1360 Dominion Avenue
Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, V3B 8G7

Lesson Centre: Phone or Text (604) 464-1118

Store Phone: (604) 464-1011

Fax: (604) 464-1109

Lesson Centre Email: pocolessons@long-mcquade.com

Store Email: poco@long-mcquade.com

Lesson Centre Hours
Monday: 2:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday: 2:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday: 2:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday: 2:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday: 2:00pm - 8:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday: 12:00pm - 5:00pm

This Location Offers:

Online Lessons All Lessons

Private Lessons

Group Lessons

SUMMER CLASSES!

Band Camp

Instructor: Geeta Das

"This camp is a great way to improve your ensemble skills, including the basics of your instrument, theory & more!
COST: $250.00
DATE: Monday, July 22 to Friday, July 26, 2024
TIME: 10am – 2pm
LOCATION: 1360 Dominion Avenue, Port Coquitlam
WHO: For all wind, orchestral string, and percussion instruments. Ages 10+
REQUIREMENTS: No experience necessary. Must have your own instrument and music stand
Accepting Students

Jazz S'Cool

​Instructor: Geeta Das

"Have fun learning more about Jazz music while playing and improvising with your Jazz peers!"
COST: $250.00
DATE: Monday, July 22 to Friday, July 26, 2024
TIME: 5pm – 9pm
LOCATION: 1360 Dominion Avenue, Port Coquitlam
WHO: Anyone who wants to have fun learning about and playing Jazz music
REQUIREMENTS: Minimum 2 years experience on your instrument. Must have your own instrument and music stand. Drums, piano, and amps provided
Accepting Students

 

Theory for Songwriting

Instructor: Keenan Render

"Whether you've just started to write songs, or you're looking to shake up your process with some new tricks, this course is for you. We'll begin with learning to use diatonic chords in any key, then go on to cover an array of topics such as chord substitution, extended harmony, modal interchange, and more."
COST: $200.00
DATE: Monday, July 29 to Friday, August 2, 2024
TIME: 10am – 12pm
LOCATION: 1360 Dominion Avenue, Port Coquitlam
WHO: Anyone interested in expanding their songwriting abilities. Ages 8+
REQUIREMENTS: Approx 1 year of music experience. Should have basic understanding of chords and scales
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Tuesday, July 2, 2024

Songwriting 101

Instructor: Susie McGregor

"Wanting to write a hit song or put out your own music? This is the course for you. You will learn about song structures, production, copyrights, and rules of songwriting but also when it’s good to break them."
COST: $250.00
DATE: Monday, July 29 to Friday, August 2, 2024
TIME: 1pm – 3pm
LOCATION: 1360 Dominion Avenue, Port Coquitlam
WHO:  Anyone interested in songwriting. All Ages
REQUIREMENTS: No experience required, will do some group co-writes
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Tuesday, July 15th, 2024

Swiftie Central

Instructor: Susie McGregor

 "Come celebrate and learn about everything Taylor Swift. From learning her songs, trivia, and friendship bracelet making, this is fun packed week for your Swiftie. There will be a performance for family and friends at the end of the week."
COST: $200.00
DATE: Tuesday, August 6 to Friday, August 9, 2024
TIME: 1pm – 3:30pm
LOCATION: 1360 Dominion Avenue, Port Coquitlam
WHO:  Taylor Swift fans between the ages of 6 and 14
REQUIREMENTS: No experience required, just a love of Taylor Swift music
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Monday, July 15, 2024


Fall Classes!

Wind Ensemble

Instructor: Geeta Das

"Rehearse and perform an assortment of diverse and fun music with your musical peers!"
COST: $20.00 per person, per session
DATE: Wednesday nights, starting September 11th, 2024
TIME: 7:30 – 9pm
LOCATION: 1360 Dominion Avenue, Port Coquitlam
WHO: For all woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments. 
REQUIREMENTS: *All ages and levels welcome. *Must have your own instrument.

 

Group Wind Lessons

Instructor: Geeta Das

"Learn ALL the specifics of your instrument with your musical peers!"
COST: $20.00 per person, per session
DATE: Fridays, starting September 13th, 2024
TIME: Flutes: 4-5PM, Clarinets: 5-6PM, Saxophones: 6-7PM, and Trumpets: 7-8PM
LOCATION: 1360 Dominion Avenue, Port Coquitlam
WHO: For all woodwind, and brass students.
REQUIREMENTS: *All ages and levels welcome. *Must have your own instrument.

Our Cello Teachers:

Anna Kuchkova - Cello music lessons in Port Coquitlam

anna kuchkova (Cello)

Registration Request

Online Lessons:

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 $29.00 per half hour lesson.

Our Group Lessons:

JAZZ SCOOL Geeta Das lessons in Port Coquitlam

JAZZ SCOOL - Geeta Das

Lesson Registration Brochure Dates: 2024-07-22 to 2024-07-26
Cost: 250.00

"Have fun learning more about Jazz music while playing and improvising with your Jazz peers!"
COST: $250.00
DATE: Monday, July 22 to Friday, July 26, 2024
TIME: 5pm – 9pm
LOCATION: 1360 Dominion Avenue, Port Coquitlam
WHO: Anyone who wants to have fun learning about and playing Jazz music
REQUIREMENTS: Minimum 2 years experience on your instrument. Must have your own instrument and music stand. Drums, piano, and amps provided
Accepting Students

BAND CAMP Geeta Das lessons in Port Coquitlam

BAND CAMP - Geeta Das

Lesson Registration Brochure Dates: 2024-07-22 to 2024-07-26
Cost: 250.00

"This camp is a great way to improve your ensemble skills, including the basics of your instrument, theory & more!
COST: $250.00
DATE: Monday, July 22 to Friday, July 26, 2024
TIME: 10am – 2pm
LOCATION: 1360 Dominion Avenue, Port Coquitlam
WHO: For all wind, orchestral string, and percussion instruments. Ages 10+
REQUIREMENTS: No experience necessary. Must have your own instrument and music stand
Accepting Students

WIND ENSEMBLE Geeta Das lessons in Port Coquitlam

WIND ENSEMBLE - Geeta Das

Lesson Registration Brochure Dates: 2024-09-11 to 2024-12-18
Cost: $20.00 per person, per session

"Rehearse and perform an assortment of diverse and fun music with your musical peers!"
COST: $20.00 per person, per session
DATE: Wednesday nights, starting September 11th, 2024
TIME: 7:30 – 9pm
LOCATION: 1360 Dominion Avenue, Port Coquitlam
WHO: For all woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments. 
REQUIREMENTS: *All ages and levels welcome. *Must have your own instrument.

Online - GROUP WIND LESSONS Geeta Das lessons in Port Coquitlam

Online - GROUP WIND LESSONS - Geeta Das

Lesson Registration Brochure Dates: 2024-09-13 to 2024-12-20
Cost: $20.00 per person, per session

"Learn ALL the specifics of your instrument with your musical peers!"
COST: $20.00 per person, per session
DATE: Fridays, starting September 13th, 2024
TIME: Flutes: 4-5PM, Clarinets: 5-6PM, Saxophones: 6-7PM, and Trumpets: 7-8PM
LOCATION: 1360 Dominion Avenue, Port Coquitlam
WHO: For all woodwind, and brass students.
REQUIREMENTS: *All ages and levels welcome. *Must have your own instrument.

THEORY FOR SONGWRITING Keenan Render lessons in Port Coquitlam

THEORY FOR SONGWRITING - Keenan Render

Lesson Registration Brochure Dates: 2024-07-29 to 2024-08-02
Cost: 200

"Whether you've just started to write songs, or you're looking to shake up your process with some new tricks, this course is for you. We'll begin with learning to use diatonic chords in any key, then go on to cover an array of topics such as chord substitution, extended harmony, modal interchange, and more."
COST: $200.00
DATE: Monday, July 29 to Friday, August 2, 2024
TIME: 10am – 12pm
LOCATION: 1360 Dominion Avenue, Port Coquitlam
WHO: Anyone interested in expanding their songwriting abilities. Ages 8+
REQUIREMENTS: Approx 1 year of music experience. Should have basic understanding of chords and scales
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Tuesday, July 2, 2024

SWIFTIE CENTRAL Susie McGregor lessons in Port Coquitlam

SWIFTIE CENTRAL - Susie McGregor

Lesson Registration Dates: 2024-08-06 to 2024-08-09
Cost: 200.00

 "Come celebrate and learn about everything Taylor Swift. From learning her songs, trivia, and friendship bracelet making, this is fun packed week for your Swiftie. There will be a performance for family and friends at the end of the week."
COST: $200.00
DATE: Tuesday, August 6 to Friday, August 9, 2024
TIME: 1pm – 3:30pm
LOCATION: 1360 Dominion Avenue, Port Coquitlam
WHO:  Taylor Swift fans between the ages of 6 and 14
REQUIREMENTS: No experience required, just a love of Taylor Swift music
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Monday, July 15, 2024

SONGWRITING 101 Susie McGregor lessons in Port Coquitlam

SONGWRITING 101 - Susie McGregor

Lesson Registration Dates: 2024-07-29 to 2024-08-02
Cost: 250.00

"Wanting to write a hit song or put out your own music? This is the course for you. You will learn about song structures, production, copyrights, and rules of songwriting but also when it’s good to break them."
COST: $250.00
DATE: Monday, July 29 to Friday, August 2, 2024
TIME: 1pm – 3pm
LOCATION: 1360 Dominion Avenue, Port Coquitlam
WHO: Anyone interested in songwriting. Ages 10+
REQUIREMENTS: No experience required, will do some group co-writes
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Tuesday, July 2, 2024