Port Coquitlam

Alan Tabz (Drums)

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Teaching Day(s): Tuesday

Alan started his music journey back in the mid 80’s as a teenager and toured the globe playing in diverse music styles and performing with outstanding musicians. Alan is a passionate teacher who has experience working with students of all ages and skill levels and is happy to help students grow and learn, no matter their musical background. Teaching Drums in different genres of music and spreading the joy of playing it is his passion. Alan's rate is $29.00 per half hour lesson.

Anna Kuchkova (Cello)

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Teaching Day(s): Saturday

Anna started her cello studies nearly 20 years ago, following her piano and theory certification in Russia. She is currently working towards her ARCT in cello performance. She is a member of the West Coast Symphony Orchestra and an active chamber and solo musician. Anna has performed in musicals, university graduate productions, experimental projects, rock and metal shows, including her own project Alchemy Chamber, as well as Canucks games at Rogers Arena. She has done session work for many local artists and vocal ensembles such as Phoenix Choir.
Anna's approach to teaching is aimed towards helping students become well-rounded musicians who excel technically as well as have adequate theory knowledge. Anna has prepared numerous students for the RCM examinations, all of whom achieved First Class Honours standing or higher. Anna’s rate is $31.00 per half hour lesson.

Cameron Henderson (Trombone, Trumpet, French Horn, Tuba)

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Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Wednesday

Cam Henderson is a graduate of Capilano University (BMus) and the University of North Texas (MMus), where he studied jazz trombone performance and worked as a Teaching Assistant. He is a versatile player who regularly performs with many groups in the Vancouver area. Cam brings expertise, experience, and enthusiasm to lessons and strives to help his students explore the music that interests them. Cameron's rate is $30.00 per half hour lesson.

Drew Christie (Drums)

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Teaching Day(s): Wednesday, Friday, Saturday

Drew studied at Capilano University as well as with many top North American drummers and has been teaching drums privately for over a decade. He has been a studio musician and live performer for over 20 years. In his teaching, Drew focuses on providing a fun environment while students learn about groove, technique, theory and reading. Drew's rate is $29.00 per half hour lesson.

Eli Slamang (Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele)

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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Eli Slamang is a guitarist from New Westminster BC, who was accumulated over 20 years of playing. In that time Eli has played in many projects from the Vancouver area and made himself a staple in the metal community. He is constantly composing, touring, and performing with various bands and has played along side acts such as Archspire, Revocation, Marty Friedman, and many more. Along side his love for performing, Eli specializes in creating fun and creative lesson plans utilizing theory and the development of technique. At heart he is a heavy metal/rock player, but he can quickly cater to any students musical tastes. Eli's rate is $28.00 per half hour lesson.

Emerson Jong (Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute)

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Teaching Day(s): Saturday

Emerson has a Diploma in Music from Kwantlen Polytechnic University and a Bachelor's Degree from UVIC in Secondary Music Education, majoring in Saxophone. He actively plays in different ensembles in the Lower Mainland. He believes that learning through having fun is the best way to learn, and will tailor the perfect lesson plan for every students levels and goals. Emerson's rate is $28.00 per half hour lesson.

Emi Hamnett (Piano)

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Teaching Day(s): Friday, Saturday

Emi graduated from Osaka University of Music, majoring in Voice and has her Junior High School Teacher Certificate in Japan. Emi also graduated Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s SEA program and holds an ECE Assistant Certificate along with a Special Ed Teacher Assistant Certificate. She believes that music can be a powerful form of stress relief and adapts her lessons according to each of her student’s unique strengths and weaknesses to ensure the experience remains positive and beneficial for each of her students. Emi's rate is $29.00 per half hour lesson.

Gary Grace (Drums)

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Teaching Day(s): Thursday

Gary is a multi-award winning drummer, most recently the 2009 Roland V-Drum National Grand Champion and has toured with many top Canadian recording acts, including his current band Prism. Gary has been teaching drums and percussion since 1982 for all styles and ages. Gary's rate is $33.00 per half hour lesson.

Geeta Das (Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Trumpet)

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Teaching Day(s): Thursday, Friday

Geeta Das is a highly skilled professional multi-instrumentalist and conductor that has been performing and teaching music in Vancouver, British Columbia, as well as around the world, for almost 30 years. She studied music at Douglas College, the University of British Columbia, and throughout the eastern United States. She is well versed in a variety of musical styles, everything from Classical and Jazz, to Latin, Funk, R&B, Soul, Pop, Rock, Reggae, and more. Geeta has had the honour of performing with countless local legends and world renown artists alike. She teaches: Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone, and beginner Low Brass. (Sorry, no French Horn or Double Reeds.) Geeta's rate is $33.00 per half hour lesson.

Gerard Rances (Voice, Ear Training, Theory, Music History)

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

A graduate from VCC, Gerard obtained his BMus in Classical Voice Performance in 2013. He has been teaching at Long & McQuade since 2016. Taking what he has learned from opera and the art of classical music, Gerard focuses on enhancing common vocal practices in more modern styles of singing such as musical theatre and pop. He places a strong emphasis on applying proper vocal technique to any genre of music. With every singer, Gerard focuses on the following: expanding range, maturing the tonal colour of one’s voice, developing the chest register, head register and the most important mixed register, cultivating vibrato, working through the multiple passagios, establishing healthy belting and improving diction, breathing, phrasing and much more. In 2018, Gerard began teaching at Douglas College running the music theory and aural skills and ear training prep courses. From 2015 to 2021, Gerard served as the Assistant Director and Head Teacher of voice, theory, music history, aural skills and ear training at Bravo Music in Vancouver. From 2011 to 2014, Gerard was a tenor soloist and section leader for Pacific Spirit Choir in West Vancouver. He is very familiar with the Royal Conservatory curriculum and has helped hundreds of students prepare for exams in rudiments, harmony, history and voice from preparatory to ARCT level. As Gerard says, “we’re going to work hard, give your voice a work out and we’re going to have fun doing it.” Gerard's rate is $30.00 per half hour lesson.

Harrison Shaw (Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele)

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Teaching Style: rock

Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

Harrison has a Diploma in Jazz Studies from Capilano University and is currently working to finish his Degree there. He has been playing in local bands since 2011 and is interested in many styles, from Blues, Rock and Metal, to Flamenco and Reggae, as well as Jazz and some Classical styles. He currently plays guitar in a local metal band, and continues to compose his own music. He has been teaching since 2016 and has experience teaching private and group lessons in guitar, bass, ukulele, music theory, ear training, and composition. Harrison’s rate is $29.00 per half hour lesson.

Jason Ritchie (Drums)

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Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Sunday

Born into a family of musicians, Jason has been performing on stage since he was 6 years old. By the age of 17, he was an active member of 7 different bands and ensembles, professionally performing and recording. Jason has taught drumming and performance for over 10 years and is able to relate to students of all ages and mindsets. He excels at tailoring his lessons to accommodate each student's individual motivations. Students will become interested and excited about learning music and become more confident and successful on the drums. Jason's rate is $28.00 per half hour lesson.

Keenan Render (Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele)

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Teaching Style: rock

Teaching Day(s): Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Keenan Render is a Guitarist, Composer/Songwriter, and arranger from Vancouver, Canada. His writing spans across a breadth of genres from jazz to metal. He is a graduate of Vancouver Community College's Bachelor of Applied Music, where he studied Composition and Jazz & Contemporary Guitar. An avid collaborator, Keenan is fascinated by the interdisciplinary collaborative process. This includes working with graphic scores, scoring for video games, and more. He is also a self-acclaimed "gear-nerd", always looking to explore new technology in guitars, plugins, pedals, or DAWs. Keenan's rate is $28.00 per half hour lesson.

Kyan Ho (Voice, Piano)

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Teaching Day(s): Saturday, Sunday

Kyan is a passionate music teacher with a love for piano and voice, beginning her training at age 5. With experience in classical, jazz, pop, rock, and musical theatre, she brings a diverse musical background to her teaching. A dedicated musical theatre enthusiast, Kyan has performed in numerous productions and has written and produced musicals, earning a Leadership in Arts Award from the Canadian House of Commons. Her approach emphasizes well-rounded musicianship, including diverse repertoire, ear training, sight reading, theory, and songwriting. Kyan welcomes students of all ages and abilities, hoping to foster a lifelong love of music. Whether preparing for RCM exams, performing at open mics, or taking the stage in a musical, Kyan is dedicated to helping each student thrive.
Kyan’s rate is $28.00 per half hour lesson.

Marc Gladstone (Piano, Composition)

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

Marc’s been teaching at Long & McQuade since 2010. He teaches all genres, believing students will work harder if they’re playing music they love to play. He can teach RCM, and was a judge at the Victoria Conservatory of Music for graduating students in 2021. Marc joined Prism in 2010, playing large festival audiences and indoor theatres. He was with Doug and the Slugs and Nick Gilder before that. He also plays keyboards and sings with Stone Poets, recording their 5th album currently with Marc producing alongside West Coast Engineer of the year, Sheldon Zaharko. He’s the West Coast Director with the Canadian Musicians Coalition; a director at Pacific Northwest Radio and the writer/producer of the radio podcast. Nominated 4 years in a row for the BCCMA Keyboardist of the Year, he’s a sought after session player for recording and live performances. Marc’s rate is $33.00 per half hour lesson.

Maria Fedyushina (Piano)

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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Wednesday, Saturday

Maria is an accomplished piano teacher with a Bachelor’s degree in Piano Performance from the University of Toronto and a Master’s degree from McGill University. She has studied with renowned professors, including Marina Mdivani, Marietta Orlov, Megan Chang, and Sergey Saratovsky. With six years of teaching experience and certifications in Ethnomusicology, Piano Pedagogy, and Music Therapy, she brings a well-rounded approach to her students. Maria has performed twice at Carnegie Hall and was a finalist in the Canadian Music Competition in 2017. In 2024, she won Third Place in the Charleston International Music Competition and Second Place in the New York International Music Competition. Maria's rate is $30.00 per half hour lesson.

Matthew Pancoust (Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele)

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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Matt has been playing guitar for 15 years and teaching since 2017. Matt continuously composes, tours and performs with multiple groups in the Vancouver area, including his own project Truent — which has seen him performing alongside Voivod and Archspire. In addition to focusing on growing his musical career, Matt has a passion for teaching and has been working with students in both group and private lessons since 2017. He specializes in creating fun learning environments and exciting lesson plans that focus on the fundamentals of guitar playing, such as theory and technique. While he specializes in the rock and heavy metal genres, Matt is well versed in various styles of music, and is quick to cater to the special interests and skills of his students. Matt’s rate is $29.00 per half hour lesson.

Michael "Chico" Cham (Guitar)

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Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Friday

Michael (also known as Chico), was educated in Classical, Blues, R&B and Jazz idioms. Michael obtained a Jazz Diploma and became the music education director for Major Minor Music School in Winnipeg. Michael is a well-rounded guitar player of all styles of music and has been performing and teaching in the music industry for over 30 years. As well as teaching, he has also been recording and producing in his studio, Chico Productions, since 1997. His years of professional experience and multi-talented abilities provide a contemporary, quality-controlled teaching approach, addressing specific needs from novice to advance. Michael brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to his instruction for all students. Chico's rate is $29.00 per half hour lesson.

Ryan Van Poederooyen (Drums)

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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Wednesday

Ryan started teaching drums in 1998. His lessons have a linear structure helping students build on technical skills, and song learning. He tours professionally and records albums for the Canadian band, Imonolith and was a touring/studio drummer for Canadian artist Devin Townsend. He is a guest educator at Drumeo, and as session drummer has recorded albums for producers such as Chad Kroeger (Nickleback), Jay Van Poederooyen (Simple Plan, Chris Daughtrey) Brian Howes and others. Ryan's rate is $33.00 per half hour lesson.

Sande Sauter (Piano)

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

Sande is a versatile instructor who covers a variety of styles including pop, rock, jazz, blues & classical, as well as piano theory & 'chording' techniques. Sande's diverse experience can satisfy all ages and skill levels and her patience, creativity & clear communication make her lessons a pleasure. In addition to teaching, she is also a seasoned performer. Lessons for ages 4 & up. Sande's rate is $32.00 per half hour lesson.

Sandra Fernandez (Voice, Piano, Flute)

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

Sandra has her Diploma of ABRSM from Malaysia. She received a Diploma in Classical Studies from Capilano University. She also has her License in ECCE with training in inclusive practice and infant & toddler care. Her musical talents include songwriting, arranging and improvisational techniques for 3 instruments. She is open to teaching the basics of digital records or assisting with simple recording. A huge part of her music teaching experience has involved training her piano, voice and flute students for RCM practical and theory exams. Her passion for Classical music has extended her interest in different musical genres over the years. She coaches in different genres that include Jazz and popular styles in music. Sandra's rate is $30.00 per half hour lesson.

Sarab Shamoun (Violin, Piano)

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Teaching Day(s): Wednesday, Thursday

Violinist and pianist Sarab Shamoun is a passionate, professional musician who graduated with a Teaching Diploma in Music and BMUSed from Al Baath University. She has more than 7 years of experience as a music teacher in public and private schools. Her teaching philosophy is “Believing, Achieving and Serving.” As an educator, she feels that it is important that she is not just setting challenges for herself but also strive to be a positive role model for her students. Sarab has experience teaching students of all ages and levels, as well as students who have special needs. Sarab’s rate is $32.00 per half hour lesson.

Sherri Chisholm (Drums)

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Teaching Day(s): Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Sherri has been playing drums professionally for over 20 years. She has toured Canada and the USA with a variety of artists. Sherri enjoys all styles of music and being part of a band/ ensemble. As an educator, she focuses on positive energy and emotion that music and rhythm bring into people’s lives. Her approach is fun, easy, innovative, and geared to her students needs. Whether a student is learning for their own enjoyment or to be part of an ensemble, Sherri will help you enjoy the world of drums! Sherri’s rate is $28.00 per half hour lesson.

Susie McGregor (Voice, Songwriting)

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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Susie’s music journey started as the winner of the first PNE talent search. Since then, she has had 12 years of vocal training, from opera, musical theatre, folk to pop, rock, and country. Susie worked at several musical theatre dinner shows, then went on the road with a variety of bands. including the Canadian Superstar, Dan Hill. Susie recorded her own albums- “Something Real” and "Tartan", before being featured on "Jewels on The Island Compilation". She continues to perform, teach, manage artists and produce events. She has had the opportunity to write with and learn from many amazing songwriters, including the indie band, Mother Mother. She is proud to have a co-write on their album “Inside” called “The Knack.” She loves sharing her passion for singing, songwriting and the Music Industry with those who want to learn. Susie's rate is $29.00 per half hour lesson.

Tim Porter (Guitar, Bass Guitar)

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Teaching Style: rock

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

After a couple of years of studying at Malaspina University on Vancouver Island, Tim moved to the Lower Mainland to join its vibrant music scene. Well versed in many styles including jazz, blues, rock & country, he's been on the scene performing and instructing for over three decades. Lessons are always fun and creative with attention paid to theory, technique and ear-training. Tim's rate is $30.00 per half hour lesson.

Vinh Nguyen (Violin)

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Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

Vinh Nguyen began the violin at 8 years old, studying classical music for 14 years at the Vietnam National Conservatory. This is where she received her undergraduate and graduate degrees for violin, studying under a Russian trained faculty. Since coming to Canada, she has performed with various symphony orchestras. Vinh is a certified violin teacher for all levels by the Suzuki Association of the Americas and is a registered Royal Conservatory of Music teacher. She’s been a faculty member at the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra School of Music since 2014. Prior to VSOSOM, she was teaching at Douglas College. Her students are consistently successful in RCM exams at all levels and many have received college scholarships for their achievements in music. Vinh is a patient, passionate, and enthusiastic teacher who loves to work with students of all levels. Vinh’s rate is $32.00 per half hour lesson.