $31/half hour.

Paul Cheng - Cello, Violin, Viola, Theory music lessons in North Vancouver

paul cheng (Cello, Violin, Viola, Theory)

Registration Request

Online Lessons:

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

Paul started playing the violin at age 6. He studied at the Royal Conservatory of Music in London for a number of years, came to Canada in 1987, and continued his music education at the University of British Columbia and Manhattan School of Music in New York. Since then, Paul has been playing and teaching in North America for the last 20 years. Paul is actively performing all year round with local symphony orchestras and small ensembles... from Classical to Jazz and constantly recording with many local composers/artists. His rate is $32/half hour.